SPIRIT – A1095248

Brooklyn Center

My name is SPIRIT. My Animal ID # is A1095248.
I am a spayed female white and brown am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 10/30/2016 from NY 11417, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/10/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 48.4 LBS.

11/10/16 CIRDC NOTED ON ROUNDS QAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. COUGHING WITH MILD NASAL DISCHARGE A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 250MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

10/30/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/30/16 13:21 Spirit came in as a stray that was found. She was receptive to all handling and let counselor collar, scan, and take intake photo.

11/07/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: If “sweetness density” was a recognized measurement in dogs, little Spirit would rank at the tippy top! She was surrendered as a stray, so we don’t know much about her…only that she is irresistible! She might be a tiny bit bashful at first and sensitive to lots of commotion, but she is incredibly docile and craves affection. When I approach her cage her wiggly tail thumps against the wall and she is always checking in outside. She has been very easy to handle on leash, prefers cuddling to treats, and seems to have housetraining. She has shown soft body language around other dogs in our playgroups, but hasn’t yet engaged in play. She frequently props her paws up on me and seems like she could stay there getting pets and licking my hands forever! Little Spirit is looking for a place in this big, sometimes scary, world to call home…please come see her (and fall in love!) at Brooklyn ACC!

11/01/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/31/16 Look: Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is down, and she has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Spirit displayed no behavioral concerns on her assessment. PLAYGROUP: Spirit was brought in as a stray so her behavior around other dogs is unknown. When off leash at the Care Center, Spirit displays soft and calm body language when interacting with playful male and female dogs. She is tolerant of their face to face greetings and play solicitations but does not engage. She seems to prefer exploring the pen in a group of calm dogs. She curls up and avoids male dogs that become sexually motivated towards her and will scurry away when they attempt to mount her. The Behavior Department recommends that Spirit be placed in a home with dogs that match her calm sociability and that a dog-dog interaction is conducted to assess Spirit’s comfort level. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/20/16 During her initial medical exam Spirit was nervous but allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (Suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

10/31/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Spirit was brought in as a stray so her behavior around other dogs is unknown. When off leash at the Care Center, Spirit displays soft and calm body language when interacting with playful male and female dogs. She is tolerant of their face to face greetings and play solicitations but does not engage. She seems to prefer exploring the pen in a group of calm dogs. She curls up and avoids male dogs that become sexually motivated towards her and will scurry away when they attempt to mount her. The Behavior Department recommends that Spirit be placed in a home with dogs that match her calm sociability and that a dog-dog interaction is conducted to assess Spirit’s comfort level. 10/31: Spirit greets with a low, loose and wiggly body. She does not solicit play but is social and tolerant of the other dog but seems to prefer the attention of the handlers. 11/3: Spirit displays soft and calm body language when interacting with playful male and female dogs. She is tolerant of their face to face greetings and play solicitations but does not engage. 11/7: Spirit socialized with a group of calm male and female dogs but mostly sought the attention of the handlers. She curls up and avoids male dogs that become sexually motivated towards her and will scurry away when they attempt to mount her. 11/9: Spirit displays soft body language when interacting with calm female dogs.

10/30/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative QARH – tail tucked, submissive, slight tremor. Allows all handling F~ 3 years Ears, eyes, nose, throat clear Teeth stained, mild tarter Coat clean – healed abrasions with mild alopecia along top of head. No flea dirt or parasites noted Ambx4 Nails short NOSF

11/10/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
11/10/16 CIRDC NOTED ON ROUNDS QAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. COUGHING WITH MILD NASAL DISCHARGE A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 250MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

 

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