STYX – A1094287

Manhattan Center

My name is STYX. My Animal ID # is A1094287.
I am a spayed female white and black pointer mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 01/12/2017 from NY 10456, owner surrender reason stated was NO TIME.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/13/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 35.0 LBS.

Up to date on RV. Boosters done earlier by 0731.

01/12/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
Snapped at leash and when attempting to touch dog.

01/14/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes (as told by Styx): Hi everyone — I’m back. I was so happy for my daddy because he has a new girlfriend, but the girlfriend’s dog doesn’t like me so here I am again. This can be a scary place and it takes me a little while to get comfortable with a new person. But really…not that long if you go slow with me, let me come to you when I’m ready. I love to cuddle, and I’m so happy to put my head on your lap to be petted, and then I’ll bow to you to invite you to play with me. I’ll also give you kisses, but I just need to be ready to do that all on my own. I can be goofy and silly, and serious and loving — just like people, I guess. My new friend took me into the office yesterday and I was happy to explore, make another new friend, and check my email. Yes, I get mail! I’m petite, slender and have great ears even if I do say so myself. I love to play with toys and can amuse myself by tossing it around. So I’d love for you to come meet me and let me show you how truly wonderful I am. Just be prepared to be patient and go slow…I’ll be your bestie for life. Another volunteer writes: A beautiful little girl in a black and white coat, Miss Styx is ready to come out to play and a chance to go potty. Shyly friendly, she needs time to warm up, and then she’s your best friend. Toys are her first love, and the joy of watching her play and discover each new toy can’t be measured. Who needs Netflix when you have this little one making you smile and giving you kisses every day?

01/15/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Altered, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults/other dog Behavior toward dogs: Styx did not do well with resident dog in home and is reported to react poorly around other dogs. Other notes: Upon intake Styx snapped at the leash. SAFER ASSESSMENT: Summary: Styx raised her lip at the assessor when attempting to collar her. Styx is very fearful in the shelter environment and avoidant of touch, growling and snapping when a person pursues touching her. Out of concern for her stress level, a handling assessment will not be performed at this time. PLAYGROUP: Styx arrived into our care as a stray. History around dogs is unavailable, so it is unknown how her behavior around dogs will translate outside of the care center. Styx has remained fearful while in our care, and has shown discomfort wile interacting with unfamiliar dogs. The previous owner of Styx cites “Styx did not do well with resident dog in home and is reported to react poorly around other dogs”. The behavior department feels Styx would MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 1/13/16 During her initial medical exam Styx appeared tense and nervous but allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: IN-SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: While Styx may benefit best from placement with a rescue partner, she has been observed to warm up and display social behavior upon a slow/soft approach after giving her an appropriate period to adjust to unfamiliar situations/people. Styx has been noted to become soft, loose, wiggly and playful, readily accepting all pets and handling from certain staff members. Though she has remained difficult to manage within the shelter, the behavior department would like to note such observations. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Styx has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Styx has solely displayed fearful behavior in shelter, she attempts to increase distance/avoid especially when startled. Because she is so uncomfortable, Styx tolerates very minimal forms of human-touch and has attempted to snap upon direct contact.)

10/25/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Styx arrived into our care as a stray. History around dogs is unavailable, so it is unknown how her behavior around dogs will translate outside of the care center. Styx has remained fearful while in our care, and has shown discomfort wile interacting with unfamiliar dogs. The previous owner of Styx cites “Styx did not do well with resident dog in home and is reported to react poorly around other dogs”. The behavior department feels Styx would be most comfortable as the only resident dog in a home. 10/25: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Styx is nervous and completely avoids interaction. She remains in one corner of the yard whilst trembling and facing away from the male greeter dog. 10/26: Styx is fearful and hides behind a handler that she is familiar with. Styx begins to open up slightly, and approaches to sniff a calm helper dog. 1/15: Styx is fearful. She avoids interaction and seeks to exit the yard. 1/17: Styx seeks attention from handlers. When solicited by another dog, she offers a hard correction.

01/13/2017 POST ADOPTION PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: 981020019262158 Sex: spayed female Age: reported 10m Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: no staining If abnormal BCS: WNL, REWT 35 from 32.6 Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: tense and nervous but allowed handling, would snap at leash at first Medication: N/A, boosters and preventatives

10/30/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
10/30/16 11:24 S: spayed at ASPCA yesterday, RTO today O: BAR H sneezing, non productive cough, no nasal discharge incision CDI, non painful on gentle palpation A: mild CIRDC vs other P: 150mg Doxycycline PO SID x 10 days to owner px good

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RTO – 10/30/2016

FEMALE, WHITE / BLACK, POINTER MIX, 7 mos
OWNER SUR – HOLD RELEASED Reason HOME SIZE
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 10/21/2016, From NY 10454, DueOut Date10/28/2016

Medical Behavior Evaluation ORANGE
Medical Summary Limited initial–visual based Intact female Scan negative for a microchip 7 months according to the owner but could be a little older OU=clear Nose= No discharge AU=clean Teeth are white Coat is clean Pyoderma Dewormed with Pyrantel Flea Treatment= Activyl Will snap, growl, did a attempt to bite during the intake. Did not allow any form of handling Use caution will be written on the kennel card
Weight 32.6

A volunteer writes:  Petite and gorgeous in her clean and groomed black and white coat, Styx makes friends slowly and trusts even more slowly, but when she does you have a friend for life.   She’s nervous meeting me for the first time so we chat as we walk to the park; we talk about the upcoming election, the weather, the food at ACC,  her favorite staff people – I let her choose the topics.  Along the way she goes potty, and when we stop for some pictures she poses like a pro.  Styx hops up on the park bench and when I join her she softly takes some treats and allows me to pet her.  I’ve become one of the good guys, allowed a small entry into her heart.  It’s off leash with her favorite staff person that we see the real Styx – all tail tags, cuddles, kisses, snuggling, rolling in for petting…a different dog because she knows this person, she trusts this person and she loves this person.   Styx shows off her sit again, gives paw, loves belly rubs and playing with a tennis ball.  I can’t imagine a better feeling than winning the love and trust of a timid little girl and watching her open up to be an incredible best friend.  Who’s going to be that lucky person with a heart full of patience and love?

PLAY GROUP NOTES :

10/25: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Styx is nervous and completely avoids interaction.  She remains in one corner of the yard whilst trembling and facing away from the male greeter dog.

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JANUARY 2017

A volunteer writes (as told by Styx):  Hi everyone – I’m back.   I was so happy for my daddy because he has a new girlfriend, but the girlfriend’s dog doesn’t like me so here I am again.  This can be a scary place and it takes me a little while to get comfortable with a new person.   But really…not that long if you go slow with me, let me come to you when I’m ready.  I love to cuddle and I’m so happy to put my head on your lap to be pet, and then I’ll bow to you to invite you to play with me.  I’ll also give you kisses, but I just need to be
ready to do that all on my own.  I can be goofy and silly, and serious and loving – just like people I guess.  My new friend took me into the office yesterday and I was happy to explore, make another new friend, and check my email.  Yes, I get mail!  I’m petite, slender and have great ears even if I do say so myself.  I love to play with toys and can amuse myself by tossing it around.  So I’d love for you to come meet me and let me show you how truly wonderful I am.  Just be prepared to be patient and go slow….I’ll be your bestie for life.

Another volunteer writes:  A beautiful little girl in a black and white coat, Miss Styx is ready to come out to play and a chance to go potty.  Shyly friendly she needs time to warm up and then she’s your best friend.   Toys are her first love and the joy of watching her play and discover each new toy can’t be measured.  Who needs Netflix when you have this little one making you smile and giving you kisses every day.

BEHAVIOR:

KNOWN HISTORY:
Altered, Owner Surrender
Previously lived with: Adults/other dog
Behavior toward dogs: Styx did not do well with resident dog in home and is reported to do react poorly around other dogs.
Other notes: Upon intake Styx snapped at the leash.

SAFER ASSESSMENT:
Summary: Styx raised her lip at the assessor when attempting to collar her. Styx is very fearful in the shelter environment and avoidant of touch, growling and snapping when a person pursues touching her. Out of concern for her stress level, a handling assessment will not be performed at this time.

PLAYGROUP:
1/15: Styx is fearful.  She avoids interaction and seeks to exit the yard.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 1/13/16
During her initial medical exam Styx appeared tense and nervous but allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:

IN-SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:
While Styx may benefit best from placement with a rescue partner, she has been observed to warm up and display social behavior upon a slow/soft approach after giving her an appropriate period to adjust to unfamiliar situations/people. Styx has been noted to become soft, loose, wiggly and playful, readily accepting all pets and handling from certain staff members. Though she has remained difficult to manage within the shelter, the behavior department would like to note such observations.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only
_X_No children (under 13)
_X_Place with a New Hope partner (Styx has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.)
Potential challenges:
_X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Styx has solely displayed fearful behavior in shelter, she attempts to increase distance/avoid especially when startled. Because she is so uncomfortable, Styx tolerates very minimal forms of human-touch and has attempted to snap upon direct contact.)

 

OCTOBER 2016

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