SUGAR – A1083636

Staten Island Center

My name is SUGAR. My Animal ID # is A1083636.
I am a female white and brown am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 15 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/01/2016 from NY 10303, owner surrender reason stated was OWNER DIED.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/04/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 37.8 LBS.

Hx: Patient is stable. Ocular discharge noted PE Bilateral ocular discharge Alopecia of the dorsal part of the paw DDX: Allergies vs other Plan Benadryl 50 mg BID

08/01/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/01/16 15:42 Basic Information: Sugar is a 15 y/o unspayed female Pit Bull that has no past or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. Owner has had Sugar for the last 2 months since the owner passed away. New owner is unable to keep Sugar due to him moving. Socialization: According to the owner, around strangers Sugar is shy and alert for a few minutes. Once she is comfortable, she plays gently with everyone. She has been around children ages 6 & 11 & was respectful with them and played gently. She has never been around other cats or dogs therefore behavior is unknown. Sugar has never bit another animal or person while in the care of the owner. Behavior: Owner stated that Sugar is nervous when there are fireworks going off outside and will try to hide or bark. She is not bothered by having her food, treats or toys taken away, being pushed off furniture, being held/restrained, being disturbed while sleeping, or being given a bath. Owner has never tried to trim her nails so he is not sure how she would react to having it done. When unfamiliar people would approach the home or yard, Sugar would bark. When unfamiliar people would approach the owner, Sugar would be on alert and watch them. For a New Family to Know: Sugar is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, excitable, and independent with a low to medium activity level. In the home, she would follow the owner around for a little then go to her favorite spot. Owner stated that she loves to play with any types of toys especially rope. Sugar was kept indoors only and is mostly house-trained. She had accidents a few times a month. Sugar was fed dry food only brand name Eukanuba. When left alone in the home, Sugar would destroy a few household items such as pillows or sheets but never any furniture. When owner would keep Sugar alone in the yard, she was well behaved. Sugar is crate trained and would spend a few hrs a day in the crate each day. Sugar knows the commands sit, down, and give me paw. For exercise, owner took Sugar on slow walks on the leash and let her play in the yard. On the leash, Sugar pulls lightly. Owner was able to keep Sugar off leash when walking her and stated she found stay right by his side. Behavior during intake: Sugar was nervous at first and backed away from me. After a few minutes I was able to scan her for a m/c, collar her and take her picture without any issues. Once comfortable she started jumping on me for attention.

WEB MEMO
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08/09/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Sugar came into our center through a family member after her owner passed away. According to caretaker, Sugar can be initially shy but once comfortable, plays gently with everyone, has been around children ages 6 and 11. Behavior around cats is unknown. She is reportedly not bothered by having her food, treats or toys taken away. When left alone in the home, Sugar would reportedly destroy a few household items such as pillows or sheets but never any furniture. Sugar is crate trained and would spend a few hrs a day in the crate. Sugar knows the cues sit, down, and give me paw. During intake, Sugar was initially nervous and backed away from admissions counselor, once comfortable jumped on counselor to solicit attention and allowed all handling. She was calm upon entering SAFER assessment area. Sugar allowed her head to be cupped in assessor’s hands, slight wagging tail. She leaned into assessor during Sensitivity item, mouth closed. Sugar was distracted and unresponsive to touch during Tag game, briefly grabbed leash but relinquished very quickly. She gently pulled her paw back on both Squeeze attempts. Sugar took Toy away, body a bit stiff. She investigated the helper dog, then turned away. Due to her potential for possible possessiveness, the Behavior Team feels Sugar would do well with an Experienced adopter who does not have very young children and should be left alone while eating. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is slightly wagging, and she has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, briefly grabs leash mid game but relinquishes very easily Squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy 2. Dog takes toy away, body a bit stiff Dog – dog 2. Dog approaches the helper dog, investigates and then turns away

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
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08/02/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
microchip scan negative unspayed female approximately 15 yrs old bright, alert, responsive minor debris AU redness around eyes teeth are very worn down, dental tartar 37.8lbs; BCS: 2/5, underweight mammary mass with mild discharge on lower ventrum friendly, allowed all handling

08/04/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
Hx: Patient is stable. Ocular discharge noted PE Bilateral ocular discharge Alopecia of the dorsal part of the paw DDX: Allergies vs other Plan Benadryl 50 mg BID

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