ASHA aka SYBIL – A1063074

 

Manhattan Center

My name is ASHA. My Animal ID # is A1063074.
I am a spayed female black and white am pit bull ter. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/04/2016 from NY 11209, owner surrender reason stated was PETS CONFL.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/12/2016 Exam Type BEHAVIORPART2 – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 51.6 LBS.

09/12/16 13:57 symptom log mentions “chewing feet” paw appear wnl however, dog is coughing and QAR cirdc is diagnoses rx doxy 10mg/kg sid x 10d 9/5 Limited exam Microchip: Positive # 981020013815285 Sex: Spayed Age~ Approx- 2 yrs BARH AMBX4 Eyes: Clear / wnl Ears: Clean/ wnl Nose: Clear / wnl Teeth: Very Slight dental tartar BCS: 3 Behavior: Growling, nervous and not allow to handle during exam NOSF

09/04/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/04/16 17:56 Basic Info Asha was surrendered because she was conflicting with owner’s previous older dog. She has a lot of energy and was constantly trying to play with him and he was not receptive to the play. Asha has a food allergy and cannot eat chicken or beef. Socialization Asha is described as being friendly and outgoing towards everyone. In her first home, Asha lived with a cat and a rabbit, and owner says she was always outgoing and playful with them. In her second home, Asha lived with an older dog. Owner stated she was friendly and playful with him but that she had too much energy for him to handle because he was old. According to second owner, Asha will sometimes attempt to chase other dogs when out on walks, especially small dogs. Behavior Asha is not bothered by loud noises and is house trained. She is well behaved when home alone as long as she is given toys (she loves kongs!) to play with. She will allowed food and toys to be taken away and will occassionally growl when a bone is taken away. She allows to be restrained, although she might struggle, and loves baths and being brushed. For a New Family to Know Asha is described as friendly, excitable, and confident with a very high activity level. When home she is usually following her owner and enjoys rope toys. Asha is used to going on at least two leashed walks per day and pulls hard on a leash. She is used to dry food and has an allergy to chicken and beef. Behavior during Intake Asha was very friendly during intake. She jumped onto counselor’s leg to show affection, and accepted treats. Asha allowed all handling to be conducted, and showed no signs of aggression during intake. She readily followed ACO away from owners.

09/08/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: “Asha” is a name derived from Sanskrit meaning, “wish,” “desire,” and “hope.” 2 year-old Asha must be full of all three. On a recent evening Asha is easily leashed and off we go on our way to the park. I’m instantly struck by her beauty. She is a black and white nymph, lithe and elegant at only 50 lbs, with an intricate mark on her neck that I’m not quite able to make out. As we trot along my leash lays slack against my side, Asha right in front of me for each and every step. She looks back at me often and thrice adorably nudges my palm with her wet nose. “Come on!” she gently seems to say. But I need no convincing. Once at the park we find a grassy patch and the moment I produce a toy, Asha’s eyes light up with fire. She lays her soft belly on a pile of broken leaves, and for a while all that surrounds us are the squeaks of her labor. Asha was surrendered to our care due to a conflict with the owner’s resident pet. This firefly on four legs proved at times a bit too boisterous for the owner’s senior and sight-impaired pup. But while Asha may not be the elderly’s cup of tea she is surely mine. She is exponentially well-mannered, calm, loving, and so very sweet. And there is a softness to her (this aside from her coat) that I find difficult to describe. The sun eventually grows low and it’s time for our return. I stand up with creaky knees (now who’s elderly?) and cross to her to give her one last rub. As she rolls onto her back to assist me I get a closer look at the marking on her neck. I rub my eyes, and though evening is inching closer, I can now make it out as clear as day. It is a heart. A heart in plain sight right on the side of her neck. I smile. Because by my count that makes three for Asha. A heart on her neck, one on her sleeve, and one in your hands. Asha is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan’s ACC.

09/06/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Asha pulls a bit on the leash. She was excited but very interested in interacting with handler during assessment – jumped up. Asha was excited during some of the handling items, but had soft body language. She was excitable (jumping) but playful while playing tag. Asha took the toy away but had soft body language. Asha was surrender to us. Her previous owner Asha is friendly and outgoing towards everyone. In her first home, Asha lived with a cat and a rabbit, and owner says she was always outgoing and playful with them. In her second home, Asha lived with an older dog. Owner stated she was friendly and playful with him but that she had too much energy for him to handle because he was old. According to second owner, Asha will sometimes attempt to chase other dogs when out on walks, especially small dogs. She is well behaved when home alone as long as she is given toys (she loves kongs!) to play with. She will allow food and toys to be taken away and will occasionally growl when a bone is taken away. Asha an active dog she need a significant amount of exercise and mental stimulation. The previous owner mentioned that she sometimes will show some resources guarding with bones. The behavior department feels that she may do best with an experienced adopter who can follow up on this behavior in a more stable environment and can provide any necessary behavior modification. We also recommend a home without young children; older children can be considered pending interaction. Look: 3. Dog jumps on the Assessor, consistently rubs his shoulder on the Assessor, and will not allow Assessor to conduct the assessment. Sensitivity: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. Her body is soft, likely panting, may jump up between attempts to lick Assessor. Tag: 2. Follows at end of leash, body soft, constantly jump on Assessor during the game. Squeeze 1/2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Toy 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. She does not place her body between you and the toy. Playgroup notes: When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Asha is tolerant of poite approach and greeting. She offers correction with more forward approach, or play solicitation.

09/12/16 13:57 symptom log mentions “chewing feet” paw appear wnl however, dog is coughing and QAR cirdc is diagnoses rx doxy 10mg/kg sid x 10d 9/5 Limited exam Microchip: Positive # 981020013815285 Sex: Spayed Age~ Approx- 2 yrs BARH AMBX4 Eyes: Clear / wnl Ears: Clean/ wnl Nose: Clear / wnl Teeth: Very Slight dental tartar BCS: 3 Behavior: Growling, nervous and not allow to handle during exam NOSF

01/17/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
9/8 update: When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Asha is toelrant of poite approach and greeting. She offers correction with more forward approach, or play solicitation. Asha’s former adopter cited that “sha lived with an older dog. Owner stated she was friendly and playful with him but that she had too much energy for him to handle because he was old. According to second owner, Asha will sometimes attempt to chase other dogs when out on walks, especially small dogs”. The behavior team feels that Asha may have the potential to be adopted to a home with another social dog pending slow, positive introductions. 1/17/16: When off leash with other dogs, Sybil is nervous in the yard environment. She initially avoids interaction from the helper dog, but then eventually approaches briefly to sniff him. 1/19 update: Sybil allows brief greeting from another calm dog, then walks away to seek out attention from human handlers. 1/20 update: Sybil allows a brief greeting before running off and avoiding interaction. She is more interested in seeking attention from handlers. 1/21 update: Sybil allows a brief greeting but when the other dog attempts to mount her she offers a harsh correction, continuing to follow, bare teeth and snap when the other dog is walking away. 1/22 update: Sybil does not allow greeting and offers a strong correction when approached.

09/05/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Limited exam Microchip: Positive # 981020013815285 Sex: Spayed Age~ Approx- 2 yrs BARH AMBX4 Eyes: Clear / wnl Ears: Clean/ wnl Nose: Clear / wnl Teeth: Very Slight dental tartar BCS: 3 Behavior: Growling, nervous and not allow to handle during exam NOSF

01/23/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
01/23/16 12:16 Very liquidy diarrhea, BAR adding diagel PO today 01/22/16 16:36 diarrhea Metronidazole x5d 1/29Microchip:Scan negative Sex:Spayed. Scar was very long in size. Age:1 yr,4 mths Mentation:Good Eyes:Relaxed Ears:Down Nose:Moist Teeth:White in color. If abnormal BCS:N/A Skin:Good Hair Coat: Okay Declawed:N/A Any injuries:N/A Behavior:Good Medication:N/A Nosf

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SYBIL – A1063074

SPAYED FEMALE, BLACK / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER, 1 yr, 4 mos
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason NO TIME
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 01/16/2016, From NY 10474, DueOut Date 01/16/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Microchip:Scan negative Sex:Spayed. Scar was very long in size. Age:1 yr,4 mths Mentation:Good Eyes:Relaxed Ears:Down Nose:Moist Teeth:White in color. If abnormal BCS:N/A Skin:Good Hair Coat: Okay Declawed:N/A Any injuries:N/A Behavior:Good Medication:N/A Nosf
Weight 50.8

A volunteer writes:

Remember the movie Sybil where Sally Field plays a woman with multiple personality disorder? I kept thinking of that movie on my walk with Sybil the dog. However, our Sybil has only two personalities – sweet and sweeter. She’s a total love bug who lives for snuggles and pets. Her lush velvety black and white fur had me craving Oreos, and shows she was taken care of in a home very recently. Sybil was surrendered to the shelter by her former owners, but doesn’t seem to be holding any grudges. Come meet this soft, sweet girl at the Manhattan ACC today!

Another volunteer writes:  Sleek, elegant, beautiful and ladylike – that’s our Sybil.  Great leash manners, a fun loving energy, lots of kisses and snuggling and she won my heart.  We’re told that Sybil lived with a cat and a rabbit and was friendly and playful with them, and she doesn’t guard her ‘stuff’. Sybil amused herself with a soft toy having the best time shaking it around and I loved watching her having fun.  In group play Sybil is more interested in interacting with the handlers than with other dogs, so if you have a resident dog a meet and greet is highly recommended.  I loved my time with this sweet little girl.   Petite and beautifully groomed she was clearly a beloved companion before joining us.   She’s hoping you’ll take the time to meet her today.

BEHAVIOR :

Sybil pulls a bit on the leash. She was excited but very interested in interacting with handler during assessment – jumped up. Sybil was excited during some of the handling items, but had soft body language. She was excitable (jumping) but playful while playing tag. Sybil took the toy away but had soft body language.

Sybil was surrender to us. Her previous owner described Sybil as friendly, excitable, and confident with a high activity level. Sybil is described as being friendly and outgoing towards everyone. Sybil lived with a cat and a rabbit, and owner says she was always outgoing and playful with them.  She is unbothered and allows her owner to grab her food bowl while she is earing. Owner says she’ll stop eating until instructed to continue”. Sybilis an active dog she need a significant amount of exercise and mental stimulation. The behavior department feels that she can go to an experience home.

Look: 3. Dog jumps on the Assessor, consistently rubs his shoulder on the Assessor, and will not allow Assessor to conduct the assessment.

Sensitivity: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. Her body is soft, likely panting, may jump up between attempts to lick Assessor.

Tag: 2. Follows at end of leash, body soft, constantly jump on Assessor during the game.

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. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. She does not place her body between you and the toy.

Playgroup Notes:

When off leash with other dogs, Sybil is nervous in the yard environment.  She initialyl avoids interaction from the helper dog, but then eventually approaches briefly to sniff him.

PG: When off leash with other dogs, Sybil is nervous in the yard environment.  She initially avoids interaction from the helper dog, but then eventually approaches briefly to sniff him.

1/19 update: Sybil allows brief greeting from another calm dog, then walks away to seek out attention from human handlers.

1/20 update: Sybil allows a brief greeting before running off and avoiding interaction. She is more interested in seeking attention from handlers.

1/21 update: Sybil allows a brief greeting but when the other dog attempts to mount her she offers a harsh correction, continuing to follow, bare teeth and snap when the other dog is walking away.

1/22 update: Sybil does not allow greeting and offers a strong correction when approached.

 

 

 

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