TINKERBELL – A1090144

 

 

Brooklyn Center

My name is TINKERBELL. My Animal ID # is A1090144.
I am a female gray and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 09/17/2016 from NY 11217, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/29/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 74.4 LBS.

CIRDC NOTED ON ROUNDS QAR. MUCOID NASAL DISCHARGE A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 400MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

PET PROFILE MEMO
No Pet Profile Memo

09/29/2016

A volunteer writes: One look at Tinkerbell when she first arrived and it was obvious that she’d recently had puppies that were maybe separated from her too soon. And she seemed to know it, too. She could be very anxious at times: crawling under the bench or getting creative about places to seek solace when I take her in the yard, pawing at the ground as if trying to nest or dig her way out, and even whining and howling during playgroup. What might not be so obvious from one look is how utterly SWEET she is (although I think there’s something about her eyes that gives it away!). She pulls to get outside, but walks nicely on leash once we get there. She seems to have housetraining, hasn’t been interested in my treats, and when I give her plushy toys she takes them and lies down with them. She is very waggy even when she’s whining and shows hints of being very playful. She seems to be getting less anxious by the day and absolutely finds comfort in the company of people (and it seems every stranger is a friend!). If I sit down on the ground she’s quick to nuzzle the entire weight of her head against me or crawl into my lap…she is so, so cuddly! She’ll prop her paws on me as if to celebrate our togetherness, then bounce away, she flops over for belly rub when she brings the ball back, and she always makes the softest eye contact (and gives the best kisses!). I don’t know how Tinkerbell came to be here, or where her babies are, but I do know she deserves the best home over! She is such a sweetheart!! Please come meet her at the Brooklyn ACC.

09/22/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: I just love Tinkerbell! And she really does remind me of Tinkerbell from Peter Pan, bringing love and energy and sparkle everywhere she goes. Tinkerbell is a sweet mama who looks like shes been a mother in the past. Tinkerbell is very sweet and affectionate– loves to greet everyone she passes and will shower them with kisses if they let her. Although it’s clear she’s very kind and nurturing, it’s time to give Tinkerbell a rest from puppies– she needs an adopter to take her home and giver her a chance to be pampered herself for a change. 🙂 Tinkerbell is still a little bit shy with other dogs, but that’s nothing a bit of patient introduction and exposure won’t help. Please come and see this loving lady today.

09/20/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Tinkerbell came in as a stray, so her past behaviors in a home are unknown. During SAFER Tinkerbell came into the assessment room calm and relaxed, she was friendly and social towards the assessor but would also whine in the room. She allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Tinkerbell was distracted during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Tinkerbell was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Tinkerbell appears to be sociable, and did not display any behaviors concerns, so the department feels she can be suitable for an “Average” adopter. Look: 1. 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, her eyes are averted, and her 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 but distracted and whines. Squeeze 1 & 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy: 1. No interest. Dog-dog: When off leash at the care center, Tinkerbell enters the pen nervously with a tucked tail and shivering body. She greets briefly but keeps her distance from the helper dog and occasionally howls during the session.

09/18/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Tinkerbell was brought in as a stray so her past behavior with other dogs is unknown. When off leash at the Care Center, Tinkerbell is initially nervous as she greets a male dog. In a group of calm male and female dogs, Tinkerbell mostly keeps to herself. She is tolerant of face to face greets and play solicitations, but does not engage. After a short time in the group, Tinkerbell begins to anxiously whine at the gate to leave. The Behavior Department believes that Tinkerbell would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home, however a dog-dog interaction can be conducted to assess Tinkerbell’s comfort level. 9/18: Tinkerbell enters the pen nervously with a tucked tail and shivering body. She greets briefly but keeps her distance from the helper dog and occasionally howls during the session. 9/21-9/24: In a group of calm male and female dogs, Tinkerbell mostly keeps to herself. She is tolerant of face to face greets and play solicitations, but does not engage. After a short time in the group, Tinkerbell begins to anxiously whine at the gate to leave. 9/27: Tinkerbell was less anxious today as she wandered in a group of calm male and female dogs.

09/19/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative Sociable, tolerate handling Female, lactating, enlarge mammary gland, 4 years old Old laceration sactered scar on fore head Dry skin Moderate tartar and gingivitis Ears clean. Eyes and nose clean Amb x 4 Barh

09/29/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
CIRDC NOTED ON ROUNDS QAR. MUCOID NASAL DISCHARGE A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 400MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

 

 

 

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