WHITNEY – A1074886

Manhattan Center

My name is WHITNEY. My Animal ID # is A1074886.
I am a female bl brindle and white staffordshire mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 05/24/2016 from NY 11224, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/30/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 21.6 LBS.

05/30/16 16:22 clear nasal dc, sneezing, BAR A: CIRDC P: move to iso start doxycycline po SID x10D

05/24/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/24/16 01:57 dog came in quiet calm shy and showed no aggression.

05/28/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: It’s pretty clear from looking at and spending time with Whitney that her purpose in life, up until this point, was to make babies for her person. Well, we’re turning that page and moving on to the story where Whitney is loved for who she is, she’s plump and well cared for, lively and happy. So quiet in her kennel, head on paws resting and watching the activity pass her kennel, she’s leashed easily for a walk. Her leash manners are lovely, she may be housetrained, she’s alert and curious about her surroundings. After a brief walk we head to the yard for some off leash time and Whitney explores the pen, comes to me for treats which she takes softly, ignores other dogs passing our pen, and finally joins me up on the bench. While Whitney doesn’t solicit affection, she lets me kiss and pet her, and I can see her relax under my caresses. As the birds chirp she lifts her head to listen and I wonder if she’s ever had the luxury of simply listening to life’s music. Sweet, gentle, shy, quiet, skinny (we’re feeding her an extra meal daily to help her gain weight), this sweetest of girls needs to know that life is kind, people provide love, food and safety and expect nothing in return but love. It’s Whitney’s turn now — will you be the one to show her how good people can be?  A volunteer updates: Our shy little girl is making progress, allowing hugs and kisses, coming easily out of her kennel and jumping up on the bench to sit beside me. She still loves putting her head up to listen to the birds chirp and feel the breeze on her face, and it’s like I can see her soul coming to life a bit. In playgroup she’s been a bit uncomfortable reflecting her overall demeanor with us; she’ll offer correction if needed and prefers to observe rather than interact. Whitney will need an experienced person to help her get comfortable, provide security and love and let her warm up on her own timetable. The rewards will be endless….won’t you ask to meet her today?

05/26/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Whitney walks calmly on leash. She was shy but friendly during the assessment – low body, but trying to stay close. Whitney was shy during handling with a fearful body language. She was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. Whitney was not interested in toys The behavior department feels that she may do best with an experienced adopter. Whitney is somewhat fearful and needs time to warm up to the handler. Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her body posture is stiff and fearful; her tail is low and not moving. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, shy body language , mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game (may need coaxing to approach.) she is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy 1. No interest. Playgroup Notes: When off leash with other dogs, Whitney is nervous and avoidant of interaction. She tucks her tail an dbody when sniffed, then moves away and sits on the bench.

05/25/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Whitney is nervous and avoidant of interaction. She tucks her tail and body when sniffed, then moves away and sits on the bench. 5/26 update: Whitney stays on the bench; however, she does tolerate greeting. 5/27 update: Whitney will briefly sniff the other dogs but is uncomfortable with play, offering correction when solicited. 5/28 update: Whitney offers a few sniffs to another female but is uncomfortable when her face is sniffed and will crouch down until the other dog walks away. 5/30 update: Whitney approaches and sniff’s the other dog’s rear when his back is turned.

05/24/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
BAR scan negative female, post lactation underweight mild dehydration good appt placed TID feeding sign mild staining alopecia on body tense, nervous NOSF

05/30/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
05/30/16 16:22 clear nasal dc, sneezing, BAR A: CIRDC P: move to iso start doxycycline po SID x10D

 

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