WINTER – A1117719

Brooklyn Center

My name is WINTER. My Animal ID # is A1117719.
I am a spayed female black and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/06/2017 from NY 11420, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

07/13/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Winter A1117719 was placed At Risk for CIRDC

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/13/2017 Exam Type BS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 36.2 LBS.

07/13/17 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: Q/BAR. Attention seeking. Eating well EENT: Eyes clear, mdoerate seromucoid nasal discharge HL: Sneezing, normal RR/RE A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 200mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis

07/06/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/06/17 20:00 Basic information Winter is a female medium size breed mix with no known medical Finder found Winter wandering loose outside and had her for a week. Socialization and Behavior Winter interacted with a child the age of 2 while with the finder and was playful with them. Winter played exuberantly with both the child and adults and would liked to jump up on them. Winter was not socialized with cats but interacted with another dog in the home. Around the other dog winter was playful. Winter played somewhat roughly with the other dog and would jump on them and be mouthy. Around strangers winter is friendly and outgoing. Winter isn’t bothered when someone goes near her food bowl while eating or takes away bones treats and toys. Finder did not attempt to bathe, brush or rim winters nails. Winter isnt bothered when being pushed off furniture or being held and restrained. When someone unfamiliar approaches the Winter greets them excitedly. For the new family to know Winter was described as friendly, playful and shy with a medium activity level. Winter enjoyed playing with balls and a rubber bone. When in the house with winter she would follow the finder around. Winter seemed partially house trained but did have a couple of accidents when not taken out 3 times a day. Winter was left in a crate when alone but knew how to escape the crate. When loose in the house Winter chewed the dog bed. Winter went to the bathroom on grass and pulls lightly on the leash. Winter knows the commands sit. Winter ate dry dog food twice a day. Behavior during intake Winter was very social during intake. Winter came right up to the counselor to greet them. She allowed to be scanned and collared with a loose wiggly body. Winter appears to know the commands sit, paw and laydown which she did for a treat. Winter enjoyed being pet and liked to stay close by the counselor. Winter allowed all handling and was very sweet.

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07/08/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Profile 7/6/17 Unaltered female stray (Stayed in finder’s home for 1 week) Previously lived with: Unknown (spent time with 1 child (age 2 years old), and 1 dog.) Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing. Behavior toward children: Playful. Behavior toward dogs: Somewhat rough, and mouthy. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Partially, Winter did have accidents in the home. Energy level/descriptors: Winter was described as friendly, playful and shy with a medium activity level. Other notes: Winter was left in a crate when alone but knew how to escape the crate. When loose in the house Winter chewed the dog bed. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 7/8/17 Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. 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 open for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog jumps on Assessor once play begins. Squeeze 1/2: 2. Dog gently places her open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure. 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. Summary: Winter was playful and social towards the assessor. No concerns were seen during the handling assessment. PLAYGROUP: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Winter is nervous but does socialize with calm male and female dogs. According to Winter’s finder, Winter was very playful and played well with his larger dog. Winter and his dog would use their mouths to play but did not bite to break skin. The Behavior Department recommends that Winter be placed with dogs that match her calm sociability. INTAKE BEHAVIOR 7/6/17 Winter was very social during intake. Winter came right up to the counselor to greet them. She allowed to be scanned and collared with a loose wiggly body. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 7/7/17 Winter was very playful during exam.

ENERGY LEVEL: The finder describes winter as an energetic and enthusiastic dog. Winter displayed medium-high energy and movement throughout assessment. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the (behaviors outlined below). _X_ No young children (under 5)- Winter appears to have a high energy level, and may become mouthy, jumpy. She may do well in a home without very young children. Dog-savvy young children can be considered pending interaction. She has been quite human social with her caretakers in the care center. Potential challenges: _X_ House soiling- Winter is reported to have frequent accidents in the house, and appears not to have been housetrained in the past. She will need guidance and consistency to learn to eliminate outside. We recommend crate training (the crate must be made positive and never used as a punishment), frequent walks, rewards for eliminating outside (treats, toys, games), consistent feeding schedule, and careful monitoring when inside. Accidents should never be punished as it can damage the human-dog relationship and is likely to make the problem worse. _X_ Destructive Behavior-Winter is reported to be chewing on furniture when left alone for long periods, so we advise future adopters to make sure to provide mentally and physically stimulating, appropriate chew toys to keep Winter occupied when left alone. _X_Mouthiness/Poor bite inhibition -While she applies only light pressure, Winter was mouthy throughout the assessment and is quick to put her teeth on skin. This is likely an attention-seeking behavior, but it should be replaced with an alternative behavior as it can frighten people. We recommend never playing with bare hands – always with a toy – and ending play or attention. whenever Winter puts teeth on skin. She should be rewarded with attention and treats when she stops and/or when she is seeking attention in alternate ways.

07/07/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Winter is nervous but does socialize with calm male and female dogs. According to Winter’s finder, Winter was very playful and played well with his larger dog. Winter and his dog would use their mouths to play but did not bite to break skin. The Behavior Department recommends that Winter be placed with dogs that match her calm sociability. 7/7: Winter is nervous, greeting a novel male dog with a lowered body and tense face. She mostly keeps to herself as she explores, tolerating the other dog’s face to face greetings. 7/8: Winter is more relaxed and social with a calm female dog. 7/10: Winter continues to be somewhat nervous around other dogs but does interact, exchanging sniffs and following other dogs in a group of calm male and female dogs.

07/07/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6 mo Microchip noted on Intake: Negative History: Stray Subjective: Observed Behavior – BAR very playfull during exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – None Evidence of Trauma seen – None Objective: Hydrated; T =NT P = 100 R =28 BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: No dental tartar, all permanent teeth are present, MM Pink and moist, PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities (full neurologic exam not performed) Rectal: Not performed Assessment 1. Apparently Healthy Plan/Treatment/Recommendations – Wt:36.2 lb – Vaccines (DAPP SQ RFL; Bordetella IN; Rabies SQ RHL) – Dewormed (Pyrantel) – Flea prevention treatment – Microchip place (Between shoulder blades): Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery

07/13/2017 BS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
07/13/17 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: Q/BAR. Attention seeking. Eating well EENT: Eyes clear, mdoerate seromucoid nasal discharge HL: Sneezing, normal RR/RE A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 200mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis

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