IVY – A1060341
Gone 12-17-2015 Manhattan
GONE 12/17/15
Manhattan Center
My name is IVY. My Animal ID # is A1060341.
I am a female white and br brindle pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR
I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 12/12/2015 from NY 10462, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/13/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 33.6 LBS.
Small umbilical hernia, non reducible, non painful, can be repaired at time of OHE
12/14/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/14/15 12:27 Ivy had a wagging tail and jumped up for attention. She allowed me to collar her, hold her, pet her, and sat for pictures. She licked my face when I came close to her. She showed no signs of aggression.
12/15/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: I bet Ivy would love to belong to and be loyal to a loving owner, fulfilling the meaning of her beautiful name. Being a dog, I assume that she has tried her hardest to please, to obey and obtain in return some loving.. Instead, she got a few scraps of food, a basement to sleep and the request to produce as rent money as many puppies as her meager body could manufacture….Yep, our Ivy could fit the bill quite easily.. She is very thin, all her ribs showing, her nails are long and her coat is stained. She is as hungry as ten bears and snatches food from my hand. Treats were our bond. Naive Ivy sees me now as a friend. She is my shadow. She sits for treats. Her tail wags non stop. She comes on my lap, squeezes tight against me and dispenses plenty of kisses. She likes caresses very much even when she eats a full plate of roastbeef. Ivy is certainly not “feral”. Someone might have shown her some tenderness at some point in time. Ivy is wary of other dogs like so often females with multiple litters are. Their own survival and the one of their brood have brought it on them. Little Ivy needs your understanding and your help like so many dogs in her predicament. She is at the Manhattan Care Center, dreaming of a better life with you. Another volunteer writes: Location, location, location………….always important. I met Ivy when she was in the first kennel in her area reacting to dogs and people walking by her all day long. I finally had the opportunity to meet this little spec of a girl and instantly fell in love. She’s tiny, hasn’t had the best care in the world and was clearly used to pump out puppies for her person. She’s with us now, and the promise of a better life with people who will cherish her for who she is: affectionate, good on leash, likely housetrained and a dog happy to make friends. Passing dogs of all sizes in the park, Ivy didn’t react to any at all, happiest with her paws in my lap reaching up to give me kisses. At the end of our time together Ivy hopped right back into her kennel, settling down for the evening. We want her to find her happily ever after with a person or family who will love her for her. Is it you?
12/15/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
While Ivy did not show any concern during the behavior assessment, based on the behavior observed during interaction with other dogs (see group behavior entry), the behavior department feels that she would do best if placed with a New Hope partner who can follow up on this behavior in a more stable environment and can provide any necessary behavior modification before placement into a permanent home. 12/15 SAFER: Ivy pulls a bit on leash. She was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body, wagging tail. Ivy was calm and relaxed during handling. She was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. Ivy was not interested in toys. 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 likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. 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.
12/15/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When greeting the helper dog through the pen, Ivy stiffens, begins to growl with increasing volume, then charges the gate, snapping. For safety reasons, a muzzle is applied to Ivy before continuing the introduction. When brought into the pen, Ivy stiffens, growls, and prepares to lunge toward the helper dog.
12/13/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact female Age: appx Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: minimal staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no; umbilical hernia Behavior: friendly, wagging, did growl in front of other cages Medication: N/A, preventatives given
12/13/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
Small umbilical hernia, non reducible, non painful, can be repaired at time of OHE
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