BELLA – A1045929

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My name is BELLA. My Animal ID # is A1045929.
I am a spayed female bl brindle and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/30/2015 from NY 11416, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA. I came in with Group/Litter #K15-025006.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/15/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 75.0 LBS.

S/O: ON AM ROUNDS, NOTED PATIENT TO HAVE MP NASAL DISCHARGE BILATERALLY – MILD BAR OTHERWISE PLAYFUL ATTENTION SEEKING A: CIRDC PX: GOOD P: MOVE TO ISO, START COURSE OF DOXY AND RECHECK

07/30/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/30/15 13:18 Basic Information: Bella is 7 year old altered male pitbull mix. Owner stated Bella was a gift 7 years ago. Bella appears to be healthy and has no health issues owner stated. Owner surrenders Bella due to living situations. Social Life and Personality: Bella lived with two adults and been around children ages 4,5, and 8 years old. Owner stated Bella loves children. She is relaxed, respectful and tolerant towards everyone she meets. She lived with another dog name Boobie A1045925. Boobie and Bella is always together and owners doesn’t know their behavior when separated. They are playful and respectful towards other dogs and each other. Bella will bark at cats but never aggressive. She is mostly indoors and activity level to a medium. Owner stated Bella is affectionate, mellow, independent and friendly. Behavior Issues: Bella never bitten or scratched anyone owner stated. She doesn’t resource guards his food, toys or treats. She likes to take baths and goes to the groomer to have his nails trimmed. She barks at unfamiliar people approaching the house or family member to alert owner someone is coming but is friendly afterwards. For a New Family to Know: Bella is house trained and use the bathroom in the backyard. If she goes on walks she is off a leash. Bella knows commands sit, go in car, upstairs, and, lay down. She is crate trained and mostly stays in a crate when company comes over or time to sleep. She likes to play with balls or stay in her favorite spot. Bella is afraid of fireworks and will lay next to owner. She loves attention and be to pet. She eats dry food called Alpo twice a day. Intake Behavior: Upon intake Bella was calm and relaxed. She ate treats and sat on command. She scanned negative for a microchip and allowed all handling.

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08/05/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Bella lived with two adults and has been exposed to children ages 4- 8 years old. The owner stated Bella loves children, and he is relaxed, respectful and tolerant towards everyone she meets. It was stated that Bella also lived with another dog, and have coexisted very well. Bella was also said to be respectful and playful towards other dogs, but will bark at cats. Her activity level was said to be a medium, and the owner states Bella does not guard her food, toys or treats. Bella was also said to be house trained as well as crate trained. During SAFER Bella sociable towards the assessor, and maintained a loose body posture when interacting with the assessor. She allowed the assessor to conduct all handling items without issue, and was a bit distracted during the tag interaction. During the resources portion of the assessment Bella was easy to handle when engaged with the food item, and was not interested in the toys or rawhide items. When off leash Bella was reported to become a bit uncomfortable with other dogs that solicited play. Bella has lived with another dog and coexisted well according to the previous owner, and may do best with a calmer dog, so it is recommended that introductions with other dogs are done slowly. The department feels Bella can be suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience. 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 closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft and a bit distracted. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are back. Food: 1. Dog calmly allows the food to be moved, follows the dish, but does not interfere with the dish’s movement. Dog’s body is soft and loose, eyes soft, tail neutral. She lifts her head when hand is pushed against his cheek. Toy: 1. No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest. Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Bella greets the other dog appropriately but becomes uncomfortable when the other dog solicits play, becoming a bit stiff and low growling.

08/04/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Bella greets the other dog appropriately but becomes uncomfortable when the other dog solicits play, becoming a bit stiff and low growling. 8/6 update: Bella is anxious throughout her interaction. She will greet politely but will offer correction when play is solicited. 8/7 update: Bella continues to exhibit some anxiety while intearcting but will greet politely and is becoming more interested in the other dogs. 8/8 update: Bella greets politely but will offer a correction when a playful dog attempts to interact. 8/12 update: Bella allows greeting but is more interested in exploring her surroundings. 8/13 update: Bella greets politely and will offer correction for mounting.

08/01/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
SCAN NEG ~7YO SPAYED FEMALE BARH. ALLOWED ALL HANDLING. BCS 6/9 MILD DENTAL TARTAR, EYES CLEAR, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE INTEG WNL AMBULATORY X 4

08/15/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
S/O: ON AM ROUNDS, NOTED PATIENT TO HAVE MP NASAL DISCHARGE BILATERALLY – MILD BAR OTHERWISE PLAYFUL ATTENTION SEEKING A: CIRDC PX: GOOD P: MOVE TO ISO, START COURSE OF DOXY AND RECHECK

CAME IN WITH:   BOOBIE – A1045925 – http://urgentpodr.org/dogarchives/boobie-a1045925/

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