DIVA – A1051997

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Staten Island Center

My name is DIVA. My Animal ID # is A1051997.
I am a female gray and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 09/19/2015 from NY 10302, owner surrender reason stated was BITEPEOPLE.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/07/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 79.0 LBS.

PRE-SURGICAL EXAM BARH. ALLOWED ALL HANDLING WITH SOFT MUZZLE. BCS 7/9 MODERATE SEROMUCOID NASAL DISCHARGE NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION; LARGE NON-REDUCIBLE UMBILICAL HERNIA NO SPAY SCAR SEEN, VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF VAGINAL DISCHARGE A: CIRDC, POSSIBLE EARLY HEAT P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 400MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT SIACC. EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

10/02/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/02/15 10:50 ORIGINAL SOURCE Owner originally got the dog from a friend. Animal’s Name:Diva WHY ARE YOU BRINGING THIS DOG IN? Diva has been attacking the owner as well as strangers and the owner is scared. RELATIONSHIP: Owner has had Diva for about 2 years. Does he get along with children? Diva’s behavior around children is unknown. Has he ever bitten anyone? Yes, Diva has bitten the owner Has he bitten anyone in the last 10 days? Yes Personality: Owner described Diva as playful, excitable, affectionate, and independent. She has a medium activity level and was kept mostly indoors. Diva is said to be house-trained. Owner stated Diva isn’t bothered when someone touches her food or takes it away, gives her a bath, trims her nails and brushes her coat. She does bark, growl and snap when a stranger approaches the house. Diva knows how to sit, down come and stay. She is not a big fan of toys and prefers bones instead. Diva has never been crate-trained therefore her behavior is unknown. When in the house, Diva likes to follow people around and will bark and whine when left home alone. When taken outside off leash, Diva will stay close to the owner. When there are storms or fireworks, Diva does get nervous. OTHER ANIMALS When asked about Diva’s behavior around other animals such as cats and dogs, owner was not sure. HABITS Diva eats both wet and dry food and the brand is Pedigree. Does this dog have any behavioral problems that you’re aware of? Aggression Does this dog have any medical problems that you’re aware of? Owner stated Diva tends to scratch her back a lot.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

09/30/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Diva came into our center as an owner surrender after owner cited being bitten by her dog. Upon intake, Diva appeared to be very frightened at the front of the crate, wide eyes, but showed no aggressive behaviors. Admissions counselor was able to leash and transfer her from cage to crate with no issues. During her initial medical exam, Diva was very nervous, allowing all handling with moving slowly. She walked low and cautiously into the SAFER assessment room. Diva was given a significant amount of time to warm up before beginning the assessment. She has become comfortable with staff and opened up once she saw someone familiar. Diva held gaze for three full seconds during Look item, body neutral. She stood still and accepted the touch, lip lick, body a bit cautious. She did not engage in play during Tag game, unresponsive at each pass. Diva had no response to both paw Squeeze attempts. She ate enthusiastically and required a bit of pressure to lift her head out of the Food bowl. Diva had no interest in Toy or Rawhide, although staff has reported she does enjoy rawhide in her kennel, so this may be due to nervousness in an unfamiliar environment. Diva approached helper dog at appropriate pace, ears back, body not stiff. After the assessment, Diva affectionately interacted with staff she was familiar with. Due to her severe nervousness and extensive time needed to warm up as well as reason for owner surrender, the Behavior Team feels Diva would do best with a New Hope Partner. She may initially benefit from being spoken to softly in a calm, quiet, structured environment where she can relax and know what to expect. Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with body neutral. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, her tail is between her legs, body cautious, mouth closed, ears back, lip lick. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are relaxed. Food 2. Dog follows the dish with her tail down, lifts head after a bit of pressure from hand to cheek. Toy 1. No interest. Rawhide 1. No interest. Dog – dog 2. Dog approaches helper dog with tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed, and lip long or neutral

10/01/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Diva was quite stiff when greeted by a social male. After a few greetings she appeared to loosen up, loose with tail wagging. Diva will often solicit attention and stay close to male human handlers.

09/19/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative BARH AMBx4 Very nervous, slow handling Female~3yrs Mild gingivitis/tartar Small mass on abdomen No fleas seen Nosf

10/07/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating NH ONLY
PRE-SURGICAL EXAM BARH. ALLOWED ALL HANDLING WITH SOFT MUZZLE. BCS 7/9 MODERATE SEROMUCOID NASAL DISCHARGE NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION; LARGE NON-REDUCIBLE UMBILICAL HERNIA NO SPAY SCAR SEEN, VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF VAGINAL DISCHARGE A: CIRDC, POSSIBLE EARLY HEAT P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 400MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT SIACC. EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

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