DRAMA – A1042651

 Manhattan Center

My name is DRAMA. My Animal ID # is A1042651.
I am a spayed female br brindle and tan labrador retr and am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/03/2015 from NY 10460, owner surrender reason stated was OWNER SICK.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/13/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 56.0 LBS.

cough A CIRDC P Start Doxy

07/03/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/03/15 13:09 Drama is an approximately 7 year old APBT. She has been spayed and her last vet visit was in december of 2014. She has no known health issues. She is being surrendered because the owner recently had spinal surgery. She is unable to walk her as much as she used to and she has no one to help in the home. Socialization Around strangers, Drama is very friendly and outgoing. The owner says that if you rub the top of her head and say her name, she will be more comfortable. She plays well with children but sometimes gets too excited and knocks them over in a playful way. She plays exuberantly with adults and with other dogs. she has not bitten anyone or any other animal. Behavior Drama is house trained. She HAS to be walked or she will hold it for 12-13 hrs. She will not go inside. She has no behavior issues. She likes baths and being brushed. She loves attention. She is not bothered by fireworks or loud noises. For a new family to know The owner describes Drama as friendly, affectionate, independent, confident, and playful. She does not play too much with toys. She only eats DRY food,wet food will give her diarrhea. She was being fed pedigree. She loves dog biscuits as treats. She pulls on the leash but if you say ‘Walk with me” she will stop. She loves to go on walks and being outside. Behavior during intake Drama had a loose wiggly body, wagging tail, and open mouth during scanning, collaring, petting, switching leashes and photographs. When her owners left, she pulled on her leash and looked around, moving quickly. She walked into her kennel when asked but then ran out. She allowed us to lift her in.

07/12/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Drama..the perfect word for what this middle aged , healthy, well groomed,well mannered and outstandingly cared for family pet is living. She welcomed the admission counselors with a wiggly body and a wagging tail. She even had a smile..and probably thought she was visiting friends together with her owners. Drama’s owner is ill and can not take care of her dog anymore. She left with us stellar recommendations about her..Great with children, playful and sociable with strangers and other dogs, house trained, loving attention, baths and brushing, no separation anxiety, smart..A wonderful family dog, bottom line…I met Drama the day after her arrival at the care center. She was so stressed and lost..What a beautiful dog! A red head with a hint of grey giving such elegance and nobility to her face. She was eager to go out, pulled on the leas but slowed down as I asked. She did her business at once and wandered aimlessly while free in a pen. She noticed other dogs , went toward them and wagged her tail. She came right away when called and seemed to appreciate my scratching of her head. She even settled by my side at the end of our encounter, crying softly at times. She did not want any treat. I know that Drama will unwind and we will then appreciate all her qualities, those that are the hallmarks of a friendly, loving, sociable and loyal companion.Drama has proven herself for all these years and will be soon ready to do just the same in your loving and caring hands. A volunteer writes: I just love Drama…Yes, she is my type of dog…Loyal and Loving…Low key too…Three L’s…And no, she is not a drama queen, just right now, a bruised heart that is trying very hard to cope with the major changes that happened in her life. She is less anxious, got used to the many volunteers who have walked her, mingles with zillions of other pooches and even went to an adoption event…That’s lots to deal with for a former pampered family dog. I am quite proud of her..We have our time together in the evening, in the yard. A little treat at first and hop, on the bench, tightly bound to me for hugs and kisses. More than a stroll around the block, i know that it is what she expects from me…Closeness…I so hope that a wonderful owner or a lovely family will come along and give Drama a new leash on life and a chance to show what a great pet she is…We can only dream….

07/07/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Drama pulls a bit on leash. She was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body, wagging tail, open mouth. Drama was calm and relaxed during handling. She engages in play, body is loose and wiggly, mouth open. Drama was not interested in food, toys or rawhide. She was relaxed when approaching a friendly dog, but was not playful. Drama was surrender to us. According to her previous owner Drama is very friendly and outgoing. The owner says that if you rub the top of her head and say her name, she will be more comfortable. She plays well with children but sometimes gets too excited and knocks them over in a playful way. She plays exuberantly with adults and with other dogs. She pulls on the leash but if you say ‘Walk with me” she will stop. She loves to go on walks and being outside”. Drama did not show any concern during the behavior assessment. The behavior department feels that she can go to an Average home. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Food 1: No interest. Toy 1: No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest. Dog – dog 1. Dog approaches the helper, soft body, tail neutral, but not playful. Helper: A1042614

07/07/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Drama is anxious, vocal and does not seem interested in interacting. 7/8 update: Drama is anxious when interacting and will avoid interaction with the other dogs. 7/9 update: Drama is tolerant, greets other dogs politely but is not interested in play. 7/10 update: Drama remains tolerant and will greet other dogs politely. 7/11 update: Drama greets politely and is interested but does not engage in play.

07/04/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Negative MC Spayed female BARH Mild to mod. tartar Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Pyrantel given NOSF

07/13/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
cough A CIRDC P Start Doxy

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