KARO – A1045811

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Manhattan Center

My name is KARO. My Animal ID # is A1045811.
I am a female red and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 9 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/29/2015 from NY 10468, owner surrender reason stated was LLORDPRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/06/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPNOCHILD, Weight 43.8 LBS.

08/06/15 17:27 S/O: cage exam during rounds. nasal discharge and lethargic. A: CIRDC P: move to isolation start doxy 250 mg PO SID x 10 days

07/29/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/29/15 13:16 BASIC INFO: Karo A1045811 is an approximately 8 month old American PitBull Terrier Mix. She was a gift to the Owner, from Mother’s co-worker. They only had the dog for 3 weeks. The main reason for surrender is that the Landlord does not want any dogs in the building. SOCIALIZATION: Karo is friendly with strangers. She has lived with five children, ages 2, 6, 8, 9 and 11 years old. She played gentle with them. She also plays gentle with adults. She lived with a 5 year old female Maltese of which she was respectful. She has never bitten or scratched anyone. BEHAVIOR: She does not have any behavior issues and is not bothered by loud noises. She is not bothered if held, or restrained, or if you take away her food, water, or toy. She was not bathed in the time Owner had her. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW: Karo is best described as friendly, sweet, and playful. She has a high activity level and loves to play and sleep alot. She loves to play with balls and with rope. She sleeps on a doggy bed. She was fed Pedigree dry twice a day. Karo is very house trained. When outside doing potty, she will go on cement. She is well behaved when left alone in the home. She listens to the command sit, and come. For exercise she would be walked 3 times a day, and she does pull on her rope lightly. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE: She was very friendly, sweet and affectionate during process She drank alot of water upoon Intake.

08/03/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Puppy time means fun time and baby Karo just loves to play! Whether she’s leaping after a ball, running around in a game of chase or simply socializing with her human and doggie pals, a beautiful smile is never far from her face and a wiggly-waggle never far from her behind! Until recently Karo was living the life every puppy dreams of…a big, happy family with 5 little human siblings and a young Maltese sister to play with and her former parents tell us she was gentle and respectful to all. Sadly, the Landlord decided Karo had to go so now she’s staying with us at the Care Center and spending her free time lighting up the days of staff and volunteers instead. Lap snuggles are a must and Karo has hugs and kisses for everyone, when I invite her onto my knee she cuddles in close and practically washes my chin for me! Though she does pull eagerly on leash, her petite size keeps our pace manageable and she shows off her good girl manners by taking care of all her business along the way and mouthing treats very gently from my hand. Karo’s family describe her as friendly, sweet, and playful. We’re told she’s well behaved when left alone in the home, has a high activity level and loves to play with ball or rope toys but enjoys having plenty of nap time too. Just like the sugary syrup for which she was named, Karo’s sweet nature is an absolute joy to be around and she spreads happiness wherever she goes. Welcome this little ray of sunshine into your family today and get ready to smile smile smile!

08/01/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Karo pulls a bit on the leash. She was calm and relaxed during handling. Karo was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. Karo showed some concerning behavior during the food bowl test – stiffening and growling, but did not snap at or bite the assess-a-hand. She was not interested in toys or rawhide. Karo was surrender to us. According to her previous owner she is friendly with strangers. She has lived with five children, ages 2, 6, 8, 9 and 11 years old. She played gentle with them. She also plays gentle with adults. She lived with a 5 year old female Maltese of which she was respectful. She is not bothered if held, or restrained, or if you take away her food, water, or toy”. During the behavior assessment karo show some concern during the food bowl test. Karo may require positive reinforcement behavior modification to address this food guarding behavior. The behavior department feels that she may do best with an experienced adopter. We also recommend a home without children. 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: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is likely crouching, may have long lip or lip lick. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Food 4. Dog freezes and growls. Toy 1: No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest. When off leash with other dogs, Karo greets politely and is interested in interacting. She may become overwhelmed when another dog attempts to solicit play.

07/30/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Karo greets politely and is interested in interacting. She may become overwhelmed when another dog attempts to solicit play. 8/1 Karo is focused on female dogs in adjacent pens, and begins to growl. She briefly greets a male dog, but is uncomfortable once the male dog becomes sexually motivated. 8/4 update: Karo greets the male helper dog briefly. She is more intersted in her surroundings and does not engage in play. 8/5 update: Karo greets briefly but is more interested in exploring her surroundings. 8/6 update: Karo continues to greet the other dog briefly before exploring her surroundings.

07/31/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Negative MC Intact female BARH Good teeth Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Pyrantel given NOSF

08/06/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPNOCHILD
08/06/15 17:27 S/O: cage exam during rounds. nasal discharge and lethargic. A: CIRDC P: move to isolation start doxy 250 mg PO SID x 10 days

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