SAFE – 04/11/15 – LEILAH – A1031537 – BROOKLYN, NY

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My name is LEILAH. My Animal ID # is A1031537.

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I am a female black and brown germ shepherd and collie smooth mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 5 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 03/28/2015 from NY 11213, owner surrender reason stated was LLORDPRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
03/28/2015 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 31.0 LBS.

No Final Exam

03/28/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
03/28/15 17:50 NAME: Leilah REASON FOR SURRENDER:Client stated her dog barks when she is not home & neighbors have been complainig, client does not have adequate time for Leilah. RELATIONSHIP: Client has owned Leilah for 2 months. Leilah was given to client as a gift & has no known health issues. PEOPLE:Leilah has lived one adult & has been exposed to a 10 year old child. Leilah is very shy and fearful towards strangers. She will not show signs of aggression but will become submissive and will lower her body to the ground. OTHER ANIMALS: Leilah has not lived with other animals. She has been exposed to dogs in the doggy park. Client stated she is very friendly towards other dogs. Leilah has never been exposed to cats. PERSONALITY/HABITS:Leilah is wee-wee pad trained, client stated Leilah was very fearful of the street when she was given to the client. Leilah has become more comfortable when she goes out but will still demonstrate fear around loud noises or strangers approaching. Leilah has been kept mostly inside & has a very high activity level when she becomes comfortable around a person. Leilah is familiar with the command sit. For exercise Leilah goes to the park & goes out for walks. Leilah enjoys playing with squeaky toys & balls. leilah has not been crate trained & client stated Leilah does not like to be confined into a small space. Leilah enjoys eating wet & dry food, she is best described as a playful, affectionate & shy dog. Behavior Issues: Leilah is very fearful towards strangers and loud or sudden movements. Client stated they are not sure who were Leilahs previous owners, but Leilah shows some signs of possibly being neglected and not treated properly. Leilah will lower her head & body when you suddenly approach her, she displays fear towards going outside. Clientstated when they have tried to wipe Leilah’s paws to clean them, Leilah has growled and tried to nip at them. Leilah has not bitten or scratched anyone in the last 10 days, but Client states people need to give Leilah some time to adjust. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE: Leilah displayed fear towards counselor, she lowered her head and body to the ground, she wanted to come near the counselor but was hesitant. Leilah appeared to soften up after some time passed by. Leilah did not show any signs of aggression. After she warmed up she tolerated handling.

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04/08/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Leilah was reported to be fearful towards strangers, and the owner stated she has been kept mostly indoors. It was noted that she was fearful of walks, but has become more comfortable when outside, but is still easily frighten of loud noises. Leilah has not lived with other dogs, but she has been reported to socialize well with other dogs at a doggy park. When comfortable she was said to have a very high activity level and she is paper trained. It was mentioned that when the owner tried to wipe Leilah’s At intake it was noted that Leilah displayed fear towards counselor, but did appear interested in approaching but was hesitant. After a while she became a little more comfortable and allowed all handling. During SAFER Leilah displayed the same behavior seen at intake, and needed a very slow approach with a great deal of coaxing in order for the assessor to complete some handling. She did become uncomfortable during the paw handling and mad several attempts to get away from the assessor, so to avoid further stress for Leilah, no other handling was attempted, and she was easy to handle when engaged with the resource items. Due to the level of fear displayed when in her previous home as well in the care center the Behavior Department feels placement with a New Hope partner is recommended, as well as a behavioral modification program that can potentially lessen the intensity of Leilahs fear and help her to become more comfortable when socializing with people. Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her body posture is low and fearful; her tail is low and not moving. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, her tail is between her legs, body low, mouth closed, lip long, ears back, lip licks. Tag: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched. Dog does not approach the assessor when the game ends. Dog is crouching, long lip, and trembling. Squeeze 1: 3. Dog yelps and head flips while pulling back paw. Food: 1. Dog lifts head and ceases eating when you reach to pull the bowl away or push her out. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog smells, then turns away. Rawhide: 1. Minimal interest in rawhide, dog licks, then turns away. Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Leilah greets the other dog polite at the gate and in the yard. She is social and friendly and tolerant when greeted but does not interact with the dog beyond initial interaction.

04/07/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Leilah greets the other dog polite at the gate and in the yard. She is social and friendly and tolerant when greeted but does not interact with the dog beyond initial interaction. 4/8 Update Leilah is a polite greeter but does not really engage beyond the initial greeting.

03/28/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
SCANNED POSITIVE 941000016005272 FEMALE 1 YEAR 4 MONTHS OLD ~ PHYSICAL EXAM EETN-NO EYE OR NASAL DISCHARGE -EARS WNL SKIN-NO FLEAS OR TICKS NOTED (ACTIVYL APPLIED) ALLOWS HANDLING, NO SIGN OF AGGRESSION BUT TENSE AND NERVOUS BAR

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