MICHELLE – A1048662

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Manhattan Center

My name is MICHELLE. My Animal ID # is A1048662.
I am a female white and brown pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 6 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 08/20/2015 from NY 10453, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/27/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 48.0 LBS.

08/27/15 15:49 diagnosed before rounds with CIRDC cage exam: mild URI signs doxy x 10d reported not eating—will also add baytril Negative MC Intact female BARH Mild staining on teeth Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Pyrantel given NOSF

08/21/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/21/15 01:11 Michelle was friendly during intake and allows handling.

08/24/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Laughing eyes, freckled ears and a picture perfect eye patch — little Michelle is totally adorablicious! That’s right, I had to create a whole new word to cover the off-the-charts cuteness level of this tiny livewire, she really must be seen to be believed. Barely out of puppyhood yet clearly already a mother herself, Michelle may not have had the most stable life in her previous home but she’s still feeling very anxious over her current predicament and spends her free time in the yard frantically searching for a way out. She dashes this way and that, chasing a ball but quickly dropping it, running into my arms for snuggles and kisses then wiggling away again, never still for more than a few seconds at a time. Michelle is athletic and keen to explore, toughs it up (a little too much!) with a bigger male in the pen next door and even lifts her leg to pee… I think we’ve got a real tomboy on our hands here! I know she had a good walk with another volunteer earlier in the morning but when we hit the street she seems confused, having wanted so badly to get out here, now that it’s time to cross the road she doesn’t know what to do with herself and pulls us back inside instead. Energetic as she is, Michelle understands when to tone it down, too. As I tether her to clean off one of her legs she gives me no problems, calmly waiting as I wet, scrub and then dry the offending spot. The noise and bustle of life at the Care Center is all a bit much for this not-so-delicate wee Princess but in an active, stable home where she knows exactly what is expected of her and there’s always loving arms to run to, Michelle could be the beautiful, funny, affectionate pet you’ve always wanted. Check her out at our Manhattan Care Center today!

08/23/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Michelle came into our center as a stray on 8/20/2015. She was friendly upon intake and allowed all handling. She walked nicely on leash for her relief walk, no pulling. Michelle remained calm throughout entire SAFER assessment. She held gaze for three full seconds during Look item, body neutral. Michelle stood still and accepted the touch for Sensitivity item, body, ears, and tail neutral. She followed at the end of the leash for Tag game, slowly getting more playful towards the end. She did not pull her paw back on both Squeeze attempts, lip lick. Michelle lifted her head and ceased eating from the Food dish when approached by assess-a-hand. She was playful with Toy but relinquished it easily. Michelle had no interest in Rawhide. When off leash with other dogs, Michelle greets briefly but becomes anxious and attempts to exit. The Behavior Team feels Michelle would do well in an Average home. 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. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, playful towards end of game. Squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog does not pull paw back, lip lick. Food 1. Dog lifts head and ceases eating when you reach to pull the bowl away or push her out. Toy 1. Dog playfully engages, will relinquish toy to you. Rawhide 1. No interest. Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Michelle greets briefly but becomes anxious and attempts to exit.

08/23/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Michelle greets briefly. She becomes anxious and attempts to exit the pen. She offers correction for sexually motivated behavior. 8/26 update: Michelle allows brief greeting but remains stiff throughout the interaction.

08/20/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Negative MC Intact female BARH Mild staining on teeth Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Pyrantel given NOSF

08/27/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
08/27/15 15:49 diagnosed before rounds with CIRDC cage exam: mild URI signs doxy x 10d reported not eating—will also add baytril Negative MC Intact female BARH Mild staining on teeth Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Pyrantel given NOSF

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