MILKY WAY – A1054673

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Manhattan Center 

My name is MILKY WAY. My Animal ID # is A1054673.
I am a female brown pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/13/2015 from NY 10027, owner surrender reason stated was COST. I came in with Group/Litter #K15-035819.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/24/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 40.0 LBS.

10/24/15 11:29 S/O: cage exam during rounds. nasal discharge and lethargic. also has diarrhea. A: CIRDC diarrhea P: move to iso start doxy 250 mg PO SID x 10 days 10/18/15 10:55 MPOD , mild rx tab out bid s 10d 10/16 Scan negative BARH Intact female Ears are clean over all APH Slight dental staining Flea comb negative Gave dewormer Gave activyl NOSF nervous and fearful during the exam

10/13/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/13/15 14:00 Basic information: Milky Way is an 8 month old Pit Bull who had to be surrendered because her previous owner was not allowed to have Pit bulls in her building. Her previous owner had her for 6 months. Milky Way has no known injuries or health problems. The two things her previous owner liked most about her were; she’s goofy and calm. Social Life and Personality: Milky Way is playful when she is around children but she tends to be mouthy. When she plays she is exuberant and somewhat rough. Around other dogs she is playful and exuberant when she plays; she lived in the home with another Pit bull. She is affectionate around cats. She is partially house-trained and has accidents a few times a week. She was kept mostly indoors and has a high activity level. She can be described as playful, confident, affectionate, and friendly. Behavior Issues: Milky Way has never bitten another animal or person. If someone touches her food bowl while she’s eating she continues eating at the same pace and is friendly. She is also friendly if someone tries to take her treat or toy away. She is friendly if pushed off the furniture. When given a bath she deals it but only likes the shower head. She can sit still and deal with her nails being trimmed. When her coat is brushed, an unfamiliar person approached the home or her previous owner she was friendly. She isn’t bothered if she is disturbed while sleeping. For a New Family to Know: Milky Way can sit and lay down on command. For exercise she went for brisk walks 4 times a day. Milky Way likes to play with squeaky toys. She was crate trained and does well for a whole night or a few hours during the day. When she was home, Milky Way would tend to follow her previous owners around. When left alone in the home she is well behaved. She ate both wet and dry dog food. At night she slept in her previous owner’s bed or in her play pen. Behavior During intake: Milky Way would try to hide and crouch when hand approached her face. She allowed staff to pet her and collar her without showing signs of aggression.

10/17/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: I could be predictable and play off how sweet, soft and delicious a Milky Way is, comparing the candy bar to our Milky Way but I won’t 🙂 Our Milky Way is wrapped in a gorgeous milk chocolate color coat, well groomed and a perfect weight. Initially shy she warms up quickly, loves to play, loves to snuggle, and loves other dogs. In group play she’s social, playful and corrects appropriately if needed. She’s energetic and playful, getting the zoomies off leash in the backyard pen, chasing leaves, sticks and anything blowing that she could see. Going potty as soon as we were out the door on our way to the park M (for short)shows off both good leash manners, and then sometimes pulls a bit, but always checks up with me as she wags her tail. She’s definitely a sweet, soft morsel of delicious and is looking for an experienced person with whom to share the rest of her life. Her perfect size will make her a great fit in most living situations. She’ll need a little time to adjust to new things but figures it out quickly and will bond nicely with her new person. If you’re a lover of sweets, you’ll love our little girl. Ask to meet her today.

10/16/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Milky way walks calmly on leash. She was shy and nervous during handling, but had soft body language. Milky way was a bit fearful and repeatedly attempted to get away from the handler during the assessment. She became fearful while playing tag but was unresponsive to the touch. Milky way mouthed without applying pressure during squeeze item. She did not resist being handled while eating, and was easily pushed out of the food bowl. Milky way was not interested in toys or rawhide. The behavior department feels that she may do best with an experienced adopter. Milky way is somewhat fearful and needs time to warm up to the handler. Milky way has been showing fearful behavior and avoids interaction in the care center. We cannot be certain if behavior may be suppressed as a result of the shelter environment. Please note that behavior may change when Milky way is more comfortable and settled in a home environment. Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her body posture is stiff 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, shy body language , mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick. Tag: 2. Dog is fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game (may need coaxing to approach.) she is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog gently places her open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog gently places her open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure. Food 1. Dog lifts head and ceases eating when you reach to pull the bowl away Toy 1. No interest. Rawhide 1. No interest. When off leash with other dogs, Milky Way is social and playful. She corrects mounting, and engages in running play with males and females. 10/15 update: Milkyway engages in running play with other playful dogs.

10/14/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Milky Way engages in running play when off leash with other dogs. She is uncomfortable with exuberantly rough play. Based on this observation, the behvaior department feels that Milky Way can be placed into a home with a male or female dog that plays gently with other dogs. When off leash with other dogs, Milky Way is social and playful. She corrects mounting, and engages in running play with males and females. 10/15 update: Milky Way engages in running play with other playful dogs. 10/16 update: Milky Way is social and playful, engaging in rough running play with males and females. 10/17 update: Milky Way is social and playful but becomes uncomfortable when play becomes too rough. 10/18 update, 10/19: Milky Way continues to engage in play but corrects exuberant play. 10/20 update: Milky Way engages in runnign play with other dogs, but becomes overwhelmed by rougher play. 10/21, 10/22 update: Milky Way engages in brief bouts of play.

10/15/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative BARH Intact female Ears are clean over all APH Slight dental staining Flea comb negative Gave dewormer Gave activyl NOSF nervous and fearful during the exam

10/24/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
10/24/15 11:29 S/O: cage exam during rounds. nasal discharge and lethargic. also has diarrhea. A: CIRDC diarrhea P: move to iso start doxy 250 mg PO SID x 10 days 10/18/15 10:55 MPOD , mild rx tab out bid s 10d 10/16 Scan negative BARH Intact female Ears are clean over all APH Slight dental staining Flea comb negative Gave dewormer Gave activyl NOSF nervous and fearful during the exam

CAME IN WITH: LILLY – A1054666  http://urgentpodr.org/dogarchives/lilly-a1054666/

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