MIRRA – A1051864

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My name is MIRRA. My Animal ID # is A1051864.
I am a female gray and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 09/17/2015 from NY 11692, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/30/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPNOCHILD, Weight 55.0 LBS.

MP NASAL D/C NO VDCS OBSERVED, CONTINUOUSLY BARKING, GUARDING MOVE TO ISO DOXYCYLINE 100MG- 3 TABS PO SID X 10 DAYS CONTINUE TO MONITOR EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

09/17/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/17/15 21:31 Mirra is a 3 year old female gray and white american pitbull terrrier who arrived as a stray surrender. Upon intake Mirra was receptive but anxious for introduction and loose for all handling. Counselor was able to scan for microchip (negative) collar and photograph. Mirra walked well on leash.

09/23/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: I was immediately drawn to Mirra. I love the coloring on her face and her sweet eyes. She is very scared and stays curled up on her bed when I approach. To my dismay, she responds to my cooing with a low growl, but nothing beyond that. She flinches a little when I put my leash around her, but comes out easily. She is very shy and nervous, but easy to handle. She walks nicely on leash and accepts my petting, but doesn’t seek it out. Her coat is patchy and itchy. When I bring her into the yard she walks around and whines; it is, of course, heartbreaking to see her so lost and be unable to provide her comfort. She sniffs my treats outside, but will only eat them in her cage when no one’s looking. After several walks, and little progress in breaking through the wall she’s put up, I had resigned myself to the fact that Mirra and I would just have the kind of a relationship where I could be her means to fresh air and a chance to relieve herself (she seems very housebroken). And then on our most recent trip to the yard, I was sitting on the bench, Mirra doing her usual exploring, when she did a little shake and yawn combo; and, to my delight and surprise, approached me and propped her paws on my knees. She stayed there as I petted her, made soft eye contact, and then proceeded to lick my face — almost as if apologizing for the way she acted before, and thanking me for being patient with her. She still whimpered as she gazed outside of the fence, but would hop up at my side when I called to her, take treats from my hand, and even sit for them. When I put her back in her cage, instead of retreating back into her shell, she put her paws on the door, whined and barked at me. Mirra may need some time to warm up, but she is incredibly sweet and well worth it. She is at Brooklyn ACC, waiting for that special person that sees something special in her!

09/19/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Mirra came in as a stray, so her past behaviors in a home are unknown. At intake it was reported Mirra was anxious but loose for all handling. During SAFER Mirra came into the assessment room nervous and fearful, she was not interested with the assessor, allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Mirra Follows the handler with her body low and fearful during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Mirra was easy to handle when engaged with the items. Mirra can be very nervous and skittish at times, she was also uncomfortable during the assessment. Mirra is nervous and trembling throughout the assessment and has a crouched body posture. The behavior department advises that future adopters should be able to provide positive experiences for Mirra. In addition, we recommend that introductions are done slowly, and Mirra be given the opportunity to interact at their own pace, so the behavior recommend she can go home to an experience adopter with no children. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, her tail is between her legs, body stiff, mouth closed, and lip lick. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body low and a bit fearful. Squeeze 1: 4. Dog reaches toward the Assessor’s hand on the first attempt while moving her paw away when the Assessor attempts to lift it. The dog will not allow the Assessor to assess a second time. Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Food: 1. Inconclusive dog is not eating. Toy: 1. No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest. Dog-to-dog: When off leash with other dogs Mirra greets and will continue to approach the other dog to sniff.

09/18/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs Mirra greets and will continue to approach the other dog to sniff. 9/19 update: Mirra greets the other dogs briefly but spends most of her time exploring her surroundings. 9/20 update: Mirra allows greeting and will continue to approach the other dog to sniff. She is more interested in exploring the yard. 9/23 update: Mirra greets well but becomes pushy when soliciting play. She will muzzle punch and play bow in attempts to get the other dog to engage in play; she responds well to correction. 9/24 update: Mirra engages in play but can be assertive and pushy when playing. She may also attempt to mount. 9/25 update: Mirra solicits play by muzzle punching and jumping on the other dogs, but she responds well to correction. She will offer a strong correction when mounted. 9/26 update: Mirra engages in pushy running play with other social females. She will offer correction when play becomes too rough. 9/27 update: Mirra is pushy and assertive when soliciting play. She will offer correction when mounted and may overreact when she is corrected for her pushiness. 9/30 update: Mirra engages in play but may attempt to be assertive while playing. She will offer correction for mounting and takes correction when she becomes too pushy.

09/17/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative F; 3 YO; 55 LB Soft muzzle required for vaccinations Spine curves upward ; Lack of hair over back Dry, flaky skin BARH NOSF

09/30/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPNOCHILD
MP NASAL D/C NO VDCS OBSERVED, CONTINUOUSLY BARKING, GUARDING MOVE TO ISO DOXYCYLINE 100MG- 3 TABS PO SID X 10 DAYS CONTINUE TO MONITOR EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

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