MOLLY – A1035006

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Manhattan Center 

My name is MOLLY. My Animal ID # is A1035006.
I am a spayed female brown and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/02/2015 from NY 11368, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/09/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 53.8 LBS.

1027 changed ivermectin to po 0.9ml skin much less red than at admission coughing today add doxy s: bar reactive to cloth muzzle able to scrape with blade with gentle rope muzzle o: alopecia on legs, face scraping of ears, rh leg, dorsum of head – most crusted areas of marginal lesions no specific findings, a few strings that could be yeast-related no mites seen, some parts might be in sample a: pyoderma- likely mixed bacterial and fungal elements suspected demodex p: already on cephalexin, add ketoconazole add ivermectin recheck dog prognosis: good

05/02/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/02/15 10:35 Basic Info: Molly is a 2 1/2 year old spayed dog who has no prior injuries but does have high anxiety where she will bite at her own skin or rub it against things until the fur is gone. She was surrendered due to financial issues. Social Life and Personality: According to the owner she is relaxed and playful with children and when she plays it is gentle but the majority of her time is spent seeking attention instead of playing. She has the same behavior with dogs but has not been around cats before so her behaviors are unknown. She is house trained and kept mostly indoors. She has a medium level of energy and was described as playful, confident, excitable, friendly, and independent. Behavior: She has not bitten anyone or any animal before. She is not bothered when owner took food away from her and was friendly when toys were taken away, where she will tug on the toy in an effort to play. She is not bothered when taken off furniture but is afraid of getting a bath in an enclosed area such as a tub. If done with a hose she is not bothered. She is afraid of being brushed and will have stiff body but does not snap at the brush or hand. She is not bothered when unfamiliar people approach the house but if they approach a family member she will growl and bark at them until she feels comfortable with them. She is not bothered if woken up unexpectedly. New Family Info: She knows the commands sit and give paw. She is sued to both on leash and off leash walks and when off leash she will stay by owners side. She will play with balls, Kong toys, and rope toys and will play tug or chase. She has not been crate trained and at home will either follow owner around but if he is in sight she will stay in a favorite spot. She is well behaved when left home alone but due to her anxiety she will bite herself or rub herself until the fur is gone. She is not bothered by loud noises such as fireworks or thunder and was fed dry food. Intake Behavior: During intake Molly would retreat from extended hand and become stiff bodied while barking. She did not lounge or attempt to bite or snap. She did continued this behavior when admission counselor tried to scan and collar so owner was asked and was able to scan (positive), collar, and leash he without any aggression. When given treat she would take gently from admission counselor’s hand and once owner left she allowed to be touched without aggression.

05/06/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Awwwww, how could anyone say no to that sweet face? Miss Molly is just as loving as can be and after some initial shyness in her kennel she’s happy to join me on a bench for a good behind-the-ear scratch and loving kisses, so grateful to be getting some well-earned TLC. Molly is with us as her former owner could no longer afford her care but he left a glowing review of her good nature and exemplary behavior and we’re told she’s relaxed and gently playful with children and other dogs but that the majority of her time is spent seeking attention instead of playing – Cuddlebug alert! She knows commands for sit (nicely demonstrated for me) and give paw, is used to taking both on and off leash walks and when off leash she’ll stay right by her walker’s side. When out for our walk she was the perfect partner, strolling at the ideal pace, stopping to take care of all her business, sniffing her way around the block and then eagerly nosing through a group of pigeons just for fun. Molly is said to be afraid (but co-operative) when being brushed and she’s fearful of having a bath in an enclosed area such as a tub but is fine if washed with a hose instead. When unfamiliar people approach a family member we’re told she growls and barks at them until she feels comfortable and to overcome any possible guarding issues her new parents should work on giving her more opportunities for family socialization with strangers. She may look a little ‘worse for wear’ at the moment but once her skin irritation is treated this lovable sweetheart will soon have an outer beauty to match her gorgeous soul. Molly’s already spayed and ready to leave immediately so come on in to our Manhattan Care Center and let the healing (and the grateful snuggling and kissing) start today! Another volunteer writes: Good Golly Miss Molly — can you be any sweeter? Once she determined I was good people she and I became besties, Molly giving me kisses, nuzzling my hand to pet her some more if I stopped and happily sitting by my side on the bench. A total love bug, she’s all about snuggling as she wags her tail happily and breaks into a big smile. She needs some TLC for her skin which should clear up with proper care. She’s pretty darn cute and loveable now……I can only imagine how amazingly gorgeous she will be once healed. Like an emerging butterfly out of a cocoon, it will be amazing to witness. Are you going to be that lucky person to help her get there?

05/06/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Molly was a bit difficult to remove from her kennel; she was in the back of the kennel with a fearful body, tucked tail. Once she was out Molly pulls a bit on leash with a fearful body language. She was fearful and repeatedly attempted to get away from the handler during the assessment. Molly was shy during handling with her tail tucked body a bit stiff. She was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. Molly did not resist being handled while eating, and was easily pushed out of the food bowl. She was not interested in toys or rawhide. She was relaxed when approaching a friendly dog, but was not playful. Molly was surrender to us. According to the owner she is relaxed and playful with children and when she plays it is gentle but the majority of her time is spent seeking attention instead of playing. She has the same behavior with dogs but has not been around cats before so her behaviors are unknown. The owner also mentioned that she is not bothered when owner took food away from her and was friendly when toys were taken away, where she will tug on the toy in an effort to play”. The behavior department feels that she may do best with an experienced adopter. Molly is somewhat fearful and is offering signs of submission. We also recommend a home without young children; older children can be considered pending interaction. 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, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick. Tag: 2. Dog is not 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: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Food 1. Dog lifts head and ceases eating when you reach to pull the bowl away Toy 1. No interest. Rawhide 1. No interest. Dog – dog 1. Dog approaches the helper, soft body, tail neutral, but not playful. Helper:A1034935

05/06/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs Molly greets politely and shows interest in interacting with a female but does not engage in play. 5/7 update: Molly may be more solicitous with a more respectful male. She will offer play bows and be bouncy but does not engage in any play. She corrects sexual behavior.

05/04/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
scan pos#985 112 000 661 039 BARH mild tartar alopecia and dermatits on head, limbs, abdomen spay scar seen NOSF

05/09/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
1027 changed ivermectin to po 0.9ml skin much less red than at admission coughing today add doxy s: bar reactive to cloth muzzle able to scrape with blade with gentle rope muzzle o: alopecia on legs, face scraping of ears, rh leg, dorsum of head – most crusted areas of marginal lesions no specific findings, a few strings that could be yeast-related no mites seen, some parts might be in sample a: pyoderma- likely mixed bacterial and fungal elements suspected demodex p: already on cephalexin, add ketoconazole add ivermectin recheck dog prognosis: good

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