NENA – A1035965

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My name is NENA. My Animal ID # is A1035965.
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 OWNER SUR on 05/11/2015 from NY 10466, owner surrender reason stated was LLORDPRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/24/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 67.4 LBS.

05/24/15 17:53 Coughing in cage Normal RE between cough P Continue LRS, Baytril 100, dc doxy 05/23/15 20:03 also noted on vet rounds adding supportive care, injectable antibiotics observation 5.23 dull lay down in the cage coughing sneezing nasal discharge seen nosf

05/11/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/11/15 14:29 Basic Information: Nena is a three year old female American Pitbull who was a gift to the family. Nena lived with her previous family for a little more than 2 years and has no health problems. Socialization: Around strangers Nena is shy for a few minutes then will slowly warm up to the person. Nena is very gentle with adults and has been around children ages 12,14 and 16. Around these children she was very relaxed,playful and respectuful of each child.When she played with the children she was gentle and excited to be around them. Nena does not have any experience with any other dogs or cats. Behavior: When left alone Nena tends to get very anxious but is not bothered by thunder storms or fireworks. Nena is not bothered when anyone touches her food, toys or treats while she is using them. Nena enjoys taking baths but has never had her nails trimmed by her owner. Nena will bark if an unfamiliar person approaches the family or their home.Nena is not bothered by anyone disturbing her when she is resting or sleeping. For a New Family to Know: nena’s previous owner describes her as friendly, affectionate, playful and excitable. Nena has a low activity level and likes to lay around and sleep. When at home Nena will follow you around the house and is well behaved when left at home alone. Nena likes to play with balls and enjoys a game of tug-o-war. Nena has been kept mostly indoors and sleeps anywhere around the house. Nena eats dry dog food twice a day and is house trained with rarely any accidents. For exercise Nena goes to off leash dog parks and will wander around but will come back when she is called. When Nena is on a leash she pulls very hard and will go potty on grass, cement, gravel or dirt. Nena knows the commands sit, lay down and “go over there’ in spanish. Intake Behavior: Nena was very calm during her intake and showed no signs of aggression. She allowed staff to take her picture with no problems.

05/13/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: So gorgeous and quiet in her kennel, I couldn’t wait to spend time with this beauty. Surrendered to our care by her family, we’re told she’s housetrained (yup, demonstrated the moment we were out the door), is shy when meeting new people but warms up quickly, has been with teenagers and is relaxed and playful, is well behaved when left home alone, likes balls and to play tug of war, has a low activity level, and knows commands in Spanish ‘sit’, ‘lay down’ and ‘go over there’. Taking an easy stroll to the park, Nena showed off her lovely leash manners and I got to admire her shiny coat and nicely rounded figure. Several people wanted to meet my beautiful companion, but as her former owner mentioned, although a bit shy she was always welcoming. A big Golden Retriever made a beeline for her when we were in the park, and nose to nose Nena had no reaction to this sudden intrusion of her space. Low key and quiet, and as stated by her former family, Nena is simply looking for a new bed in which to rest, easy walks, soft petting and a game of tug of war. If you don’t speak Spanish Nena will learn to respond to commands in English as she’s easy and eager to please. Nena (pronounced Nay-nah), is Spanish slang, a term of endearment equivalent to ‘sweetheart’. How fabulous that I already learned something new! Ask to meet our resident sweetheart today and you can teach each other to love in both Spanish and English! Love is a common language understood by all.

05/13/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Nena walks calmly on leash. She was shy but friendly during the assessment – low body, but trying to stay close. She was shy during handling with a fearful body language. Nena was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. She did not resist being handled while eating, and was easily pushed out of the food bowl. Nena was not interested in toys or rawhide. She was relaxed when approaching a friendly dog, but was not playful. Nena was surrender to us. According to her previous owner Nena around strangers is shy for a few minutes then will slowly warm up to the person. Nena is very gentle with adults and has been around children ages 12,14 and 16. Around these children she was very relaxed, playful and respectful of each child.When she played with the children she was gentle and excited to be around them. Nena does not have any experience with any other dogs or cats”. The behavior department feels that she may do best with an experienced adopter. Nena is somewhat fearful and needs time to warm up to the handler. 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 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: When off leash with other dogs Nena greets but quickly becomes tense. She may try to mount and when offered correction she over corrects and then continues to growl when the dog comes near her. Helper:A1036016

05/13/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs Nena greets but quickly becomes tense. She may try to mount and when offered correction she over corrects and then continues to growl when the dog comes near her. 5/17 update: Nena is tense upon greeting but eventually loosens up and allows the helper dog to sniff her. She will correct when the other dog sniffs her face. 5/20 update: Nena is tense upon greeting. She allows the other dog to sniff her but is more interested in exploring her surroundings.

05/12/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Negative MC Intact female BARH Mild staining on teeth Alopecia on tips of ears and tail Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) NOSF

05/24/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
05/24/15 17:53 Coughing in cage Normal RE between cough P Continue LRS, Baytril 100, dc doxy 05/23/15 20:03 also noted on vet rounds adding supportive care, injectable antibiotics observation 5.23 dull lay down in the cage coughing sneezing nasal discharge seen nosf

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