QUKA – A1050652
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SAFE 09/16/15
Manhattan Center
My name is QUKA. My Animal ID # is A1050652.
I am a female white and br brindle am pit bull ter and american staff mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 MONTHS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/08/2015 from NY 10468, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA. I came in with Group/Litter #K15-031231.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/14/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 48.2 LBS.
09/14/15 16:21 MND A CIRDC P ISO, Doxy 09/10/15 14:57 S/O: diarrhea noted during rounds. BAR, otherwise seems OK A: diarrhea – parasites vs. gastroenteritis vs less likely viral (parvo) P: start metronidazole 375 mg PO BID x 5 days start panacur SID x 5 days
09/08/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
Bam Bam A1050646 a 3yr old male blue & white Amer Staff canine who was found as a stray 2yrs ago & his daughter Quka (pronounced Kuka) A1050652 a 7month female AMPBT/Am Staff mix who was born at home are being surrendered due to the owner moving across the country and is unable to take them with him. Bam Bam was last seen at a vet two years ago and currently is experiencing ear infections. Quka hasn’t been to a veterinarian. Bam Bam is friendly/outgoing with strangers. Quka is fearful and has never been outside the home (besides the yard). She needs time to adjust to new people. Both have lived/spent time with children ages 6yrs, 8yrs & a 4yr old neighbor. They are gentle & exuberant with them also with adults, the one cat in the home and each other however Quka is attactched more so to her mother (not brought in). Neither Bam Bam nor Quka have ever bitten/scratched a person or animal. Bam Bam & Quka are nervous and will bark during thunderstorms/fireworks. Behaviors are unknown for the following because they haven’t been done to them: having their food/food bowls, toys or treats touched/moved, being moved off of furniture, being held/restrained, being disturbed while sleeping/resting or having their nails trimmed. They enjoy being brushed and bathed. If someone unfamiliar comes to the home they will bark, Bam Bam will approach but Quka will hide or stay with her mom. Bam Bam & Quka are described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, excitable. Quka with new people is shy & fearful. Their activity levels are medium-very high. The owner likes how good they are with each other & the kids. Their favorite activities are playing and being affectionate. When the owner is home Bam Bam & Quka will follow them around sometimes. Both enjoy ball, chew/bones & rope toys and games of fetch, chase & tug. They are indoors mostly with access to a yard. They sleep on canvas paint covers. Both eat dry Pedigree food, Quka 2x a day & Bam Bam 1x a day. Both are house broken and “go” in the yard. When left in both the yard and the home alone they’re well behaved. Bam Bam’s known commands are “sit”, “go get the ball” & “go upstairs”. On the leash Bam Bam pulls sometimes and Quka hasn’t been walked outside, she needed to be carried in. Bam Bam was very friendly, affectionate (gave hugs & kisses) and attention seeking. He allowed all handling. He allowed us to scan (-), collar and take his pictures. Quka was nervous/fearful but allowed handling.
09/12/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Seven month old Quka came to us with her dad, Bambam, as their family moved to California. Quka is known to act like a little shy mouse, never left her house and shadowed her mother (not brought in) all the time. She was born at home and lived happily with young children and even a cat. You can imagine what a traumatic effect the separation from her mama and the loss of her comfy past life had on her puppy soul. Quka refused at first to leave her kennel. I had to carry her to a secluded place at the care center where she merely took few baby steps and mainly abandoned herself into my lap. She was so fearful of noises and things happening around us. On day 2, Quka exited her den cautiously, leash on (she never used one) and made her way with some coaxing to the yard (where she relieved herself immediately). She was careful, a little jumpy but appreciated caresses, kisses and treats, wagging her tail low in appreciation. She could sit and even jump for them. She attempted to search my goodies bag…I did not scold her as I was so glad she was taking some initiatives. Quka is soo pretty, slightly plump and very healthy looking. She is a little beauty but quite hard to picture as she is a follower and always in movement. She seemed interested, in a nice way, in a little dog sniffing our gate and wagged her tail for a lovely female who stuck her nose at our door. In playgroup with other dogs, Quka observed and kept to herself. I am pretty sure that a few days down the line, Quka will be running, happy go lucky with other puppies. Quka is a timid gal, raised very sheltered by her former family. She needs to learn her way to independance and adulthood. She can do it and of course, your caring and loving hands will help her achieve these goals. Quka is at the Manhattan Care Center…dreaming of you. Another volunteer updates: To quote a famous lyric, “what a difference a day makes”. Our Quka is getting more comfortable, walked to the park, went into play group and shyly wags her tail at all. Making so much progress in such a short amount of time in a stressful environment is pretty rockstar and we’re so proud of her!! A super soft snuggler she’s hoping to find a new family to love and we’re rooting for her.
09/10/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Quka (pronounced Kuka) came in as an owner surrender along with her father. It is reported Quka is fearful and has never been outside the home other than the backyard and needs time to adjust to new people. Owner reports Quka has been with children in the home between the ages of 4-8 and has lived with a cat. Quka was nervous and fearful upon intake but allowed all handling. Quka needed a few days to adjust at the center, initially reluctant to walk and needing to be carried but eventually warmed up and walked on her own. She entered the SAFER room with tail down, but no longer tucked. She held gaze for Look item, body neutral. Quka stood still and accepted the touch during Sensitivity item, mouth closed, body neutral. Quka was very fearful during Tag exchange, did not engage or follow the leash, she responded to each pass by trying to exit and did not approach assessor at end of game, needing time to warm up with gentle coaxing. She did not pull her paw back on both Squeeze attempts, tail down. Quka lifted her head out of the Food bowl with a bit of pressure from assess-a-hand, body not stiff. She had minimal interest in Toy and Rawhide, sniffing a few times before turning away. When off leash with other dogs Quka is fearful, exploring the yard with her body low to the ground, allowing a brief greeting from another dog. The Behavior Team feels Quka would do best with an Experienced adopter who can take the time to allow Quka to become comfortable in her new surroundings and offer slow introductions to any new environments or people. She may do best initially in a calm, quiet, structured space so she knows what to expect. Look: 1. Holds gaze with soft eyes, neutral body, tail down. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. Sensitivity: 2. Stands still and accepts the touch,her tail is between her legs, body neutral, mouth closed. Tag: 3. Dog tries to exit, crouched at each pass, tail is tucked, mouth closed, body cautious and fearful, did not approach at end of game. Squeeze 1/ 2: 1. Does not respond at all for three seconds,eyes are averted and her ears are relaxed. Food 2. Follows the dish with her tail down, lifts head after bit of pressure from hand. Toy: Minimal interest, sniffs then turns away Rawhide: Minimal interest dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs Quka is fearful, exploring the yard with her body low to the ground. She allows a brief greeting but will offer correction when the helper dog approaches her face to sniff.
09/10/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs Quka is fearful, exploring the yard with her body low to the ground. She allows a brief greeting but will offer correction when the helper dog approaches her face to sniff. 9/11 update: Quka is fearful, but tolerates interaction from a respectful female. 9/12 update: Quka is tolerant of polite greeting. She becomes uncomforable with prolonged interaction, lip curling and growling at the helper dog.
09/08/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Intact female Scan negative for microchip Eyes are clear Nose=No discharge Ears are clean Teeth are white and intact Dewormed with Pyrantel Flea Treatment= Activyl Fleas and flea dirt seen during initial As of now no signs of CIRDC As of now no V/S/C/D NOSF Very scared and had to be carried for the initial to be completed. Refused to walk. Allowed all handling.
09/14/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
09/14/15 16:21 MND A CIRDC P ISO, Doxy 09/10/15 14:57 S/O: diarrhea noted during rounds. BAR, otherwise seems OK A: diarrhea – parasites vs. gastroenteritis vs less likely viral (parvo) P: start metronidazole 375 mg PO BID x 5 days start panacur SID x 5 days
CAME IN WITH: BAM BAM – A1050646 – http://urgentpodr.org/dogarchives/bam-bam-a1050646/
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