RUTHIE – A1025291

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Staten Island Center

My name is RUTHIE. My Animal ID # is A1025291
I am a spayed female gray and white american staff mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 04/11/2015 from NY 10306, owner surrender reason stated was BITEANIMAL.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/11/2015 Exam Type INITIAL – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 56.2 LBS.

Scan positive:985112004325765 Spayed;~ 4 years old Very freindly; allows all handling Clear eyes, nose and ears Mild gingivitis AMbx4 BARH NOSF

04/11/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/11/15 13:32 Basic Information Ruthie is a 2yr old spayed female American Staffshire Terrier with no past or current medical issues according to the owner. Social Life & Personality Ruth has been around children and played with them just fine. She does not get along with other dogs big or small. She will attempt to attack them and doesn’t engage in play at all. The owner isn’t sure how she will respond in the presence of a cat due to never having one around. Ruthie is an indoor only dog that is house broken. Ruthie is decribed to be friendlt, excitable, and playful with a high activity level. Behaior Issues Ruthie has never bitten a person but has bitten other animals in the past. She is great with people but has aggression issues when it comes to other dog. She is recommended to go to a single pet home according to the owner. The owner isn’t sure whether she has guarding issues or not and this applies to food, treats, and toys. Ruthie doesn’t take well to recieving a bath and appear to be very afraid. When this is being attemted she will try and flee in fear. The owner has never attempted to trim the nails and isn’t sure how she will respond. However she will allow you to brush her coat and this can be done with issue. For a New Family to Know Ruthie knowss how to give paw and has to be coached to sit. She went for slow walks daily on a leash and this was done once a day. Ruthie has minimal to no interest in dog toys but will enjoy bone like chew toys. When in the home Ruthie is the type to follow you around seeking attention. When left alone in the house she is well behaved and this applies to being left alone in the yard as well. Ruthie was brought up eating dry food and the brand the owner gave was Science Diet by Hills.

01/19/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Oh Ruth!!!! What a nice dog she is. When I approach her kennel she is so excited to meet me (and any other new person she comes across) once out of her kennel she just wants to hug the stuffing out of you. She really is quite lovable. Ruth would benefit from some leash training and she likes to pull on leash, but after her walk she calms down nicely and liked sitting on the bench watching the cars and people pass by. If your interested in giving Ruth her forever home please stop by SIACC and meet her

02/02/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
A dog-dog interaction was conducted after Ruth had recovered from kennel cough. Dog-dog: 4. Approaches the helper dog by rushing in with her tail high, stiff body, head tall, and ears erect. Additionally, Ruth charges at other dogs when walking by their kennels. She seems to have some underlying anxiety around other dogs, and so we recommend an experienced adopter who can safely manage this behavior and work to positively modify her underlying emotional state around other dogs. Ruthie will likely do best as the only dog in the home. 1/22 SAFER: On 1/12/2015 Ruth came to us as a stray. A staff member wrote “The dog was very friendly and allowed all handling upon intake”. The Assistant’s observation: strong friendly; pulls on leash to the assessment area. During the assessment Ruth appeared a bit distracted by outside stimuli, strong and friendly jumping up to lick the Assessor’s face. She allowed the Assessor to conduct all tactile assessment items and accepted handling well. Ruth showed no interest in food toys or rawhide. No other behavior issues; no aggression noted. Due to Ruth’s medical isolation status, there was no dog-dog assessment conducted. Ruth is a strong but friendly dog that should be a good family pet. It is the recommendation of the Behavior Department Ruth may be adopted by an average owner who can handle a stronger dog. Look: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds Food: Inconclusive, dog is not eating. Toy: 1. No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

04/11/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was EXPERIENCE
Scan positive:985112004325765 Spayed;~ 4 years old Very freindly; allows all handling Clear eyes, nose and ears Mild gingivitis AMbx4 BARH NOSF

02/03/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating EXPERIENCE
VET CHECK – MINOR WOUND AT LATERAL CANTHUS OD (REPORTEDLY SUSTAINED MINOR INJURY FROM CAGE) BARH. FRIENDLY, ALLOWS ALL HANDLING. BCS 4/9 SMALL (<0.5CM) SCAB ~1.5 CM FROM LATERAL CANTHUS OD — HEALING APPROPRIATELY NO CONCERNS ON EXAM AT THIS TIME. NO TREATMENT INDICATED AT THIS TIME. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT SIACC

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