VELVET – A1058521

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Manhattan Center 

My name is VELVET. My Animal ID # is A1058521.
I am a female gray and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 11/21/2015 from NY 10029, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/01/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 33.2 LBS.

12/01/15 12:40 Rounds: Not eating, mild lethargy thin A: CIRDC P: baytril 100 inj IM SID 10 d 11/22/15 13:46 OD diffcult to examine–dog isi sweet but gets very scared when light pointed in eyes. Mydriasis OU OD neovasularization. Possible early lens opacity/cataract. A true opthalmic exam would require sedation glaucoma unlikely treat for conjunctivitis and re-evaluate in 5 days prognosis good, although daignosis open 11/21/15 Intact female Scan negative for a microchip Right eye is cloudy. Uveitis vs Cataracts vs Glaucoma. Left eye is fine Nose= No discharge Both ears have otitis Teeth have moderate staining Underweight and is on TID feeding Coat is clean Dewormed with Pyrantel Flea Treatment= Activyl As of now no signs of CIRDC As of now no V/S/C/D Is on a vet check NOSF 1027 added tab ou after noting crusty eye discharge

11/21/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/21/15 04:45 dog came3 in queit calm and showed no aggression

12/01/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Gems are often showcased in velvet boxes and I can see our Velvet’s soft and silky coat wrapping a diamond of a dog… Velvet does not seem to have had a very clement life. She is skin and bones, hungry as a bear, her nails are long, calluses adorn her legs and her eyes are already so cloudy at the young age of 3…Food and treats drive her moves and create a bond between us. Velvet is not all about survival, though. She has the knowledge of what it is to be a pet. She sits on command like a good girl, comes when I call her, never forgetting to wag her tail and she settles on the lap, giving very profuse kisses…She does not walk but prances on the leash, eliminates on the way and nears other dogs uneventfully. I was told that she enjoys the company of her peers in paygroups although is a little wary of the very big ones..Well, Velvet is a speckle of a pooch…I can understand that she would prefer meeting dogs her size…Velvet did not have the best start in life…Her coming to the care center might be the opportunity for her to meet …you and start on the right foot this time a healthy and happy new journey. Velvet is at the Manhattan Care Center. Another volunteer writes: There are TV series about doctors, lawyers, business people and even ice truck drivers, always spiced up with some love stories….We need tales about shelter dogs and cats! We have romance going on right now, right here at the Manhattan Care Center, between handsome Hogan and tiny Velvet. Those two really love each other and are beautiful to watch in playgroups, so happy to meet and share thoughts. They are housed in adjacent dens and who knows…they might have sweet conversations at bedtime…Velvet feels so much better. Her once infected eyes are healing, she gained weight, her coat is shiny and silvery and food is not her focus anymore. She is sociable, friendly, quite affectionate and really nice with other dogs, little ones included. We all love Velvet, a sweet and gentle gal who did not have it easy until she came to the care center. We think that she is ready for her entry in the big world of spoiled and beloved forever best friends. Do come and meet her. She is a really good girl who will bring live and happiness into your life..

11/23/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Velvet came in after a member of the public found her as a stray, described her as loose and relaxing. Upon intake, Velvet was quiet and calm. She pulled slightly on her relief walk. Velvet held gaze for three full seconds during Look item, at end of item jumped up to lick assessor’s face. She leaned into assessor during Sensitivity item, tail wagging. Velvet followed at the end of the leash for Tag game, body soft, settled easily at end. She did not pull her paw back on both Squeeze attempts, tail wag, jumping up to lick assessor’s face at end of item. Velvet playfully engaged with Toy, keeping a firm grip with loose, wiggly body and wagging tail. When off leash with other dogs Velvet interacts with submissive body language; low wagging tail and rolling onto her back when greeted. When the helper dog continues to solicit her she eventually offers a defensive growl. The Behavior Team feels Velvet would do well in an Average home. Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full secondsm, then jumps up to lick assessor’s face. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, tail wag. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are relaxed, tail wag, gently jumps up to lick assessor’s face at end of item. Toy 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. She does not place her body between you and the toy, tail wagging. Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs Velvet interacts with submissive body language; low wagging tail and rolling onto her back when greeted. When the helper dog continues to solicit her she eventually offers a defensive growl.

11/21/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Velvet shows interest in interacting calmly woth males and females. She may correct play solciitation or puppy behavior. Based on observation made while in our care, the behavior department recommends placement into a home with another calm dog. When off leash with other dogs Velvet interacts with submissive body language; low wagging tail and rolling onto her back when greeted. When the helper dog continues to solicit her she eventually offers a defensive growl. 11/24: Velvet greets politely and mostly keeps to herself. She corrects play solicitation. 11/25: Velvet greets politely and shows continued interest in interacting with a male dog. She briefly attempts to solicit play. She corrects pushy play solicitation. 11/27 update: Velvet solicits play but will relent when the other dog is not interested. She will offer a strong correction to a pushy puppy. 11/28 update: Velvet is social and will offer bows to solict play from both males and females. She is respectful of dogs who are not interested in interacting.

11/22/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Intact female Scan negative for a microchip Right eye is cloudy. Uveitis vs Cataracts vs Glaucoma. Left eye is fine Nose= No discharge Both ears have otitis Teeth have moderate staining Underweight and is on TID feeding Coat is clean Dewormed with Pyrantel Flea Treatment= Activyl As of now no signs of CIRDC As of now no V/S/C/D Is on a vet check NOSF 1027 added tab ou after noting crusty eye discharge

12/01/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
12/01/15 12:40 Rounds: Not eating, mild lethargy thin A: CIRDC P: baytril 100 inj IM SID 10 d 11/22/15 13:46 OD diffcult to examine–dog isi sweet but gets very scared when light pointed in eyes. Mydriasis OU OD neovasularization. Possible early lens opacity/cataract. A true opthalmic exam would require sedation glaucoma unlikely treat for conjunctivitis and re-evaluate in 5 days prognosis good, although daignosis open 11/21/15 Intact female Scan negative for a microchip Right eye is cloudy. Uveitis vs Cataracts vs Glaucoma. Left eye is fine Nose= No discharge Both ears have otitis Teeth have moderate staining Underweight and is on TID feeding Coat is clean Dewormed with Pyrantel Flea Treatment= Activyl As of now no signs of CIRDC As of now no V/S/C/D Is on a vet check NOSF 1027 added tab ou after noting crusty eye discharge

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