XENA – A1049206
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SAFE 09/10/15
Manhattan Center
My name is XENA. My Animal ID # is A1049206.
I am a female black and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/26/2015 from NY 10031, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/04/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 46.6 LBS.
09/04/15 14:32 S/O: cage exam during rounds. nasal discharge and lethargic. A: CIRDC P: move to isolation start doxy 250 mg PO SID x 10 days 08/27/15 15:11 est age 8 years old—teeth are very clean AU crinkled ears from old hematoma many small skin tags–benign growth overall healhty geriatric 8/26 Scanned negative QARH Mild dental tartar, one incisor on upper jaw missing Crooked ears and a small mass at base of left ear Some scratch markings on face Female Geriatric (as per owner) Nosf
08/26/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/26/15 10:32 Basic Info: Xena is a 14 year old female American pitbull terrier who has no known injuries or medical problems. She was originally gotten as a gift and was surrendered to the shelter due to housing conflicts with the owner. Social life and Personality: According to owner she has lived with children ages 2 and 6 and was relaxed, affectionate, respectful, and playful with them. She rarely played due to her age but when she did it was very gentle. She has not spent extended periods of times with other dogs before but the times she has she was relaxed and did not play. She has not been around cats before so her behaviors are unknown. She has been kept mostly indoors, has a low level of energy, and is house trained. Behavior: She has never bitten anyone or any animal before. When owner would take food, toys, treats, or other objects away she was not bothered. When given a bath she would try to escape the tub but when unfamiliar people approach the house or family member she is friendly and will sniff and lick them. New Family Info: She knows the commands sit and stay. She is used to slow walks on leash and will play with balls and ropes. She was crate trained but no longer needs it. At home she will follow owner around but when owner was sitting down would find a favorite spot in the room and stay there. She is well behaved when left home alone and was not bothered by loud noises such as fireworks or thunder. She was fed dry food and slept on the couch or floor. Intake Behavior: During intake allowed all handling and approached extended hand with soft, relaxed body. When touched would press against hand and when scanned was negative for a microchip. When given treat she would sniff but not eat and would respond to the sit and stay commands.
08/29/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes Xena is a middle aged gal, a family dog who is doing her best to stay afloat in her ordeal. Loosing her familiar surroundings, her routine and her people is quite a traumatic experience and even if dogs live in the moment, any drastic change must be felt… Xena is quiet in her kennel and leashed without fuss. Her immediate task is to relieve herself. She walks quite nicely and sits upon request. Free in a pen, she explores, cries softly at times, jumps on the bench next to me and gives me a kiss, then watches , tail wagging, a young male playing in an adjacent area. Xena has been well cared for. Her weight is healthy, she has not been wasted by multiple litters, her perfect coat is shimmering in the sunlight and she is callus free. Even her eyes and teeth look good. She does have old hematomas crumpling her ears, though .Xena tested the water of the swimming pool with one foot. Too cold…Xena did not go for a jump…She forgets all her worries when she sees the ball. She sits. Her eyes are 2 burning coals, her mouth is open. Xena is all excited. I throw, she runs, she catches but then lets go…Xena is with us as her family moved to a place not allowing dogs. She lived with young kids and is known to be a calm, loving, well mannered and playful pet. .Few days down the line, i observed Xena( who is now in the adoption quarters )walking with another volunteer. What a lovely and prancy gait, what a great smile on her face, what a resilience..Her person was so complimenting about her good manners and gentle personality. Xena indeed, is a good girl who still has quite a number of years to give a new owner or family. She would make a loving and loyal best friend if you open to her…the door to your heart and your home. Xena is at the Manhattan Care Center.
08/28/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Xena pulls a bit on the leash. She was calm and relaxed during handling. Xena 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. Xena was not interested in toys or rawhide. Xena was surrender to us. According to her previous owner she has lived with children ages 2 and 6 and was relaxed, affectionate, respectful, and playful with them. She rarely played due to her age but when she did it was very gentle. She has not spent extended periods of times with other dogs before but the times she has she was relaxed and did not play. She has not been around cats before so her behaviors are unknown”. Xena did not show any concern during the behavior assessment. The behavior department feels that she can go to an Average home. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. 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, body low and a bit fearful. 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. When off leash with other dogs Xena will mount and attempt to assert herself over the helper dog. She will then pace the pen and whine.
08/27/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs Xena will mount and attempt to assert herself over the helper dog. She will then pace the pen and whine. 9/2 update: Xena solicits play, can get a bit pushy but takes corrections well. She may also attempt to mount and may become persistent. She responds well to correction from other dogs but ignores correction from the handlers.
08/26/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative QARH Mild dental tartar, one incisor on upper jaw missing Crooked ears and a small mass at base of left ear Some scratch markings on face Female Geriatric (as per owner) Nosf
09/04/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
09/04/15 14:32 S/O: cage exam during rounds. nasal discharge and lethargic. A: CIRDC P: move to isolation start doxy 250 mg PO SID x 10 days 08/27/15 15:11 est age 8 years old—teeth are very clean AU crinkled ears from old hematoma many small skin tags–benign growth overall healhty geriatric 8/26 Scanned negative QARH Mild dental tartar, one incisor on upper jaw missing Crooked ears and a small mass at base of left ear Some scratch markings on face Female Geriatric (as per owner) Nosf
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