i feel like some people are still so weird about cats. i taught my cat "sit" recently and upon mentioning this to my one friend he said he didn't really believe cats learn tricks like dogs do (because they're independent-minded and don't have a drive to please their owners) and was like "she's only sitting because she knows she usually gets a treat from you if she does"

unlike dogs who... definitely don't normally learn tricks through positive reinforcement or like treats.... apparently...

Anaconda, Apple, and Bones: Channeling the Easter Bunny with her adorable ear set, she's a super sweet, chunky, lowrider dreaming of a family of her own! DARLING DESTINE יי Id 55076 2 Yrs.. Spayed and Wating for Cuddles & Hugs, Manhattan ACC TO BE KILLED - 2/26/2019 She’s so full of life. DESTINE is an adorable chunky lowrider with the biggest, brightest smile at the Manhattan Center. She simply adores people, and with those ears!!! It’s like she is channeling the Easter Bunny. We adore her rotund little body, her happy go lucky spirit and her never ending charm. Affectionate, cuddly, and oh so sweet, this wonderful youngster is waiting to light up someone’s life for the rest of hers. Don’t wait, hurry and foster or adopt her now. She’s spayed and ready to go! PM our page or email us at [email protected] for assistance. A volunteer writes: "Is that my new family I see?" No, wait Destine; I usually do this differently. Like this: Destine is seal brown, apple-headed, full figured gal in search of a food plan, and a new life. We met at Manhattan's ACC on a bright winter afternoon. I am a complete sucker for apple headed dogs, so not too much batting her eyes at me was needed to sell me on taking her out. "Are you sure?" Yes, Destine. Let me tell everyone how we passed our time. "Okay..." We went out into the pen, and Destine made a preliminary search of the perimeter but is quite happy to sit right there, velcroed to your legs (um, too hefty for the bench), and happily, on a chilly day, be a foot warmer, using my size nines as a couch. Watching the birds, volunteers and staff was just fine for her. Destine appreciated the "go slow" hang out, to sit, and think, and be. "Because, I think I see someone!" That's the idea, love. DESTINE, ID# 55076, 2 yrs old, XX lbs Spayed Female Manhattan ACC, Medium Mixed Breed Cross, Black / White I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 17-Feb-2019, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won't allow. Behavior History: Upon intake, Destine had a very tense body and would hide behind her owner. When I approached her with treats, she began to low growl and raise her lips at me. She was whale eyed whenever i got near and would not leave the owners side. Owner handled Destine into a kennel. No handling was done. Date of Intake: 2/17/2019 Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed Basic Information:: Destine is a 2 year old female spayed black and white medium mixed breed dog. Previous owner got Destine from a relative and has had her for 2 years. SHe surrendered destine to ACC because of landlord concerns. Previously lived with:: 1 adult How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers, Destine will bark if a stranger comes near and may growl. Previous owner stated that she has not bitten anyone. How is this dog around children?: Destine has been around children of the ages of 2 to 16 years old. She is respectful and friendly. How is this dog around other dogs?: Destine has been around other dogs. She is playful and respectful How is this dog around cats?: Destine has not been around cats before. Her behaviour is unknown Resource guarding:: Destine does not resource guard food bowls toys or treats. She will bark if someone unfamiliar approaches the home. Bite history:: Destine has never bitten another animal or person before. Housetrained:: Partially Energy level/descriptors:: Very high, Friendly, affectionate, playful, excitable, anxious, independent and confident. Other Notes:: Destine has received a bath before and she enjoys it. She is okay with having her paws touched but will run away if her nails are being cut because of the sound the nail clipper makes. Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No Medical Notes: Destine has not seen a vet recently and has no medical concerns or issues that were reported at intake. For a New Family to Know: Destine is a Very high energy, Friendly, affectionate, playful, excitable, anxious, independent and confident. PRevious owner's favorite thing about Destine is that she reminds her of herself in the way that she is confident. Destine enjoys playing with rubber toys, bones and tug ropes. She will destroy toys made of stuffing. She also loves blankets and will sleep in the room with her previous owners. Destine does not pull on the leash. She has not been crate trained. She enjoys eating pedigree dry food and wet food. Destine has been left off of a leash and will wander but come if called. She enjoys music and loves to watch TV with her owner. She does not like scary movies and enjoys animated shows. Destine likes to chase after cars or anything with wheels. She is also a very active dog and loves to exercise Behavior Assessment Date of intake:: 2/17/2019 Spay/Neuter status:: Yes Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 2 years) Previously lived with:: An adult Behavior toward strangers:: Barks and growls Behavior toward children:: Respectful and friendly Behavior toward dogs:: Playful and respectful Resource guarding:: None reported Bite history:: None reported Housetrained:: Partially Energy level/descriptors:: Destine is described as Friendly, affectionate, playful, excitable, anxious, independent, and confident with a very high level of activity. Other Notes:: Destine is reported to chew on walls. Date of assessment:: 2/20/2019 Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Stays by assessor, appears fearful of surroundings Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Seeks contact Comments: Climbs into assessor's lap Arousal Jog: Follows (loose) Arousal comments: None Knock: No response Knock Comments: None Toy: No response Toy comments: None Summary:: Destine's former owner has reported her to behave playfully as well as respectfully around other dogs. Slow introductions are recommended between Destine and respectful, gently playful dogs. 2/21: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Destine is fearful and keeps away from approach. 2/22: Destine is soft and somewhat playful with other calm female dogs. 2/24: Destine greets politely, offers correction for mounting. Date of intake:: 2/17/2019 Summary:: Tense, growled and raised lip when approached Date of initial:: 2/18/2019 Summary:: Growled ENERGY LEVEL:: Destine is described as having a very high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3 Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable Recommendations:: No children (under 13) Recommendations comments:: Due to Destine's history of barking and growling at strangers, we recommend an adult only home. Potential challenges: : House soiling,Destructive behavior,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression Potential challenges comments:: Destine is reported to have accidents in the house. Please see handout on House Training. Destine is reported to have chewed on walls in her previous home. Please see handout on Destructive Behavior. Destine was reported to have barked and growled at strangers in her previous home. She also displayed this behavior upon intake. Please see handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. My medical notes are... Weight: 60.2 lbs Vet Notes L V T Notes Medical Assistant 19/02/2019 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1-2 years Microchip noted on Intake?no Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : Brought in by police after owner complained of aggressive behavior in household; owner claims aggressive episodes in household and be shy and unpredictable with strangers Subjective: Nervous in cage Observed Behavior - growled when approaching the front of the cage; after door opened, dog moved to the back of the cage and trembled; dog had to be lassoed with the lead and removed with some physical coaxing; in the hallway tall man present and the dog would not move till man moved; during exam, muzzled and attention maintained with cheese treats. calm during the exam-- head scratched and easily lifted on back legs to check abd; she allowed for nail trim without growling or movement Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - Objective BCS- 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS based on scar on the mid abd MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; long nails CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment overwght Prognosis: good Plan: wght reduction diet nail trim 21/02/2019 SO hematuria noted in kennel; frank blood present. A hematuria P on 2/22 sedate for 3 view abdominal rads and UA 22/02/2019 SO patient has had hematuria and frank blood in kennel for last 2 days. BAR in kennel; eating well. EN -- eyes and nose are clear. no discharge UG -- recessed vulva; dried blood along the ventral vagina and caudoventral abdomen A obesity hip dysplasia w/secondary osteoarthritis hematuria r/o radiolucent renal calculi, UTI, cystitis Plan sedate with 1ml butorphanol, 0.7ml dexdomitor IV 3 view abdominal rads UA, sent to IDEXX, hold sample for culture full antisedan reversal IM enrofloxacin 100mg/ml -- gave 2.8ml IM enrofloxacin 136mg tablet -- give 2 tablets PO q24h x 2 days, start 2/23 **Recommend weight loss of ~10-15 lbs. P should remain at ideal body condition to attempt to slow the progression of her joint disease and lessen the weight on her diseased hips. Ideal weight is approximately 45-50lbs** Radiographic Review There is good serosal detail within the abdomen. The spleen appears enlarged and extends more than halfway caudal through the abdomen, possibly secondary to sedation or positioning. there are no radioopaque abnormalities within the urinary bladder seen. On the VD view, there is no marker present. There is poor femoral head coverage bilaterally, estimated less than 20% on both sides. There is osteoprolific remodeling of the femoral head and acetabulum. dx- hip dysplasia with osteoarthritis 24/02/2019 UA results - cystocentesis Dark yellow, turbid. USG 1.030. pH 8.5, protein 2+, blood 3+, WBC 15-20/hpf, RBCs >100/hpf Rare rods > 9/hpf seen. ASSESSMENT: UTI PLAN: 1. Add-on urine culture requested 2. Enrofloxacin 544 mg PO SID x3 days *** TO FOSTER OR ADOPT *** HOW TO RESERVE A “TO BE KILLED” DOG ONLINE (only for those who can get to the shelter IN PERSON to complete the adoption process, and only for the dogs on the list NOT marked New Hope Rescue Only). 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