SAVANNAH located in New York, NY was euthanized on Aug 31, 2016!

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savannah

Was Killed on Aug 31, 2016

savannah

Breed:Pit Bull Terrier (mix breed)

Profile:Large size young adult female

Additional info:

Altered

housebroken

SAVANAH A0881935

**RETURNED 08/17/16**OWNER MOVING

SPAYED FEMALE, BR BRINDLE / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 7 yrs
OWNER SURRENDER ON HOLD HERE, HOLD FOR ID Reason INAD FACIL
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 08/17/2016, From NY 10451, Due Out Date

A volunteer writes: I love the older dogs, the grey muzzles add a layer of dignity and distinction?. lives lived, experiences shared with love, with lots of years still to come. Savannah is no exception. Adopted from us 7 years ago and surrendered as her person lost her home, Savannah comes with wonderful comments about a life well lived. She?s gentle with children and adults, waits for her owner to tell her it?s OK to greet a stranger as she can be protective, doesn?t guard her things, loves rope toys, is very housetrained, and knows sit, stay and come. I had my eye on this beauty as she snoozed in her kennel, and when she finally stood up I knew she needed a walk to go potty. Her leash manners are lovely, her tail waves gently as we walk, and indeed taking care of her ?business? was her first priority once outside. Calm, gentle, and softly affectionate Savannah joined me on the park bench for some sweet kisses. A bad experience with dogs a few years ago makes her wary of dogs, however in her first group interaction she sniffed politely and played when solicited. As always, a meet and greet with a resident dog is recommended. I loved my time with Savannah; her calm demeanor makes her a treasure to be cherished. Shouldn?t she be yours?

BASIC INFO

Savannah A0881935 is a 7 year old American Pitbull Terrier Mix, she was a gift to the owner 7 years ago. The main reason for surrender is that the owner is in between apartments and does not have anywhere to take Savannah. She does not have any health concerns.

SOCIALIZATION

Savannah is friendly towards strangers. Owner stated that if someone approached Savannah while with the owner, the owner would tell Savannah it?s okay for the stranger to come and greet Savannah. Savannah plays gentle with adults and children. Savannah has never lived with another dog and does not like other dogs due to a bad experience. Savannah and her owner were charged and attacked by 3 other large dogs, and since then, she does not like other dogs, that incident occurred about 5 years ago. Savannah has never lived with a cat. Savannah did bite someone over 5 years ago.

BEHAVIOR

Savannah does not have any behavior issues. She allows you to take away her food bowl, water bowl, or toy away. If an unfamiliar approaches the owner, she stands guard over the owner. Savannah allows you to bathe her. Savannah barks when an unfamiliar approaches the doorway.

FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW

Savannah is best described as friendly affectionate and playful. She has a high activity level. When home, she follows you around. She loves rope toys. She has been kept mostly indoors. Savannah eats Beneful dry food. She is very house trained. She listens to the command sit, stay and come. For exercise, she is walked on the leash.

BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE

Savannah was very protective of her owner, but relaxed once the owner spoke to her and told her it?s okay.

Admissions memo on behavior

The behavior department feels that she may do best with an
experienced adopter who can follow up on this behavior in a more stable environment and can provide any necessary behavior modification.

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. Dog?s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.

Tag: 3. Dog responds with her tail high, ears forward, mouth likely closed for at least half of the assessment item, body stiff and body checks the Assessor. Dog is often focused on other stimuli in the
room.

Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Toy 1. No interest.

Group:

Savanah?s previous owner cites: Savanah has never lived with another dog and does not like other dogs due to a bad experience. Savannah and her owner were charged and attacked by 3 other large dogs. However, when introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Savanah sniffs politely and is initially tolerant of solicitation. She reciprocates and continues to play for the remainder of the interaction. The behavior team feels that taking her history into consideration, a home with another dog could be considered pending a thorough pre adoption interaction and slow introductions at a comfortable pace. It is unknown how her behavior around dogs will translate into a home setting.

Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary Scan negative Barh Both ears are red,irratated and smells yeasty,also was very dirty,cleaned Nosf
Weight 64.0