SAFE - 05/29/14
Manhattan Center -P

My name is DIAMOND. My Animal ID # is A1000607.
Pulled by Rebound Hounds ResQ
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I am a female white and black pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 11 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/21/2014 from NY 10469, owner surrender reason stated was LLORDPRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/24/2014 Exam Type OBSERVATION - Medical Rating is 4 NC - SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 63.3 LBS.

reported hematuria S/O: BAR, EATING, EENM: MODERATE TO HEAVY DENTAL TARTAR, NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS OU MS/INTEG: AMB X 4, 1 CM SQ MASS ON LEFT ABDOMEN, LEFT MIDDLE MAMMARY MASS (~2 CM) A: DENTAL DISEASE MAMMARY TUMOR R/O BENIGN VS MALIGNANT SQ MASS R/O BENIGN VS MALIGNANT r/o- UTI P: REC FULL BW, UA, ABOMINAL/THORACIC RADIOGRAPHS REC FNA AND BIOPSY OF MASSES clavamox 250mg po bid 10d rec NH placement

05/21/2014 PET PROFILE MEMO
DOG INFORMATION SHEET Where did this dog come from? My Home ORIGINAL SOURCE Friend Animal’s Name: Diamond WHY ARE YOU BRINGING THIS DOG IN? Landlord RELATIONSHIP I’ve owned him a few years SHe’s old – I’ve known him his whole life PEOPLE Lives with 1_ adults Does he get along with children? Yes Does he get along with strangers? Yes Has he ever bitten anyone? No Describe his behavior: very good behavior OTHER ANIMALS Has lived with dogs How did they get along?got along Can you describe his behavior around animals he doesn’t live with?ignores PERSONALITY Loves to play, is very active Likes to be petted, hugged ect. HABITS Eats both/pedigree Eats 1x/day TRAINING Knows “sit” Knows “lie down” Knows “give paw” Pulls on leash only when excited Is housebroken/twice a day Is there anything that could be done to help you keep your dog?no What kind of home do you think would be best for this dog?one with a yard and a loving f

05/24/2014 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Sweet Diamond, surrendered to our care by the only family she has ever known due to landlord issues, is a gem. A diamond... sparkling, sweet, friendly.....definitely a girls' (or guys') best friend. With a coat so shiny white, a softly wagging tail, and a softly rounded figure, Diamond shows off perfect leash manners, wags hello at other dogs we meet, is likely housetrained, knows 'sit', 'lie down' and 'give paw'. We're also told that she lived well with other dogs, and always has "good behavior" with all people and animals. Indeed, acing her behavior evaluation confirms that Diamond is a rockstar and earned her a place in Adoptions right away. She's been a mom several times, and I bet a good, gentle and nurturing one as that seems to be her nature. Diamond is hoping to spend her years looking after a new person, cuddling close, soaking up some sun, and showing off how multi faceted she is. She is the perfect undemanding, sweet natured friend to come home to after a stressful day. Come meet our Diamond today.

05/23/2014 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION - AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Diamond walks calmly on leash. She may be house trained - toileted immediately when taken outside. Diamond maintained soft body language throughout the handling items of the assessment. She showed no interest in food, toys or rawhides. She approached the helper dog with a soft body language. Diamond lived in her previous home for a few years with one adult. Her previous owners stated that she gets along with children and strangers. She has displayed no concerning behaviors while at the care center. She is friendly and walks nicely on leash. The behavior department recommends that she 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. Dog's mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game (may need coaxing to approach.) she is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Dog may lick hand. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Dog may lick hand. Food. No interest. Toy 1. No interest. Rawhide 1. No interest. Dog - dog 1. Dog approaches the helper, soft body, tail neutral, but not playful. Helper:A0999278

05/21/2014 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC - MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
SCAN NEGATIVE BRIGHT, ALERT, RESPONSIVE, HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM Geriatric Heavy tartar Cloudy lenses Over weight Tense and nervous, allows minimal restrai nsf

05/22/2014 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC - SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
S/O: BAR, EATING, FRIENDLY EENM: MM PINK AND MOIST, CRT 2 SEC, MODERATE TO HEAVY DENTAL TARTAR, NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS OU, EARS ARE DIRTY CV: NO MURMURS OR ARRHYTHMIAS LUNGS: CLEAR ABD: SOFT AND NONTENDER MS/INTEG: AMB X 4, BCS 5/9, 1 CM SQ MASS ON LEFT LATERAL ABDOMEN, LEFT MIDDLE MAMMARY MASS (~2 CM) NS: APPROPRIATE PLN: NSF GU: FEMALE A: DENTAL DISEASE MAMMARY TUMOR R/O BENIGN VS MALIGNANT SQ MASS R/O BENIGN VS MALIGNANT P: REC FULL BW, UA, ABOMINAL/THORACIC RADIOGRAPHS REC FNA AND BIOPSY OF MASSES SEEK PLACEMENT

Video:
http://youtu.be/iue2qWEoshk

Additional photos:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=808792552466959&set=a.808310962515118.1073743142.152876678058553&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=808792555800292&set=a.808310962515118.1073743142.152876678058553&type=3&theater

Original thread:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=807768832569331&set=a.617942388218644.1073741870.152876678058553&type=3&permPage=1

*** TO ADOPT THIS ANIMAL THROUGH THE PUBLIC ADOPTION SITE, PLEASE GO TO THE FOLLOWING LINK AND SCROLL DOWN TO BOTTOM TO LOG IN AND RESERVE THE ANIMAL. THERE WILL BE A $50 DEPOSIT REQUIRED.http://www.nycacc.org/PublicAtRisk.htm ***
For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://urgentpetsondeathrow.org/must-read/

For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please read here: https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=283116538381555

For more information on a particular dog, email adoption@nycacc.org but ONLY if serious about adopting, and ONLY if you are able to GO TO the shelter in-person. Please do not email for status updates... the only thing you will accomplish is spamming their inbox and causing REAL adopter emails to go unnoticed.

Contact the NYC ACC at (212) 788-4000 for further automated instructions.

 

 

DECADES old pit bull ordinance REPEALED in South Bend, Indiana

Posted on May 29, 2014 | Leave a comment

Effective August 1, 2014, the city of South Bend, Indiana will no longer deem dogs “dangerous” based on their breed or appearance!
Last night, the city council unanimously approved a bill to overhaul the entire animal care and control ordinance which had not been updated for over twenty years. Councilwoman Valerie Schey led a committee of local leaders and residents who worked for more than a year to update the language in the ordinance.
One of the changes is the elimination of the language regulating “pit bulls” which, once the bill goes into effect, will no longer be singled out as “dangerous.” Instead, they’ll be evaluated based on their behavior just like any other dog residing in the city limits.
Among the other new changes, the updated code eliminates the limit on the number of pets per household and implements restrictions on tethering. The new bill encourages spaying and neutering, and residents who spay and neuter their pets will be eligible for a reduced, flat pet licensing fee.
South Bend Animal Care and Control believes the changes will make it easier for them to intervene when animals aren’t properly being cared for.
South Bend residents do need to take note, however, that Councilman Fred Ferlic advised he plans to introduce amendments requiring pit bulls be muzzled while out in public, as well as requiring owners to have fences that are at least six feet tall.
I want to personally thank Councilwoman Valerie Schey who worked so hard and with such determination to bring change that will have a positive effect on ALL who reside in the city – people and animals alike. Responsible pet owners in South Bend (and their pets) are truly fortunate to have her!
Congratulations to the city of South Bend for a job very well done!

https://blessthebullys.wordpress.com/2014/05/29/decades-old-pit-bull-ordinance-repealed-in-south-bend-indiana/

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Dog theft leaves family in tears

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Dog theft leaves family in tears
May. 13, 2014 @ 01:54 PM Keith Upchurch

DURHAM —It happened so fast.

Deborah Bryant had let her beloved family dog, Junior, into her fenced-in back yard to use the bathroom the morning of Feb. 20.
“I was just standing there, and he jumped the fence,” said Bryant, who lives in Hillsborough.

Bryant thought the 15-month-old blue pit bull would come around to the front of her house, which he usually did. This time would be different, though.

When Bryant opened the front door and didn’t see Junior, she grabbed a leash, put on her shoes and headed outside to look for him.
She saw a neighbor motion for her to come, and Bryant walked a short distance in the direction of N.C. 86 South. That’s when the nightmare unfolded.

“I saw a man in a teal-green SUV drive across the gr$#@! median very quickly,” Bryant said. He pulled in a nearby church parking lot where Junior was, snatched him up, threw him into the SUV and took off.

“And I’m running and screaming: ‘No, no, no! Don’t take my dog!’ ’’ Bryant said. “At that point, there was nothing I could do.”
Bryant returned home, got in her car and tried to catch up with the thief, but never found him.
She described the driver as white, in his middle to late 20s, with ash-brown hair that was shaggy in the back.
Junior weighed 75 pounds when he was taken.

“He didn’t look big, but he was muscular,” Bryant, 62, said. “He was friendly, happy. You would always see him smiling. He had a grin on his face all the time. You couldn’t ask for a better dog.”

Junior’s theft has left her 25-year-old son, Kevin, with a heart so badly broken that he plans to move out of state.
“It’s too hard for him to stay here,” Bryant, a disabled former nurse, said. “It’s created so much anxiety and depression that I haven’t been able to do anything but concentrate on trying to find Junior.”

Bryant said her son had an unbreakable bond with his best friend.

“The dog just loved him to death,” she said. “When my son would walk into the house, even though Junior weighed 75 pounds, the dog would run to him and jump into his arms.”


Bryant has spent countless hours posting fliers in Orange and surrounding counties. She visits animal shelters regularly, hoping to see her beloved Junior.

The theft has been reported to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, but no arrest has been made.

Two other dog thefts in the area have made headlines in recent months: The Aug. 27 theft of a Yorkshire terrier from a Forest Hills family in Durham and his eventual return, resulting in the arrest of Troy Arrington, who awaits trial; and the April 2014 theft of a puppy from a Durham police officer’s home. Christopher Reina, 18, was charged, but the dog is still missing.

Police couldn’t provide figures on dog thefts in Durham, but, according to the American Kennel Club, they have increased nationwide.
Bryant isn’t sure why Junior was stolen, but believes the thief had seen the dog in her back yard before, and was planning to snatch him for possible sale when the opportunity arose. But she’s not out for vengeance.


“All we want is for them to do the right thing and bring Junior back to us, with no questions asked,” she said. “Our house is just not the same anymore.”


Kevin Bryant with Junior, who has been missing since Feb. 20.

Although Bryant is heartbroken, she holds out hope that she and Junior will one day be reunited.
“He’s a special dog,” she said. “If I saw him coming toward me, I would just fall to my knees and thank God, because I love him so much.”

REWARD OFFERED

A $2,000 reward is offered for the return of Junior. Contact Deborah Bryant at 919-824-2329 or the Orange County Sheriff’s Office at 919-644-3050.

Dog theft leaves family in tears | The Herald-Sun

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Deaf Woman Adopts Deaf Pit Bull Who Knows Sign Language

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Deaf woman adopts deaf dog who knows sign language
Posted: May 11, 2014 12:13 PM EST Updated: May 11, 2014 12:22 PM EST

AURORA, NE (KHGI/CNN) - The staff at a Nebraska humane society says it can be hard for older or disabled dogs to get adopted.

But one three year old pit bull who captured the heart of a volunteer is headed to her forever home with a very special family who can relate.

Both the dog and her new human, are deaf.

Tracie Pfeifle says Rosie the pit bull faces challenges that other shelter dogs don't.

"You can get most dogs' attention by saying their name or making a sound, but she can't respond to that because she is deaf," Pfeifle said.

So Pfeifle has been teaching Rosie sign language.

"We started using treats and putting the treat up to your face and saying 'good girl' with your thumb up and then she figured out how, that we were communicating with her," she said.

‘Good girl, sit, down, stay, outside, and walk' are basic commands, but Pfeifle says it brought the three-year old out of her shell.

"It was just amazing to watch her just blossom into a dog, I don't think she knew how to be a dog," Pfeifle said.

Then it was a waiting game for Rosie, waiting for someone willing to learn her new language to come along - until now.

Cindy Koch says she's always wanted a deaf dog.

"Because I'm deaf and we want to relate to her, and understand how she feels - want to communicate with her through signing, teach her signing," Koch said

The Koch family already knows sign language, so learning Rosie's signs is easy.

And they plan to teach her more.

"I'm going to teach her my sign language, how deaf people communicate, she's a smart dog, she can pick up fast," Koch said.

It's a bittersweet day for Pfeifle and the shelter, but they say it's exactly what they wanted for this special dog.

"It's what I hoped would eventually happen and it, she couldn't have gone to a nicer family," Pfeifle said.

Read more: http://www.pitbull-chat.com/showthread.php/127370-Deaf-Woman-Adopts-Deaf-Pit-Bull-Who-Knows-Sign-Language#ixzz31rxEsYMh

Piglet got to meet the Jackson NJ firefighters who saved her, Dascha Odin and Toby today. They are true heroes, angels in bunker gear and we are forever grateful for them. Piglet coded 4 times on them and they never gave up on her. There are no words to properly express the immense level of love and respect we have for them. That's how Chaos Foundation was born. In honor of our chocolate lab, Chaos, who didn't survive that horrible day. Now we're here to help whenever tragedy strikes!

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Dog walks in owner's place in graduation

By Chris Cole

POSTED: 01:26 PM MDT May 12, 2014  UPDATED: 01:39 PM MDT May 12, 2014 

Dog walks in place of graduate

POCATELLO, Idaho - Commencement is always a special time, but for one family, Saturday's Idaho State University graduation ceremony was especially meaningful.
Their son was not there to receive the degree he worked so hard for. Instead, his faithful service dog walked in his place.
More than 2,000 graduates were celebrating their hard work of years, energy and sacrifice. Among all the feet were some paws that stood out.
Cletus, a black pit bull, would have been at graduation anyway this year.
"I'll be honest," said Joshua Kelly's father, Terrell. "I was one of them that was giving (pit bulls) a bad rep until I met Cletus. And he allows our little grandchildren to climb on him, pull his ears, pull his tail. He's just great."
But the person Cletus is missing is the one he was trained to help.
"Josh had epilepsy," his father said. "This was Josh's last semester. He was taking his final two classes when he ended up in intensive care in February."
Joshua Kelly passed away Feb. 13.
Terrell said EMS crews in Idaho Falls found Josh on the side of the road or on someone's lawn numerous times with Cletus standing over him.
He said the pair would get on the bus at 6:30 from Idaho Falls to ISU, which meant a two-mile walk both ways. But it was worth it.
"This institution has been great for our son, and the geology department and the geosciences became Joshua's second family," said Terrell.
Terrell says although Josh is gone physically,"He'll be here. He's here."
And then the big moment came.
Man and dog's walk across the stage was emotional. It was hard to hear the announcer explain why Cletus was on the stage.
"This is for Josh," Terrell said quietly as he took the diploma folder.
Josh received his bachelor of science in geology posthumously.

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Owner: Hero Hound Called 911, Saved Me

by Fox News Insider // May 10 2014 // 11:46am

As seen on Fox and Friends Weekend

A hero hound in Ohio called 911 and helped save his owner, the owner says.

When Marine veteran Terry McGlade collapsed from a seizure, McGlade says his trained rescue dog Major was quick to save the day. The lab-pit bull mix pulled McGlade’s phone from his pocket and stepped on the screen for several seconds until it called 911.
While Major never barked, dispatchers say they became suspicious when they got multiple calls from the number and heard a man in the background who sounded confused.

PHOTOS: Dog hops on Dekalb County school bus, and won't leave

Posted: May 05, 2014 9:53 PM Updated: May 05, 2014 10:20 PM

By MYFOXATLANTA STAFF

 

 

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - We've all heard of a faithful dog following a student to a bus stop, but one pooch in DeKalb County took it a step (or shall we say a seat) further...he hopped on!

School officials tell FOX 5 this Pit Bull mix waited near a group of Cedar Grove High School students at a bus stop. When the school bus arrived, he hopped on - and would not budge!

According to witnesses the dog pushed his way through the crowd of students and took a seat. He then reportedly sat calmly in the seat and would not leave. The bus driver removed the students while neighbors helped to coax the animal off the bus with some food.

The dog then went on his way.

Read more: http://www.myfoxny.com/story/25433049/photos-dog-hops-on-dekalb-county-school-bus-and-wont-leave#ixzz310i92lZI