AL – A1097610

Brooklyn Center

My name is AL. My Animal ID # is A1097610.
I am a male brown and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 11/22/2016 from NY 11208, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/03/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPNOCHILD, Weight 49.4 LBS.

12/03/16 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: BAR. Good appetite EENT: Moderate mucoid nasal discharge H/L: Mild cough A: CIRDC, geriatric P: Rec doxycycline 250mg po q24 x 10 days. Continue to monitor while at BACC Good prognosis

11/22/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/22/16 09:14 Al was found outside ACC tied up. He was hesitant to walk into the care center. He had his tail tucked and is showed his teeth when people came near. He warmed up to people when given treats. He tensed his body when touched but allowed it when he was given treats. He is treat motivated and was easily photographed and collared. When brought into the admissions supervisor’s office, he soften his body and lifted his tail up a little while looking for more treats.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

11/27/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/26/16 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is stiff; his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is between his legs, body a bit tense with his mouth closed. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game (need coaxing to approach.) He is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1:3. Dog closes mouth, becomes tense. Flank Squeeze 1&2:1. Dog does not respond at all. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Al was fearful and uncomfortable during the assessment and needs a slow approach. PLAYGROUP: Al was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Al displays neutral body language when greeting male and female dogs. He may attempt to mount both male and female dogs, persisting after handler interruptions. The Behavior Department recommends that Al be placed in a home with dogs that match his calm energy level and that a dog-dog interacting be conducted prior to adoption to ensure compatibility. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 11/26/16 During his medical examination, Al growls, lip curls and allowed for minimal handling. IN SHELTER BEHAVIOR: 11/29/16 A staff member was drying Al after he participated in rainy Play Group session. When she was drying his neck and chest, he quickly turned his head and attempted to bite her hand; grabbing the towel instead. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience _X_No children (under 13)- Can be uncomfortable at times and needs a slow approach. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Al has been observed to display fearful behavior during his stay at our care centers; at times will avoid interaction and shy away from direct-touch. Al may easily startle and is made uncomfortable by loud noises and sudden movement and will display proper warning signals as well as increase distance from anything that may present a threat. We cannot be certain if any other behavior is suppressed as a result of his environment. A period of decompression is advised before introduction or exposure to new and unfamiliar situations. Force-free, reward based training is advised.)

11/23/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Al was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Al displays neutral body language when greeting male and female dogs. He may attempt to mount both male and female dogs, persisting after handler interruptions. The Behavior Department recommends that Al be placed in a home with dogs that match his calm energy level and that a dog-dog interacting be conducted prior to adoption to ensure compatibility. 11/23: Al greets a novel female dog displaying neutral body language. He mostly keeps to himself as he explores the pen. After a few minutes, he becomes slightly sexually motivated, persistently licking the female’s genital area. 11/29: When off leash with a calm male dog, Al initially keeps to himself as he explores the pen. As the session continues, Al attempts to mount the other male, persisting after handler interruptions. 12/2: Al immediately attempts to mount the other dogs, persisting after handler interruptions.

11/22/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative QARH – growls, lip curl, will snap, minimal handling only as aggressive behavior will escalate. M~ 10 years Ears – sensitive, slightly crusty – snaps when touched Eyes cloudy Nose, throat clear Teeth worn, mild to moderate tarter, some swelling of gums. Swelling below anus – soft, possible mass – snaps when touched. Coat dirty. Multiple skin tags/moles. No flea dirt or parasites noted Muscle loss at hips – walks stiffly on hind legs. Arthritic appearance. VC requested for all. NOSF

12/03/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPNOCHILD
12/03/16 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: BAR. Good appetite EENT: Moderate mucoid nasal discharge H/L: Mild cough A: CIRDC, geriatric P: Rec doxycycline 250mg po q24 x 10 days. Continue to monitor while at BACC Good prognosis

 

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