APOLLO – A1116375

Brooklyn Center

My name is APOLLO. My Animal ID # is A1116375.
I am a neutered male white and tan american staff mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/24/2017 from NY 11228, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

06/30/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Apollo A1116375 was placed At Risk for CIRDC

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/28/2017 Exam Type BS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 66.2 LBS.

06/28/17 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: BAR. Very active, barking at front of cage EENT: Eyes clear, mild serous nasal discharge HL: Dry hacking cough A: R/O – CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 350mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis

06/24/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/24/17 16:35 BASIC INFORMATION: Apollo is a white and brown neutered large dog. He was surrendered by his owner due to owner experiencing personal problems and no longer being able to care for Apollo. SOCIALIZATION: Apollo has lived with children ages 5. When is gentle and approaches to sniff. He does not engage in play. Around the family he is very playful and loves to cuddle. He has lived with 2 bulldog that they engaged in play and play chase in the back yard. Apollo is reactive towards cats and tries to chase them. BEHAVIOR: Apollo takes time to warm up to new people. He keeps his distances but slowly approaches and sniff after a few day of seeing them. The owner has never touched his food bowl while eating or removing toys from his mouth. Apollo has never had a bite history. He struggles and tries to run out of the tub when receiving baths or trimming his nails. However he likes his coat brushed and being rub on his back. He becomes tense and lunges at strange dogs walk in the neighborhood. He barks and tenses up. He displays the same behavior around the cats in the neighborhood. FOR NEW FAMILIES: Apollo is described as affectionate, loyal and shy. Around stranger he is wary. He stands and keeps his distance. But when he has warmed up to new people he becomes playful and affectionate. He likes to play with squeaky toys and plastic toys. He loves to sleep in his dog bed set out for him in the living room and back yard. Apollo knows the command sit and no. His favorite activity is to play in the back yard for hours. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE: Apollo during intake was very nervous and reactive. He lunged at people in the lobby and counselor. He was panting and growled when approached to be collard and scanned. But with the assistance of the owner he was photographed.

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06/27/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 06/24/17 Neutered, owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults, children (age 5) Behavior toward strangers: Takes time to warm up Behavior toward children: Gentle Behavior toward dogs: Lunges Behavior toward cats: Chases Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Affectionate, loyal and shy Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 06/27/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his 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: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft Squeeze 1: Pulls out gently Squeeze 2: Pulls out gently Toy: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His body is between you and the toy or rawhide, and he is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness Summary: Apollo displayed no concerns during his assessment and was social towards the assessor. PLAYGROUP: When off leash at the Care Center, Apollo briefly greets the female helper dog but mostly keeps to himself and paces around the pen with a tense body and tucked tail. When introduced to a novel male dog, he briefly greets him, then continues to anxiously pace around the yard. As he continues to participate in play group, he becomes sexually motivated and attempts to mount the other dogs. He listens to handler interruptions momentarily before re-attempting his previous behavior. According to his previous owner, Apollo lunges at other dogs when on leash. The Behavior Department recommends that Apollo be placed with calm resident dogs that are tolerant of mounting behavior. INTAKE BEHAVIOR 06/24/17 Upon intake, Apollo was reactive on leash; lunging towards passerby and growling when approached. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 06/25/17 During his initial medical examination, Apollo allowed all handling and was tense. ENERGY LEVEL: Apollo displays a low energy level in the care center.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience) _X_No young children (under 5) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful: Though observed to be human-social, Apollo may need time to warm up to the handler as he initially presents as a fearful dog, avoiding contact, shying away from direct touch. We recommend allowing Apollo to interact at his own pace, force-free, rewarding based training is advised when introducing him to new/unfamiliar situations.

06/25/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash at the Care Center, Apollo briefly greets the female helper dog but mostly keeps to himself and paces around the pen with a tense body and tucked tail. When introduced to a novel male dog, he briefly greets him, then continues to anxiously pace around the yard. As he continues to participate in play group, he becomes sexually motivated and attempts to mount the other dogs. He listens to handler interruptions momentarily before re-attempting his previous behavior. According to his previous owner, Apollo lunges at other dogs when on leash. The Behavior Department recommends that Apollo be placed with calm resident dogs that are tolerant of mounting behavior. 6/25: Apollo briefly greets the female helper dog but mostly keeps to himself and paces around the pen with a tense body and tucked tail. 6/26: Apollo was introduced to a novel male dog today. He briefly greets him, then continues to anxiously pace around the yard. 6/27: Apollo greets a group of females with a tall stance, before attempting to mount. He briefly listens to handler interruptions, and explores the pen before re-attempting to mount. 6/28: In a group of calm dogs, Apollo briefly greets them, before exploring his surroundings. He checks in with the other dogs.

06/25/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8 years – could not examine teeth due to temperament Microchip noted on Intake? no History : owner surrender, no medical history Subjective: BAR, euhydrated Observed Behavior – very head-shy and reluctant to be handled. Growled at handler in kennel. Muzzled for exam – allowed all but was very nervous and shaking the entire time. Took peanut butter well when offered during exam. Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: not performed due to temperament PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, strong synchronous pulses, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, very tense U/G: neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, moderate alopecia without pruritus or erythema on both medial thighs, evidence of foot-licking on all four feet CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: mild non-inflammatory alopecia – may be secondary to allergies with foot-licking or may be normal for this dog Plan: no treatments required at this time. Requires behavioral intervention Prognosis: good

06/28/2017 BS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
06/28/17 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: BAR. Very active, barking at front of cage EENT: Eyes clear, mild serous nasal discharge HL: Dry hacking cough A: R/O – CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 350mg PO q24 x 14 days. Excellent prognosis

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