AXL – A1073046

Brooklyn Center

My name is AXL. My Animal ID # is A1073046.
I am a neutered male black and white american staff mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/09/2016 from NY 11428, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/18/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 55.4 LBS.

cirdc noted on rounds qar. decreased appetite. moderate mucoid nasal discharge a: cirdc p: rec doxycycline 300mg po q24 x 10 days. continue to monitor while at bacc excellent prognosis

05/09/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/09/16 20:25 BASIC INFORMATION Axl is a neutered all-black with white American Staffordshire that is 2 year old. The dog was a gift to the owner when he was just a 7 months old. Axl has been her loyal companion since a puppy. However the owner is surrendering Axl due to personal problems. Axl has no known illness. SOCIALIZATION Axl has never lived with small children. However he has been introduced to teen ages 12 and up. He slowly warms up to them and beings to sniff them and wag his tail. Axl has lived with mostly adults in the house. He is very affectionate and playful around family. When stranger come over Axl is a bit shy and slowly approach and sniff, he then licks people hands for attentions. Axl is nervous with larger dogs. He sometimes wags his tails and engages in play with smaller dogs. He has lived with 2 cats, Axl attempts to play with them and lounge next to them. BEHAVIOR Axl allows all handling. However he is wary of male dogs and sometimes low growls. In some occasions Axl he has lounged at males that approach the owner quickly. Around males he has to warm up slowly. He has never had a bite history. He enjoys being bath but struggles having his nails trimmed. He allows the owner to put his hand in his food bowl while eating or removing toy or bone from his mouth. Axl enjoys long walks but he must be walked with a muzzle because he picks up things from the street to eat. Axl is house trained and will hold it until his walked outside. FOR NEW FAMILIES TO KNOW Axl is described as playful, affectionate and loving. Axl loves giving kisses and jumping up to greet the owner. He has been crate trained but is well behaved when roaming free in the house. His favorite activity is running in the park. He knows the commands sit, stay, come & give paw. Axl gets 3 times a day walks. He enjoys a diet of Pedigree dry & wet food. On long walks he pulls on the leash slightly and eliminates on the grass area. Axl enjoys back rubs and belly rubs. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE During intake Axl was calm and relax. He sat next to the owner. But allowed to be collard, scanned and photographed by counselor. He became nervous with the males in the lobby. But prefer being handled by females.

05/21/2016 WEB MEMO
05/21/16 16:25 A staff member writes: Axl may seem sort of shy at first, but this pup has a huge personality! As soon as he gets to know you, he’ll be begging for your attention. Axl loves to cuddle with his favorite people and if you show him a little love, you’re sure to become one. Once Axl warms up to you, you’ll be in his heart forever and he’ll be in yours!

05/13/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Axl previously lived with adults and has been introduced to teens 12 and up. The owner stated Axl is playful and affectionate around the family, and with the teens he slowly warms up to them sniff them and wag his tail. The owner mentioned Axl lived with 2 cats; he plays and lounges next to them. It was reported Axl is house trained, crate trained and well behaved when home alone. The owner describes Axl as playful, affectionate and loving. It was reported by the owner Axl can become nervous with men, he has to warm up to them slowly. At intake it was reported Axl was calm and relaxed, he allowed all handling. During SAFER Axl came into the assessment room calm and relaxed, he was friendly and affectionate towards the assessor. He allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Axl was relaxed during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Axl was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Axl has been showing fearful behavior and avoids interaction in the care center. We cannot be certain if behavior may be suppressed as a result of the shelter environment. Please note that behavior may change when Axl is more comfortable and settled in a home environment. In addition, we recommend that introductions are done slowly when men are around, and Axl be given the opportunity to interact at his own pace. The behavior department feels he can be suitable for an experience adopter. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Dog licks hand. Squeeze 2:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog smells, then turns away. Dog-dog: According to Axl’s previous owner, Axl is nervous with larger dogs and sometimes wags his tails and engages in play with smaller dogs. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Axl is very nervous and greets with a low body and a tucked tail. He is proximity sensitive and avoids the other dog in the pen. 5/17 update: Axl is very stressed in this environment – trembling, hiding and not eating his food. The Behavior Department does not feel that he is a suitable candidate for the adoptions room. Placement should be sought as soon as possible for Axl’s overall welfare and to prevent further deterioration.

05/12/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Axl’s previous owner, Axl is nervous with larger dogs and sometimes wags his tails and engages in play with smaller dogs. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Axl is very nervous and greets with a low body and a tucked tail. He is proximity sensitive and avoids the other dog in the pen. 5/18: Axl is sensitive of the proximity of the greeter dog and chooses to maintain distance. He seeks handler attention and eventually cautiously sniffs the other dog.

05/10/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
05/10/16 15:07 Scan: 985112004853013 Neutered, tatoo present Approx 2-3yr S/O: BAR, tense body. Clean EEN, mild gingivitis. Scleral hemorrhages OU. Cardio thoracic auscultation WNL. NOSF A: Gingivitis P: Would recommend at home teeth burshing to prevent progression of dental disease. Prognosis: Excellent

05/18/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
cirdc noted on rounds qar. decreased appetite. moderate mucoid nasal discharge a: cirdc p: rec doxycycline 300mg po q24 x 10 days. continue to monitor while at bacc excellent prognosis

Generated on May 21 2016 6:00PM

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