BAILEY – A1099870
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SAFE 01/05/17
Brooklyn Center
My name is BAILEY. My Animal ID # is A1099870.
I am a female chocolate and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 12/16/2016 from NY 11206, owner surrender reason stated was NYCHA BAN.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/30/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 49.2 LBS.
Pyrantel 2.5cc given PO
12/16/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/16/16 14:48 Bailey is a three year old female chocolate and white American Pitbull terrier. She was surrendered by her owner due to owner living in a NYCHA facility. Bailey was with her owner for about a month and was left with owner when a friend could no longer care for her. Bailey was not taken to the vet. Bailey has lived with two adults in her previous home. Bailey has spent time with children ages one and eight, according to her owner she is very playful and has a high activity level so she would raun and play with the kids all day. She can engage in somewhat rough play due to her size and can knock over the children. Bailey has not been around other dogs or cats. Bailey has no bite history. Bailey was not walked by her owner and was provided pee pads and newspaper in the home. Bailey is anxious according to her owner and will run and pant heavily when left alone, she will whine as well. Bailey did not destroy any items and was provided toys such as rope and stuffed toys to keep her busy. Bailey is not bothered when her food is touched while eating, owner stated she would wait till her bowl is on the floor and told the command eat then she would eat. Bailey is not bothered when she is approached while eating a treat. When Bailey has a toy and someone tries to take the toy away she will growl wag her tail and engage in tug. Bailey will bark and pace around the home when a visitor knocks on the door, she will then run to the door and can occassionally knock over the visitor. She will wag her tail and try to lick them. Bailey is a high energy dog and playful dog. Bailey loves rope toys and squeaky toys. Bailey has been kept only indoors. Bailey knows the commands sit and lay down. She eats Purina brand dry food and is fed a cup and a half twice a day. Upon intake Bailey was energetic and began to whine and jump around the office. Bailey had a loose wiggly body and retreated away from scanner, she was collared and photographed.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
12/21/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults/children(ages 1 and 8 years old) Behavior toward children: Playful/friendly Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes, wee-wee pad trained Energy level/descriptors: Bailey displays a very high activity level in the household Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/21/16 Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. 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: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1& 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Bailey was friendly and social towards the assessor. PLAYGROUP: According to Bailey’s previous owner, Bailey has not been around other dogs. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Bailey displays assertive posturing, attempting to mount both male and female dogs. She responds well to handler interruptions and can explore the pen. The Behavior Department believes that it would be in Bailey’s best interest to be the only dog in the home, however a through dog-dog interaction can be conducted with a potential adopter’s well socialized, calm dog that is tolerant of her mounting behavior. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/21/16 During her medical examination, Bailey was hyperactive but allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience) _x_ No Dog Parks. (Due to the persistent mounting behavior Bailey has displayed here at the Care Center, the Behavior Department recommends that Bailey’s behavior towards other dogs be further addressed in a more controlled environment and that Bailey be given adequate time to decompress from the shelter.)
12/17/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Bailey’s previous owner, Bailey has not been around other dogs. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Bailey displays assertive posturing, attempting to mount both male and female dogs. She responds well to handler interruptions and can explore the pen. The Behavior Department believes that it would be in Bailey’s best interest to be the only dog in the home, however a through dog-dog interaction can be conducted with a potential adopter’s well socialized, calm dog that is tolerant of her mounting behavior. 12/17: Bailey displays assertive posturing, standing tall with a high, vibrating tail when greeting a novel male dog. Once in the pen, Bailey continues to displays assertive posturing, following the male around, placing her chin on his back and attempting to mount. The session is ended. 12/22: When greeting a novel female dog, Bailey displays assertive posturing. She is able to listen to handler interruptions momentarily and explores the pen before attempting to mount the female again.
12/16/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
scan neg female, ~3 years as per owner showed mild hyper-reactivity, but did not show any reactivity at her physical exam, allowed all handling, no aggression seen, during PE barh teeth- mild stain and tartar ears- mild dry d/c seen in ears, but cleaned at initial no bump palpated skin/coat- wnl eyes- clear, no d/c seen nose- clear ambx4 abdomen palpation- wnl toes- wnl with medium/long nail nosf
12/29/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
12/29/16 Coughing noted on rounds. O: BARH. mm=pink, moist, CRT<2 s. Active, eating well. EENT: Mild serous nasal discharge, no sneezing or ocular discharge. H/L: Dry, hacking cough on tracheal palpation. Lungs clear. A: CIRDC. P: Move to iso. P: Rx Doxycyline 100 mg. 2.5 Po q 24 hours x 10 days. Excellent prognosis.
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