BALLER – A1074245

Manhattan Center

My name is BALLER. My Animal ID # is A1074245.
I am a male tan and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/19/2016 from NY 10472, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2NYCHA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/28/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 61.9 LBS.

brought from adoptions- seemed quiet, eating less today and acting less social geen d/c from nares H/L: clear, mild cough abn: SNP A: CIRDC P: move to iso doxycyline 100mg: 3T PO SID x10days 05/19/16 15:27 initial exam microchip scan negative approx 1 year old male intact dog BAR, hydrated, BCS 5/9, clean adult dentition, mm’s pink no CIRDC signs amb x 4, no neuro deficits heart and lungs WNL abdomen soft and non-painful no fleas, full haircoat plan gave DA2PP, CIV, bordetella, and rabies vaccines gave ml pyrantel PO applied activyl topically

05/19/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/19/16 09:09 BASIC INFO Baller A1074245 is an approximately 10 month old american Pitbull Mix. He is being surrendered to the shelter because the owner is moving to NYCHA where there is a breed ban for Pitbulls. Baller was a gift to the owner 6 months ago from a friend. He does not have any health concerns. SOCIALIZATION Baller is friendly with strangers. He plays gentle with adults. Baller lived with 2 children, ages 2 and 9 years old and he was very respectful of the kids. He played gentle with the children. Baller has not lived with another animal. He has never bitten anyone. BEHAVIOR Baller does bnot have any behavior concerns. He allows you to take away his food bowl, water bowl, or toy away. Baller allows you to bathe him. If an unfamiliar approaches the doorway or the owner, he barks. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW Baller is best described as friendly, affectionate and playful. He has a high activity level. Baller listens to the command sit. He loves to play tug with a rope and his chew toys. he has been kept mostly indoors and would do well in a home with children and a yard. He is fed Pedigree dry dog food. For exercise he is allowed to run loose in the park, he comes back when called. he prefers to go potty on grass. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE Baller whined a little, but accepted treats. He had soft eyes and allowed for photos to be taken.

05/28/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Did someone call for a tennis ball? Baby Baller’s got you covered! This honey-colored boy may look like a typical playful puppy but he’s much more than just a fetch champion and is actually one of the softest, most mellow and easy-going guys I’ve ever met. Surrendered by his family due to the NYCHA ban on ‘big breeds’, Baller comes with first-rate notes from his former owner and we’re told he lived in respectful harmony with a toddler and a 9 year-old and always played gently with them, never had a problem sharing his food or toys and didn’t even mind taking a bath. He’s used to having free run in the park so pulls a bit on leash but his house training skills are top notch and he meets other dogs of all sizes with friendly good manners. Does he know his commands for ‘come’ and ‘sit’? You bet he does and he’ll take his reward treats softly too, what a good boy! Dogs don’t come any cuter than this, puppies don’t come any softer and best friends don’t come any more loyal, Baller is the pet you’ve been waiting and hoping to find for your family, ask to meet him today!

05/21/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Baller pulls hard on the leash. He was excited but very interested in interacting with handler during assessment – jumped up. He was excited during some of the handling items, but had soft body language. Baller was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. He took the toy with a soft body language. Baller was surrender to us. According to his previous owner Baller is best described as friendly, affectionate and playful. He has a high activity level. Baller is friendly with strangers. He plays gentle with adults. Baller lived with 2 children, ages 2 and 9 years old and he was very respectful of the kids. He played gentle with the children. Baller has not lived with another animal. He allows you to take away his food bowl, water bowl, or toy away”. Baller is an active dog he need a significant amount of exercise and mental stimulation. The behavior department feels that he can go to an experience home. Look: 3. Dog jumps on the Assessor, consistently rubs his shoulder on the Assessor, and will not allow Assessor to conduct the assessment. Sensitivity: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. His body is soft, likely panting, may jump up between attempts to lick Assessor. 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.) He is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Playgroup notes: When off leash with other dogs Baller engages in rough puppy play with an exuberant female. He eventually focuses on attempting to mount despite correction offered.

05/20/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Baller engages in rough play with both males and females. At times he attempts to mount during play. The behavior department feels that Baller could be placed into a home with another social, exuberantly playful dog. His previous owner cites that Baller has not lived with another animal, so in home behavior with dogs is still unknown. When off leash with other dogs Baller engages in rough puppy play with an exuberant female. He eventually focuses on attempting to mount despite correction offered. 5/22 update: Baller engages in rough play with other dogs. He continues to solicit despite correction from disinterested dogs. 5/23, 24 update: Baller engages in rough play with males and females, at times mounting during play. 5/25 update: Baller engages in rough, vocal play with males and females. 5/26 update: Baller continues to solicit and engage in exuberant play. He continues to solicit from dogs who become overwhelemed by his style of play. 5/27 update: Baller engages in rough play with males and females. He constantly jumps onto and over dogs to solicit as well as during play. 5/28 update: Baller engages in brief bouts of play with males and females before going off to explore the yard.

05/19/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
05/19/16 15:27 initial exam microchip scan negative approx 1 year old male intact dog BAR, hydrated, BCS 5/9, clean adult dentition, mm’s pink no CIRDC signs amb x 4, no neuro deficits heart and lungs WNL abdomen soft and non-painful no fleas, full haircoat plan gave DA2PP, CIV, bordetella, and rabies vaccines gave ml pyrantel PO applied activyl topically

05/28/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
brought from adoptions- seemed quiet, eating less today and acting less social geen d/c from nares H/L: clear, mild cough abn: SNP A: CIRDC P: move to iso doxycyline 100mg: 3T PO SID x10days 05/19/16 15:27 initial exam microchip scan negative approx 1 year old male intact dog BAR, hydrated, BCS 5/9, clean adult dentition, mm’s pink no CIRDC signs amb x 4, no neuro deficits heart and lungs WNL abdomen soft and non-painful no fleas, full haircoat plan gave DA2PP, CIV, bordetella, and rabies vaccines gave ml pyrantel PO applied activyl topically

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