BLADE – A1100522

Brooklyn Center

My name is BLADE. My Animal ID # is A1100522.
I am a male tan and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 12/26/2016 from NY 11201, owner surrender reason stated was NYCHA BAN.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/28/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 60.6 LBS.

12/28/16 Recheck exam. O: BARH. mm=pink, moist. Allowed only limited exam before he began growling, baring teeth (was muzzled). ORAL: Not assessed. EENT: OU -entropion with mucoid discharge and scleral injection. No nasal discharge. H/L; No coughing, lungs clear. No murmurs. ABD: Tense, will not allow palpation. MS: Amb x 4, no lameness. INTEG: Thin haircoat over trunk and abdomen. Mild erythema. No wounds or hot spots on bosy. two dried abrasions on dorsum of head. A: Entropion with ocular irritation. May not allow treatment due to attitude. Thin haircoat – r/o flea allrgy dermatitis vs endocrine disease (thyroid, adrenal) vs other. P: No treatment indicated for skin at this time. Start TAB ophth ointment OU q 24 hours x 7 days (if dog will allow). Good prognosis. Needs further assessment and possible surgery OU.

12/26/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/26/16 17:19 Blade is a nine year old male tan and white American Pitbull terrier. He was surrendered due to owner residing in a NYCHA facility. Blade was given to owner by a family member and was with his owner for a month. Blade was not taken to the vet by previous owner. Blade has lived with four adults in the home. He is described as shy for the first few minutes when he meets someone but will warm up and wag his tail. He will sniff them and engage in gentle play. Blade has been around children ages three and above in the home and was described as tolerant and relaxed, owner stated the children would pull on his tail and ears and he would gently lick them. He has only been around dogs on walks and is said to be relaxed and wags his tail when he sees other dogs. He has not been around cats. Blade has never bitten. Blade is housetrained and is walked twice a day; he will not have accidents indoors. Blade is well behaved when left alone and has good behavior according to his owner. He is not bothered when his food is touched while eating or when a treat it taken away. Blade will struggle when given a bath and will attempt to run from the water. Blade does not mind when a stranger approaches the home, owner stated he will usually come out to greet the visitor after some time. Owner stated most people were unaware there was a dog in the home because he was so quiet. Blade is described as a mellow and affectionate dog. He loves to follow his owner around the home. Blade loves to play fetch and while on a walk will find a stick to play with. Blade has been kept mostly indoors. He eats Iams dry food and is free fed; owner stated he loves most treats. Blade knows the commands sit, come and give paw. Upon intake Blade had a loose wiggly body. He sniffed counselor when approached and slowly wagged his tail. Counselor was able to scan (negative), collar and photograph. He allowed all handling during the intake process.

WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes:  I like Blade so much my heart hurts just thinking about him!  He might seem a little shy and sad at first, but a few moments with him is all it takes to realize you are in the company of the sweetest old man ever.  He’s usually laying on his bed when I approach his cage (in his previous home visitors didn’t even realize he was there because he is so meek!), but begins to wag his tail in a circle when he notices me.  He walks very nicely on leash, seems housebroken, is crazy for treats, and is very quietly affectionate.  He licks my hands when I pet him, leans in for butt scratches, and talks with his eyes.  We’re told he was around children ages three and up and was very tolerant of them (even if they were disrespectful), is well-behaved when left home alone, and knows basic commands.  When I ask him to give me paw, he does, but then loses his balance and ends up lying down and, on a recent rainy walk, an attempt to shake himself dry left him toppled over on the sidewalk.  While he is a little wobbly on his paws, Blade takes it all in stride and doesn’t let it stop him from enjoying walks, company, and even play.  He LOVES toys and isn’t too old for fetch, either!  I always leave him with toys when our time is through and I can’t help but spy on him from the hallway as he arranges them and plays with them alone in his cage.  I’m tempted to say it’s the sweetest thing, but really the sweetest thing would be if he were playing with them in a warm home…with you admiring him from your couch 🙂  Blade is a sweet, gentle old soul that deserves a wonderful, loving home.

12/30/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered male, Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults (4) Behavior toward children: With children aged 3+, Blade has been tolerant, relaxed, and affectionate. Behavior toward dogs: Relaxed when meeting other dogs on-leash. Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: No bite history reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Blade is described as mellow and affectionate. Other notes: Blade is well behaved when left alone and has good behavior according to his owner. Upon intake Blade had a loose wiggly body. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/30/16 Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. Sensitivity: 5. Dog freezes, raises lip, and growls. Summary: Blade was soft and attention-seeking upon entering the SAFER room. He approached the Assessor and allowed his head to be held for the Look item, but when positioning for Sensitivity Blade became tense, and when the Assessor held his collar Blade snarled and began barking. He calmed quickly once the Assessor stood and was able to be leashed and returned to his kennel without issue. However, this sudden and rapid escalation is concerning. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: According to Blade’s previous owner, Blade has only been around dogs on walks and is said to be relaxed and wags his tail when he sees other dogs. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Blade displays neutral body language when greeting a novel female dog. He greets her briefly then spends his time exploring the pen. He is tolerant of face to face greetings, but looks away, communicating to her that he does not wish to socialize. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/27/16: During his initial medical examinations, Blade allowed some handling but rapidly escalated to growling, baring teeth, and snapping. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to Blade’s rapid escalation and sensitivity to certain types of handling and restraint, we recommend an adult-only home. _X_Place with a New Hope partner Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: On several occasions in the care center Blade has escalated rapidly when being handled, and gives high-level warnings (growling, snapping, baring teeth).

12/28/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Blade’s previous owner, Blade has only been around dogs on walks and is said to be relaxed and wags his tail when he sees other dogs. 12/28: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Blade displays neutral body language when greeting a novel female dog. He greets her briefly then spends his time exploring the pen. He is tolerant of her face to face greetings, but displays look aways, communicating to her that he does not wish to socialize.

12/27/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH – food motivated, some signs of food guarding, rapid escalation into growling and snapping; squeezegate needed for vaccines. M~ 10 years Ears, nose, throat clear Eyes infected with yellow discharge; unable to clean due to temperament. Possible entropion. VC requested. Healing abrasions on face and top of head. Alopecia pattern behind ears, base of neck, and lower thighs/abdomen indicating flea allergy dermatitis. Flea dirt seen on coat, no live parasites found. Muscle ring around anus relaxed, some protrusion seen. Ambx4 Nails long NOSF

12/28/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
12/28/16 Recheck exam. O: BARH. mm=pink, moist. Allowed only limited exam before he began growling, baring teeth (was muzzled). ORAL: Not assessed. EENT: OU -entropion with mucoid discharge and scleral injection. No nasal discharge. H/L; No coughing, lungs clear. No murmurs. ABD: Tense, will not allow palpation. MS: Amb x 4, no lameness. INTEG: Thin haircoat over trunk and abdomen. Mild erythema. No wounds or hot spots on bosy. two dried abrasions on dorsum of head. A: Entropion with ocular irritation. May not allow treatment due to attitude. Thin haircoat – r/o flea allrgy dermatitis vs endocrine disease (thyroid, adrenal) vs other. P: No treatment indicated for skin at this time. Start TAB ophth ointment OU q 24 hours x 7 days (if dog will allow). Good prognosis. Needs further assessment and possible surgery OU.

 

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