BLUE – A1088107

Manhattan Center

My name is BLUE. My Animal ID # is A1088107.
I am a male blue and white amer bulldog mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/31/2016 from NY 10457, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/04/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 59.7 LBS.

No Final Exam

08/31/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/31/16 16:52 Basic information: Blue is a 4 year old male. He was bought from a breeder when he was a puppy. He was surrendered because his previous owner is moving and isn’t allowed to have pets. The last time he went to the vet was 2012. He has not known injuries or health problems. Socialization: Around strangers Blue is friendly and outgoing and exuberant when he plays with adults. He lived with children ages 1 to 16 and with them he was relaxed and playful and gentle at play. He spent time with small breed dogs and was relaxed and playful and exuberant at play. He chases stray cats when he sees them. Behavior: Blue has never attempted to bite a person or animal. He howls when he hears loud noises. If his food bowl was touched while eating he would continue eating while relaxed. He is friendly if a treat or toy is taken from him. He isn’t bothered if he is pushed off furniture. He is friendly if he is restrained. He isn’t bothered if he is disturbed while sleeping or given a bath. He isn’t bothered if his paws are touched. He is friendly if an unfamiliar person approached his home or previous owner. For a New Family To Know: Blue is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, and excitable with a medium activity level. The two things his previous owner liked most about him were; he’s protective and well behaved. When his previous owner was home he would tend be in the same room. He liked to play tug and was kept indoors only. He ate dry Pedigree and at night he slept on the sofa. He is house trained and rarely had accidents indoors. He is well behaved when left alone indoors. He knows the cues sit, come, down, “give five” and “give high five.” For high five he jumps up and gives paw. He was taken on slow walks once a day. On leash he pulls lightly and off leash he wanders but comes when called. Behavior during intake: While Blue’s previous owner was in the room, Blue had a wagging tail and relaxed body. He allowed me to pet him. He jumped up for attention and showed no signs of aggression. As soon as his owner left he growled and showed whale eye. And would not allow me to get near him.

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09/04/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Blue came into our center as an owner surrender citing moving issues. It is reported he lived with children ages 1 to 16, relaxed and playful. He reportedly spent time with small breed dogs, relaxed, playful and exuberant. According to the owner he chases stray cats if he sees them. Owner states Blue is not bothered if anyone touches his Food, Toys, Treats. Owner reports he is housetrained and rarely has accidents indoors, well behaved when home alone. Blue reportedly knows the cues ‘sit, come, down, give five, and give high five. For high five he jumps up and gives paw. His family describes him as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, excitable, protective, and well behaved. During intake, Blue had wagging tail and relaxed body while owner was in the room. Once owner left, Blue growled/gave whale eye, would not allow handling. Blue pulled a little on leash for his relief walk. In the assessment room he solicited attention from the people. During Look, Blue averted his eyes, body tense, and gave a low growl. The rest of the handling items were omitted. Blue displayed minimal interest in the Toy, sniffing in. When off leash with other dogs at the care center, Blue is loose and wiggly. He may occasionally attempt to mount the helper dog but engages in bouncy play when solicited. Blue should be placed with a New Hope partner that is able to work with his behavior. Look: 5. Dog freezes and growls. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog sniffs toy. Dog-Dog: When off leash with other dogs at the care center, Blue is loose and wiggly. He may occasionally attempt to mount the helper dog but engages in bouncy play when solicited.

09/01/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
9/1: When off leash with other dogs Blue is loose and wiggly. He may occasionally attempt to mount the helper dog but engages in bouncy play when solicited. His owner reports he “spent time with small breed dogs and was relaxed and playful and exuberant at play.” The behavior department recommends a pre-adoption interaction to ensure compatability with any resident dogs.

09/02/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative QARH Mild dental tartar Very tense and nervous Male intact Activyl applied for fleas prevention Nosf

 

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