BLUE A1118134

Manhattan Center

My name is BLUE. My Animal ID # is A1118134.
I am a neutered male black pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/10/2017 from NY 10035, owner surrender reason stated was NO TIME.

07/18/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Blue A1118134 is at risk due to CIRDC diagnosis.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/18/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 63.2 LBS.

Hx: Coughing, hacking S: Lethargic in kennel, uninterested in getting up. But once roused and kennel door opened, pt was willing to get up and wag tail. O: BAR, estimated 5% dehydrated based on decreased skin turgor. MMs pink, CRT <2 sec EENT: No discharge OU, AU. Mild SND. PLNs: Not enlarged. H/L: Not ausculted. Normal resp rate and effort. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. No skin lesions noted. Neuro: Alert and appropriate, no sign neurological deficiencies A: CIRDC Short-term prognosis: Good P: Move to isolation, start doxycycline 300 mg PO SID x14 days 1088

07/10/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
Blue was really nice while being switched from leash to leash. he was real nice and did not need any sort of restraint to be out away.

07/18/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: This dog reminds me of my former homeland, Belgium. Blue, who is not blue, is made of the darkest chocolate, the one my grandma used, to make the best mousse ever. No wonder I was drawn to him. Of course, he has other features that validate my first impression of him. He is super cute and a little cartoonesque with his round and puzzled face, his beady eyes, his antenna ears and his “Fido” smile. He is quite friendly and sociable, even playful with the ball and does not take me for a ride while on the leash. Blue is definitely a dog who is on my mind when I am not at the center. Blue has been outstandingly cared for by his former owner. He is a good walker, a bit of a marker. He wags his tail a lot, comes at once when called, and sits for treats like a good boy. He seems to like other dogs, salutes every single wardmate while exiting the adoption quarters, meets other pooches politely on the walk and is gentle in playgroups with female peers (Blue has never been presented to other males). Blue is a really cool guy, very good looking, healthy, friendly and affectionate. He so would love to start his life again with you as your forever best friend. Come and meet him soon. Another volunteer writes: True Blue, that’s what we all want in our friends, and Blue is ready to show off his love for his new person. Stunningly handsome in his sleek and shiny dark brown coat, Blue seems to be housetrained, has nice leash manners, and loves to play ball, bringing it back with a partial retrieve. If I’m not fast enough with my throw, Blue gives me a quick deep throated woof to remind me he’s waiting. So cute! He’s also a tug player, enjoying a good game which I let him win (don’t tell him!). Wagging his tail at everyone passing us, Blue enjoys meeting new people. Although Blue has not been introduced to other males in play group, he’s polite in his greeting to females, but not engaged in play. I loved meeting this handsome boy, and know he’s going to make an amazing best buddy. True Blue, isn’t that what we all want?

Another volunteer writes:   True Blue, that’s what we all want in our friends, and Blue is ready to show off his love for his new person. Stunningly handsome in his sleek and shiny dark brown coat,  Blue seems to be housetrained, has nice leash manners, and loves to play ball bringing it back with a partial retrieve.  If I’m not fast enough with my throw Blue gives me a quick deep throated woof to remind me he’s waiting.  So cute!  He’s also a tug player, enjoying a good game which I let him win (don’t tell him!).  Wagging his tail at everyone passing us, Blue enjoys meeting new people.   Although Blue has not been introduced to other males in play group, he’s polite in his greeting to females but not engaged in play.   I loved meeting this handsome boy, and know he’s going to make an amazing best buddy. True Blue, isn’t that what we all want?

07/16/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 7/10/17 Unaltered Male, Owner Surrender SAFER ASSESSMENT: 7/11/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, bit distracted. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Blue was very focused on sniffing the floor and room during his assessment. He displayed no concerning behaviors. PLAYGROUP: Blue has displayed interest in interacting with polite female dogs in the care center. He has not yet been introduced to another male dog. History around dogs is unknown due to arriving as a stray. The behavior department feels that based on observation, Blue may be most compatible with calm female dogs. Introductions to male dogs should be closely supervised and conducted slowly, as behavior around them remains unknown. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 7/11/17 During his initial medical exam, Blue was tense and resisted handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Blue so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm. IN-SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: Blue has been observed to react towards passerby on leash (lunging, growling, barking). Blue has not displayed much social behavior in the care centers so we cannot confidently predict behavior in a home environment; we recommend a period of decompression before exposure to new and unfamiliar situations.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience adult-only home (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience) _X_No children (under 13): Blue has displayed minimal social behavior in the care center, because we cannot be certain of his behavior in a future home environment we recommend an adult-only home at this time. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Though he has improved during his stay at our care centers, Blue continues to give all appropriate warning signals when uncomfortable. Due to the consistent behavior displayed in shelter, the behavior department recommends an experienced adult home only until he can acclimate to his new home environment for the behavior to be further assessed. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is advised; force-free, reward based training only is recommended. _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center Blue has been observed to react to passerby while on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Blue may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs, novel stimuli that may startle him. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.

07/11/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Blue has displayed interest in interacting with polite female dogs in the care center. He has not yet been introduced to another male dog. History around dogs is unknown due to arriving as a stray. The behavior department feels that based on observation, Blue may be most compatible with calm female dogs. Introductions to male dogs should be closely supervised and conducted slowly, as behavior around them remains unknown. 7/11: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Blue displays a bit of a cautious body. He follows, sniffs, does not engage in play when solicited. 7/12: Blue greets politely, then ignores play or approach.

07/11/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4-6 years Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : surrendered by owner’s cousin because owner left and did not come back for blue Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – friendly, a little anxious; allows handling but becomes tense when examining the hind end Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, mild serous nasal discharge Oral Exam: mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; moderate tartar/staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment Healthy, slightly overweight Plan rec’d weight loss/management through diet Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

07/18/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
Hx: Coughing, hacking S: Lethargic in kennel, uninterested in getting up. But once roused and kennel door opened, pt was willing to get up and wag tail. O: BAR, estimated 5% dehydrated based on decreased skin turgor. MMs pink, CRT <2 sec EENT: No discharge OU, AU. Mild SND. PLNs: Not enlarged. H/L: Not ausculted. Normal resp rate and effort. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. No skin lesions noted. Neuro: Alert and appropriate, no sign neurological deficiencies A: CIRDC Short-term prognosis: Good P: Move to isolation, start doxycycline 300 mg PO SID x14 days 1088

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