BOBBY – A1095155

Brooklyn Center

My name is BOBBY. My Animal ID # is A1095155.
I am a male white and tan pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/29/2016 from NY 11420, owner surrender reason stated was BITEPEOPLE.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/03/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is EXPNOCHILD, Weight 60.2 LBS.

11/03/16 DIARRHEA NOTED ON ROUNDS Q/BAR. LARGE AMOUNT OF DIARRHEA IN CAGE A: RULE OUT STRESS COLITIS VS OTHER P: REC METRONIDAZOLE 500MG PO Q12 X 5 DAYS. EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

10/29/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/29/16 15:39 Basic Information: Bobby A1095155 is a male pit-bull that was surrendered because the animals bite the owner 12 days ago. Bobby was given the previous owner as a gift. Bobby has never suffered any health issues or injuries. Bobby has never been to the vet. Socialization When bobby is around strangers he will bark until he’s told to stop. Bobby has no experience around dogs or cats. Bobby had only lived in a home with the previous owner. Bobby isn’t very sociable. Behavior: Bobby did bite his owner 12 days ago. He is not bothered if a person touches or takes away his food bowl while eating. He is not bothered if removed from furniture, when having his nails trimmed, or woken up from sleep. He loves water and taken baths. He barks when strangers come to his home but will stay away from them. For a New Family to Know: Bobby knows the commands sit, come, stay, water, and stop. Bobby is both an indoor/outdoor. Bobby usually spends his days in the owners yard. His favorite games are fetch, chase, and tug. He is well behaved when home alone. He wanders sometimes when off leash but comes when called. He is not bothered by loud noises such as, thunder, fireworks, or fire alarms. He is very picky with is food. He was fed wet and dry dog food, Blue Buffalo.

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11/01/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Intact, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Reported to have had no exposure to dogs. Behavior toward cats: Reported to have had no exposure to cats. FG/RG: None reported Bite history: Yes; Bobby is reported to have bitten on the owner on the hand when he attempted to tether him onto his yard fence. Housetrained: Unknown Energy level/descriptors: Bobby is reported to bark at strangers and avoid them; owner notes Bobby is not very sociable. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/31/16 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is stiff and fearful, his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is between his legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick. Tag: 3. Dog repeatedly turns quickly away when touched, or repeatedly spins toward the touch, and repeatedly tries to exit. Dog may be crouching, tail is tucked, mouth closed, body stiff. Squeeze 1/2: 1. Dog gently pulls back Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Bobby appeared fearful and uncomfortable throughout the assessment, displaying no social behavior. The behavior department believes Bobby may benefit best from an experienced adopter who will allow for a proper period of decompression before introduction/exposure to new and unfamiliar situations. Bobby may do best with a slow/soft approach as well as being able to interact at his own pace. PLAYGROUP: Bobby’s previous owner reported that he has no experience with other dogs. When off leash at the Care Center, Bobby is nervous, with a tucked tail, lowered head and constantly lip-licking while avoiding the female helper dog. He paces around the pen keeping his distance. When the other dog begins to speed up and “chase” Bobby, he turns his head, gives an appropriate warning- low growl and lip curl. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/30/16 During his initial medical examination, Bobby appeared fearful though tolerated all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: High level of energy

IN SHELTER BEHAVIOR: 11/05/16: It’s been reported to the Behavior Department that Bobby has shown concerning behavior; baring his teeth, and biting the rope, when the staff is attempting to remove him from his kennel. He is not an appropriate candidate for adoptions due to safety concerns and placement should be sought as soon as possible to limit continued stress for Bobby. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced Adult Home Only _X_No children (under 13)(See known history/bite history) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Bobby has displayed fearful behavior in shelter, he has been observed to increase distance/avoid especially when startled. Because he can be so uncomfortable at times, Bobby will tolerate only very minimal handling and display no social behavior.)

10/31/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Bobby’s previous owner reported that he has no experience with other dogs. 10/31: When off leash at the Care Center, Bobby is nervous, with a tucked tail, lowered head and constantly lip-licking while avoiding the female helper dog. He paces around the pen keeping his distance. When the other dog begins to speed up and “chase” Bobby, he turns his head, gives an appropriate warning- low growl and lip curl. 11/5: When off leash with a calm male dog, Bobby displays a low body as he explores the pen. He keeps to himself, never approaching the other dog, and runs away when the other dog attempts to greet him. Throughout the session Bobby displays stress signals, look aways and lip licks.

10/30/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH – fearful, crouches low, tail tucked, very defensive. Allowed minimal handling. Non-aggressive. M~ 3 years Ears, eyes, nose, throat clear Teeth stained Coat clear – no flea dirt or parasites noted Ambx4 Nails short NOSF

11/03/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating EXPNOCHILD
11/03/16 DIARRHEA NOTED ON ROUNDS Q/BAR. LARGE AMOUNT OF DIARRHEA IN CAGE A: RULE OUT STRESS COLITIS VS OTHER P: REC METRONIDAZOLE 500MG PO Q12 X 5 DAYS. EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

 

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