BOOMER – A1110527

Manhattan Center

My name is BOOMER. My Animal ID # is A1110527.
I am a neutered male brown and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 17 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 04/30/2017 from NY 10467, owner surrender reason stated was OWNER SICK.

05/02/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Boomer A1110527 is at risk due to medical condition. Please see below for most recent exam notes.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/30/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 72.0 LBS.

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 17 Microchip noted on Intake? None History : Owner surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior – Very nervous/cautious. unable to muzzle and approach safely. LIMITED EXAM Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No EENT: mild conjunctivitis, no nasal discharge Integument: Diffuse alopecia, mild erythema of muzzle, no ectoparasites H/L: no heart murmur (listened through a gate) Assessment: Alopecia r/o endocrine dz vs chronic atopy vs congenital vs other Geriatric underlying Plan: Rec sedated full exam Rec senior bw Rec behavioral modication SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to Age

04/30/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/30/17 16:34 Basic Info: Boomer A110527 is a 17yr old brown &white (now mostly nude) neutered male AMPBT who was given to the owner as a gift from a family member at 2wks old. He’s being surrendered due to the owner’s health & Boomer being too big/strong for them. Boomer’s last vet visit was 4mths ago where the owner was told to not feed him anymore house food as to that most likely being the cause of his hair loss. Socialization: Boomer is friendly/outgoing with strangers. He’s spent time with children ages 3-7yrs old and is gentle, exuberant, relaxed/playful & respectful of them also with the adult, a male Maltese & a female cat. When Boomer spots a dog on the street he’ll ignore them as long as they don’t bark at him. Boomer has never bitten/scratched any person or animal. Behavior: During storms Boomer will bark at times. He isn’t bothered by the following: having his food/food bowl, toys/treats touched/moved, being moved off of furniture, being given a bath (he’ll jump into the tub on his own) or with being disturbed while sleeping/resting. Boomer gets his nails trimmed at the vet and the owner has gotten no negative reports on his behavior during. If someone unfamiliar approaches the home or family member Boomer will bark. For A New Family to Know: Boomer is described as friendly, affectionate, playful (at times), confident & mellow/relaxed with a medium activity level. The owner likes everything about Boomer and Boomer enjoys being pet & relaxing. When the owner is home Boomer follows them around. He doesn’t really play with toys much anymore and sleeps with the owner or on the floor. Boomer eats Pedigree dry dog food 2-3x a day and likes any kind of treats. He’s house broken & uses wee wee pads however he hasn’t been walked outdoors in about a month & a half due to the owner’s health. When left home alone Boomer is loose in the apartment & well behaved. Boomer used to be walked 2-3x a day where he pulls on the leash when he first goes outside. His known commands are “sit”, “stay” & “come”. Intake Behavior: Boomer had a loose, wiggly body & allowed all handling. He allowed to be scanned (-), collared & taken pictures of. It took some coaxing to get Boomer away from the door & onto the backdrop for his pictures then to go into his kennel however as I sat on the floor with him he made himself comfortable on my lap and would adjust himself if I tried to get up. Boomer then followed me to his kennel where he hopped in on his own

05/02/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: “Slow down, Boomer”. Yes, we really did say that to a 17 year young dog, as that’s how well he walks on leash. Spry, and in no way resembling an older dog, Mr. Boomer is a sweetheart. Initially very shy and overwhelmed in his kennel after living with the same person all his life (since 2 weeks old), once he decided I was a friend, I got kisses and tail wags and the immense privilege of spending time with him. Joining us as his person is too ill to care for him, we’re told he’s spent time with, is respectful of and gentle with children ages 3-7, as well as a cat and a small male dog. Boomer doesn’t guard his things, will jump into the tub when it’s bath time, is well behaved when left home alone, is housetrained when walked regularly, and has recently been using wee wee pads as his owner could no longer take him out. Boomer enjoyed his time with us, sitting on the steps like in the old movies of people sitting on the steps of their home, simply enjoying the weather, each other, and people walking by. He has some hair loss which could be old age or the need of better food, but nothing slows this guy down. So, if you need inspiration of just how good life can be as we get older, look no further than Boomer. He’ll keep us all young, that’s for sure.

05/02/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: 4/30/17 Neutered, Owner Surrender (In previous home for seventeen years) Previously lived with: Adults, a small dog, and a cat Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing Behavior toward children: Gentle, exuberant, relaxed, playful, and respectful Behavior toward dogs: Playful and respectful with the dog he lived with, ignores dogs on the street Behavior toward cats: Playful and respectful Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Goes on wee wee pads Energy level/descriptors: Boomer is described as friendly, affectionate, playful (at times), confident and mellow/relaxed with a medium activity level. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 5/2/17 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is a bit tense, his tail is low and not moving. He 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 open. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Boomer appeared a bit fearful in the assessment room, tensing during look away at times. He allowed all handling and solicited petting once comfortable. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Selective: These dogs can succeed with certain other dogs, but may be more selective or picky. They may dislike certain ‘types’ of dogs or styles of dog play so they may require extra supervision when interacting with other dogs. PLAYGROUP: The previous owner of Boomer cites that he had interacted playfully with the other dog in his home. In the care center, Boomer has been most comfortable and tolerant of approach from polite dogs. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Boomer and dogs who are respectful and calm. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 4/30/17 During his initial medical exam, Boomer was very tense and unable to be approached. ENERGY LEVEL: Boomer’s previous owner described him as having a medium level of activity and as being relaxed and mellow.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) _X_No young children (under 5): Due to the behavior seen in the care center, we feel that Boomer may be intimidated by young children. He needs a slow approach and time to warm up. Older, respectful children should have an in depth interaction prior to adoption. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful: Boomer has been fearful at times at the care center, becoming tense and avoiding contact when uncomfortable. It is important to always go slow and give Boomer the option to walk away from any social interaction. Boomer should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Boomer’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Boomer would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.

05/01/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
The previous owner of Boomer cites that he had interacted playfully with the other dog in his home. In the care center, Boomer has been most comfortable and tolerant of approach from polite dogs. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Boomer and dogs who are respectful and calm. 5/1: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Boomer approaches and offers brief greeting, then keeps only to himself. 5/2: Boomer allows polite approach from calm males and females. He avoids dogs who approach in a more energetic or playful manner.

04/30/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 17 Microchip noted on Intake? None History : Owner surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior – Very nervous/cautious. unable to muzzle and approach safely. LIMITED EXAM Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No EENT: mild conjunctivitis, no nasal discharge Integument: Diffuse alopecia, mild erythema of muzzle, no ectoparasites H/L: no heart murmur (listened through a gate) Assessment: Alopecia r/o endocrine dz vs chronic atopy vs congenital vs other Geriatric underlying Plan: Rec sedated full exam Rec senior bw Rec behavioral modication SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to Age

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
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Generated on May 2 2017 6:00PM

 

 

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