SHADOE aka BRAVO – 15422

SHADOE aka BRAVO – 15422

Care Center Location: Manhattan, ZIP Code From: 10466, Intake Date: 12/5/17

Intake Type: Stray, Medical Behavior: Green, Age: 10 years, Sex: Male, Weight: 43 lbs

DVM Intake Exam; Estimated age:10y; Microchip noted on Intake? n; History : o surrender; Subjective:Observed Behavior -calm ,allows full exam; Objective T =; P =60; R =wnl; BCS 5/9; EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted; Oral Exam: clean teeth; PLN: No enlargements noted; H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic; ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; U/G: intact male; MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, “stud tail”; CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities; Assessment: healthy geriatric; Prognosis:fair; Plan:no treatment; SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age

A volunteer writes:

Bravo is a very pleasant  and likable elderly gentleman who is with us for no fault of his own. He has been well cared for , well brought up and properly socialized by his former master and it shows. Bravo is poised in his kennel but up and about outside. A great walker he is, likely house trained  and nears other dogs properly.  Crowds and noise do not bother him  and he is not a pigeon chaser. Bravo really comes to life in the yard. Although he likes to jump for what he wants, he is a perfect ‘sitter” and samples treats very politely from my hand. He does not mind a scarf placed around his neck and clearly enjoys petting. Bravo is smart and knows where is friends are. He is a great ball player .. You should see this 10 year old gent leaping into the air like a rocket ! I could not do this ! I guess, good genes, proper care and nutrition  have generated a healthy dog.  Bravo is quite a catch in his well groomed tricolor coat. His eyes are barely cloudy and his teeth , mother of pearl. I have heard only good things about Bravo from staff and other volunteers. Come and see him  for yourself. A well mannered, lively, social and friendly chap he is , so ready  to be once again, a beloved pet. Bravo is at the Manhattan Care Center.

PROFILE:
Basic Information:

Shadoe is a large mix Black and Tan male dog. He was brought in as a stray on 12/5/17. The person that brought him in has known him since he was a puppy. He was unable to keep him due to personal reasons.

Previously lived with:  3 adults
How is this dog around strangers?  Around strangers, Shadoe is friendly and outgoing good. He no longer plays.
How is this dog around children?  Shadoe has spent time with children age newborn to 15. With them he was relaxed but no longer plays.
How is this dog around other dogs?  Around other dogs Shadoe is respectful. He has spent time with all types of dogs.
How is this dog around cats?  Shadoe lived with a 3 year old male cat that he was relaxed with. The two of them slept together.
Resource guarding:  If his food bowl was touched while eating, Shadoe was relaxed and waited. He isn’t bothered if a treat or toy is taken away from him.
Bite history:  Shadoe has never attempted to bite a person or animal.
Housetrained:  Yes
Energy level/descriptors:  Medium

Other Notes:  When taken off furniture, Shadoe isn’t bothered. He isn’t bothered if he is held, disturbed while sleeping, given a bath, or if his coat is brushed or nails are trimmed. He was friendly if an unfamiliar person approached his home or previous owner.
Medical Notes:  Shadoe has no known medical concerns.

For a New Family to Know

Shadoe is described as friendly, affectionate, confident and mellow. The two things his care taker liked most about him were; he’s loveable and well behaved. When his care take was home he would follow him around. Shadoe likes to play with balls and his favorite games are fetch and tug. He was kept indoors and at night he slept in his dog bed. He ate both wet and dry Pedigree. He is house trained and never had accidents indoors. He is well behaved when left alone indoors. He knows the cues, sit and come. When walked off leash he stays close and when walked on leash he pulls lightly.

Behavior Notes:
Shadoe approached me with a wagging tail and put his head on my leg and stayed there. He allowed me to pet him, collar him and scan him. He had a relaxed body.

BEHAVIOR:
Behavior Assessment Date:  12/7/2017
Date of intake:  5-Dec-2017
Spay/Neuter status:  No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):  Stray
Date of assessment:  7-Dec-2017
Look:  2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
Sensitivity:  1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:  1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:  2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:  2. Dog quickly pull back.
Toy:  1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.

Summary:  Shadoe approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He was a bit distracted at times, sniffing around the rooms, but was also social at during the assessment. He allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.

Summary (1):  12/7: When introduced off leash to female dogs, Shadoe is polite when greeting. He follows and attempts to mount select dogs. He responds well to correction from dogs and briefly ceases when it is received.
Summary (2):  12/8: Shadoe engages in bouncy play with a select female dog.
Summary (3):  12/9-10: Shadoe engages in bouncy play with a select female dog and follows others sniffing and posturing to mount.

Date of intake:  5-Dec-2017
Summary:  Shadoe had a relaxed body and allowed handling.

Date of initial:  5-Dec-2017
Summary:  Shadoe was calm and allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:  We have no history on Shadoe so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:

Shadoe remains calm when in his kennel in the shelter environment and social with handlers outside of his kennel. He will engage with his care takers, taking treats and soliciting attention.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:  AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

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