BRIDGETT – A1079163

Manhattan Center

My name is BRIDGETT. My Animal ID # is A1079163.
I am a female black and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 06/28/2016 from NY 10467, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY. I came in with Group/Litter #K16-063319.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/30/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 41.4 LBS.

Hx: “mammary tumors on lower left side chain, semihard masses, orange sized” S: Active, wagging tail, allows exam but cautious O: BAR-H, BCS 4.5/9, MMs pink and moist EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. PLNs: Left inguinal LN is enlarged (8 cm long?), soft, fluid-feeling, nonpainful. Popliteal and mandibular LNs are not enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. No skin lesions noted. UG: Female, intact, mammary glands are pendulous but not engorged. No masses palpated along mammary chain. FNA of mass – multiple white blood cell types seen including what appear to be mast cells, lymphocytes, and bands. No blood. No sign of infection. A: Inguinal mass – in the region of left inguinal LN although mass is very soft and fluid-feeling for a lymph node. R/O neoplasia (including mast cell tumor) vs. other Short-term prognosis: Fair Current surgery status: Temporary waiver for mass. P: Recommend FNA and clinical pathologist’s evaluation of slides, with subsequent ex bx 1088

06/28/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/28/16 15:28 BASIC INFO Rambo A1079162 and Bridgett A1079163 are American Pitbull Mixes. They are being surrendered to the shelter because the person who had them, has dementia and cannot properly care for them. The son stated that he has no idea where the dogs came from. He stated that either they followed his mother home after feeding them, or someone gave them to her. They were very well behaved and were fed pedigree dry food. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE Rambo and Bridgett allowed all handling, collaring and photos.

07/02/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Belly rubs, kisses and then more belly rubs….Bridgette plays fair – I’ll snuggle with you if you rub my belly, and rub it some more, and some more! Gently sleeping when I found her she stood as I unlatched her door and stepped out easily. Taking care of her business was a priority and when done with that we snuggled, she rolled over, she kissed, she sat and gave me her paw – she’s a gem! Bridgette has been a mom many times, and it’s her turn to be coddled and loved for the sweetheart of a dog she is. She’s great on leash, her manners can’t be beat and she’s just so genuinely lovely that our behavior team feels she’ll do well in a home with average dog experience. Bridgette is all about her people and doesn’t want to share you with another dog, so it’s recommended that she be the one and only in her new home. Honestly – you won’t want to share her either! The undisputed Queen of Snuggles and Belly Rubs is waiting to meet you and she needs you tonight. Let’s not make her wait.

06/30/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Bridgett walks calmly on leash. . She was calm and relaxed during handling and easily engages in play, body is loose and wiggly, mouth open. Bridgett was not interested in toys. Bridgett did not show any concern during the behavior assessment. The behavior department feels that she can go to an Average home. 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, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy 1. No interest. Playgroup notes: When off leash with other dogs, Bridgett is tense and assertive. She jumps on the back of the male helper and begins to vocalize and growl.

06/29/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Bridgett is assertive with both males and females, jumping on them and vocalizing with no provocation. She arrived at the care center with a male, but any interactions in a home are unknown. The behavior department recommneds not placing Bridgett into a home with another dog until her behaviors around other dogs can be followed up on. 6/29: When off leash with other dogs, Bridgett is tense and assertive. She jumps on the back of the male helper and begins to vocalize and growl. 7/1 update: Bridgett greets a female with a soft body and wagging tail. She enters and greets appropriately but then jumps on her back and growls, she stops on her own with no handler or dog correction. She continues to do this randomly throughout the interaction and eventually mounts.

06/30/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact female Age: appx 5y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: moderate staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no; mammary tumors on lower left side chain, semihard masses, orange sized Behavior: will growl at novel objects but friendly and tail wagging Medication: N/A, preventatives given

06/30/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
Hx: “mammary tumors on lower left side chain, semihard masses, orange sized” S: Active, wagging tail, allows exam but cautious O: BAR-H, BCS 4.5/9, MMs pink and moist EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. PLNs: Left inguinal LN is enlarged (8 cm long?), soft, fluid-feeling, nonpainful. Popliteal and mandibular LNs are not enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. No skin lesions noted. UG: Female, intact, mammary glands are pendulous but not engorged. No masses palpated along mammary chain. FNA of mass – multiple white blood cell types seen including what appear to be mast cells, lymphocytes, and bands. No blood. No sign of infection. A: Inguinal mass – in the region of left inguinal LN although mass is very soft and fluid-feeling for a lymph node. R/O neoplasia (including mast cell tumor) vs. other Short-term prognosis: Fair Current surgery status: Temporary waiver for mass. P: Recommend FNA and clinical pathologist’s evaluation of slides, with subsequent ex bx 1088

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