BROOKLYN – A1068673

Brooklyn Center

My name is BROOKLYN. My Animal ID # is A1068673.
I am a spayed female tan and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 03/28/2016 from NY 11434, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/30/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 47.6 LBS.

VET CHECK – RECHECK AREA OF ANAL GLAND ABSCESS BARH. ACTIVE AND ATTENTION SEEKING, ALLOWS ALL HANDLING. BCS 6/9 TEETH CLEAN, EYES CLEAR, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION; NORMAL ABDOMINAL PALPATION, AMBULATORY X 4 AREAD OF ALOPECIA AT RIGHT AND LEFT LATERAL ABDOMINAL REGIONS (R>L) OPEN WOUND AT LEFT SIDE OF ANUS, DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE ACTIVE DISCHARGE AT THIS TIME BUT DRIED BLOOD/PUS JUST BELOW WOUND; ABRASION TO VENTRAL PROXIMAL TAIL SPAYED A: ANAL GLAND ABSCESS RUPTURED ON 6/27 — CLEAN AND FLUSHED AT THAT TIME, APPEARS TO BE RESOLVING WELL; ALOPECIA – LIKELY FROM REPORTED FOOD ALLERGY, DOES NOT APPEAR PRURITIC P: CONTINUE WITH CURRENT TREATMENT AND MONITORING PLAN. REQUIRES MINIMAL FOLLOW UP CARE WITH PLACEMENT EXCEPT TO ENSURE PROPER HEALING OF SITE AND RE-EVALUATE OF ABSCESS RE-OCCURS. REC FULL GERIATRIC WORK UP WITH PLACEMENT. GOOD OVERALL PROGNOSIS 6/27/16.. S/O: Patient was observed to have rectal bleeding while on walk. On presenation, patient was BAR, mm = pink, moist H/L = nma, pss, nsr; clear lung fields On ventrolateral left peri-anal region, patient had a large, wound (approx. 2-3 cm in length) with active serosanguinous hemorrhagic discharge. Rectal exam revealed a enlarged left anal gland. Patient was too painful to attempt to express. The right anal gland was moderately filled and thick gray/brown pasty discharge was manually expressed. P: Sedated with 0.75 ml Telazol The area was clipped and cleaned. The left anal sac was able to be manually expressed, producing the same texture of discharge as the right The peri-anal abscess was flushed copiously with nolvasan (22 gauge catheter tip) and sterile LRS. SSD ointment was applied on the area The patient was given 2.2 ml Pen G and 1.8 ml Rimadyl (inj. 50 mg/ml) SQ An e-collar was applied Continue with Clavamox – 250 mg PO BID x 7 days and recheck rimadyl 50 mg PO BID x 7 days and recheck

03/28/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
03/28/16 11:24 Brooklyn is a 10 year old female spayed tan american pitbull terrier who is being surrendered because the owner wants her to have a better home. Brooklyn has been in the home since she was a puppy. Brooklyn lived with 3 adults and no other animals. She has been exposed to small children visiting the home and is described to be curious and playful but may flee if she becomes overwhelmed by their play. When adult visitors come to the home she will greet them and investigate with sniffing. Brooklyn gets her exercise from leash walks and is not too insistent on leash and owner reports she is responsive to guidance. When encountering other dogs she is mostly indifferent and the same is true for cats. She is house broken and does not have accidents inside. Brooklyn likes baths but should be muzzled for a nail trim. She does not guard her food toys or treats and if the owner removes food while she is eating she will eat faster but does not block her from taking it. If on the bed or couch she is easily removed. Loud sharp noises do not startle. Brooklyn does not have toys and is not reported to play games but likes to chew on a plastic bottle or tear up news paper so she should be given a nice variety of chew toys that will keep her busy and stimulated. When the family is home she likes to be where they and when home alone she is mostly well behaved but can be slightly destructive with objects she may encounter in the home ie. newspaper. Brooklyn has been on a hypoallergenic food (royal canin, venison flavor) and should be fed this to avoid skin allergies. Upon intake Brooklyn was receptive to introduction with a sniffing and a wagging tail and loose for all handling. Counselor was able to scan for microchip (positive) collar and photograph. Brooklyn was slighlty insistent on leash but responsive to guidance. Brooklyn allowed all petting.

05/23/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Brooklyn may have hit the double digits, but she’s still full of spunk. She has the cutest frosted face and often looks like she’s smirking. She is easy to handle on leash, seems housebroken, and loves treats (so much that she might need to be reminded to take them with less gusto!). When I take her in the yard she explores a bit, but always checks in to see what I’m up to and kiss my hands. She didn’t have toys in her last home (but loved to play with bottles and newspapers), but you’re never too old to discover new things — she seems to love them! When I tossed her a ball she was fascinated by it’s squeak and delighted to chase it around and carry it like an egg. She’s very waggy and loves to be pet — she shimmies around to ensure I get all her “spots,” thanks me with a kiss, and then bounces off in search of more treasure. Come meet this sweet, charming gal at Brooklyn ACC! A volunteer updates: After spending more time with Brooklyn I’ve learned that she is much more affectionate than I let on in my previous write up! She will literally throw herself into my lap (and looks happy as a clam no matter how awkward the positioning!), is very wiggly, and has even snuck up behind me when I’ve knelt down to scoop her poop, propped her paws on my shoulders, and kissed my face clean! She is truly a joy to be with. Her previous family surrendered her because they wanted her to have a better home…I hope she finds the very best! Another volunteer writes: Brooklyn is a beautiful middle aged pooch. She has a beautiful tan coat with a white vest. Having adopted two middle aged rescues myself, I can attest that they make the very best adoptions. They don’t have that intense puppy energy and enjoy a leasurly stroll down the block and a nice sit on a sunny park bench. Come meet Brooklyn. She might just be your new best friend.

05/06/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Brooklyn previously lived with 3 adults and has been exposed to small children. The owner stated Brooklyn is described to be curious and playful but may flee if she becomes overwhelmed by their play. The owner mentioned Brooklyn is house trained and when home alone she can be destructive chewing on plastic bottles and tearing up newspaper. It was reported by the owner Brooklyn has been on a hypoallergenic food (royal canine, venison flavor) and recommends she should be fed this to avoid skin allergies. At intake it was reported Brooklyn was calm and loose for all handling. During SAFER Brooklyn came into the assessment room loose and wiggly, she was friendly and social towards the assessor. She allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Brooklyn was relaxed during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Brooklyn was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Brooklyn is reported to show destructive behavior in the home, such as chewing on plastic bottles and tearing up newspaper. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior but we suggest to future adopters that Brooklyn will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so Brooklyn can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. The behavior department feels she can be suitable for an experience adopter. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog jumps on Assessor once play begins. Squeeze 1 & 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy: 1. No interest. Dog-dog: Brooklyn enters the pen with a low head and tuck tail. She avoids greeting both a male and female at the gate. The other female was removed due to the behavior she shown towards Brooklyn. When the pen door is open she increases her distance from the other dog. Her head is low throughout her interaction.

03/29/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Brooklyn’s previous owner, when Brooklyn encounters other dogs she is mostly indifferent. When off leash with other dogs at the Care Center, Brooklyn is sensitive to the proximity of the other dogs. She approaches the gate slowly and moves away when the greeter dog moves closer to the gate. Once she is let in the pen with the other dog she mostly avoids and explores the surroundings. She displays warning behaviors when the greeter dog is too close to her. She continues to display these behaviors after multiple play group sessions. Due to Brooklyn being uncomfortable with dogs, the Behavior Department recommends that Brooklyn be the only dog in the home or that a thorough dog-dog interaction be done before Brooklyn is adopted into a home with another dog. 3/30: Brooklyn was introduced to a soft female. She greeted a bit nervously with a tense face then began to wander the pen and seek the handlers’ attention. 3/31: Brooklyn greets the other dog with lean backs and low body. She allowed gential sniff but offer a lip curl when the other dog was in her face. She spent most her time wandering the pen after. 4/7- 4/11: Brooklyn greets at the gate with a low body and tuck tail. When the other dog is let into the pen she avoids any interactions and increases her distance. 5/5: Brooklyn enters the pen with a low head and tuck tail. She avoids greeting both a male and female at the gate. The other female was removed due to the behavior she shown towards Brooklyn. When the pen door is open she increases her distance from the other dog. Her head is low throughout her interaction. 6/1: Brooklyn is proximity sensitive, lip curling when the other female dog approaches her. She wanders in the pen then lies down.

03/28/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan positive – 466F384B71 S; 10 YO; 47.6 lb Scared, tail tucked, but allows handling with slow approach Tartar/calculi buildup obs Skin and coat clear Scheduled for geriatric exam Special food provided by owners due to allergies; will be made available to kennel staff BARH

06/30/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating EXPERIENCE
VET CHECK – RECHECK AREA OF ANAL GLAND ABSCESS BARH. ACTIVE AND ATTENTION SEEKING, ALLOWS ALL HANDLING. BCS 6/9 TEETH CLEAN, EYES CLEAR, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION; NORMAL ABDOMINAL PALPATION, AMBULATORY X 4 AREAD OF ALOPECIA AT RIGHT AND LEFT LATERAL ABDOMINAL REGIONS (R>L) OPEN WOUND AT LEFT SIDE OF ANUS, DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE ACTIVE DISCHARGE AT THIS TIME BUT DRIED BLOOD/PUS JUST BELOW WOUND; ABRASION TO VENTRAL PROXIMAL TAIL SPAYED A: ANAL GLAND ABSCESS RUPTURED ON 6/27 — CLEAN AND FLUSHED AT THAT TIME, APPEARS TO BE RESOLVING WELL; ALOPECIA – LIKELY FROM REPORTED FOOD ALLERGY, DOES NOT APPEAR PRURITIC P: CONTINUE WITH CURRENT TREATMENT AND MONITORING PLAN. REQUIRES MINIMAL FOLLOW UP CARE WITH PLACEMENT EXCEPT TO ENSURE PROPER HEALING OF SITE AND RE-EVALUATE OF ABSCESS RE-OCCURS. REC FULL GERIATRIC WORK UP WITH PLACEMENT. GOOD OVERALL PROGNOSIS 6/27/16.. S/O: Patient was observed to have rectal bleeding while on walk. On presenation, patient was BAR, mm = pink, moist H/L = nma, pss, nsr; clear lung fields On ventrolateral left peri-anal region, patient had a large, wound (approx. 2-3 cm in length) with active serosanguinous hemorrhagic discharge. Rectal exam revealed a enlarged left anal gland. Patient was too painful to attempt to express. The right anal gland was moderately filled and thick gray/brown pasty discharge was manually expressed. P: Sedated with 0.75 ml Telazol The area was clipped and cleaned. The left anal sac was able to be manually expressed, producing the same texture of discharge as the right The peri-anal abscess was flushed copiously with nolvasan (22 gauge catheter tip) and sterile LRS. SSD ointment was applied on the area The patient was given 2.2 ml Pen G and 1.8 ml Rimadyl (inj. 50 mg/ml) SQ An e-collar was applied Continue with Clavamox – 250 mg PO BID x 7 days and recheck rimadyl 50 mg PO BID x 7 days and recheck

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For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues.

If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email [email protected]. Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.

* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please click here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions.

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see: http://information.urgentpodr.org/category/frequently-asked-questions/.

You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.

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