BRUNO – A1105525

 

Manhattan Center

My name is BRUNO. My Animal ID # is A1105525.
I am a neutered male white and brown am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 03/06/2017 from NY 10454, owner surrender reason stated was OWN EVICT. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-090298.

03/16/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Bruno A1105525 is at risk due to CIRDC diagnosis

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
03/13/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 63.4 LBS.

S/O: good appetite and energy sneezing mucoid nasal dc A: CIRDC P: move to iso nasal and oropharyngeal swab obtained 300mg Doxycycline PO SID x14days px: good

03/06/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
03/06/17 20:56 BASIC Bruno is an 8.5 year old, male American Pitbull mix. His owner got him when he was a little puppy as a gift and has had him his whole life. His owner is getting evicted and must surrender him. He has no known injuries or health problems. He was last seen by a vet in 2015. SOCIALIZATION Around strangers Bruno is friendly and outgoing. He has lived with children, ages 3 and 7, for their whole lives and is playful and tolerant of them and their friends who come over and allows the children to handle him. He plays exuberantly with both children and adults. He has lived with one small dog and one large dog. He was relaxed, playful and tolerant of them all. He plays with other dogs exuberantly. He has also lived with a ferret, which ran free at home, and he was tolerant of it. He has no bite history. BEHAVIOR Bruno will pee indoors a lot and has always been like this. He shivers and hides during storms and fireworks. He isn’t bothered when someone touches his foodbowl while eating/ takes a bone away/takes a toy away/pushes him off furniture/holds him or restrains him/disturbs him while sleeping/brushes him/ gives him a bath/unfamiliar approaches him or his family member. He barks when the doorbell rings, but wags his tail and is excited. He has never had a nail trim. FOR NEW FAMILY Bruno is described as friendly affectionate and playful. His activity level is high. His owners love how goofy and affectionate he is. His favorite activity is to chew on his toys. When he is at home, he will follow his owner around the house. He loves to play with balls and knows how to fetch, He has been kept mainly indoors and sleeps on the couch or in his owner’s bed. He eats Pedigree wet and dry and gets fed twice a day. He is mostly trained, but urinates in the house a lot. He likes to go potty on the grass. He is well behaved at home but will go through the trash if there is something yummy in there. He has never been left alone in a yard. He knows “sit, come, stay, paw”. For exercise he likes to go on brisk walks. He pulls very hard on the leash, and when offleash will wander, but comes when called. During intake Bruno was hyper but allowed all handling and sought affection from counselor.

03/10/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: “And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while.” Bruno’s namesake Mr. Mars, just had to have been thinking of him when he penned that little ditty. Bruno, aka, “the best smile in town,” is what we call the total package. Gorgeous? Check. Well-mannered? Check, check. Affectionate, loving, and sweet? Check, check, check. Lived happily in his former home with two other pups and a free-roaming ferret? Check, please! It’s simply not going to get any better than that. Except that it does. For as perfect as Bruno is on paper, he’s even better in real life. Bruno is easily leashed and off we go for a romp on a gorgeous day. The sun is out, the birds are singing, and Bruno is lighting up the neighborhood with that dazzling grin. “And when I see your face, there’s not a thing that I would change.” Nope not a thing. At 7 years young, Bruno’s ivory coat is perfectly pristine, his hazel eyes warm and inviting, and his beautiful cow-print coat runs clean to the tip of his endlessly long tail (perfect for wagging) and is dipped in more vanilla. Once at the park, Bruno shows off his manners by sitting sweetly for photos, taking treats gently, and ignoring the hustle and bustle of the city surrounding us on this spring-like day. Sitting with him this way on this bench, I know there’s nowhere in the world I’d rather be. And Bruno, well, he’s just perfect. Just the way he is. Bruno is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan’s ACC.

03/08/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: 3/6/17 Unaltered Male, Owner Surrender (In previous home for eight years) Previously lived with: Adults, Children (ages three and seven), a small dog, a large dog, and a ferret. Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing Behavior toward children: Playful and tolerant Behavior toward dogs: Relaxed, playful, and tolerant of the dogs he lived with. Behavior toward cats: Unknown, but tolerant of the ferret who ran free in the house. Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: No Energy level/descriptors: Bruno is described as friendly, affectionate, and playful with a high activity level. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 3/8/17 Look: 1. Dog jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Jumps up at end. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds, licks Assessor’s hand. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds, licks Assessor’s hand. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Bruno displayed no concerning behaviors on his assessment, he was social throughout. 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: Bruno has appeared to be selective when interacting with other dogs in the care center. Bruno was tolerant of approach from the female greeter dog, and observed to stiffen and growl when sniffing the male greeter dog through a barrier. Bruno’s previous owner described him as relaxed and playful with the dogs he previously lived with. The behavior department recommends slow introductions to respectful female dogs at this time. Introductions to unfamiliar dogs should be conducted on a one on one basis, as observation made in the care center has been limited.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 3/6/17 During his initial medical exam, Bruno allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Bruno’s previous owner described him as having a high level of activity. During his assessment, he jumped up lightly on the assessor, apparently in an attempt to get closer. He is an enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm. RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience) Potential challenges: _X_House soiling (Bruno’s previous owner noted that he pees in the house frequently. He will need guidance and consistency to learn to eliminate outside. We recommend crate training, frequent walks, rewards for eliminating outside (treats, toys), and careful monitoring when inside. Accidents should never be punished as it is likely to damage the relationship and make the problem worse.) _X_No dog parks: Bruno may be selective when greeting unfamiliar dogs and may be most comfortable meeting them on a one on one basis.

03/08/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Bruno has appeared to be selective when interacting with other dogs in the care center. Bruno was tolerant of approach from the female greeter dog, and observed to stiffen and growl when sniffing the male greeter dog through a barrier. Bruno’s previous owner described him as relaxed and playful with the dogs he previously lived with. The behavior department recommends slow introductions to respectful female dogs at this time. Introductions to unfamiliar dogs should be conducted on a one on one basis, as observation made in the care center has been limited. 3/8: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog Bruno approaches and sniffs with a slightly tense body. He otherwise keeps to himself. When greeting a male dog through the fence, Bruno stiffens and growls.

03/07/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Findings History Subjective less than 8 year s old based on teeth and eyes Observed Behavior – solicits petting, allows handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mod tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: 2 testis MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment healthy Plan neuter. changed age to 7, may be even younger

03/13/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
S/O: good appetite and energy sneezing mucoid nasal dc A: CIRDC P: move to iso nasal and oropharyngeal swab obtained 300mg Doxycycline PO SID x14days px: good

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