BUBBA – A1100405

Brooklyn Center

My name is BUBBA. My Animal ID # is A1100405.
I am a male blue and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 1 MONTH old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 12/23/2016 from NY 10314, owner surrender reason stated was ATT PEOPLE.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/31/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 62.2 LBS.

12/31/16 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: QAR. Decreased appetite. EENT: Eyes clear, mild mucoid nasal discharge H/L: Sneezing A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg po q24 x 10 days. Excellent prognosis

12/23/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/23/16 19:31 Basic Informatin Bubba is a year old pit bull mix who is being surrendered due to his change in behavior (growling and snapping at people). This behavior only started about 3-4 months ago. Bubba has no apparent health issues. Part of his tail was docked about 6 months ago after his tail was caught in a door. Socialization Bubba has lived in a home with three adults and 4 children ages 4,8,11,12. He is gentle and social with the chidlren in the home (even when they are loud or rough). He does become stiff, show whale eye and growls when unfamilar children and adults approach him.This was seen during intake when the cousnelor tried to pass by Bubba. He stopped the behavior once the owner redirected his attention verbally. Bubba lived with a shih tzu and a cat and loved to play with both of them. He loves every cat he sees and tries to befriend them on the street (even when they are hissing at at him). He is more selective of dogs and prefers to play with females over male. He will play with very loose and wiggly male dogs, but becomes stiff if a male dog approaches him with a stiff body. Behavior Bubba has never bitten a person or an animal before. He allows his owner and family to touch his food bowl, toys and treats while he is eating. He will become stiff and growl when other animals approach his food. He also sit stills for baths and nail trims. He is easily removed from furniture and handled by his family. When someone approached the door he barks and becomes stiff and growls if they are new. He will also do this behavor to some family memebrs if they come into the house intoxicated or if they are wearing new clothes/ new scents. For a New Family to Know Bubba is described as a affectonate, playful and witty dog that loves to play fetch, snuggle with the cat and go to the dog park. He loves stuffed toys and balls, but will destroy toys pretty quickly. He is fed blue buffalo dog food mixed with rice and chicken. He is housebroken and does not have accidents in the house unless left alone for more than 10 hrs. He doesnt chew up items in the house anymore (destroyed a matress and an xbox about 5 months ago). He was crate trained but the owner no longer uses the crate. He knows sit, come, down stay, jump up and wait. He comes back when called off leash. He also pulsl very hard when on leash. Behavior during intake Bubba was stressed and lmited handling was done by counsleor to reduse stress.

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12/29/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Intact male, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults, children (ages 4,8,11, and 12 years old), a cat, and another dog (Shih Tzu) Behavior toward children: Gentle, social, and tolerant of their rough play Behavior toward dogs: Playful with his housemate, with other dogs he is social and playful with females and wiggly male dogs, tense with some less playful male dogs Behavior toward cats: Playful and social with all cats FG/RG: None reported toward humans, though Bubba will stiffen and growl when other animals approach his food. Bite history: No bite history reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Bubba is described as an affectionate, playful and witty dog that loves to play fetch, snuggle with the cat and go to the dog park Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/28/16 Look:1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog 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 likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 5. Dog growls. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Bubba was uncomfortable in the assessment room but warms up to the handler with treats but still can be wary of strangers. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: According to Bubba’s previous owner, Bubba lived with a shih tzu and loved to play with it. He will play with very loose and wiggly body language with female dogs, but becomes stiff if a male dog approaches him with a stiff body. When greeting a novel female, Bubba displays neural body language when greeting a novel female dog. He is slightly sexually motivated, persistently licking the female genital area, but responds well to handler interruptions and explores the pen. He displays increasingly softer body language as the session continues. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/28/16: During his medical examination, Bubba was tense and barking, he allowed some handling.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Bubba was surrendered due to increased aggression toward strangers, to the point that his owner did not feel comfortable with him around new children entering the household. Bubba has been tolerant of most handling in the care center but he has given warning signs at certain points (see SAFER Tag item). He does warm up and show social behavior but remains alert and cautious. Due to the owner’s report as well as the concerns seen during our handling assessment we recommend placement with a New Hope partner.

12/27/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Bubba’s previous owner, Bubba lived with a shih tzu and loved to play with it. He will play with very loose and wiggly body language with female dogs, but becomes stiff if a male dog approaches him with a stiff body. 12/27: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Bubba displays stiff body language when greeting a novel female dog. An attempt was made to place a muzzle on Bubba, but due to Bubba’s display of whale eyes the Behavior Department decided to end the session and not continue to stress Bubba. 12/28: When greeting a novel female, Bubba displays neural body language when greeting a novel female dog. He is slightly sexually motivated, persistently licking the female genital area, but responds well to handler interruptions and explores the pen. He displays increasingly softer body language as the session continues.

12/24/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH- tolerated some handling; tense and barks when approached cage Intact male 1 yr old Eyes, ears and nose- clear Teeth- mild staining Muscular built- good body condition No parasite or fleas seen Ambx4 NOSF

12/31/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating NH ONLY
12/31/16 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: QAR. Decreased appetite. EENT: Eyes clear, mild mucoid nasal discharge H/L: Sneezing A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg po q24 x 10 days. Excellent prognosis

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