BUBBA – A1118678

Brooklyn Center

My name is BUBBA. My Animal ID # is A1118678.
I am a neutered male br brindle and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/16/2017 from NY 11367, owner surrender reason stated was NO TIME.

07/27/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Bubba A1118678 is at risk due to CIRDC diagnosis.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/27/2017 Exam Type BS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 79.8 LBS.

07/27/17 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: Q/BAR, quieter than usual, attention seeking. EENT: Eyes clear, moderate seromucoid nasal discharge HL: Coughing A: CIRDC P: Rec baytril 374mg PO q24 x 10 days. Continue to monitor while at BACC. Excellent prognosis

07/16/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/16/17 17:34 Basic Information: Bubba is a male large breed dog who was surrendered after his previous owner no longer had the time to care for him. Bubba is allergic to peanut butter and has to eat grain free foods. Socialization: Around strangers Bubba is friendly but a little shy at first and plays exuberantly. Bubba has only spent time with children 9 months and under around them he plays a little rough. Bubba has lived with one other small dog who he was relaxed and friendly with. Bubba has spent time with cats when he was young around two years ago and was relaxed around them. Behavior: Bubba has never bitten a person but accidentally bit another dog. Bubba has not shown any concerning behaviors while at home and is a little nervous around loud sounds. Bubba is friendly when someone touches his food/bowl while he is eating, takes a treat/toy away, pushes/pulls him off of the furniture, brushes his coat and trims his nails/touches his feet. Bubba is fearful when being given a bath. Bubba is not bothered when someone holds/restrains him or disturbs him while he is resting/ sleeping. If an unfamiliar person approaches his family/ home Bubba will be ashy at first but friendly soon after. For a New Family to Know: Bubba is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, shy and mellow with a very high activity level. When at home Bubba will follow his owner around and likes to play with all toys. Bubba was fed grain free dry dog food. Bubba is house trained and will go to the bathroom on the grass. Bubba is well behaved when left alone at home Bubba has been crate trained. Bubba knows the command sit. Bubba pulls very hard on a leash and has never been walked off leash. Intake Behavior: Bubba was shy at first during intake but after sometime warmed up to staff. Bubba enjoys treats and being praised. Bubba allowed staff to collar, scan for a microchip and take pictures.

07/24/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Bubba is a bright-and-sort-of-googly-eyed SWEETHEART! He might be shy for a minute or two, but he can’t keep his goofy, loving ways under wraps for long. He has previously spent time with cats and a small dog, is reported to be housebroken (he seems it!), and was well behaved when left alone in his previous home. He walks perfectly on leash…until he gets excited (and a little “Hey Bubs!” is all it takes!) and decides this block is where we should just get the zoomies together to celebrate how happy we are to be in each other’s company! While he might not be 100% aware of his size and strength, he pulls it off with childlike innocence and is so much fun! He loves to play with toys, is excited about treats (he’ll “sit” for them before asked!), clumsily hops onto whatever I’m sitting on so that he can be at my side, and just spreads goodness with every wag of his tail. Forrest Gump said “Bubba was my best good friend. And even I know that ain’t something you can find just around the corner” and I know whoever brings him home will feel the very same way about this Bubba…come see him at Brooklyn ACC!

07/18/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 7/16/17 Neutered, Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults, small dog and spent time with children (ages 9 month and under) Behavior toward strangers: Friendly but a little shy Behavior toward children: Friendly but plays a little rough Behavior toward dogs: Friendly and relaxed Behavior toward cats: Relaxed Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: Yes, see memo Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: The owner stated Bubba displays a high activity level in the household. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 7/18/17 Look:2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 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:1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog smells, then turns away. Summary: Bubba was timid but displays a relaxed body posture towards the assessor with a slow approach. PLAYGROUP: Bubba’s previous guardian reported that he lived with a small dog and is relaxed around him. When off leash at the Care Center, Bubba was hesitant to approach both the male and female greeter dog. He displayed a nervous posture- tucked hind, hackles raised. Bubba mostly kept to himself and was uncomfortable with a face to face greeting- lip curling at the other dog. The Behavior Department believes that Buba would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home, however if he is to be placed in a home with another resident dog, the other dog should be well socialized and match his calm demeanor. INTAKE BEHAVIOR 7/16/17: Upon intake Bubba was shy at first but warmed up after some time, he allowed all handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 7/18/17: During his medical examination, Bubba was slightly nervous and stood close to the handler, he did allow all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL: His previous owner reports a high activity level, which matches what we have seen in the care center. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) _X_Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Bubba has shown during playgroup (see GROUPBEHAVIOR SUMMARY), we feel that Bubba should not visit dog parks until he is comfortable interacting with other dogs. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Bubba associate dogs with things he enjoys like toys or treats. Potential challenges: _X_Handling/touch sensitivity-Bubba has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times, especially when a person is reaching over him. It is important to always go slow and give dog the option to walk away from any social interaction. Dog should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Dog’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Dog may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.

07/17/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Bubba’s previous guardian reported that he lived with a small dog and is relaxed around him. When off leash at the Care Center, Bubba was hesitant to approach both the male and female greeter dog. He displayed a nervous posture- tucked hind, hackles raised. Bubba mostly kept to himself and was uncomfortable with a face to face greeting- lip curling at the other dog. The Behavior Department believes that Buba would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home, however if he is to be placed in a home with another residents dog, the other dog should be well socialized and match his calm demeanor. 7/17: Bubba was hesitant to approach the female greeter dog. He displayed a nervous posture- tucked hind, hackles raised. Bubba mostly kept to himself and was uncomfortable with a face to face greeting- lip curling at the other dog. 7/18: Bubba displays the same distance increasing behaviors (lip curls and look always) when greeting a novel male. 7/20-26: Bubba was more social today. He displays a soft body when exchanging sniffs with a novel female. As the session continues and the group becomes larger, Bubba becomes nervous and displays lip curls during a face to face greet.

07/18/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam 7/18/17 Estimated age: ~3yrs, neutered Microchip noted on Intake? Yes 985112004861387 History : Owner surrender, reportedly allergic to peanut butter Subjective: Observed Behavior – BARH. Slightly nervous during exam, stays close to handler, reluctant to come to examine, allows all handling, keeps head low Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Teeth clean, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Overweight Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Rec weight loss with placement Prognosis: Excellent

07/27/2017 BS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
07/27/17 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: Q/BAR, quieter than usual, attention seeking. EENT: Eyes clear, moderate seromucoid nasal discharge HL: Coughing A: CIRDC P: Rec baytril 374mg PO q24 x 10 days. Continue to monitor while at BACC. Excellent prognosis

 

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