CUDDLES – A1088805

Manhattan Center

My name is CUDDLES. My Animal ID # is A1088805.
I am a male gray cane corso. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 09/06/2016 from NY 11430, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/13/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 79.0 LBS.

9/13/16 Check sneezing, nasal discharge O: BAR. EENT: Mod. mucoid nasal discharge, sneezing. H/L: No cougning. A: CIRDC. P: Rx Doxycycline 100 mg. 4 tabs PO q 24 hours x 10 days. Recheck in 7 and 10 days. Prognosis excellent.

09/06/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/06/16 16:14 Cuddles was very relaxed and quiet upon intake. Cuddles allowed all handling.

09/09/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Although always drawn to Cane Corsos, I have a little hesitation before taking them out of their kennels. They are imposing, large and tall dogs. What if I am not up to snuff ? I first relax, try to convey a friendly while assertive attitude, talk softly to them and offer a treat. If well received, I go for it. No disappointment with Cuddles. He is a gentle giant. When asked, he comes slowly to his door, accepts a dry liver treat and a scratch on the nose. Leashing him is a piece of cake. I did not cuddle with Cuddles as we have to know each other a little better. He enjoys clearly caresses, though, on his head and body. I avoid the tips of his ears as they have sores, may be from old flea bites. Cuddles walks slowly on the leash and does his business on the way. A number of dogs are met, small and big, males and females. Cuddles is aware of them but not interested in inter-acting one way or another. Cuddles might be 79 pounds but he should probably weight twenty more. His care has not been the best. He might have been a yard dog. Still, he is quite beautiful in his intact anthracite coat and mostly friendly and gentle. I love the way he looks at me when I pet his head. He is quite dear. His Cane Corso eyes are luminous, but will shine to their fullest in your caring and loving hands. Come and meet gorgeous Cuddles at the Manhattan Care Center and take him home as your forever loyal friend.

09/08/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unknown Unaltered, Stray AGGRESSION ASSESSMENT: 9/8/2016 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: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, body neutral Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor Squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, initially appears interested, fearful of approaching assess-a-hand Summary: Cuddles appears neutral and calm throughout assessment; allowed all handling though showed no social behavior. PLAYGROUP: 09/08/16: When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Cuddles offers polite greeting to the female greeter dog. He displays interest when solicited with play, however appears to have the ultimate intent to mount. Cuddles arrived into our care as a stray, so there is no available history of previous interaction with other dogs, and it is unknown how his behavior will translate into a home setting. He has not yet been introduced to another male dog while in our care. The behavior team feels that Cuddles could potentially be adopted to a home with another dog pending a successful pre adoption interaction and slow introductions. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 9/6/2016 Cuddles was reported to be nervous during his initial medical examination. ENERGY LEVEL: Cuddles has displayed a calm/low energy level during his stay in our care centers RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an Average amount of dog experience)

09/08/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
09/08/16: When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Cuddles offers polite greeting to the female greeter dog. He displays interest when solicited with play, however appears to have the ultimate intent to mount. Cuddles arrived into our care as a stray, so there is no available history of previous interaction with other dogs, and it is unknown how his behavior will translate into a home setting. He has not yet been itnroduced to another male dog while in our care. The behavior team feels that Cuddles could potentially be adopted to a home with another dog pending a successful pre adoption interaction and slow introductions.

09/06/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Very slow getting up and walking– Possible arthritis vs hip dysplasia vs other– On a vet check Intact male Scan negative for a microchip About 5 years old OU=clear Nose= No discharge Ears are scabbed on the top. Cropping job not done well Scabbs are also on the back of the neck Teeth are stainned Coat is clean Upper right hind leg has small patch of hair missing Woodslamp result negative As of now no signs of CIRDC As of now no V/S/C/D NOSF Very nervous during the initial and was petrified of the scale.

09/13/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
9/13/16 Check sneezing, nasal discharge O: BAR. EENT: Mod. mucoid nasal discharge, sneezing. H/L: No cougning. A: CIRDC. P: Rx Doxycycline 100 mg. 4 tabs PO q 24 hours x 10 days. Recheck in 7 and 10 days. Prognosis excellent.

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