FALKOR – A1095508

Manhattan Center

My name is FALKOR. My Animal ID # is A1095508.
I am a neutered male br brindle and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 11/01/2016 from NY 10009, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/12/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 64.2 LBS.

11/12/16 17:10 eating, on VC for lethargy, but behavior is not significantly different from QAR behavior noted prior to CIRDC dx, getriatric, low energy dog recheck in 2 days 11/11 S/O: QAR Hydr wnl drinking water hesitant to come out of cage, slow to rise from lying position EENT: dry hacking cough, no nasal or ocular d/c sclerosis OU, midower l palpebra pigmenented mass MS/SK: overwgt bcs6-7/9 H/L: hr wnl no obv hm, arrhythmia pink moist mm <2 Lungs: nsf A: coughing r/o cirdc mass lower left eyelid r/o benign vs malignant slow to rise r/o oa other P: Doxycycline 100 mg 3 po sid x 7 days

11/01/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/01/16 14:52 Basic Information Falkor is a senior male American Pitt Bull Terrier who was found tied up as a stray in a park. Parks Department employee was able to easily approach this pet and untie him. Finder stated Falkor wagged his tail when he approached him to untie him. No signs of aggression were displayed while under the care of the finder. Behavior during Intake Falkor tolerated all handling. No signs of aggression during the intake procedure. He sat on command for his photo.

11/06/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: An elegant gentledog, a grey muzzle is waiting patiently in his kennel. I love his brindle coat weaved in the shades of sable and oyster. His face is round and mushy and his dark brown eyes are not wary to meet mine. He accepts a scarf around his neck, wondering, I think what it is all about. He is clearly a bit lost finding himself in a shelter environment when he has clearly been a well cared pet all his life.Falkor is a bit slow exiting his kennel but picks up speed greatly as we stroll around the block. He eliminates in one stop without marking, sniffs a lot his surroundings, ignores the pigeons and is cool nearing other dogs. He loves being in the park and rolls himself in the grass. That is for sure alleviating all the stress he has inside him…Back to the care center, Falkor is a tired but happier dog. He hops on the bench, accepts caresses and although he did not want any of my treats at the begining of our time together, he chomps gladly dry chicken strips…Falkor is definitively more comfi and accepted me in his circle of friends..Indeed, he already has a few admirers and caretakers at the care center. In a one playgroup with his peers, Falkor was a little nervous but did offer a sniff and a brief wag when he felt more at ease). It is quite tough for an older chap to be severed from his/her home after many years of service and it is no wonder that the elderly takes time to fall back on its four. We all join to tell our Falkor..”to never give up and good luck will find you…” A home sweet home is what he will need very soon. Let’s hope that his wish will come true.

11/03/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Neutered, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/3/16 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 closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft or low, low wag Squeeze 1/2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Falkor displayed no concerning behavior during his assessment. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Tolerant: These dogs are typically non-reactive on leash and will be either friendly or indifferent off leash. They can typically tolerate some rude behavior from other dogs and can be described as having a long fuse. They show relaxed, appropriate, easy-going body language around others. PLAYGROUP: 11/2: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Falkor is nervous and a bit tense when approached. He offers one sniff once more comfortable with a brief wag. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 11/2/16 During his initial medical exam Falkor allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (Suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

11/02/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Falkor is polite and calm when greeting other dogs, and begins to engage in small bouts of softer play when solicited. Based on observation made on Falkor while in our care, the behavior department feels that Falkor may be placed into a home with other social, respectful dogs pending slow introductions. 11/2: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Falkor is nervous and a bit tense when approached. He offers one sniff once more comfortable, with a brief wag. 11/3: Falkor briefly greets politely, then keeps to himself. 11/4: Falkor greets other male dogs politely then explores the yard. 11/6: Falkor mostly keeps to himself today. 11/7: Falkor briefly begins to solicit soft play. 11/8-9: Falkor engages in running chase play when solicited.

11/02/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative neutered male geriatric heavy tartar ear infection clean coat allow handling NOSF

11/12/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
11/12/16 17:10 eating, on VC for lethargy, but behavior is not significantly different from QAR behavior noted prior to CIRDC dx, getriatric, low energy dog recheck in 2 days 11/11 S/O: QAR Hydr wnl drinking water hesitant to come out of cage, slow to rise from lying position EENT: dry hacking cough, no nasal or ocular d/c sclerosis OU, midower l palpebra pigmenented mass MS/SK: overwgt bcs6-7/9 H/L: hr wnl no obv hm, arrhythmia pink moist mm <2 Lungs: nsf A: coughing r/o cirdc mass lower left eyelid r/o benign vs malignant slow to rise r/o oa other P: Doxycycline 100 mg 3 po sid x 7 days

 

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