FRANKIE – A1121465

Manhattan Center

My name is FRANKIE. My Animal ID # is A1121465.
I am a male white and brown pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 08/10/2017 from NY 10466, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

08/14/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1121465 Frankie is At Risk for CIRDC

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/14/2017 Exam Type OBSERVATION – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 68.0 LBS.

08/14/17 14:42 1398 Rejected for surgery due to at risk status. Rescheduled for 8/16.

08/10/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/10/17 00:53 Frankie was playful and allowed all handling when brought into shelter. He was a little startled at first but remained calm wagging his tail and being petted.

08/12/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: “Frankie, Frankie, he’s our man, if he can’t do it no one can!!” A big bruiser of a boy, with a soft spot for squeaky plush toys, he’s a fabulous dog who I loved spending time with. His ears go up to there, his megawatt smile lights up the room, his tail wags, and his stocky body atop short legs is perfect for hopping around the pen. Every once in a while his little tongue sticks out, totally destroying his image of a big tough guy. So cute! Frankie seems to be housetrained, is better walked in a harness as he pulls on leash, sits for treats which he takes gently, likes to play tug, and loves, loves, loves a soft squeaky toy. He looked adorable playing with a pink elephant, tossing it around the pen and giving chase. Frankie is a bit hand shy but enjoys petting when approached from underneath, wagging his tail and smiling. He’s enjoyed bouncy play with both boys and girls in group, and is simply a fun loving, goofy boy. When our time was over, Frankie hopped right back into his kennel with a tail wag and huge smile, and I couldn’t resist giving him a kiss and another treat, promising his new family must be right around the corner. Let’s make his wish come true.

08/13/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 8/10/17 Unaltered Male, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 8/13/17 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 leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, closed mouth. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game with coaxing. He is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Toy: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His body is between you and the toy. No growling or stiffness. Summary: Frankie appeared a bit fearful at times during his assessment, focusing on the exit. He was social at times with the assessor and allowed all handling. PLAYGROUP: Frankie has displayed social behavior, and plays exuberantly with dogs in the care center. History around dogs is unknown due to arriving as a stray. Based observation made in our care, the behavior department feels that he may be most compatible with other dogs wh INTAKE BEHAVIOR Upon intake, Frankie was playful and allowed all handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 8/10/17 During his initial medical exam, Frankie was tense and did not allow handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Frankie so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young, 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: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful: Frankie is a bit fearful at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Frankie the option to walk away from any social interaction. Frankie should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Frankie’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Frankie would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.

08/10/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Frankie has displayed social behavior, and plays exuberantly with dogs in the care center. History around dogs is unknown due to arriving as a stray. Based observation made in our care, the behavior department feels that he may be most compatible with other dogs who are social and playful. 8/10: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Frankie is bouncy and playful. 8/11: Frankie engages in exuberant play with another male dog.

08/10/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam difficulty exam–dog would not allow touch without struggle Estimated age: 2-4 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior – nervous, did not allow routine exam touch Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 80 R = pant BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: no palpation U/G: 2 testes 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 Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

08/13/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
S/O QAR, sitting at front of cage, appears friendly coughing reported; serous nasal discharge and mild sneezing observed appears eupnic A CIRDC P move to iso baytril 136 mg tabs: 2 tabs PO SID x 14 days clavamox 375 mg tabs: 1 tab PO BID x 10 days

Generated on Aug 14 2017 6:00PM

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