GELATO – A1123967

GELATO – A1123967

**SAFER : AVERAGE HOME**

MALE, GRAY / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 2 yrs
STRAY – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 09/01/2017, From NY 11208, DueOut Date 09/05/2017

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Estimated age: approx 2 years Microchip noted on Intake?  No History: Presents as stray. Very excitable and attention seeking- allows handling with minimal restraint Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective   P =   WNL   R =     WNL  BCS  5/9 EENT:  Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam:  Mild tartar, Adult denition, MM pink and moist PLN:  No enlargements noted H/L:  NSR, NMA, CRT < 2,    Lungs clear, eupnic ABD:  Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:  Intact male- 2 descended symmetrical testicles MSI:  Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS:  mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently Healthy Plan: No medications necessary at this time. OK for surgery Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery  80 lbs

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY: None7

Unaltered Male, Stray

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

Look:2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.

Sensitivity:1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft, soft and loose body, open mouth.

Tag:1. Follows at end of leash, body soft.

Squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw.

Toy: 1. No interest.

Summary: Gelato was very friendly, playful and affectionate towards the assessor.

PLAYGROUP:

When off leash at the Care Center, Gelato displays sexually motivated behavior in a group setting. He listens to handler interruptions, and explores the pens. Gelato was surrender as a stray so his past behavior with other dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends  that Gelato be placed in a home with resident dogs that are tolerant of his sexually motivated behavior and match his calm sociability.

09/02/17: Gelato displays a high vibrating tail, and teeth chatters. He licks the novel female genitals and repeatedly mounts her. He briefly listens to handler interruptions before reattempting to mount.

09/05/17: Gelato displays a soft but tall posture when greeting a neuter male. He persistently sniff his genitals, before exploring the pens.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR

Upon intake Gelato was very exuberant, he did not allow the counselor to collar him.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

During his medical examination, Gelato was very excited and attention seeking, he allowed all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Gelato 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: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

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