GOTTI – A1102073

Brooklyn Center

My name is GOTTI. My Animal ID # is A1102073.
I am a male white and gray staffordshire mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 01/23/2017 from NY 11225, owner surrender reason stated was LLORDPRIVA. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-086842.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/01/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 52.8 LBS.

02/01/17 Rejected from neuter for signs of CIRDC S/O: QAR. Attention seeking. EENT: Eyes clear, mild to moderate serous nasal discharge HL: Observed coughing/sneezing when on leash A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg po q24 x 10 days. Excellent prognosis 01/31/17 Sneezing noted on 1/30/17. O: BARH. mm=pink, moist, CRT<2 s. Active, eating well. EENT: No oculonasal discharge, no sneezing. H/L: HR-72, RR=20. Lungs clear, no coughing. No m/a. A: No signs of respiratory disease. P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. OK for neuter. Excellent prognosis.

01/23/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
01/23/17 21:31 Gotti is a 3 year old Male Staffordshire mix , he came to the previous owner’s home as a gift from a friend. The owner surrendered him because of they were moving into a new apartment that does not allow pets. Gotti has no known health issues or injures, and has not recently been seen by the vet. Socialization: When Gotti comes in contact with a stranger he slowing approaches them to sniff them first, than relaxes and engages in play. He has lived with children from 6 months to 9 years old. Around the children is gentle and knows not the jump on the children. Gotti has also lived in a home with another 5 year old female American Pitbull, around her he is very playful and relaxed and engages in gentle play. He has lived with cat before but is very timid and will stay away from the cat. Behavior: During Storms or fireworks, Gotti isn’t bother, and will lie calm in his crate. . If an individual tries to touch Gotti’s food bowl he isn’t bothered and allows it to be removed. When someone attempts to take way a treat or a toy from Gotti he engages in play. During bathing and brushing Gotti is very timid and will often try to escape from the tub. When an unfamiliar person or family member comes to the house or owner he sniffs the individual first and afterwards he relaxes. For a new family: Gotti was described as playful, affectionate, and confident by his previous family. He has a high activity level and often enjoys playing with squeaky toys, fetch with tennis balls and tug-a-war with ropes. Gotti is feed dry and wet food 2-3 times a day, and he is house trained and goes outside to use the bathroom twice a day on the grass or cement. Gotti has been in a crate with a divider separated him from the other female dog while the owner is not home, and sleeps in the crate ate night. If Gotti is pulling hard on-leash you command him to slow down and he listens. When taking off Leash he will stay close by owner’s side. Admission behavior: When the counselor approached Gotti he sniffed their hand first and allowed to counselor to give him soft rubs on his head. During intake He was relaxed and allowed the counselor to collar him and take photo with no issue.

01/28/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: I’m over the moon for Gotti…he is like something out of a dream! He is quiet in his cage but does a little tap dance with his front paws when I approach. He could stand to gain a little weight, but he has enough extra mushy skin on his cheeks and neck that I like to think they’re his version of love handles. The smallest crumb of a treat will earn you his undivided attention and, with a little reminder, he takes them nicely (plus everything about his mouth is cute!). He is easy to walk on leash, seems housebroken, and already knows some basic commands. He’s previously lived with children (he was gentle and knew not to jump up on them), another dog (he’s done well so far with other dogs here, too!), and was scared of the resident cat. He loves to play with toys and has the softest personality…just impossibly wiggly and sweet! He shakes his whole back end like a puppy when I call him over, will make himself at home in my lap, gives me love nibbles on my ear, and when he rolls over for belly rubs (which is often) his face melts into whatever surface it lands on. Gotti could be your Valentine and make your heart swell every other day of the year…please come see him at Brooklyn ACC!

01/25/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 1/23/17 Intact Male, Owner surrender (a gift from a friend) Previously lived with: Adults, another dog(pitbull), 1 cat, children(ages 6 months to 9 years old) Behavior toward strangers: Playful, but approaches slowly to sniff their hand. Behavior toward children: Friendly and gentle Behavior toward dogs: Relaxed and playful with housemate Behavior toward cats: Timid and stays away from the cat Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: Upon intake Gotti was relaxed and allowed all handling. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 1/25/17 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.Minimal interest in Toy, dog smells, then turns away. Summary: Gotti was friendly and social towards the assessor, he displayed no behavioral concerns PLAYGROUP: According to Gotti’s previous owner, Gotti has lived in a home with another 5 year old female American Pitbull, around her he is very playful and relaxed and engages in gentle play. Gotti displays soft and social body language in a group of calm male and female dogs. He displays bouncy body language to solicit play, but continues to explore the pen when play is not reciprocated. He may attempt to slowly mount male and female dogs, but responds to handler interruptions. The Behavior Department recommends that Gotti be placed in a home with dogs that match his calm sociability. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 1/24/17 During his medical examination, Gotti was very friendly and allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (Suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

01/25/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Gotti’s previous owner, Gotti has lived in a home with another 5 year old female American Pitbull, around her he is very playful and relaxed and engages in gentle play. Gotti displays soft and social body language in a group of calm male and female dogs. He displays bouncy body language to solicit play, but continues to explore the pen when play is not reciprocated. He may attempt to slowly mount male and female dogs, but responds to handler interruptions. The Behavior Department recommends that Gotti be placed in a home with dogs that match his calm sociability. 1/25: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Gotti displays loose and wiggly body language when greeting a novel female dog. He is sexually motivated, persistently licking the female’s genital area, but responds well to handler interruptions before he attempts to mount. He displays soft body language as he explores the pen for the remainder of the session. 1/27-1/31: Gotti displays soft and social body language in a group of calm male and female dogs. He displays bouncy body language to solicit play, but continues to explore the pen when play is not reciprocated. He may attempt to slowly mount male and female dogs, but responds to handler interruptions.

01/24/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
01/24/17 Microchip scan pos #9851120045289 O: BARH. mm=pink, moist, CRT<2 s. Very friendly, easy to handle. ORAL: Slight calculus/gingivitis. EENT: No oculonasal discharge. H/L: Lungs clear, no murmurs/arrhythmias. ABD/UG: Intact male, both testicles palpable. MS: Lean, very muscular body condition. Amb x 4, no lameness. INTEG: Full, clean haircoat. A: Apparently healthy except gingivitis. Age 3 years. P: Excellent prognosis.

02/01/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
02/01/17 Rejected from neuter for signs of CIRDC S/O: QAR. Attention seeking. EENT: Eyes clear, mild to moderate serous nasal discharge HL: Observed coughing/sneezing when on leash A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg po q24 x 10 days. Excellent prognosis 01/31/17 Sneezing noted on 1/30/17. O: BARH. mm=pink, moist, CRT<2 s. Active, eating well. EENT: No oculonasal discharge, no sneezing. H/L: HR-72, RR=20. Lungs clear, no coughing. No m/a. A: No signs of respiratory disease. P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. OK for neuter. Excellent prognosis.

 

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