GRAY – A1101209

Brooklyn Center

My name is GRAY. My Animal ID # is A1101209.
I am a female cream and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 01/08/2017 from NY 11206, owner surrender reason stated was NYCHA BAN.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/15/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 60.2 LBS.

01/15/17 Recheck skin and paws. O: Pet has been sedated with Telazol 1.0 ml IM (initially on at risk list but has been pulled by an interested group). INTEG: Palmar front paws – WNL. Palmar hind paws – very mild pad and interdigital erythema. Several healing abrasions on metatarsal pads. No moisture, no open wounds. Erythema, scattered epidermal collarettes on dorsal lumbar to tail base areas, as well as ventral abdomen, lateral thighs, and perivulvar area. MS: No palpable bony abnormalities in lumbar area or tail (was very sensitive in these areas when touched awake). A: Resolving pododermatitis. Superficial pyoderma with perivulvar dermatitis. P: Continue Clavamox 375 mg PO BID as planned. Continue Rimadyl 100 mg 1 PO q 24 hours x 5 more days. Add Benadryl 50 mg 1 PO BID x 10 days. Excellent prognosis. 01/09/17 Recheck exam – check skin at base of tail. O: BARH. Muzzled for exam. EENT: No oculonasal discharge. H/L: No coughing. Lungs clear. ABD: NSF. MS: Amb x 4. Slightly overweight body condition. INTEG: Mid to caudal dorsum – erythema, multiple papules, scattered epidermal collarettes. Very sensitive when this area is touched. Palmar hind paws – pads mildly erythematous, moist, and swollen with small abrasions on several. A: Dermatitis, mild superficial pyoderma. R/o allergies (food, atopy, fleas). Pododermatitis – r/o contact irritation. P: Rx Clavamox 375 mg. 1 PO BID x 14 days. Rx Rimadyl 100 mg 1 PO q 24 hours x 7 days. Excellent prognosis.

01/08/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
01/08/17 14:57 Gray is a two year old female cream and white American Pitbull terrier. She was surrendered by her owner due to owner residing in a NYCHA facility. Owner brought from a friend and was with her owner since she was a puppy. Gray was not taken to the vet recently. Gray has lived with five adults and three kids’ ages six months to seven years old. Gray is gentle around the children and will engage in gentle play, she will sniff and lick the kids. She has been around dogs on walks and is described as shy, owner stated she will sniff them and after some time continue walking. Gray has not been around cats. Gray was walked a few times a week, due to NYCHA policy owner limited the amount of walks Gray took. She is used to pee pads in the home. Gray is not bothered when her food is touched while eating or when a treat or toy is taken away. She loves water and enjoys being bathed. Gray loves to brushed and pet. Gray will bark and alert her owner when a stranger approaches her home, she will then wag her tail and greet the visitor. Gray is described as a playful and loving dog. She loves to play with ropes and balls and loves to play fetch and tug. Gray has been kept only indoors and is well behaved when left alone. Gray knows the commands sit, come and stop. She eats Pedigree dry food and is fed a cup twice a day; she loves any treat. Upon intake Gray was relaxed and allowed all handling, she had a loose wiggly body. Counselor was able to collar, scan (negative), and photograph.

WEB MEMO
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01/11/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered female, Owner surrender Previously lived with: (5) Adults and (3) children ages 6 months >7 years old. Behavior toward children: Gray is gentle around the children and will engage in gentle play. Behavior toward dogs: Gray has been around dogs on walks and is described as shy, owner stated she will sniff them and after some time continue on her walk. Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: N/A Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Gray is walked several times a day, and is trained to use the wee-wee pad. Energy level/descriptors: Gray is described as friendly, and wiggly around strangers. She is relaxed with her tail wagging. Gray has been kept only indoors and is well behaved when left alone. Other notes: Upon intake Gray was relaxed and allowed all handling, she had a loose wiggly body. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 1/11/17 Look: 3. Dog is wary and unable to position, pulls away and avoids eye contact/interaction. Sensitivity:1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is open for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag:1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1:3. Dog closes mouth, becomes a bit tense. Flank Squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Gray was fearful (flinching on some forms of touch) but a bit social towards the assessor with a slow approach. PLAYGROUP: Gray’s previous owner reported that she when she is around other dogs she is shy and just sniffs them. When off leash at the Care Center, Gray displays assertive posturing with male and female dogs. She displays a stiff body as she stands on her tip toes while placing her chin on another dog’s back. When a female dog solicits Gray to play, Gray immediately rushes her. Due to the assertive behavior Gray has displayed, the Behavior Department believes that it would be in the best interest of Gray if she was the only dog in the home. She may be placed in a home with other dogs, pending the recommendation that all initial interactions between dogs been done slowly and supervised. The other dogs should be calm, well socialized dogs that are tolerant of mounting behavior. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to counter-condition and desensitize Gray to help her associate other dogs with positive experiences, such as toys or treats.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 1/8/17 Gray came forward to greet, with any touch became increasingly agitated. Began to growl, and snapped. A muzzle was needed for vaccines and exam. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience) _X_No children (under 13) _X_Recommend no dog parks (Due to the display of assertive posturing Gray has displayed and the propensity for that behavior to not be received well by other dogs, the Behavior Department recommends that Gray initially not be taken to dog parks to give her adequate time to decompress from the shelter and her behavior towards other dogs be further addressed in a more controlled environment.) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Gray has been observed to display fearful/defensive behavior during her stay at our care centers; at times will avoid interaction and shy away from direct-touch. Gray easily startles and is made uncomfortable by loud noises and sudden movement and will display proper warning signals as well as increase distance from anything that may present a threat. We cannot be certain if any other behavior is suppressed as a result of this environment. A period of decompression is advised before introduction or exposure to new and unfamiliar situations. Force-free, reward based training is advised.)

01/09/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Gray’s previous owner reported that she when she is around other dogs she is shy and just sniffs them. When off leash at the Care Center, Gray displays assertive posturing with male and female dogs. She displays a stiff body as she stands on her tip toes while placing her chin on another dog’s back. When a female dog solicits Gray to play, Gray immediately rushes her. Due to the assertive behavior Gray has displayed, the Behavior Department believes that it would be in the best interest of Gray if she was the only dog in the home. She may be placed in a home with other dogs, pending the recommendation that all initial interactions between dogs been done slowly and supervised. The other dogs should be calm, well socialized dogs that are tolerant of mounting behavior. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to counter-condition and desensitize Gray to help her associate other dogs with positive experiences, such as toys or treats. 1/9: Gray greets the male helper dog with a loose body. She exchanges sniffs and responds to play solicitations with brief bounces. Intermittently Gray will tense her body and display a chin-over the other dog but will quickly loosen up again and bounce around the pen with him. 1/10: In a group of playful male dogs, Gray displays assertive posturing. She stands behind the other dogs on her tip toes and a stiff body. She responds momentarily to handler interruptions before returning to the other dogs and continuing to display assertive posturing. 1/11: Gray displays an assertive posture, and slow movements when greeting a female. When she solicits her, and bounces away, Gray immediately rushes her. She is separated and the session is ended.

01/08/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH – came forward to greet, with any touch became increasingly agitated. Began to growl, snapped. Muzzle needed for vaccines and exam. F~ 2 years Ears, eyes, nose, throat clear Teeth mildly stained, mild tarter. Coat dirty. Small, healing, extremely sensitive wound at base of spine by tail. May be allergies, as coat has dry, flaky skin. Will attempt to bite at any touch in the area. VC requested. Nails sharp and cracked – unable to trim due to temperament. Ambx4 NOSF

01/15/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
01/15/17 Recheck skin and paws. O: Pet has been sedated with Telazol 1.0 ml IM (initially on at risk list but has been pulled by an interested group). INTEG: Palmar front paws – WNL. Palmar hind paws – very mild pad and interdigital erythema. Several healing abrasions on metatarsal pads. No moisture, no open wounds. Erythema, scattered epidermal collarettes on dorsal lumbar to tail base areas, as well as ventral abdomen, lateral thighs, and perivulvar area. MS: No palpable bony abnormalities in lumbar area or tail (was very sensitive in these areas when touched awake). A: Resolving pododermatitis. Superficial pyoderma with perivulvar dermatitis. P: Continue Clavamox 375 mg PO BID as planned. Continue Rimadyl 100 mg 1 PO q 24 hours x 5 more days. Add Benadryl 50 mg 1 PO BID x 10 days. Excellent prognosis. 01/09/17 Recheck exam – check skin at base of tail. O: BARH. Muzzled for exam. EENT: No oculonasal discharge. H/L: No coughing. Lungs clear. ABD: NSF. MS: Amb x 4. Slightly overweight body condition. INTEG: Mid to caudal dorsum – erythema, multiple papules, scattered epidermal collarettes. Very sensitive when this area is touched. Palmar hind paws – pads mildly erythematous, moist, and swollen with small abrasions on several. A: Dermatitis, mild superficial pyoderma. R/o allergies (food, atopy, fleas). Pododermatitis – r/o contact irritation. P: Rx Clavamox 375 mg. 1 PO BID x 14 days. Rx Rimadyl 100 mg 1 PO q 24 hours x 7 days. Excellent prognosis.

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