GYPSY – A1097778

Brooklyn Center

My name is GYPSY. My Animal ID # is A1097778.
I am a male white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/23/2016 from NY 11207, owner surrender reason stated was NO TIME.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/27/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 68.6 LBS.

11/27/16 Eye discharge noted on rounds. O: BAR. Active, eating well. EENT: OU – mild mucoid discharge, crusting at medial canthus, scleral injection. No nasal discharge. A: Conjunctivitis with discharge. P: Start TAB-H ointment OU BID x 7 days. Excellent prognosis.

11/23/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/23/16 19:36 Gypsy is a five year old white male American Pitbull terrier. He was surrendered by his owner due to owner no longer having the time to care for him. He was brought from a breeder when he was six weeks old. Gypsy was taken to the vet last month and has skin issues. Gypsy has lived with four adults and three children ages one and above. He is described as shy around strangers and takes a few minutes to warm up to new people. He will jump on new people and due to his size can knock over the children in the home as well. Gypsy has not been around other dogs or cats. Gypsy has great behavior in the home according to his owner. Gypsy is not bothered when his food is touched when he is eating or when a treat is taken away. Gypsy will bark when a stranger approaches his home, owner stated he was kept away from visitors due to his size. Owner stated he would get over excited and jump all over the visitor. Gypsy is described as an affectionate and shy dog. Gypsy eats dry food Blue Buffalo brand and ate seafood flavors. He is well behaved when left alone. He knows the commands sit, down and quiet. He is used to slow leashed walks twice a day. Upon intake Gypsy was tense and had a tense body when scanning (negative). Cousnelor was able to collar and photograph.

WEB MEMO
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11/27/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Owner surrender Previously lived with: 4 adults/3 children Behavior toward children: Gets along well with the children Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Unknown Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/26/16 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 likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 5. Dog growls and tries to bite. Toy: 4. Dog freezes and growls. Summary: Gypsy displayed concern during the tag portion of the assessment, becoming highly over-aroused making attempts to snap at the assessor, remainder of the handling portions were omitted due to this behavior. Gypsy may also require some positive based behavior modification to address any potential guarding issues she may present with outside of the care centers. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: According to Gypsy’s previous owner, Gypsy has not been around other dogs. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Gypsy mostly keeps to himself as he wanders in the pen with a novel female dog. He is slightly sexually motivated but does not attempt to mount. He tolerates her face to face greetings. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 11/26/16 During his medical examination, Gypsy was nervous and jumpy but allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Gypsy may benefit best from placement with a New Hope rescue who can further assess his behavior in a stable home environment.) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression _X_Resource guarding (We cannot be certain whether any guarding or possessive behavior may appear in a home environment, but we recommend adopters comfortable with safe management and modification of guarding behavior in case it does.)

11/26/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Gypsy’s previous owner, Gypsy has not been around other dogs. 11/26: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Gypsy mostly keeps to himself as he wanders in the pen with a novel female dog. He is slightly sexually motivated but does not attempt to mount. He tolerates her face to face greetings.

11/24/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH- tolerated handling; nervous and jumpy Intact male Approx 5 yrs old Eyes, ears and nose- clear Teeth- mild/moderate staining and tartar Alopecia imflammed spot on right hind leg and right elbow Slightly dirty coat No parasites or fleas seen Ambx4 NOSF

11/27/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating NH ONLY
11/27/16 Eye discharge noted on rounds. O: BAR. Active, eating well. EENT: OU – mild mucoid discharge, crusting at medial canthus, scleral injection. No nasal discharge. A: Conjunctivitis with discharge. P: Start TAB-H ointment OU BID x 7 days. Excellent prognosis.

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