HAZELNUT aka HAZEL aka HAZE – A1093897

 

Brooklyn Center

My name is HAZELNUT. My Animal ID # is A1093897.
I am a female brown and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 10/18/2016 from NY 11435, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/30/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 66.2 LBS.

10/30/16 coughing noted on rounds. O: BARH. EENT: Mild clear nasal discharge. H/L: Mod. dry cough. A: CIRDC. P: Move to iso. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg 3 PO q 24 hours x 10 days. Excellent prognosis.

10/18/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/18/16 16:32 Hazel is a brown/white American Pit bull terr mix, found as a stray. Hazel was brought into QAC & upon intake displayed a loose body, open mouth & wagging tail. Allowed all handling & scanned negative.

10/27/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes:  Hazelnut will immediately pull at your heartstrings when you meet her.  Found as a stray, she’s had a litter of puppies recently, so recently it appears, that it’s hard to imagine the puppies had been properly weaned from her.  One can imagine that she’s mourning the premature absence of her puppies by her quiet demeanor, and eyes that seem to be searching for something missing. Every time I approach her kennel, she’s sleeping so soundly that I feel bad rousing her, as she looks so serene and peaceful.  But Hazelnut seems housetrained, and is grateful for the ability to relief herself.  She’s eager to please and will sit on command, taking treats gently from the had as her reward.  Once she’s jumped up onto the bench next to me, she leans in for warmth and snuggles and allows me to pet the soft, silky parts of her fur around her neck.  She seems content sitting in my arms, and I can imagine it won’t take much to please her in her new home.  A warm bed, good food, a soft comforting person and a few delicious treats is all it will take for Hazelnut to feel at home.  Do you think you can offer that?  Ask to meet her today.

10/20/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Intact, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/20/16 Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. 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 does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are relaxed. Toy: 1. 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. Her body is between you and the toy, and she is loose and wiggly, body soft. Summary: Hazelnut displayed no concern during her behavior assessment? PLAYGROUP: Hazelnut was surrendered as a stray so her past behavior around dogs is unknown. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Hazelnut mostly keeps to herself as she wanders in a group of calm male and female dogs. Hazelnut is uncomfortable with prolonged greetings, displaying slightly stiff body language, but is able to keep to herself and explore the pen. The Behavior Department believes that Hazelnut would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home, however a dog-dog interaction can be conducted to assess Hazelnut’s comfort level. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/18/16 During her initial medical examination, Hazelnut readily allowed all handling without issue. ENERGY LEVEL: Hazelnut displays a high activity level in the care center. RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (Suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience) _x_Recommend no dog parks

10/19/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Hazelnut was surrendered as a stray so her past behavior around dogs is unknown. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Hazelnut mostly keeps to herself as she wanders in a group of calm male and female dogs. Hazelnut is uncomfortable with prolonged greetings, displaying slightly stiff body language, but is able to keep to herself and explore the pen. The Behavior Department believes that Hazelnut would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home, however a dog-dog interaction can be conducted to assess Hazelnut’s comfort level. 10/19: Hazelnut initially ignores the novel male dog as she explores the pen. She eventually comes over to greet him, displaying neutral body language as they socialize. She is tolerant of his long face to face greetings. 10/20: When interacting in a group of calm male dogs, Hazelnut is uncomfortable with prolonged greetings, displaying slightly stiff body language, but is able to keep to herself and explore the pen. 10/29: In a group of calm male and female dogs, Hazelnut is initially uncomfortable but is able to relax and becomes more social as the session continues.

10/18/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARh- tolerated all handling; friendly and sociable Intact female Approx 2 yrs old Eyes, ears and nose- clear Teeth- mild staining No parasites or fleas seen Good body condition Engorged mammary glands- lactating: recently had puppies Ambx4 NOSF

10/30/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
10/30/16 coughing noted on rounds. O: BARH. EENT: Mild clear nasal discharge. H/L: Mod. dry cough. A: CIRDC. P: Move to iso. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg 3 PO q 24 hours x 10 days. Excellent prognosis.

Generated on Oct 30 2016 6:00PM

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