JAMIE – 7719 (ALT ID A1075148)

JAMIE – 7719 (ALT ID A1075148)

*** RETURNED 08/26/17 ***BACK AT SHELTER FROM FOSTER***

NEUTERED MALE, GRAY / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 4 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, HOLD FOR ID Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 08/26/2017, From NY 11422, DueOut Date 08/29/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~4 years Microchip noted on Intake? positive 985112004162257 History : stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior -Loose and wagging his tail. Flinched a few times when when approached from above but tolerated all handling well Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes have moderate conjunctivitis with no d/c, ears have moderate brown waxy debris, pinna cropped, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, patch of crusty alopecia between shoulder blades measuring ~6cmx2cm CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Dermatitis between shoulder blader r/o allergy vs medication reaction Otitis externa au Conjunctivitis au Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Cleaned ears Start tresaderm AU BID x14d Start TAB ointment OU BID x7d Start benadryl 2.2mg/kg PO BID x7d Recheck skin, eyes, and ears in 7 days +/- add oral abx for skin +/- extend eye meds Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: neutered
Weight 71.0

A volunteer writes as told by Jamie: Hi everyone, Jamie here! I’ve been in foster care for a while and am now back to attend some adoption events, and also to let people meet me when they come visit. I had two favorite things about being in foster care. 1) I went jogging with my foster mom, about 3-4 miles each time and loved that. It was a great way for both of us to stay in shape, and let me run off some energy too. My foster mom said I’m a GREAT jogging partner. 2) When I went for a walk there was always a bunch of neighborhood kids (ages 6-11) that would start chanting my name and would come over to pet me. I really like kids and am good with them and know I need to be gentle with the little people. There was a lot of good things about being in a home, like learning that my person will always come back (I wasn’t sure at first), snuggling on the couch (I’m a great lap dog), and simply learning to be part of a family – it turns out I’m really good at that! My leash manners are improving, I only pull a bit at first and then settle down but still get excited to see and greet new people and other dogs (when I’m jogging I’m focused only on jogging). Foster mom calls me a “very loving and well-tempered dog”, so you really should come meet me and find out about me. I’m really, really, really good looking too, even if I do say so myself! In summary, I’m awesome (humble is not my strong suit), and hoping you’ll come meet me today.

Another volunteer writes: I know when my date is the best looking, best behaved, and sweetest dog in the building, I might have to share him with others. So, I will. He’s so happy to greet everyone, staff especially as he knows who his friends are. When I took him out this morning and he saw a staff friend, we simply could not move forward until he greeted his buddy. Seriously, can it get cuter than that?! Jamie has maintained his housetraining skills, is respectful and polite as he waits his turn for a walk, ignores other dogs of all sizes that we pass, and I know that when he puts his paws in my lap he thinks all of him is there. Such a goober! Low key, calm, smart and gorgeous. If there’s a better combination I don’t know about it. Jamie’s waiting for you, so come meet him today!

FOSTER PROFILE:

How does your foster dog behave around children?
Jamie is very gentle around children and has become a favorite of the kids in my neighborhood. When walking past the park, there is frequently a group of five or so kids (6-11 years old) yelling “JAMIE!!!!!!!” running over to say hi to him. This is usually followed by the kids jumping up and down chanting “Jamie’s back! Jamie’s back!” Jamie is very tolerant and stands quietly while the kids pat his head, pet him, etc.

Does your foster dog know any commands?
Jamie knows “sit” and is learning “down.” He will definitely benefit from an obedience class to help him learn the basics and become more consistent in following commands.

How does your foster dog behave on leash (pulls, excited, calm, afraid, barks at other dogs, cat, people)?
Jamie usually pulls for the first few minutes when I take him out for a walk. After that, he relaxes and walks well on a loose leash. He will still pull towards people and dogs out of excitement to go say hi to them. He does need to learn how to be more respectful on the leash in these situations. As mentioned above, Jamie does very well when going running with me (and absolutely loves it!). When he is jogging by my side, he ignores all other people and dogs.

Does your foster dog have any behavior problems that you are aware of?
When I FIRST tried to leave Jamie home alone, he became very upset jumping on the door, scratching the door, and barking. I waited outside for a little while to see how he would react. I started out only leaving him alone for very short amounts of time. Once Jamie realized that I was always going to come back for him, he no longer had this behavior when being left alone. He now stays calm and goes to sleep on my bed when I leave him alone.

What type of home do you think would best suit your foster dog?
Jamie would love to be in a home where he will be allowed to snuggle up with his owner on the couch and bed. He is a huge cuddler and loves to be as close to his person as possible, and will even try to lay in your lap like a lap dog. He would also make an excellent jogging partner for either the seasoned runner, or someone looking for a new partner to help them get in shape. He was going on 3-4 mile jogs with me and absolutely loved it. This helps to channel his energy and excitement. Jamie is a very loving, well-tempered dog, but does need some obedience training and will need an owner who is willing to be patient with him

BEHAVIOR:

KNOWN HISTORY: None
8/26/17
Neutered, Stray
Other notes:

SAFER ASSESSMENT:
8/29/17
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:1. Follows at end of leash, body soft.
Squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw.
Toy: 1. No interest.
Summary: Jamie was very friendly and playful towards the assessor.

PLAYGROUP:
During both Jamie’s stay at the Care Center, Jamie displayed sexually motivated behavior. As the session continued, he engages in gentle play. When introduced to a novel male dog, he became reactive-barking and growling. Jamie was brought in as a stray so his behavior around other dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Jamie be placed in a home with resident female dogs that are tolerant and match his gentle play style.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR
8/26/17: Upon intake Jamie was very friendly and allowed all handling.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
8/26/17: During his medical examination, Jamie was loose and wiggly, he allowed all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Jamie 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)
During both Jamie’s stay at the Care Center, Jamie displayed sexually motivated behavior. As the session continued, he engages in gentle play. When introduced to a novel male dog, he became reactive-barking and growling. Jamie was brought in as a stray so his behavior around other dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Jamie be placed in a home with resident female dogs that are tolerant and match his gentle play style.

5/30:Jamie is tense and sexually motivated. He does not engage in play when solicited.

5/31: Jamie continues to display a tense body while remaining sexually motivated.

6/1: Jamie roams, briefly displaying sexually motivated behavior – less tense.

8/27: Jamie greets the novel female dog with a soft, loose body. He spends most of the time avoiding the other dog and is tolerant when she approaches with an assertive posture.

8/28: Jamie greets a neutered male with a soft wiggly body but he becomes reactive- barking and growling- when he is introduced to an intact male through the gate.

9/26: Jamie greets the female greeter dog with soft body. He is tolerant of her approach but does not engage in play.

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MALE, GRAY / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 3 yrs
STRAY – ONHOLDHERE, HOLD FOR ID Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 05/26/2016, From NY 11101, DueOut Date 06/02/2016

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary Microchip: 985112004162257 Sex: intact male Age: appx 2-3y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: cropped, chronic otitis (thick pinnae and some d/c) Nose: no d/c Teeth: minimal staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: timid and jumpy but warms easily Medication: N/A, preventatives given
Weight 64.6

A volunteer writes:  Why helllloooo handsome!  This gorgeous little guy wears a gleaming grey coat, is great on leash (what a pleasure after a long day), seems to be housetrained, wags his tail shyly, takes treats gently and then equally as gently spits them out when not to his liking.  Perhaps he’s used to better?  He seems to love little dogs, wagging his tail gently at all we pass on our walk.  Jamie took a little time (not long at all) to warm up and enjoy my petting, so before that we just enjoyed some quiet conversation during our walk. He didn’t mind being tethered for photos, smiles graciously for the camera  and does that head tilt thing I love when I make kissy sounds at him.   He’s such a handsome escort I found myself straightening my clothes and standing taller to be worthy of my rockstar date.   Jamie is hoping to find a forever ‘date’ without having to enroll in doggiematch.com, and we’re rooting for him.   Come meet him today.

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