JIGSAW – A1089124

Brooklyn Center

My name is JIGSAW. My Animal ID # is A1089124.
I am a female white and black am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 09/09/2016 from NY 11692, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY. I came in with Group/Litter #K16-073439.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/20/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 50.6 LBS.

CIRDC NOTED ON ROUNDS QAR. COUGHING WITH NASAL DISCHARGE. A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 300MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

09/09/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/09/16 15:29 Jigsaw is a white/black American Pit bull terr mix, found as a stray in a yard. Jigsaw’s finder stated the dog appears to not like other dogs & is not friendly around strangers until Jigsaw becomes familiar. Jigsaw barks & growls at strangers & other dogs. Upon intake, she displayed a low tense body & growled at the counselor.After some time, she began to wag her tail & allowed minimal handling. Scanned negative.

09/20/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Jigsaw was aptly named for the beautiful shapes all across her body (in fact, she looks a bit more like a cow than a dog!)– she even has a spot covering half of her face, making her look even more unique and handsome. Jigsaw walks perfectly on a leash, loves to give kisses, and seems housetrained. She waits patiently in her cage for walks and is a super chill walker who’s curious about people but doesn’t pull on the leash at all. She likes to explore and doesn’t seem to be reactive to other dogs. Jigsaw does sometimes get startled by loud noises, and may not be used to New York City streets– she’d do great with an adopter who has experience with dogs who are a bit fearful or anxious.

09/13/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Stray Previously lived with: Left in a yard with another dog Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Finder stated she barks and growls at other dogs Behavior toward cats:Unknown FG/RG: Unknown Bite history: Unknown Housetrained: Unknown Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: Finder stated she barks and growls at strangers. At intake body tense and growled. AGGRESSION ASSESSMENT: 9/13/2016 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 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 likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 3. Dog repeatedly turns quickly away when touched, or repeatedly spins toward the touch, and repeatedly tries to exit. Dog may be crouching, tail is tucked, mouth closed, body stiff. Squeeze 1/2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Jigsaw was loose for most of the assessment; during tag body tensed, crouching, spinning toward the touch, a bit startled. PLAYGROUP: 9/12/16 When off leash at the care center, Jigsaw initially is nervous, greeting with a stiff body and hyper-salivating. She eventually loosens up and explores the yard, occasionally checking in with the other dog. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 9/10/16 Tolerated all handling ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced home _X_No young children (under 5) (Due to her startle reflex observed during her assessment, loud noises/sudden movement may present a potential challenge for Jigsaw; because of a this we advise against a home with young children.)

09/12/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Jigsaw was brought in as a stray so her past behavior around other dogs is unknown. 9/12: When off leash at the care center, Jigsaw initially is nervous, greeting with a stiff body and hyper-salivating. She eventually loosens up and explores the yard, occasionally checking in with the other dog. 9/15: When interacting with a novel female dog, Jigsaw displays very stiff body language when greeting her. A muzzle is placed on her before she is allowed to enter the pen. Once in the pen, Jigsaw displays stiff body language as she greets the female and allows her to greet.

09/10/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative Female, ~4yrs Tolerates handling, no sign of aggression EENT — wnl Skin/coat — rough, unkept Ambx4 NOSF BARH

09/20/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
CIRDC NOTED ON ROUNDS QAR. COUGHING WITH NASAL DISCHARGE. A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 300MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

Generated on Sep 21 2016 6:00PM

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