KEN – A1097506

Brooklyn Center

My name is KEN. My Animal ID # is A1097506.
I am a male brown and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 11/21/2016 from NY 11420, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY. I came in with Group/Litter #K16-082140.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/02/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 60.6 LBS.

12/02/16 CIRDC noted on rounds, also reportedly ate an entire sandwhich with foil (reported on symptoms log) S/O: BAR. Attention seeking EENT: Eyes clear, moderate mucoid nasal discharge H/L: Mild cough A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg po q24 x 10 days. monitor for signs of GI upset. Excellent prognosis

11/21/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/21/16 12:27 Basic information Ken is a brown and white APBT with no known medical conditions. Ken was found wandering loose with Barbie (A1097507) and allowed finder to take them home. Finder described Ken as friendly. Ken was introduced to children ages ranging from 6 to 17 and was relaxed and respectful of them. Ken played gently with the children and adults. Ken was also introduced to the finder dogs but began to bark and growl at them so they were kept separated. Ken was affectionate and playful with the Barbie and when he would go to sleep he would curl up with Barbie. Ken was well behaved when left in the house alone. Ken enjoyed playing with rope toys and would play fetch with the finder. Ken would growl when having his food bowl touched but the finder was still able to push the bowl with their foot while he was eating. When someone approached the house Ken would bark. Ken was well behaved when left in the house alone. Ken would go to the bathroom in the house if he went into a room that the finder’s dogs were just in. Ken knows the command sit. Behavior during intake Ken was very social during intake He came right up to the counselor with a wagging tail. Ken allowed to be scanned and collared while remaining loose and wiggly. Ken. Enjoyed being pet and getting attention. He took treats from counselor gently.

12/02/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Sweet Ken, who came in with his good friend and bedmate Barbie (A1097507), was sleeping quietly in his cage when I first approached to walk him. I wasn’t sure he’d want to go for a walk, but once I came close, he quickly stood up, and that tail started wagging! Ken is a curious and energetic guy–pulls a bit on the leash, but did a million times better being walked on a harness, and was responsive to me while I walked him. Ken can sit and give “paw,” seems very trainable (this guy is super motivated by treats!), and appears to be housetrained. Ken was found wandering around with Barbie (no doubt they lost the keys to their Cruisin’ Pink Convertible!) and stayed with his finder for a few days, where he happily played with Barbie and slept with her at night. Ken’s other hobbies include receiving butt scratches very happily, attempting to chase pigeons, and hunting for snacks on the street (better keep an eye out when walking him!). Come and see this spunky charmer today at the Brooklyn ACC.

11/23/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: [Unaltered, stray, with the finder briefly] Previously lived with: Unknown. Found with another medium sized dog. Behavior toward children: Introduced to finder’s 6- and 17-year-old children, Ken played gently with them. Behavior toward dogs: Introduced to finder’s dogs, Ken barked and growled; affectionate and playful with the dog he was found with (Barbie) Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: Reported to growl when his food bowl was touched, though he did not escalate even when the finder continued to move the bowl (please note: we highly advise against continuing to touch an item a dog is interacting with once the dog has given a warning signal). Bite history: Unknown Housetrained: Unknown, but reported to eliminate in the finder’s home Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: [11/23/16] Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game (may need coaxing to approach.) He is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed or back. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed or back. Toy: Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Summary: Ken showed no concerns during his SAFER assessment. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Ken does not engage in play when solicited. He is slightly sexually motivated with female dogs but responds well to handler interruptions. He may status seek with another intact male. The Behavior Department recommends that Ken be placed in a home with female or neutered males that match his calm sociability and that a proper dog-dog interaction be conducted to ensure compatibility. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: [11/21/16] During his initial behavior examination, Ken was social, seemed to appreciate attention, and allowed all handling and restraint without issue.

ENERGY LEVEL: High level of energy RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

11/22/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Ken’s finder, Ken was introduced to the finder dogs but began to bark and growl at them so they were kept separated. Ken was affectionate and playful with the dog he was found with and when he would go to sleep he would curl up with her. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Ken does not engage in play when solicited. He is slightly sexually motivated with female dogs but responds well to handler interruptions. He may status seek with another intact male. The Behavior Department recommends that Ken be placed in a home with female or neutered males that match his calm sociability and that a proper dog-dog interaction be conducted to ensure compatibility. 11/22: Ken displays neutral body language when greeting a novel female dog. He is tolerant of her face to face greetings and play solicitations, but does not engage. He is slightly sexually motivated, licking her genital area, but does not mount. He spends most of his time exploring the pen. 11/26: When interacting with another intact male dog, Ken persistently status seeks with him by placing his chin on the other male dog’s back and attempting to mount. He only listens to handler interruptions briefly before returning to the other male and continuing to status seek. 11/30: In a group of calm female dogs, Ken is slightly sexually motivated but is able to listen handler interruptions and explores the pen.

11/21/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH – tail wags, appreciates attention, allows all handling M~ 3 years Ears – multiple abrasions on left ear, small tear on pinna. Scabbed and healing well. Healed abrasions on right ear, scarring. Eyes, nose, throat clear Teeth stained Coat clean. No flea dirt or parasites noted Ambx4 Nails short NOSF

12/02/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
12/02/16 CIRDC noted on rounds, also reportedly ate an entire sandwhich with foil (reported on symptoms log) S/O: BAR. Attention seeking EENT: Eyes clear, moderate mucoid nasal discharge H/L: Mild cough A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg po q24 x 10 days. monitor for signs of GI upset. Excellent prognosis

 

 

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