BUSTER aka KING BOO – A0599619 (ALT ID – A1115901)

BUSTER aka KING BOO – A0599619 (ALT ID – A1115901)

**RETURNED 06/19/17, SAFER: AVERAGE HOME**

MALE, BROWN, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 12 yrs
STRAY – STRAYAVAI, HOLD RELEASED Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 06/19/2017, From NY 11212, DueOut Date 06/22/2017

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary  Estimated age: ~10-12yrs, neutered Microchip noted on Intake? Yes 47101A483F. Brought in by NYPD, stray,  Q/BARH. Attention seeking, allows all handling, tried to resist nail trim and vaccines  P = 100 R = 24 BCS 3/9 EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, mild dark brown waxy debris AD, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate dental tartar/gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, stiff in hind end; skin free of parasites, ~1cm soft raised mass at left inguinal region, skin tag near left axillary region; large irregular areas of scar tissue over dorsum and left shoulder region, old linear scars over head and right hip, callouses at elbows; greying muzzle; muscle wasted in hind end CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric, old wounds, underweight Plan: Rec cbc/chem, start rimadyl 50mg PO q12 x 5 days Prognosis: Good
Weight 49.4

A volunteer writes: Introducing the older man that’s going to change your life…Buster!! If there’s something NOT to love about him I haven’t found it yet! He’s quiet in his cage and if he’s not deep in slumber greets me with a waggy tail and the sweetest eyes around. He’s slow and steady on leash, seems housebroken, and seems to like other dogs. He appreciates help scratching his itches, checks in often, and is just super easy to be around. He has a great appetite and his begging technique is so impossible to deny that it’s clear he’s been practicing it for over a decade! He is a little weak in his hind end and always blinks when I try to take his photo (I know some of us are in the same boat!), but I think he is just perfect…please come see him at Brooklyn ACC!

BEHAVIOR:

KNOWN HISTORY: None

6/19/17  Unaltered male, Stray

Previously lived with: Unknown

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

6/21/17

Look:1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. He 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.

Flank Squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog does not respond at all.

Toy: 1.Minimal interest in Toy, dog licks, then turns away.

Summary: Buster was friendly and social towards the assessor.

PLAYGROUP:

When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Buster displays soft body language with male and female dogs. Buster was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Buster be placed with resident dogs that match his calm sociability.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR

6/19/17: During intake King Boo had its tail between his legs and had his head down.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

6/20/17: King Boo was attention seeking, allows all handling, tried to resist nail trim and vaccines.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

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