KOTKA – A1094631

Brooklyn Center

My name is KOTKA. My Animal ID # is A1094631.
I am a female brown and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 1 MONTH old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 10/24/2016 from NY 11372, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/07/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 49.8 LBS.

11/07/16 Check nasal discharge. O: QARH. eating well. Small amount diarrhea in cage. EENT: Mucoid nasal discharge. H/L: Lungs clear. A: CIRDC. P: Move to iso. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg 2.5 PO q 10 days. Excellent prognosis.

10/24/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/24/16 19:29 Behavior while with finder: Kotka allowed her finder to take her into her finder’s home with no signs of aggression. Kotka is house trained and had no accidents while with her finder. Kotka enjoyed dry food and was very friendly while with her finder. Intake Behavior: Kotka allowed staff to collar, scan for a mcirochip and take pictures with no signs of aggression.

11/02/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: I had to look it up, but Kotka is the name of a city in Finland. It’s also Finnish for “Eagle.” Coincidentally, her butterfly wings are quite apropos! Well at least they’re both creatures that fly, anyway. Brought in as a stray, Kotka was friendly with her finders, and even seemed housetrained. With me, she walked nicely on the leash, was calm when passing other dogs outside, but inside got a little excited, and was quick to do her “business.” Though Kotka was found as a stray, she has had some training, and knows “sit,” “down,” and “give paw.” She’s food motivated too, so I am sure that she can learn a bunch more tricks. Kotka is a sweet girl, looking for her new “nesting” grounds. Could it be with you? Ask to meet her today.

10/26/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/26/16 Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. 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: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1& 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy: 1. 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. She does not place her body between you and the toy. Summary: Kotka displayed no concern during her behavior assessment. PLAYGROUP: Kotka was surrendered as a stray so her past behavior around dogs is unknown. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Kotka displays stiff body language and begins barking at the novel male dog. A muzzle is placed on her. She briefly greets the male dog before lunging towards his back as he runs away. The session is ended. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/25/16 During her initial medical exam Kotka appeared friendly and tolerated all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Kotka displays a high activity level in the care center. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (See playgroup notes) _x_Single-pet home _x_Recommend no dog parks

10/26/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Kotka was surrendered as a stray so her past behavior around dogs is unknown. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Kotka displays stiff body language and barks when greeting novel dogs. She requires a muzzle in order to enter the pen and immediately lunges on top of the other dog. Due to the reactivity towards other dogs seen here at the Care Center, the Behavior Department recommends that Kotka be the only dog in the household. 10/26: Kotka displays stiff body language and begins barking at the novel male dog. A muzzle is placed on her. She briefly greets the male dog before lunging towards his back as he runs away. The session is ended. 10/28: Kotka displays the same reactive behavior towards a novel female dog.

10/25/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH- tolerated all handling; friendly Intact female Approx 2 yrs old Eyes, ears and clear Teeth- mild staining No parasites or fleas seen Ambx4 NOSF

11/07/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
11/07/16 Check nasal discharge. O: QARH. eating well. Small amount diarrhea in cage. EENT: Mucoid nasal discharge. H/L: Lungs clear. A: CIRDC. P: Move to iso. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg 2.5 PO q 10 days. Excellent prognosis.

 

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