OPIE aka MULBERRY aka ROYAL – A1058954 (ALT ID – A1109447)

OPIE aka MULBERRY aka ROYAL – A1058954 (ALT ID – A1109447)

**RETURNED 05/31/17**SAFER : BEGINNER HOME**

NEUTERED MALE, BROWN / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 2 yrs, 7 mos
RETURN – AVAILABLE, HOLD RELEASED Reason OWN EVICT
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 05/31/2017, From NY 10462, DueOut Date 05/31/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Microchip: positive 981020015310257 Sex: neutered male Age: reported 2y Mentation: BARH Eyes: injected sclera without d/c Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: minimal staining If abnormal BCS: REWT 38.2 from 42.8 Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: allowed all handling, hyper Medication: N/A, up to date on preventatives, boostered
Weight 38.2

Another volunteer writes:   Bouncing in his kennel and ready for a walk, Sir Opie is a major wiggle butt as we start our walk.  Fun, friendly, and lively his whirlybird tail betrays his excitement at making new friends.  His enthusiasm for whatever life throws his way is fabulous, his ability to adjust to it all is inspiring and he’s ready to show his new person or family that he can sit immediately and wait politely for a treat.  Adopted and returned when his family lost their home, we’re told he spent time with a child with whom he was gentle and playful, as well as the female cat in the home.  Opie doesn’t guard his stuff, jumps up to greet people, loves playing with toys, is housebroken when walked regularly and is well behaved when left home alone.  Sir Opie is looking for his forever, as it seems to have alluded him through no fault of his own.  He’s a tiny little guy with a fabulous smile, a sparkle and a zest for life.   Come and meet him today.

A volunteer wrote: Opie is a sweetpea of a pup. At 2 years old, this little guy has it all—he’s handsome, happy, a good walker, polite, and lover of treats and his human friends. When I got to his cage, Opie was actually setting in for a nap. But as soon as he saw me, he was up in a flash and headed to the front of his cage to greet me. All traces of “Sleepy Opie” were instantly replaced by “Really, Really Happy Opie Who Wants to Take a Walk!” So we were off to the park! Opie walks very well on his leash and was very focused on all the sights and smells along the way. He is a gentle soul who loves spending time with his human friends and would love the chance to be a furry companion. Come on down and meet this great little dude for yourself!

PROFILE :

Opie A1058954 is a 2yr old neutered male light brown & white AMPBT mix who was adopted from us two wks ago & is being surrendered due to the owner being evicted. Opie was last seen by a veterinarian 2wks ago and currently has no known health issues.

Socialization:
Around strangers Opie is very friendly/outgoing. He’s spent time with a neighbor child that loved him and he was gentle, exuberant & very playful with them, the adult & a female cat in the home. Opie hasn’t lived with other dogs but when he spots a dog on the street he barks excitedly and pulls the owner towards them at times. Opie has never bitten/scratched any person or animal.

Behavior:
Opie isn’t bothered by the following: having his food/food bowl, toys/treats touched/moved or being disturbed while sleeping/resting. Opie hasn’t been brushed, bathed or had his nails trimmed. If someone approaches the home/family member Opie will excitedly bark & jumps on them to greet them & play at times.

For A New Family to Know:
Opie is very friendly, affectionate, very playful, confident, & excitable with a medium-high activity level. The owner likes how friendly he is. Opie enjoys playing with ball, squeaky, rope toys and games of fetch & tug.  He’s mostly an indoor only dog who sleeps on linen & is walked 2-3x a day where he pulls strongly on his leash at times. Opie eats dry dog Pedigree food 2x a day and likes any kind of dog treats. Opie’s known commands are “sit” & “come” that he doesn’t always listen to. Opie is well behaved when left home alone and is house broken but will have accidents in the home if someone takes too long to take him out.

Intake Behavior:
Opie allowed all handling. He was very wiggly and seemed to enjoy hugs and being on your lap. Opie allowed to be scanned (+) & collared. A new picture wasn’t needed as he has a recent lovely volunteer picture. Opie then ran into his kennel on his own after his food.

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile

Neutered, Stray

Previously lived with: Adults, cat

Behavior toward strangers: Friendly, outgoing

Behavior toward children: Gentle, exuberant, playful with child neighbor

Behavior toward dogs: Unknown

Behavior toward cats: Unknown

Resource guarding: None reported

Bite history: None reported

Housetrained:

Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, affectionate, very playful, confident, & excitable with a medium-high activity level.

Other notes:

KNOWN HISTORY: None

Neutered, Stray

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

Look: 1. Dog leans forward with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.

Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.

Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game.

Squeeze 1: 2. Dog gently places his open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure.

Squeeze 2: 2. Dog gently places his open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure.

Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy.

Summary: Opie displayed no concerning behaviors on his assessment and was social throughout.

DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT:

Summary

PLAYGROUP:

Opie remains soft and social when interacting other dogs. He is playful and tolerant of exuberant play.  He at times mounts during play.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR:

Upon intake, Opie was wiggly and allowed all handling.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

During his initial medical exam, Opie was active and allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:

Opie 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: Beginner

 

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ADOPTED 05/03/17

**RETURNED 04/20/17**SAFER : AVERAGE HOME**

NEUTERED MALE, BROWN / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 2 yrs, 5 mos
STRAY – ONHOLDAVAI, HOLD FOR ID Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 04/20/2017, From NY 10456, DueOut Date 04/27/2017

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary  Estimated age: 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? yes  brought in as a stray; previously adopted from MACC  BAR  very energetic/exciteable but easy to examine T =not taken P = WNL R = eupnic BCS 4/9 EENT: OU-mod periocular erythema, mod episcleral injection with mild conjunctivitis Oral Exam: mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered, green tattoo MSI: grade I MPL bilaterally with no associated lameness skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:not performed Assessment 1. conjunctivitis/periocular dermatitis-r/o allergies vs demodex vs other 2. Grade I MPL Plan TAB ointment OU BID x 7 days weight management, controlled activity long term to manage MPL Prognosis: good to excellent; do not suspect that patellar luxations will affect overall quality of life but he should be kept at a lean BCS and focus on controlled activity long term to prevent progression; if it progresses to cause significant lameness, then rec’d sx to stabilize patella SURGERY: neutered
Weight 42.8

A volunteer writes:  “Can you see me now?.  Over here – I’m dancing in my kennel as I’d sure like to come out and play.” And so a friendship is born.  He’s impossible to resist, his adorable little face, flap ears, saucer eyes, and of course, his tap dance wanting out.  Making a beeline for the door outside, he potties immediately so may be housetrained and then we play!!  He comes when called doing a little bunny hop as he runs over to me, shows off his way too adorable ‘sit’, and softly enjoys his reward treats.  I’m now his serious bestie as I have treats!!  As other dogs pass our pen Opie runs over with a happy tail wag, bows through the gate and is thinking how wonderful it will be to play.  Alert, energetic and so much fun, Opie isn’t interested in toys at the moment, simply enjoying a romp off leash.  He’s a total charmer in his sometimes clumsy way and you can’t not fall in love with his simple and joyful approach to everything.  He settles nicely after expending some energy, and I’ve fallen in love with his good cheer, puppy like manner, and fun personality.   Our boy is looking for a home in which lots of exercise is available every day, followed up with lots of love.  He’s tiny in size, but big in personality and love.  I’m smitten!  You will be too.

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY: None

Neutered, Stray

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

Look: 1. Dog leans forward with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.

Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.

Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game.

Squeeze 1: 2. Dog gently places his open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure.

Squeeze 2: 2. Dog gently places his open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure.

Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy.

Summary: Opie displayed no concerning behaviors on his assessment and was social throughout.

DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT:

Summary

PLAYGROUP:

4/26/17: When off leash with a social female dog, Opie greets with a soft body and wagging tail. He will then explore the pen.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

During his initial medical exam, Opie was active and allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:

We have no history on Opie 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)

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ADOPTED 12/03/15

MALE, BROWN / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 2 yrs
STRAY – ONHOLDHERE, HOLD FOR ID Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 11/27/2015, From NY 10456, DueOut Date 11/30/2015,

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary Scanned negative QARH Mild dental tartar Slight tense and nervous Male intact, 2 yrs old Nosf
Weight 42.8

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