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SAFE 03/11/17

NIGHT – A0896789

*** RETURNED 03/04/17 ***SAFER : AVERAGE HOME***

NEUTERED MALE, BLACK / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 7 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, HOLD RELEASED Reason NO TIME
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 03/04/2017, From NY 10473, DueOut Date 03/07/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary SCAN NEGATIVE BAR, HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM- mild taratr intact male dirty ear -cleaned nosf
Weight 64.0

A volunteer writes:
Sometimes great things come in the most unassuming packages and Night is one of the greatest gifts any family could hope to receive. He’s kid-friendly, dog-friendly, gentle, quiet, easy-going and affectionate. We’re told his energy levels are perfect for city living as he walks well on leash and matches his pace to his people; walk and Night walks, run and he runs. He knows how to come and sit, is house trained, was crate trained as a puppy but no longer needs one and when left home alone he naps the day away in a favorite spot. No guarding of toys or treats, no jumping, no refusing bath time (though he doesn’t enjoy it!) and no grabbing for food either so when I offer some tasty snacks he licks them super softly from my hand. He accepts any and all petting and even used to sleep alongside his 1 year old human brother. Say it with me now…awwwww! Night is practically perfect in every way and I could go on all day about this good boy’s virtues (just as his former owner did) and still not reach the limits of my love for him. So why is he here with us instead of lazing in a patch of sun with a contented smile on his saggy baggy face? Well, unlike his squeaky clean soul, Night’s exterior could use quite a bit of sprucing up and his new family will need to provide some Vet care and a heaping helping of TLC to overcome the effects of his last few years of living rough. Trust me, Night is worth the effort! He has so much to offer and your kindness now will be repaid over a lifetime with lots of love, loyalty and kisses from this gentlest of giants. Reach out today and restore Night to the magnificent pet he was always meant to be, I guarantee you’ll adore him as much as we do.
RE-EXAM

03/07/17 : Hx: owner surrender previously at shelter in 2011, suspect rw dx t intake 3/4, DTM culture started (no growth or color change today). S: very sweet, compliant, allowed entire exam including rectal and blood draw with minimal restraint. O:BAR H. EENT: moderate dental tartar and caluli, pale pink moist mm CRT <2sec, purulent OU dc,  moderate stenosis and erythema with dry dc AU. Int: multiple circular crusting lesions down dorsum, lichinification and erythema intedigitally and on elbows and hocks, Lnn: WNL. CV: NMA, s&s pulses, pink moist mm. Resp: clear lungs, eupnic. Abd: difficult to palpate dt size & obesity, non painful not distended. Rectal: full, difficult to express L anal gg with purulent material, R anal gg WNL, prostate not palpable, no pain on LS palpation, formed feces in colon. UG: neutered male. MS: 4x ambulatory, BCS 7/9, moderate mm wasting. Neuro: BAR, no obvious neuro deficits. A: geriatric underlying severe dermatitis (atopic vs food reaction vs other), malassezia pyoderma vs other, otitis externa, anal gg abscess, dental dz, conjunctivitis. P: woods Lamp neg, CBC non regenerative anemia (31%), Chem mild chronic inflammation (Glob), 400mg Ketoconazole PO BID, 500mg Clavamox PO BIC x 14 days, recheck after DTM comes back on 3/14. px:  good short term, allergies are a lifelong condition that require consistent treatment3/08/17 :  4th day no growth or change of color noticed on the dtm culture

PROFILE:

Basic Info

Night is a 7 year old neutered pit bull mix.  He was given to his owner as a gift from a friend when he was a puppy. He is being surrendered because of landlord restrictions as well as inconsistent living conditions. His previous owner states he has no prior injuries and hasn’t had a checkup in two years.

Socialization

Around strangers, Night is said to be tolerant and outgoing with other dogs. He lived with a child under a year old and slept next to it. He plays gentle with adults and children. Despite being tolerant with dogs, he doesn’t really pay them that much attention. He has not interacted with cats. Also, he has not bitten a person or another animal.

Behavior

Night has no behavioral issues that the owner had any knowledge of. During storms/fireworks, he isn’t bothered.  Night has never dealt with anyone coming in contact with his bowl while eating. He isn’t bothered when his toys or bones are taken away. He doesn’t mind being pushed off furniture. He doesn’t like getting a bath or having his nail trims but he isn’t bothered he just tolerates it.

For a New Family to Know

Night is said to be an independent and affectionate dog that has a low activity level. He likes to play with toys and loves running if you initiate. When at home,  Night tends to stay in his favorite spot and sleep. He likes to play with squeakers and play chase. He was kept mostly indoors and was fed pedigree, bowlful twice a day. Night is house trained and has never had an accident inside the house. He was crate trained at a young age but now doesn’t need it. He knows sit and come and that’s it. For exercise, Night is used to slow walks on leash. On the leash, he doesn’t pull. He hasn’t been off leash before.

Behavior during intake

Night sat for counselors and didn’t take a treat. He allowed handling for photographing, collaring and scanning for a microchip.

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile

Neutered, Owner Surrender (In previous home for seven years)

Previously lived with: Adults and a child (age one)

Behavior toward strangers: Tolerant and outgoing.

Behavior toward children: Gently playful

Behavior toward dogs: Tolerant

Behavior toward cats: Unknown

Resource guarding: None reported

Bite history: None reported

Housetrained: Yes

Energy level/descriptors: Night is described as independent and affectionate with a low activity level.

Other notes:

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed.

Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft.

Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds.

Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds.

Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy.

Summary: Night displayed no concerning behaviors on his assessment.

DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT:

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PLAYGROUP:

Summary

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

During his initial medical exam, Night allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:

Night’s previous owner described him as having a low activity level.

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

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