O.J. – A1099812

Brooklyn Center

My name is O.J. My Animal ID # is A1099812.
I am a male black labrador retr and am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 12/15/2016 from NY 11422, owner surrender reason stated was NO TIME.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/27/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 59.2 LBS.

12/27/16 Recheck CIRDC Day 7 doxy. O: BARH. No reports on anorexia past 24 hours. EENT: Mild serous nasal discharge. H/L: No coughing. A: CIRDC improving. P: Continue current therapy. Excellent prognosis. 12/24/16 S: Monitoring while on doxy and Baytril for CIRDC Reported not eating Reported won’t take doxy in meatball of food O: Friendly, relaxed, approaches for handling QAR H Pi, moist, <2 EENT: Clear OU, no nasal d/c, clean dentition CVR: 90, reg, NMA, clear/eup, hacking cough and hacked up white foam and canned food on thoracic percussion ABD: Soft, NMP A: CIRDC Hyporexia Reportedly not taking doxy in meatball of food P: Continue doxy PO and Baytril injectable tx for CIRDC If not taking doxy in food must “pill” with food-coated tablet Start famotidine 30mg BID to manage GI upset from doxy Monitor appetite during tx, monitor while at BACC Excellent prognosis with continued tx for CIRDC — 12/22/16 Recheck exam O: QARH. mm=pink, moist, CRT<2 s. Drinking well, unclear if eating (no food available). EENT: Mild serous nasal discharge, no sneezing. H/L: HR=80, RR=16. Lungs clear, no dyspnea. ABD: Palpation WNL. INTEG: Normal skin turgor. A: Euhydrated, stable with mild improvement in clinical signs. P: Continue current therapy. Excellent prognosis. 12/21/16 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: QAR/lethargic. Minimal interest in food. EENT: Mild crusted mucoid nasal discharge H/L: Coughing, normal heart sounds, slightly increased brochovesicular sounds, no crackles A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg po q24 x 10 days and baytril 2.5ml q24 x 7 days (switch to oral when appetite returns). Excellent prognosis

12/15/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/15/16 19:20 O.J is an all-black American pit mix with lab that is possible 1 year old. The dog was left abandon in finder’s home. Finder had O.J for 3 weeks and held on to the dog. Finder is unable to have pets due to her busy schedule. O.J has no known illness O.J when introduced to strangers he approached people slowly and body gets low to the grown. He sniffed and allowed to be petted and tail tucked. He was introduced to a child age 12 and he would wag his tail and licked affectionately. O.J was friendly with the members in the home & follows them around. O.J has never been around dogs or cats. O.J is fearful and shy when meeting new people and loud noises. Around loud noises he attempts to run or hide. He was bathed once but he attempted to run out the tub. He has not had his nails trimmed or coat brushed. He allows his food bowl touched while eating & removing toys from his mouth. O.J is not house trained. He has accidence in the home. When left alone in the house, he is free to roam the house. He chews on things in the home such as wooden furniture & cushions. He has never had a bite history. O.J is described as playful, shy and affectionate. He loves to give kisses. When his left alone he whimpers and also solicits attention. He enjoyed a diet of dry pedigree. O.J does not know any commands but will come to people when his name is called. He slept in the living room on his dog bed. His favorite toys are chew bones, balls and stuffed toys. He loves to chew on things. O.J during intake was shy. His tail was tucked, lip lick and body was tense. He sniffed his surroundings but allowed being petted, collard, scanned and photographed.

12/21/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Walking a dog for the first time is a bit like trying on new clothes. You just know when something fits perfectly, and it’s often a rare thing. O.J is that sleek, elegant black coat that you have been waiting many winters to find. The minute he hops down from his kennel, he matches your stride, keeping his cool amid the din of his kennel mates, and calmly guiding you out the door with a wisdom beyond his years (or year – turns out he’s still barely a puppy!). He’s remarkably zen for a youngster who finds himself in a strange place, without his former family (which had only good things to say about him – he loved both adults and children). Though he didn’t live with other dogs, he has adjusted very well here, making friends in play group and respectfully matching each dog’s play style. On a walk, he is just as intuitive, slowing when needed in between deep sniffs of the sidewalk, and letting you know with his wise gaze and gently wagging tail that he enjoys your company. O.J is as far removed from his notorious namesake as it is possible to be, and, unlike the perfect coat, he will love you back for many years to come. Try him on at Brooklyn ACC to see if he’s the perfect fit for you.

12/18/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: The finder kept him for 3 weeks Intact, Stray Previously lived with: Adults/children Behavior toward children: Friendly/ affectionate Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: No Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/17/16 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 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 likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag:1. Follows at end of leash, body soft Squeeze 1:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed. Toy: 1.Minimal interest in Toy, dog smells, then turns away. Summary: O.J was friendly and affectionate towards the assessor. PLAYGROUP: According to O.J’s previous owner, O.J has never been around dogs. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, O.J solicits and engages in gentle play with male and female dogs. He is a bit nervous in a group of high energy players, but relaxes with further playgroup sessions. He may mount a female dog, occasionally persisting after handler interruptions. The Behavior Department recommends that O.J be placed in home with playful resident dogs. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/17/16 During his medical examination, O.J was calm and allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (Suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

12/17/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to O.J’s previous owner, O.J has never been around dogs. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, O.J solicits and engages in gentle play with male and female dogs. He is a bit nervous in a group of high energy players, but relaxes with further playgroup sessions. He may mount a female dog, occasionally persisting after handler interruptions. The Behavior Department recommends that O.J be placed in home with playful resident dogs. 12/17: O.J greets a novel female dog displaying loose and wiggly body language. He solicits and engages in gentle play. 12/18: In a group of male and female dogs that engage in high energy play, O.J is initially nervous. He displays a lowered body and the other dogs greet him face to face. He becomes relaxed as the session continues and engages in and solicits gentle play. Towards the end of the session he mounts a female dog, persisting after handler interruptions, and is removed from the group. 12/19-12/20: O.J. continues to be a gentle player but does respond to interruptions when he attempts to mount a female.

12/16/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH- tolerated all handling Intact male 1 yr old Eyes, ears and nose- clear Teeth- mild staining No parasites or fleas seen Shiny coat Ambx4 NOSF

12/27/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
12/27/16 Recheck CIRDC Day 7 doxy. O: BARH. No reports on anorexia past 24 hours. EENT: Mild serous nasal discharge. H/L: No coughing. A: CIRDC improving. P: Continue current therapy. Excellent prognosis. 12/24/16 S: Monitoring while on doxy and Baytril for CIRDC Reported not eating Reported won’t take doxy in meatball of food O: Friendly, relaxed, approaches for handling QAR H Pi, moist, <2 EENT: Clear OU, no nasal d/c, clean dentition CVR: 90, reg, NMA, clear/eup, hacking cough and hacked up white foam and canned food on thoracic percussion ABD: Soft, NMP A: CIRDC Hyporexia Reportedly not taking doxy in meatball of food P: Continue doxy PO and Baytril injectable tx for CIRDC If not taking doxy in food must “pill” with food-coated tablet Start famotidine 30mg BID to manage GI upset from doxy Monitor appetite during tx, monitor while at BACC Excellent prognosis with continued tx for CIRDC — 12/22/16 Recheck exam O: QARH. mm=pink, moist, CRT<2 s. Drinking well, unclear if eating (no food available). EENT: Mild serous nasal discharge, no sneezing. H/L: HR=80, RR=16. Lungs clear, no dyspnea. ABD: Palpation WNL. INTEG: Normal skin turgor. A: Euhydrated, stable with mild improvement in clinical signs. P: Continue current therapy. Excellent prognosis. 12/21/16 CIRDC noted on rounds S/O: QAR/lethargic. Minimal interest in food. EENT: Mild crusted mucoid nasal discharge H/L: Coughing, normal heart sounds, slightly increased brochovesicular sounds, no crackles A: CIRDC P: Rec doxycycline 300mg po q24 x 10 days and baytril 2.5ml q24 x 7 days (switch to oral when appetite returns). Excellent prognosis

 

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