PEBBLES – A1109230

Brooklyn Center

My name is PEBBLES. My Animal ID # is A1109230.
I am a female black and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/01/2017 from NY 11212, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

05/08/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1109230 Pebbles is At Risk for CIRDC

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/07/2017 Exam Type BS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 44.0 LBS.

05/07/17 Nasal discharge noted on rounds. S/O: BARH. Active, barking, eating well. EENT: Mod. mucoid nasal discharge, sneezing. No ocular discharge. H/L: Lungs clear, no coughing. A: CIRDC. P: Move to iso. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg. 2 PO q 24 hours x 14 days. Excellent prognosis.

05/01/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/01/17 20:45 Basic info: Pebbles is an 8 year old female AMPT mix who was surrendered to the ACC due to personal problems. Owner stated that she has had Pebbles since she was 10 weeks old. Pebbles has no known medical issues, Socialization: Owner states that when around strangers Pebbles is protective and may bark and growl but may be friendly depending on how she is approached. Pebbles has been around children ages 4-18 and she is relaxed and playful when around them. Owner stated that when playing with adults Pebbles is gentle. Pebbles has not spent time around other cats or dogs so it is unknown how she will react. Behavior: Pebbles has never bit another animal or person. Owner states that her behavior is good. During thunderstorms and loud noises she isn’t bothered. If someone was to take her food treats or toys away she is friendly. Pebbles isn’t bothered if she is restrained, pushed of the couch or disturbed while she sleeps. Pebbles owner has never trimmed her nails. When someone unfamiliar approaches the house or her family member she will bark and growl. For a new family to know: Owner described Pebbles as friendly affectionate and excitable with a high activity level. When at home Pebbles will follow her owner around. She loves to play fetch with ball and tug with her rope. She has been kept mostly indoors and eats dry food. Pebbles is very much house trained and never has accidents in the home. When using the bathroom outside she will go on the grass. When left alone in the house or yard she is well behaved. Pebbles knows the sit, come, stay, and down commands. She is used to brisk walks on the leash. When on the leash she pulls very hard and when off the leash she might run away.

05/07/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Pebbles is a quirky older gal that I am just smitten with! Considering she was with her previous family since she was just 10 weeks old I think she’s handled this transition in her life remarkably well. We’re told she was relaxed and playful around children, hasn’t been socialized with other animals, loves to play fetch and tug, is very much housebroken, knows commands, is well-behaved when left alone, and loved to follow her person around the house….what a resume! She always solicits my attention as soon as I enter the room she’s staying in and has been wonderful company. She has been a breeze to walk on leash and seem a little sad, but has bouts of being very waggy. She loves treats and has the most ADORABLE habit of rolling around on her fresh bedding or in the grass (and staying for belly rubs!!). She is short and stocky with a face that is meant to be mushed and is just a little treasure! Please check her out at Brooklyn ACC and see if you could be her Bam-Bam!

05/03/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
CANINE BEHAVIOR EVALUATION for: Pebbles A1109230 KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 4/18/17 Unaltered female, Owner surrender (lived in previous home for 8 years) Previously lived with: Adults , been around children(ages 4-18 years old) Behavior toward strangers: Barks and growls Behavior toward children: Relaxed, playful Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Pebbles as friendly affectionate and excitable with a high activity level. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 5/3/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is down, and she has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. 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 closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Squeeze 1/ 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw lip licks. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Pebbles was relaxed and social towards the assessor. Pebbles displayed no concerning behavior during her assessment. PLAYGROUP: According to Pebbles previous guardian, Pebbles has not been around other dogs. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Pebbles becomes stiff and hard stares when meeting a novel male dog. She begins growling and barking, and they are not introduced. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5/1/17 During her medical examination, Pebbles did not tolerate handling. ENERGY LEVEL: His previous owner reports a high activity level, which matches what we have seen in the care center. Pebbles may benefit from daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) _x_Single-dog home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to Pebbles display of low sociability towards other dogs- growling and barking- the Behavior Department recommends that Pebbles be the only resident dog.

Potential challenges: _X_ Kennel presence – Throughout Pebbles’s stay in the Care Center, she has been observe lunging and growling at staff members when they approach her kennel. She does not display this behavior outside her kennel. While we cannot be certain if this behavior will appear in any other contexts, in highly emotionally charged or stressful environments Pebbles may show behavior similar to what she is currently demonstrating in her kennel. We recommend potential adopters be comfortable managing this behavior and keeping themselves safe in any similar future situations.

05/02/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Pebbles previous guardian, Pebbles has not been around other dogs. 5/2: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Pebbles becomes stiff and hard stares when meeting a novel male dog. She begins growling and barking, and they are not introduced. 5/3: Pebbles displays slightly stiff body language when greeting a novel male dog. A muzzle is placed on her as a precaution. Once in the pen, Pebbles is occupied with attempting to remove the muzzle, but is tolerant of a puppy’s play solicitations and body slams.

05/01/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Intact female Estimated age: 8 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : Owner surrender. Subjective: Apparently healthy geriatric intact female Observed Behavior – Do not tolerate any type of handling. Tries to bite Evidence of Cruelty seen – None Evidence of Trauma seen – None Objective P = 120 bpm R = panting BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Could not examine PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Not performed Assessment Geriatric Plan Behavior classes. Socialization Prognosis: good Permanent waiver due to geriatric.

05/07/2017 BS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
05/07/17 Nasal discharge noted on rounds. S/O: BARH. Active, barking, eating well. EENT: Mod. mucoid nasal discharge, sneezing. No ocular discharge. H/L: Lungs clear, no coughing. A: CIRDC. P: Move to iso. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg. 2 PO q 24 hours x 14 days. Excellent prognosis.

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