CHARLIE aka PROVOLONE – A1068059

CHARLIE aka PROVOLONE – A1068059

**RETURNED 07/22/16**SAFER : AVERAGE HOME***

NEUTERED MALE, RED / WHITE, LABRADOR RETR / AM PIT BULL TER, 12 yrs
RETURN – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason LLORDPRIVA
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 07/22/2016, From NY 10465, DueOut Date 07/22/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Microchip: 981020015118997 Sex: neutered male Age reported 12y Mentation: QARH Eyes: n.scler Ears: clean, old aural hematoma AS Nose: no d/c Teeth: heavy tartar and staining, some swelling to gums If abnormal BCS: REWT 71 from 67.6 Skin: some sebaceous activity on hind above tail, patch of fur shaved there Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no; some slipping when walking now )vet check to determine if shaved area was surgical, no scars seen) Behavior: allowed all handling, quiet but wags when spoken to Medication: N/A, preventatives up to date, boosters done
Weight 71.0

 A volunteer writes: Unintentionally I saved the best for last, and I’m singing Charlie’s praises to whoever will listen. He’s an awesome dog, gorgeous, gentle, low key, housetrained,  good on leash, ignored people passing us in the street, and stood quietly in the hallway watching a few little dogs pass up by.  When I read his former owner’s comments I see that he lived respectfully with a 9 year old Shih Tzu so he seems to ‘get’ small dogs.   Who he doesn’t like is cats and we’re told he will bark aggressively when seeing a cat. Charlie has been around kids ages 5 and 6 and is gentle with kids, doesn’t guard his stuff, doesn’t mind being bathed and brushed, likes squeaky toys and fetch, has never been crated and is well behaved when left home alone.  I loved my time with Charlie; he’s so gentle and easy to be with, and in a backyard pen he got a bit bouncy with a toy but it was simply too hot for both of us. On our walk we stopped for treats which he takes gently, and cuddled in a doorway for more pictures. Gentle Charlie sat between my legs, then next to me putting his paw on my knee. He’s such a great dog, surrendered through no fault of his own, and is looking for a new person or family to love forever. If a gentle, sweet, easy boy is who will complete you than come meet our Charlie today. I guarantee you’ll fall in love.

SAFER:

Charlie came into our center on 7/22/2016. It is reported he chases and lunges after cats he sees when out on walks. Owner reports Charlie has been around children ages 5 and 6, lived with a 9 year old shih tzu-relaxed, gentle and respectful with all. He is reportedly not bothered if anyone touches his Food, Toys, Treats. Owner reports Charlie is housebroken, never has accidents. Charlie is described as obedient, loyal, gentle, respectful, and shy. He reportedly knows the cues ‘sit, stay, come, paw, other paw, down’. During intake, Charlie was tolerant of all handling. He was calm and sociable upon entering SAFER assessment room. Charlie was tolerant of all handling during the SAFER assessment. He allowed his head to be cupped in assessor’s hands, relaxed. He stood still and accepted the touch during Sensitivity item, mouth open, body soft. Charlie playfully ran along during Tag game, jumped up lightly on assessor towards end of game, and settled easily. He did not pull his paw back on both Squeeze attempts. Charlie playfully engaged with Toy, kept a firm grip with loose body. Owner reports Charlie’s favorite toys are squeaky balls, and he likes to play fetch. When off leash with other dogs, Charlie solicits greeter dog, and engages in small bouts of play. The Behavior Team feels Charlie would do well with an Average adopter. He should not live with any resident cats.

Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he 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, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture, mouth open

Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc, jump on Assessor once play begins.

Squeeze 1/ 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed

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

Dog-dog: when off leash with other dogs, Charlie solicits greeter dog, and engages in small bouts of play.

Group Behavior

Charlie has displayed consistent interest in play with other dogs.  His former owner cites that he “lived with a 9 year old Shih Tzu and he was relaxed, tolerant and very respectful. Owner stated he was very respectful of her Shih Tzu’s food bowl and played in a gentle manner with the Shih Tzu.”.  The behavior team feels that Charlie could go into a home with another social dog.

When off leash with other dogs, Provolone solicits play by offering bows.  He engages in vocal, pushy play.

3/23 update:  Provolone engages in running play with males and females.  He  continues to vocalize during play.

7/24 update:  Charlie greets and solicits from the other do.  He plays in short bursts and is not vocal during play this time around.

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**SAFER: AVERAGE HOME**

NEUTERED MALE, TAN, PIT BULL MIX, 12 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition GERIATRIC Intake Date 03/19/2016, From NY 10014, DueOut Date03/22/2016

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary Microchip: negative Sex: neutered male Age: appx 12y Mentation: QARH Eyes: opacity with age Ears: old aural hematoma AS Nose: no d/c Teeth: heavy tartar and staining, some swelling to gums If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/ Any injuries: no Behavior: quiet, disinterested in handler but curious of surroundings, accepted affection Medication: N/A, preventatives given
Weight 67.6

Re-Exam

03/20/16 16:53

S/O: BAR, hydrated, no CIRDC signs, moderate to severe dental disease, heart and lungs WNL on auscultation, neutered male dog, left ear had chronic (old, scarred down) aural hematoma – no treatment needed, nuclear sclerosis OU, peripheral lymph nodes WNL, ears clean AU, BCS 4/9, amb x 4 no lameness or neuro deficits noted, full hair coat, callouses on elbows, abdomen soft and non-painful no masses palpated

A: geriatric , old aural hematoma AS ,dental disease

P: no treatments needed at this time

A volunteer writesI love cheese and when I heard the name..Provolone, my antennas went up.. I saw Provolone, a twelve year old gent,  coming from a walk in the park with another volunteer, really majestic in his strawberry blonde suit and shiny amber eyes, very comfortable and easy going. “He is awesome, such a great walker , not a birds or a squirrels chaser, civil with other dogs and so chill, sitting on the bench next to me for close to half an hour…” Provolone, indeed, is a nice elderly. It is hard to believe that he could be twelve years of age. Beside some eye cloudiness visible in the sun  and an old aural hematoma, he looks like a rock! His weight is perfect, his coat , magnificent, his gait light and easy….He must have been so well cared for and/or have great genes. Provolone is a well mannered dog, indeed an excellent walker, likely house trained, a “sniffer”, a good “sitter” and a polite customer for roast beef. He has soft manners, is not effusive with his feelings but clearly like a gentle touch, soft words and human company in general. Provolone does stand out. He is tall and blonde, well made and really quite attractive despite his presumed advanced age. I think that he has quite a number of good years up his sleeve and will make a solid companion given a chance. Come and meet Provolone at the Manhattan Care Center, I hope you will be as smitten  as I was…

Another volunteer writes:    I love the seniors: their dignity, their experience, their quiet affection and acceptance of everything……and Provolone is no exception.  A member of the ‘white mask club’, a badge of distinction for the greying seniors, he’s great on leash checking up often as we walk, is likely housetrained using “the facilities” as soon as we were out the door, and has been beautifully taken care of.  His coat is lush and clean and his weight perfect for his size.  Off leash in a pen he gets a little bouncy playful and it’s so cute to watch this sophisticated and stately dog play.  I can picture him as a puppy playing…I wonder if that’s how he sees himself in his mind?   Provolone enjoys treats, taking them gently, and when our time together is over hops right back into his kennel. He’s so mellow and easy our behavior team feels that he can be adopted into a home with average dog experience.   With many more years ahead of him to love and take care of his new person or family, Provolone is hoping you’ll ask to meet him today.  There is no greater feeling than the love of a “senior” dog.

PROFILE

Dog appears to be dull but friendly.

BEHAVIOR:

Provolone came into our center  on 3/19/2016. He was easy to place in and out of kennel, walked well on leash. Provolone was calm and quiet upon entering the SAFER assessment room. He allowed his head to be cupped in assessor’s hands, relaxed. Provolone stood still and accepted the touch during Sensitivity item, ears back, mouth closed, eyes soft and squinty. Provolone was distracted and unresponsive during Tag game, focused on sniffing the room. He did not pull his paw back on both Squeeze attempts, slight lip lick. Provolone showed no interest in Toy. He approached the helper dog at an appropriate pace, tail at spine level. The Behavior Team feels Provolone would do well with an Average adopter.

Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is between his legs, mouth closed, ears back, eyes soft and squinty.

Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.

Squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog does not pull his paw back, slight lip lick

Toy 1: No interest.

Dog-dog: 2. Dog approaches helper dog with tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed, lip neutral.

PLAY GROUP

When off leash with other dogs, Provolone solicits play by offering bows.  He engages in vocal, pushy play.

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JULY 2016

A volunteer writes:   Unintentionally I saved the best for last, and I’m singing Charlie’s praises to whoever will listen.   He’s an awesome dog, gorgeous, gentle, low key, housetrained,  good on leash, ignored people passing us in the street, and stood quietly in the hallway watching a few little dogs pass up by.   When I read his former owner’s comments I see that he lived respectfully with a 9 year old Shih Tzu so he seems to ‘get’ small dogs.   Who he doesn’t like is cats and we’re told he will bark aggressively when seeing a cat. Charlie has been around kids ages 5 and 6 and is gentle with kids, doesn’t guard his stuff, doesn’t mind being bathed and brushed, likes squeaky toys and fetch, has never been crated and is well behaved when left home alone.  I loved my time with Charlie; he’s so gentle and easy to be with, and in a backyard pen he got a bit bouncy with a toy but it was simply too hot for both of us.  On our walk we stopped for treats which he takes gently, and cuddled in a doorway for more pictures.   Gentle Charlie sat between my legs, then next to me putting his paw on my knee.  He’s such a great dog, surrendered through no fault of his own, and is looking for a new person or family to love forever.   If a gentle, sweet, easy boy is who will complete you than come meet our Charlie today.  I guarantee you’ll fall in love.

PROFILE :

Charlie is a neutered 12 year old Lab mix who is being surrendered due to neighbor conflicts. Owner took Charlie to the vet for a yeast infection in the ear which medication was dispensed by vet and Charlie is in good health now.
Socialization
Around strangers and adults/children Charlie is shy for a few minutes. He has been around kids’ ages 5 and 6. Charlie plays in a gentle manner with children and adults. Charlie lived with a 9 year old Shih Tzu and he was relaxed, tolerant and very respectful. Owner stated he was very respectful of her Shih Tzu’s food bowl and played in a gentle manner with the Shih Tzu. Owner stated Charlie does not like cats. He will bark and lunge in an aggressive manner towards them. Charlie has not bitten a person or animal.
Behavior
Owner stated Charlie’s only behavior problem is his aggressiveness towards cats. Charlie is not bothered by loud or sudden noises. Charlie is not bothered if food bowl is touched while he is eating, if any kind of treat is taken away, if a toy is taken away, being pushed off the furniture, being held or restraint, being disturb while sleeping, bathed, brushed, or having his nails trimmed. Charlie will bark if someone unfamiliar approaches her house door.
For a New Family to Know
Owner would describe Charlie as obedient, loyal, gentle, respectful, and shy with a medium activity level. Owner likes that Charlie really respects her Shih Tzu. At home Charlie would follow you around. Charlie favorite toy are squeaky balls and likes to play fetch. Charlie is kept mostly indoors and sleeps in the couch. He likes to eat grass. Charlie eats both wet and dry food, owner stated he likes everything. Owner feeds him 2 cups twice a day. Charlie does potty outside and never has accidents. When left in the house Charlie is
well behaved and has never been crated. Charlie knows commands like sit, stay, come, paw other paw, and down. For exercise Charlie likes brisk walks on a leash. Charlie has not been walked off the leash.
Behavior during Intake
Charlie was tolerant of all handling during intake. No signs of aggression were displayed during intake.

BEHAVIOR JULY 2016

Charlie came into our center on 7/22/2016. It is reported he chases and lunges after cats he sees when out on walks. Owner reports Charlie has been around children ages 5 and 6, lived with a 9 year old shih tzu-relaxed, gentle and respectful with all. He is reportedly not bothered if anyone touches his Food, Toys, Treats. Owner reports Charlie is housebroken, never has accidents. Charlie is described as obedient, loyal, gentle, respectful, and shy. He reportedly knows the cues ‘sit, stay, come, paw, other paw, down’. During intake, Charlie was tolerant of all handling. He was calm and sociable upon entering SAFER assessment room. Charlie was tolerant of all handling during the SAFER assessment. He allowed his head to be cupped in assessor’s hands, relaxed. He stood still and accepted the touch during Sensitivity item, mouth open, body soft. Charlie playfully ran along
during Tag game, jumped up lightly on assessor towards end of game, and settled easily. He did not pull his paw back on both Squeeze attempts. Charlie playfully engaged with Toy, kept a firm grip with loose body. Owner reports Charlie’s favorite toys are squeaky balls, and he likes to play fetch. When off leash with other dogs, Charlie solicits greeter dog, and engages in small bouts of play. The Behavior Team feels Charlie would do well with an Average adopter.
Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he 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, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture, mouth open
Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc, jump on Assessor once play begins.
Squeeze 1/ 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed
Toy 1: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip, body loose. He does not place his body between you and the toy.
Dog-dog: when off leash with other dogs, Charlie solicits greeter dog, and engages in small bouts of play.

When off leash with other dogs, Provolone solicits play by offering bows.  He engages in vocal, pushy play.
7/24 update: Charlie greets and solicits from the other dogs.  He plays in short bursts and is not vocal during play this time around.

MARCH 2016

 

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