ROCKY – A1098158

ROCKY – A1098158

**SAFER: EXPERIENCED HOME**

MALE, WHITE / BROWN, PIT BULL MIX, 2 yrs
OWNER SUR – AVAILABLE, NO HOLD Reason CHILDCONFL
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 11/28/2016, From NY 10312, DueOut Date 11/28/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary S: surrendered by owner today O: Scan negative Friendly,allowe handling BAR, active mm’s pink, limited oral exam, appears to have mild dental calc OU- clear AU- clean no murmur, regular rhythm lungs clear and eupneic abdomen- tense BCS 5/9; ambulatory MI, 2 descended testicles A: appears healthy P: gave Rabies, Bordetella, CIV, and DHPP vaccines applied Activyl gave 6 mls Pyrantel PO
Weight 58.0

RE-CHECK 12/16/16 :

Hx: Staff noted   a  lump growing on the tail.  Rocky is stable. No vomiting, diarrhea, coughing or sneezing. EENT- NAF. Lymph- Normal size, normal consistency. Cv- regular rythm, no murmur. Ms- NAF. Neuro- AMbulatory in all 4 limb. Skin- mass in the ventral  middle  part of the tail ( 1.5  diameter). Lungs- NAF, normal bronchoalveolar sounds
Assessment-  Mast cell tumor  vs other
Plan
Recheck mass in a week

A volunteer writes: It is very easy to fall in love with Rocky. Rocky has a beautiful white coat of fur, except for a large teardrop shaped brown patch over his left eye. It looks like Rocky is in great shape, and he must have been exercised properly by his former owner. Rocky performs well with most of the dogs in playgroup. Seeing him play in the yard is interesting to watch, as he play bows and sidesteps the other dogs. He has plenty of energy to burn, so get ready to get some exercise with him! Rocky is happy and ready to run to his new home. Please come to our care center to meet this playful and friendly boy.

PROFILE :

Basic Information:
Rocky is a 2 year male pit bull that has no past or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. Owner has had Rocky for a year and a half. He received Rocky from a friend.

Socialization:
According to the owner, around strangers, Rocky is friendly, outgoing or can be unknown.  Around adults Rocky is relaxed, and playful. He plays in a exuberant manner. Around children ages 18 and 13, he is relaxed but doesn’t play with them.   Rocky has been living with a small shihzu and has interacted with other dogs outside of the home and he is relaxed, and very playful. Rocky enjoys playing with other dogs in an exuberant manner. Rocky has never been exposed to cats so behavior around them is unknown. He has never bitten a person or another animal.

Behavior:
Previous owners stated that Rocky does pee indoors on rare occasions. Rocky isn’t bothered during thunderstorms/fireworks. Rocky is not bothered, friendly when any food, treat, or toy is taken from him. He is not bothered by baths, trimming nails, or any grooming agents. When someone unfamiliar approaches the home or yard, Rocky is not bothered. Rocky is not bothered when an unfamiliar person approaches his owner or a family member.

For a New Family to Know:
Rocky is described as friendly, affectionate, and playful with a high activity level. He knows sit, and stay. When in the home, Rocky is the type to be in his favorite spot. When left alone in the home, Rocky is may be destructive to furniture. Rocky’s favorite toys are balls, stuffed animals, chews/bones, and squeakers. Rocky loves to play tug and wrestle and was kept mostly indoors. Rocky has never been crate trained. For exercise, he enjoyed slow walks with the owner. On the leash, may pull very hard. When off the leash, Rocky would walk alongside his owner. Rocky usually would use the bathroom on the grass.
BEHAVIOR:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Unaltered, Owner surrender
Previously lived with: Adults/children (ages 13/18)/dog
Behavior toward children: Relaxed though does not engage in play with them
Behavior toward dogs: Relaxed and very playful with small resident dog and other dogs outside of the home, plays exuberantly
Behavior toward cats: Unknown
FG/RG: None reported
Bite history: None reported
Housetrained: No
Energy level/descriptors: Rocky is described as friendly, affectionate, and playful with a high activity level.
Other notes: When left alone in the home, Rocky is may be destructive to furniture.

ASSESSMENT:
Look: 1. Dog jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face 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, tail wag.
Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor
Squeeze 1 / 2:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw.
Toy: 1.  MInimal,  this may be due to environment as owner reports Rocky enjoys playing with balls, stuffed animals, chews/bones, and squakers, loves to play tug and wrestle.
Dog-dog: 2. Dog approaches the helper dog, body soft, tail well above spine level, ears forward.
Summary: Rocky displayed no concern during his behavior assessment, he remained soft and friendly throughout.

PLAYGROUP:
When off leash with other dogs, Rocky engages in bouncy play with a rowdy female, he offers multiple play bows and if tolerant of her Rambunctious play.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
During his initial medical examination, Rocky readily allowed all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience)
Potential challenges:
_X_House soiling (Rocky may benefit from crated traininig in addition to scheduled walks and feedings to aid in  housebreaking.)
_X_Destructive behavior (Rocky is reported to show destructive behavior in the home, such as chewing on furniture. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior but we suggest to future adopters that Rocky will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so he can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects.)

Group Behavior:
When off leash with other dogs, Rocky engages in bouncy play with a rowdy female, he offers multiple play bows and if tolerant of her Rambunctious play.

12/4 update
Rocky continues to engage in play with a rough and mouthy female. He is polite, tolerant and often offers multiple play bows.

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