ROCKY A1098786

Manhattan Center

My name is ROCKY. My Animal ID # is A1098786.
I am a male gray and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 12/05/2016 from NY 10456, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/16/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 62.0 LBS.

12/16/16 S/O: BAR, reported to be sneezing serous nasal d/c A: CIRDC P: move to iso doxycyline 100mg: three tabs orally SID for 10days 12/09/16 13:32 S/o: friendly, wagging tail, BAR, energetic, eating weooo serous discharge (minor) WNL for excited dog a: aph at this time p: no tx px good 12/08/16 14:40 Acting timid, QAR Mild nasal discharge No coughing or sneezing A:Nasal discharge Otherwise apparently healthy P:Recheck tom for signs of CIRDC 12/5/16: BARH scan negative male intact mild tartar clean EEN old scar on head pressure sore on hind limb clean coat allow handling NOSF

12/05/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/05/16 12:59 Rocky is very friendly towards strangers and has not been seen around kids or other animals. He is not bothered by having his food, treats or toys touched or taken. He will bark when someone knocks on the door. He has a very high energy level. He follows his owner around the house and likes to play with all toys. He is house trained and does not have accidetns in the house. He is crated but does not like it much and will try to chew throught the bars. He knows the commands sit, come and lay down. He pulls very hard on the leash. He can be walked off leash when there is no body around and he will wander off then come back when called. He is fed Iams dry food twice a day. Rocky is very energetic and playful, he entered with a loose body and had a wagging tail. He roughly jumps on councilor to lick in the face.

12/13/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: My conversation with staff yesterday: Me: I love Rocky, what a great dog. Staff: I love Rocky, too. Me: I love Rocky more. Staff: I don’t think so, I love Rocky more than that! We could have done that all day :). Rocky is an awesome dog, surrendered to our care when his person ran into some difficulty. We’re told he’s friendly towards strangers, doesn’t guard his things, is housetrained, knows ‘sit’, ‘come’, and ‘lay down’, and doesn’t like his crate. Waiting patiently for his walk, I fell in love with Rocky from the moment I saw him. There is a sweetness and vulnerability in his face that I connected with immediately. Leashed easily, he showed off his housetraining skills the moment we were out the door, and while he pulled at first, we eventually settled into a good rhythm. Checking up constantly as we walk, I can see the questions on his soft face: ‘how am I doing?’, ‘do you like me?’, it’s sort of damp out isn’t it?’, ‘if I tell you a secret will you tell me one?’. He’s a lovely conversationalist! Rocky poses for photos like a pro both on leash and off, takes treats super gently after his sit, and leaned into me for petting, so happy to be stroked and have his ears rubbed. His tail never stops wagging, he gently played with some toys and it’s easy to see the playful personality beneath the mushy schmushy surface. Absolutely gorgeous inside and out, Rocky is hoping that his new person or family finds him today. And when you do, lucky adopter, I’ll happily listen to you say, “I love him most”.

12/11/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 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 leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. 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. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you. Summary: Rocky displayed no behavioral concerns on his assessment. PLAYGROUP: 12/13: When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Rocky is initially hesitant and nervous to approach. He approaches and sniffs the female greeter dog after spending time sniffing the yard. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/05/16 During his initial medical examination, Rocky allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (Suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

12/13/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Rocky was initially nervous once introduced to other dogs in the care center, but he warmed up after multiple entries. He arrived to the care center as a stray, so any in-home behaviors with other dogs are unknown. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Rocky and any resident dogs. 12/13: When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Rocky is initially hesitant and nervous to approach. He approaches and sniffs the female greeter dog after spending time sniffing the yard. 12/14: Rocky bounces around in attempt to solicit play.

12/05/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative male intact mild tartar clean EEN old scar on head pressure sore on hind limb clean coat allow handling NOSF

12/16/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
12/16/16 S/O: BAR, reported to be sneezing serous nasal d/c A: CIRDC P: move to iso doxycyline 100mg: three tabs orally SID for 10days 12/09/16 13:32 S/o: friendly, wagging tail, BAR, energetic, eating weooo serous discharge (minor) WNL for excited dog a: aph at this time p: no tx px good 12/08/16 14:40 Acting timid, QAR Mild nasal discharge No coughing or sneezing A:Nasal discharge Otherwise apparently healthy P:Recheck tom for signs of CIRDC 12/5/16: BARH scan negative male intact mild tartar clean EEN old scar on head pressure sore on hind limb clean coat allow handling NOSF

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