ROCKY E – A1082498

Brooklyn Center

My name is ROCKY E. My Animal ID # is A1082498.
I am a male tan and white american staff mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/24/2016 from NY 11213, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/31/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 74.4 LBS.

S/O: Dog noted to be QAR/depressed on rounds Mucopurulent nasal discharge, huffing A: CIRDC P: Move to ISO and start on doxycycline; recheck day 7 and 10

07/24/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/24/16 13:17 BASIC INFORMATION Rocky is a 4 years old, tan and with white, American Staffordshire. Rocky was a gift to the family when he was a puppy. Since a puppy he has been part of the family. The owner are surrendering Rocky due to land lord issues and having no time. Rocky has no known illness. SOCIALIZATION Rocky has lived around new born children and various ages. He allows to be petted and lay down next to them. He follows them around house. When stranger come in Rocky barks in excitement and approaches & sniff. He quickly warms up to stranger and accepts petting. Rocky has never lived with cats but he isn’t bothered by the stray cats in the neighborhood. Rocky has never lived with other dogs but he allows being sniffing and approaching by other dogs. However he shies away when they attempt to engage in play. BEHAVIOR Rocky allows all handling from everyone in the family. He is frienly when touching his food bowl while eating, and removing toys from his mouth. He gets his nails trimmed by the vet, enjoys having coat brushed and friendly around strangers. He is house trained and gets walked 3x a day. He has never had a bite history. He is well behaved when left home roaming free. However when he left home he whines until the owners arrive back home. Rocky knows the command sit, stay come and give me paw. FOR NEW FAMILY TO KNOW Rocky is described as playful, affectionate & playful. He wait for the owners to come back home. He greets them by the door with kisses and jumps in excitement. Rocky enjoys playing with squeaky toys, chew bones and balls. Knows how to fetch, tug and loved to run. His favorite place to live in the home is everywhere. Rocky’s favorite food is Pedigree 3x daily. Rocky enjoys being around people and seeks for a lot of attention. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE During intake Rocky was relaxed. He lay down on the floor, allowed to be collard, scanned and photographed. He allowed being petted and sniffed counselor.

08/01/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: You know how Helen of Troy was the “face that launched a thousand ships”? Well, Rocky E. of Brooklyn could be too…what a mug!! He has such kind eyes, a very slight overbite, amazing ears, and delicious jowls. We’re told he lived with children as young as newborns and would lie down next to them or follow them around the house. He knows basic commands, loves fetch, and would welcome his people home with a lot of kisses. He is reported to have been indifferent to the stray cats he would see in the neighborhood and has done well while interacting with other dogs since at the care center. He might be a little reserved at first, likely confused about his situation (he was with his last family since he was a puppy), but is so, so gentle and sweet. Despite his size he walks beautifully on leash and takes treats politely. He wags his tail when I talk to him, licks my hands when I mush his cheeks, and when he peacefully protests going back in his cage, lets me pick him up — he is wonderful! How does Rocky E _____ (your last name here) sound?? He would love a visit from you at Brooklyn ACC!

07/27/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Rocky E previously lived with adults, a new born and children of various ages. The owner stated Rocky never lived with cats but he isn’t bothered by the stray cats in the neighborhood. The owner mentioned Rocky is house trained and is well behaved when left home. The owner describes Rocky as playful, affectionate and friendly. At intake it was reported Rocky E was relaxed and he allowed all handling. During SAFER Rocky E came into the assessment room shy but calm, he was friendly and social towards the assessor with a slow approach. He allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Rocky E was relaxed during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Rocky was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Rocky E has been showing fearful behavior and avoids interaction in the care center. We cannot be certain if behavior may be suppressed as a result of the shelter environment. Please note that behavior may change when Rocky E is more comfortable and settled in a home environment. In addition, we recommend that introductions are done slowly, and Rocky E be given the opportunity to interact at his own pace. The behavior department feels he can be suitable for an “Average” adopter. Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is fearful; his tail is low and not moving. He 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. 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 gently pulls back his paw. Toy 1: No interest. Dog-dog: Rocky E displays soft body language as he wanders in the pen with male and female dogs. He becomes slightly sexually motivated, attempting to mount female dogs, but immediately listens to handler interruptions and continues to wander in the pen.

07/25/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Rocky E’s previous owner reported that he has not been around other dogs much but will allow them to sniff him on the street. When off leash at the Care Center, Rocky E displays soft body language when interacting with male and female dogs. He is slightly sexually motivated but immediately listens to handler interruptions. The Behavior Department recommends that Rocky E be placed in a home with a dog that matches his calm energy level and that is comfortable with his slightly sexually motivated behavior. 7/25: Rocky E greets the helper dog with a soft body and eyes. He does not solicit play but mostly wanders the pen exploring. He becomes slightly motivated but quickly redirects his attention to other stimuli. 7/26-7/29: Rocky E displays soft body language as he wanders in the pen with male and female dogs. He becomes slightly sexually motivated, attempting to mount female dogs, but immediately listens to handler interruptions and continues to wander in the pen.

07/24/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH – tail tucked, ears back, eyes follow, whips head around – does NOT snap M~ 4 years Ears, eyes, nose, throat clear Teeth stained, mild tarter Coat clean – no flea dirt or parasites noted Nails short Ambx4 NOSF

07/31/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
S/O: Dog noted to be QAR/depressed on rounds Mucopurulent nasal discharge, huffing A: CIRDC P: Move to ISO and start on doxycycline; recheck day 7 and 10

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