ROMEO – A1112071

Manhattan Center

My name is ROMEO. My Animal ID # is A1112071.
I am a neutered male tan and white staffordshire mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/15/2017 from NY 10457, owner surrender reason stated was ATT PEOPLE.

05/21/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Romeo A1112071 is at risk for New Hope Only determination

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/16/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 51.0 LBS.

DVM Intake Exam scan positive 981020015118843 Estimated age:2 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior – reacts favorably to petting: wags tail, rolls over crawls into lap, but also clearly distrustful; wall eyed glances etc. Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 60 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, au waxy whitish d/c Oral Exam: some tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: 2 testes. Left testicle has a pea sized red mass on it MSI: RR leg partially weight bearling. has abrasion on central foot pad (cause vs effect of lameness?), skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: mass on testicle, otitis ecterna . lame rr leg Plan otitbiotic bid for ears rimadyl 100 mg sidx 3 days for leg then re-asssess Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

05/15/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/15/17 12:10 Basic information: Romeo is a 1 year old male American Pit Bull Terrier. He was given to his previous owners by a friend that breeds dogs when he was about 2 months old. He was surrendered because his previous owners stated he is aggressive towards strangers. The last time he went to the vet was one year ago. He has no known injuries or health problems. Socialization: Around strangers Romeo is said to be aggressive; he barks, growls and lunges. He lived with children ages 1,9 and 12. Around them he was relaxed and playful and when he played he was very rough. He lived with a 2 year old female Shih Tzu for about one year. With her he was very playful and played rough and sometimes attempted to mount. Behavior: Romeo has never bitten. He isn’t bothered by storms or fireworks. If his food bowl was touched or a treat was taken away, he would sit with a wagging tail. If a toy was taken from him he became playful. Romeo was not allowed on furniture. He isn’t bothered if he is held or restrained or if disturbed while sleeping. He enjoys baths he is friendly during bath time and brushing. If his previous owners attempted to trim his nails he would pull away. He allowed his paws to be touched. If an unfamiliar person approached the home or owner, Romeo would growl, bark and lung. For a New Family to Know: Romeo is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, pushy and excitable with a very high activity level. The two things his previous owner liked most about him were; he’s loveable and nice. When his previous owners were home he would tend to follow them around. He liked to play with balls, sticks, chew toys and his favorite game was fetch. He was kept indoors only and at night he slept anywhere but liked to be on a towel. Romeo ate both wet and dry Alpo and Pedigree. He also ate people food. Romeo is house trained but has accidents weekly when not taken out regularly. He uses wee wee pads when not walked but not consistently. When left alone indoors, Romeo would sometime destroys wood cabinets and doors. He knows the cue sit but doesn’t always listen. For exercise he was taken on slow walks twice a day. On leash he pulls hard. Behavior during intake: Romeo barked, growled and lunged while in the lobby. While taking pictures he smelled his surroundings and took treats from counselor. When placed in a kennel he growled, gave hard stare with wagging tail and lunged. Once out of the kennel he walked calmly on leash.

05/17/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: A rose by any other name might smell as sweet, but it could never be more sweet than Romeo. That’s confirmed by me from the moment he steps out of his kennel, timidly looks up at me, then gives me a lick right on my hand. As our young lover and I head out for our walk, I’m struck by his looks. His caramel coat with a vanilla swirl all ends in a beautifully beaming face and an adorable black button nose. As Romeo pads along in front of me, I notice a slight limp. Our hero seems to have hurt himself somewhere along the way, though the moment I start to worry for him, he flips around with another smile. Free in a pen, Romeo hops happily about the grass, only lightly favoring that one limb, and returns to me again and again, sitting easily for a treat. I rub his head and his back, noting some old cuts and bruises, and draw circles through his golden fur as his tail wags slowly out of sight. Whatever his past was, one look at that smile wipes away any doubt that Romeo is right here in the present. And that his future’s bright. Parting is such sweet sorrow, so make sure never to part from him again. Another volunteer writes: I first saw Romeo in the park, hanging out with a staff member. He’s a little guy who seemed happy just relaxing with a buddy. Later in the day I passed his kennel, and he was up front, tail wagging, giving me a quick woof letting me know that an outing would sure be appreciated. Easily leashed, we head outside where going potty was his first priority. Off leash, Romeo explored the pen, chased a ball, and like a true soccer pro, batted it around the pen, happily playing by himself. He’d lie down from time to time to mouth his ball, getting up again to bat it around. We enjoyed some petting as he stretched out on the cool ground. It was definitely a tongue out kind of a day, but Romeo was a great sport. Romeo may need time to decompress and learn that life is good, hands are for petting and nice feels. He even rolled over for a belly rub during his initial medical exam. Slow and easy will win the day with our resident lover boy; he’s waiting.

05/19/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile 5/15/17 Unaltered Male, Owner Surrender (Lived with owner for 8 months) Previously lived with: Adults, children ages 1, 9, 12 and 1 small dog Behavior toward strangers: Will bark/lunge Behavior toward children: Social/relaxedwith resident children Behavior toward dogs: Social with resident small dog, sometimes played exuberantly Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None Reported Bite history: None Reported Housetrained: Partially, not walked regularly, also uses wee wee pads indoors. Energy level/descriptors: Social, affectionate and excitable with a high activity level. Other notes: When left alone in the home, Romeo would sometimes destroy wood cabinets and doors. He pulls hard on leash. SAFER ASSESSMENT: Date of assessment 5/19/2017 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, ears back, his eyes are averted, and his tail is wagging with relaxed body posture. Tag: 2. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft, a bit distracted. Squeeze 1/ 2: 2. Dog pulls back his paw. Toy 1: 2. Dog takes toy away, playfully engages, loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness. Owner reports Romeo enjoys balls, sticks, chew toys, and games of fetch. Summary: Romeo displayed no concerning behavior during his assessment. PLAYGROUP: When off leash with another dog, Romeo will attempt to mount. He persists after correction. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5/16/17 During his initial medical exam Romeo was social but alert to his surroundings, allowed handling and petting, rolled over for belly rubs. ENERGY LEVEL: His owner describes Romeo as having a high activity level which matches what we have seen in the care center. Romeo will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend food puzzles & long lasting chews as well as physical exercise such as walks, runs, and play. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Although not witnessed in the care center with staff or while on walks, due to owner’s report of Romeo barking and lunging at strangers, the Behavior department recommends Romeo be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide any necessary behavior modification and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanant home.

Potential challenges: _X_House soiling: Romeo was reportedly not walked on leash regularly which led to accidents at times. He will need guidance and consistency to learn to always eliminate outside. We recommend frequent walks, rewards of treats and praise for eliminating outside, and a consistent feeding schedule. Accidents should never be punished as it can damage the human-dog relationship and is likely to make the problem worse. _X_Destructive behavior : Romeo is reported to chew cabinets and doors when left alone in the home. It must be clarified that it is reported Romeo was not always walked so we cannot be certain whether the behavior was due to boredom. We are unaware what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior but we suggest to future adopters that Romeo will need to be provided with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys such as kongs and nylabones so he can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Owner reports Romeo may bark and lunge at strangers. We have not seen this behavior at the care center but on leash Romeo may bark at dogs while on walks. This reaction is likely due to excitement and frustration. He will need positive reinforcement to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs or people. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods as more aversive techniques (such as pulling/yanking leash, yelling, etc) will likely increase fear and increase the risk of reactivity. _X_Kennel presence: Romeo may demand bark while in kennel to come out for a walk. While we cannot be certain if this behavior will appear in any other contexts, in highly emotionally charged or stressful environments Romeo may show behavior similar to what he is currently demonstrating in his kennel. _X_Fearful: Though observed to be human-social, Romeo may need time to warm up to the handler as he initially presents as a fearful dog, avoiding contact, shying away from direct touch. We recommend allowing Romeo to interact at his own pace.

05/19/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
5/19: When off leash with another dog, Romeo will attempt to mount. He persists after correction.

05/16/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam scan positive 981020015118843 Estimated age:2 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior – reacts favorably to petting: wags tail, rolls over crawls into lap, but also clearly distrustful; wall eyed glances etc. Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 60 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, au waxy whitish d/c Oral Exam: some tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: 2 testes. Left testicle has a pea sized red mass on it MSI: RR leg partially weight bearling. has abrasion on central foot pad (cause vs effect of lameness?), skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: mass on testicle, otitis ecterna . lame rr leg Plan otitbiotic bid for ears rimadyl 100 mg sidx 3 days for leg then re-asssess Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
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No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

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