ROOGER – A1080298

Brooklyn Center

My name is ROOGER. My Animal ID # is A1080298.
I am a male br brindle and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/07/2016 from NY 11422, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/16/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 64.4 LBS.

07/16/16 11:22 Recheck ears BARH Very sweet – allows all handling and ear cleaning AS: clean AD: Pinna mildly thickened and hyperemic, esp within canals. Moderate brown crusty debris within canals Mild serous nasal discharge noted Soft, non productive cough elicited on tracheal palpation Thoracic auscultation WNL Submandibular LN prominent, not enlarged MM pink, moist. Mild dental staining Abd SNP 2 testes descended, coat OK. Amb x4; AA BCS 5/9- ideal condition A: Otitis externa AD Mild CIRDC P: Move to isolation Begin Doxycycline 100 mg, 3 capsules PO SID x 10 days Cleaned ears Reco switch to tresaderm AD BID x 5 days – UNAVAILABLE Continue otibiotic AD BID x 5 days Recheck ears/CIRDC in 5 days Reco transfer – good prognosis with treatment, likely to improve faster (kennel cough) outside of shelter. Very sweet dog.

07/07/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/07/16 14:44 Rooger is a 6 year old American Pit-Bull Terrier. He was given to owner as a gift and has been in his care since a puppy. He is being surrendered into the center due to personal problems. There are no known health injurie or concerns. Around strangers he is friendly and exuberant when playing. He has spent time with children and is usually tolerant, also exuberant. He lived with another female dog same breed and was relaxed and playful, was gentle when playing and other times somewhat rough. He has bitten a person on 7/4/16 but no skin was broken or blood drawn. You are able to touch his food bowl while he is eating, and is friendly when treats, objects or toys are being taken away. He is good with baths; but when you get to his head he will struggle or walk away. He has never had his nails trimmed and is friendly when his coat is being brushed. When unfamiliar people approach the home he will bark, when unfamiliar people approach you he isn’t bothered. Rooger is described as being friendly, affectionate and playful with a high activity level that would do best in a home with a yard. When home he will follow you around or sit in his favorite spot. He will play with his toy balls and chews; also will enjoy a game of chase or wrestling. He is mostly indoors and ate both wet and dry food. He is house trained and rarely has accidents within the home. When left alone in the yard or home he is well behaved. He knows such commands as “come”. For exercise he goes on off leash walks or plays in the yard. On the leash he will pull very hard, off leash he will wander but come when called. Usually he will potty on the grass .

07/14/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: ROOGER! Not only does this guy have the prettiest blue eyes on that big handsome head of his, he also has the softest personality! He is very quiet in his cage, but when I take him out I can tell how excited he is because he will rub against me like a cat as we make our way outside. We’re told he is housebroken (he seems it!), has a high activity level and is very well-behaved when left alone. He previously lived harmoniously with a female dog, likes to play with balls, hasn’t shown any guarding issues, and loved to follow his owner around the house. He is definitely into scoping out the new environment he finds himself in, cocking his head at sounds and making a map with his news, but still wags his tail when I talk to him. When I do have all of his attention he gives me his ALL. He is so, so, soo cuddly and sweet. As he makes his way over he offers the best soft wiggly wag and then promptly places himself in my lap! He’ll sit there, shimmy around so I can pet all of his “spots,” or lean against me. He makes heart-melting eye contact and thoroughly kisses my face. Did I mention he is SO SWEET?? He could be your Roo! Please come meet him at Brooklyn ACC!

07/09/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Rooger previously lived with adults and has spent time with children. The owner stated Rooger is friendly with strangers, adults and children; he also lived with another female dog same and was relaxed and playful towards her. The owner describes Rooger as being friendly, affectionate and playful. The owner mentioned Rooger is house trained, has a high activity level and well behaved when home alone. According to the owner Rooger has a previous bite history but didn’t break skin or drawn blood. The Client explained that he and his sibling had gotten into a physical altercation on 7/4/16, during the altercation with his brother, the brother’s girlfriend had jumped on client back and Rooger started to cry and bark. Then proceeded to jump on her and nip and scratch. The client stated that girlfriend started to yell she had been bitten, however as per client he stated that he didn’t see any blood drawn or open wound because victim was wearing shorts all he noticed was scratches. At intake it was reported Rooger was loose and wiggly, he allowed all handling. During SAFER Rooger came into the assessment room calm and relaxed, he was friendly and social towards the assessor. He allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Rooger joins the game during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Rooger was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Due to some concerns stated from the previous owner, the behavior department feels he can be suitable for an experience adopter with no children. 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, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog jumps on Assessor once play ends. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy 1: No interest. Dog-dog: Rooger displays soft body language as he interacts with the other dog. He is social towards her, intermittently checking in.

07/08/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Rooger’s previous owner, Rooger lived with a female dog and was relaxed and playful. He was gentle when playing and other times somewhat rough. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Rooger is initially a bit sexually motivated but listens to handler interruptions and wanders in the pen. With further playgroup sessions, Rooger has become more social and is utilized as a greeter dog. He greets new female dogs displaying soft body language. He may attempt to engage in play when solicited, but has a hard time keeping up. He is tolerant of high energy play solicitations. **Social Greeter Dog** 7/8: Rooger is sexually motivated but does not attempt to mount. He listens to handler interruptions and wanders in the pen. 7/9: Rooger displays soft body language as he interacts with the other dog. He is social towards her, intermittently checking in. 7/11-7/14: Rooger was used as a greeter dog today and greeted each dog with a soft, loose body. He did attempt to reciprocate play with an energetic female but could not keep up. He was tolerant of her play solicitations.

07/09/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH-tolerated all handling; frinedly and sociable Intact male 6 yrs old by previous owners records Eyes and nose- clean and clear Ears- moderate dark mucousy discharge indicating infection in the right eye; left ear has mild mucousy debris; ears cleaning performed and otibiotic applied to both ears Teeth-mild staining Clean coat No parasites or fleas seen Ambx4 NOSF

07/16/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
07/16/16 11:22 Recheck ears BARH Very sweet – allows all handling and ear cleaning AS: clean AD: Pinna mildly thickened and hyperemic, esp within canals. Moderate brown crusty debris within canals Mild serous nasal discharge noted Soft, non productive cough elicited on tracheal palpation Thoracic auscultation WNL Submandibular LN prominent, not enlarged MM pink, moist. Mild dental staining Abd SNP 2 testes descended, coat OK. Amb x4; AA BCS 5/9- ideal condition A: Otitis externa AD Mild CIRDC P: Move to isolation Begin Doxycycline 100 mg, 3 capsules PO SID x 10 days Cleaned ears Reco switch to tresaderm AD BID x 5 days – UNAVAILABLE Continue otibiotic AD BID x 5 days Recheck ears/CIRDC in 5 days Reco transfer – good prognosis with treatment, likely to improve faster (kennel cough) outside of shelter. Very sweet dog.

A volunteer writes:  ROOGER!  Not only does this guy have the prettiest blue eyes on that big handsome head of his, he also has the softest personality!  He is very quiet in his cage, but when I take him out I can tell how excited he is because he will rub against me like a cat as we make our way outside.  We’re told he is  housebroken (he seems it!), has a high activity level and is very well-behaved when left alone.  He previously lived harmoniously with a female dog, likes to play with balls, hasn’t shown any guarding issues, and loved to follow his owner around the house.  He is definitely into scoping out the new environment he finds himself in, cocking his head at sounds and making a map with his news, but still wags his tail when I talk to him.  When I do have all of his attention he gives me his ALL.  He is so, so, soo cuddly and sweet.   As he makes his way over he offers the best soft wiggly wag and then promptly places himself  in my lap!  He’ll sit there, shimmy around so I can pet all of his “spots,” or lean against me.  He makes heart-melting eye contact and thoroughly kisses my face.  Did I mention he is SO SWEET??  He could be your Roo!  Please come meet him at Brooklyn ACC!

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