RUFUS aka RUSTY – A1079123

RUFUS aka RUSTY – A1079123

**RETURNED 08/30/16**

NEUTERED MALE, GRAY / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 1 yr, 3 mos
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, HOLD FOR ID Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 08/30/2016, From NY 11207, DueOut Date 09/03/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Scanned positive -9814020017710493 BARH- tolerated all handling; sociable and friendly Neutered male Approx. 1yr and 2mons old Eyes, ears and nose- clear Teeth- mild staining No parasites or fleas seen Ambx4 NOSF
Weight 57.6

A volunteer writes: My goodness, what an absolute charmer Rufus is. He is the most playful and cheerful young man I’ve had the pleasure to spend time with in some time. While we were on our walk, Rufus kept turning back and looking at me excitedly, tongue hanging out– he seemed to be saying “THIS IS SO GREAT! LET’S KEEP GOING! ARE YOU STILL THERE? ISN’T THIS AWESOME? LET’S GO! WOOOO!” I don’t think his tail quit wagging once, and it seemed like Rufus was more interested in playing than in walking. Rufus knows how to seat for treats and to take them very gently, and loves to try to climb into your lap for kisses and cuddles (paying no mind to the fact that he weighs almost 60 pounds). If you’re looking for a joyful, playful, and happy pup who loves to run around almost as much as he loves to cuddle, look no further– you’ve found him!

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Brooklyn Center

My name is RUFUS. My Animal ID # is A1079123.
I am a male gray and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 1 MONTH old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 06/28/2016 from NY 11221, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/30/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 56.6 LBS.

VET CHECK FOR RHL LIMP PET FRIENDLY, HYPERACTIVE MM PINK PULLS ON LEASH, JUMPS RIGHT FRONT LIMB LAMENESS PALPATION , MANIPULATION OF ELBOW, DECREASED ROM, CANNOT FULLY EXTEND, CREPITUS FELT, NO HEAT OR SWELLING VERY MUSCULAR DOG A; RIGHT ELBOW INURY, MAY BE CHRONIC R/O FRACTURE. WITHIN JOINT, NOT OF LONG BONES P; START CARPROFEN 75 MG PO SID X 3 DAYS NEEDS SEDATED XR OF ELBOW AT RESCUE/ADOPTION

06/28/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/28/16 12:21 Rufus allowed staff to collar, scan for a microchip and take pictures with no signs of aggression.

07/12/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: My goodness, what an absolute charmer Rufus is. He is the most playful and cheerful young man I’ve had the pleasure to spend time with in some time. While we were on our walk, Rufus kept turning back and looking at me excitedly, tongue hanging out– he seemed to be saying “THIS IS SO GREAT! LET’S KEEP GOING! ARE YOU STILL THERE? ISN’T THIS AWESOME? LET’S GO! WOOOO!” I don’t think his tail quit wagging once, and it seemed like Rufus was more interested in playing than in walking. Rufus knows how to seat for treats and to take them very gently, and loves to try to climb into your lap for kisses and cuddles (paying no mind to the fact that he weighs almost 60 pounds). If you’re looking for a joyful, playful, and happy pup who loves to run around almost as much as he loves to cuddle, look no further– you’ve found him!

06/30/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Rufus came into the shelter as a stray, so his past behaviors in a home are unknown. At intake it was reported Rufus was easy to handle. He was relaxed and friendly. During SAFER Rufus had a loose body posture when interacting with the assessor, he allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Rufus was relaxed during the tag interaction, and during the resource portion of the assessment. Rufus was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Rufus appears to be sociable, and did not display any behavior concerns, so the department feels he can be suitable for an “Average” adopter. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. 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 wagging with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is open for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, jumps on assessor at end of play. Squeeze 1: 1.Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2:1 Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy 1: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Dog-Dog:When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Rufus greets the other dog, displaying loose and wiggly body language. He spends his time wandering in the pen. He is slightly sexually motivated but does not attempt to mount. He listens to handler interruptions and continues to wander in the pen.

06/29/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Rufus was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Rufus displays bouncy body language as he wanders in the pen in a group of male and female dogs. He may solicit gentle play. 6/29: Rufus greets the other dog, displaying loose and wiggly body language. He spends his time wandering in the pen. He is slightly sexually motivated but does not attempt to mount. He listens to handler interruptions and continues to wander in the pen. 7/1: Rufus displays bouncy body language as he greets the other dog. He solicits gentle play. He ignores the other dog’s body language that she does not want to play and continues to solicit. 7/2: Rufus displays bouncy body language as he wanders in a group of males and females. 7/3: Rufus engages in rowdy, bouncy play with another dog and tolerates her play solicitation mounts. He also offers continual lip appeasing licks to a nervous female.

06/29/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative BARH AMBx4 Friendly,allowed handling Male~1yr EENT:WNL Slight limp seen (RHL), put on for vet check No fleas seen Nosf

06/30/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating AVERAGE
VET CHECK FOR RHL LIMP PET FRIENDLY, HYPERACTIVE MM PINK PULLS ON LEASH, JUMPS RIGHT FRONT LIMB LAMENESS PALPATION , MANIPULATION OF ELBOW, DECREASED ROM, CANNOT FULLY EXTEND, CREPITUS FELT, NO HEAT OR SWELLING VERY MUSCULAR DOG A; RIGHT ELBOW INURY, MAY BE CHRONIC R/O FRACTURE. WITHIN JOINT, NOT OF LONG BONES P; START CARPROFEN 75 MG PO SID X 3 DAYS NEEDS SEDATED XR OF ELBOW AT RESCUE/ADOPTION

 

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