RUFUS – A1102326

Manhattan Center

My name is RUFUS. My Animal ID # is A1102326.
I am a male gray and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 01/27/2017 from NY 10458, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/29/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 71.0 LBS.

1/29 s/o: recheck for scleral injection good energy and appetite BAR H OU red sclera, no discharge mild erythema around muzzle A: cirdc conjunctivitis vs uveitis vs other P: cwct TAB ophthalmic OU BID x7d 01/27/17 15:41 s/o: examined earlier today, but on rounds saw significant serous ND OS injected sclera no coughing or sneezing muzzle is very erythematous a: cirdc p: doxycyclie 350mg sid x 10d

01/27/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
01/27/17 01:01 Rufus allowed handling during intake. Easy into kennel.

01/29/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: The name, that look, his affable and affectionate personality–I love everything about Rufus and you will too! As a 70-plus pound hunk, he might look ‘a bit much’ at first glance but fear not, he’s as friendly and easy to handle as can be and it’s obvious from his velveteen coat and great manners that someone had been taking good care of him before he arrived at our door. Rufus is a strong guy of course, but his leash etiquette is gracious and I have no issues keeping up while we stroll the yard and he sniffs all around, quickly taking care of his business before we stop for a play break. It’s no surprise to find he’s not that into toys, Rufus has a more mature energy than most youngsters his age but it does seem he’s a dog after my own heart because he loves food with almost as much passion as he does his friends! He’ll sit like a pro to snuffle treats from my hand before offering up wet-nosed thank you kisses in return and even gives stand-up hugs on demand–what a star! If you’ve been searching for a pet who’s active but not hyper, loving but not clingy and so stunning he’ll literally turn heads wherever you go then look no further than sweet Rufus. You’ll find him at our Manhattan Care Center, ready and waiting to be the sun at the center of your world…

01/29/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 1/27/17 Unaltered Male, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 1/29/17 Look: 1. Dog jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, closed 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. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Rufus displayed no behavioral concerns on his assessment. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Pending Playgroup MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 1/27/17 During his initial medical exam Rufus allowed some handling ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Rufus so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm. RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
No Group Behavior Summary

01/27/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative, placed 981020019656714 Sex: intact male Age: appx 1-2y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean, minor fly bite marking along pinnae margins Nose: no d/c Teeth: minimal staining If abnormal BCS: WNL, 5/9 Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: allowed all handling but nervous for some procedures like microchipping, less handling is best, frinedly and wagging otherwise, nervous when first out of carrier Medication: N/A, preventatives given

01/29/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
1/29 s/o: recheck for scleral injection good energy and appetite BAR H OU red sclera, no discharge mild erythema around muzzle A: cirdc conjunctivitis vs uveitis vs other P: cwct TAB ophthalmic OU BID x7d 01/27/17 15:41 s/o: examined earlier today, but on rounds saw significant serous ND OS injected sclera no coughing or sneezing muzzle is very erythematous a: cirdc p: doxycyclie 350mg sid x 10d

Generated on Jan 31 2017 6:00PM

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