RUFUS – A1108007

Brooklyn Center

My name is RUFUS. My Animal ID # is A1108007.
I am a neutered male bl brindle and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 04/05/2017 from NY 11433, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

04/11/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Rufus A1108007 is at risk due to CIRDC diagnosis

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/10/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 73.6 LBS.

04/10/17 Recheck post-neuter. S/O: BARH. mm=pink, moist. Very active, barking. Eating well. EENT: No oculonasal discharge, no sneezing. H/L: Mild dry, hacking cough. UG/INTEG: Mild swelling of prescrotal incision and scrotum. Incision clean, dry, intact. A: CIRDC. Normal post-op neuter appearance. P: Move to iso. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg. 4 PO q 24 hours x 14 days. Excellent prognosis.

04/05/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/05/17 16:40 Rufus is an approximately 4 year old male APBT mix; he came into BACC as a stray and has no known health issues or injures, and no vet history. Around the finder Rufus was very friendly and Jump and greeted the finder doggie kisses. He was around the finder 9 year old and 11 yearold children and he was friendly and would jump to greet them. While in the finder home Rufus ate dry food and wetfood twice a day. Rufus is house trained and uses the bathroom on the grass and cement. Rufus knows the command sit. Upon intake Rufus was very friendly and wiggly he jump to greet the counsleor and licked the counselorhand during collaring he posed for his photo, and was scanned.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

04/07/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
CANINE BEHAVIOR EVALUATION for RUFUS A1108007 KNOWN HISTORY: Limited profile 4/5/17 Intact Male, Stray Previously lived with: Adults and children (ages 9 and 11 years old) Behavior toward strangers: Very friendly Behavior toward children: Friendly, likes to jump and greet them Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: Unknown Bite history: Unknown Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: Upon intake Rufus was very friendly, loose and wiggly, he allowed all handling. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 4/7/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is down, and she has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity:1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her 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& 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy 1: Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. She does not place her body between you and the toy. Summary: Rufus was friendly and playful towards the assessor. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Rufus solicits and engages in gentle play with fellow playful dogs. He may attempt to mount both male and female dogs, but responds well to handler interruptions. Rufus was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Rufus be placed with resident dogs that match his gentle play style. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 4/5/17: During his medical examination, Rufus was friendly, social and allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Rufus displayed high energy and movement throughout assessment. RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

04/06/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Rufus solicits and engages in gentle play with fellow playful dogs. He may attempt to mount both male and female dogs, but responds well to handler interruptions. Rufus was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Rufus be placed with resident dogs that match his gentle play style. 4/6: Rufus displays neutral body language when greeting a novel female dog. He is sexually motivated, attempting to mount the female dog, but responds well to handler interruptions and explores the pen. 4/7: Rufus displays soft body language when greeting a novel male dog. He solicits and engages in gentle play. He mounts the other dog, persisting after the other dog offers correction. He responds well to handler interruption and continues to play.

04/05/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
04/05/17 History – Stray dog, no medical concerns noted. Microchip scan neg. M, age est 1 yr. Subjective Observed Behavior – Friendly, social, allows all handling. Evidence of Cruelty seen – No. Evidence of Trauma seen – No. Objective: BARH. mm=pink, moist, CRT<2 s. P =90 R = 24 BCS = 6/9 ORAL: All adult teeth erupted, excellent dental condition. EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted. PLN: No enlargements noted. H/L: NSR, NMA. Lungs clear, eupneic. ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated. U/G: Intact male, both testicles palpable. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalitie. A: Apparently healthy young adult dog, age est 1 yr. P: OK for neuter surgery. Excellent prognosis.

04/10/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
04/10/17 Recheck post-neuter. S/O: BARH. mm=pink, moist. Very active, barking. Eating well. EENT: No oculonasal discharge, no sneezing. H/L: Mild dry, hacking cough. UG/INTEG: Mild swelling of prescrotal incision and scrotum. Incision clean, dry, intact. A: CIRDC. Normal post-op neuter appearance. P: Move to iso. Rx Doxycycline 100 mg. 4 PO q 24 hours x 14 days. Excellent prognosis.

Generated on Apr 12 2017 6:00PM

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