SAM – A1122982

SAM – A1122982

**SAFER : AVERAGE HOME**

FEMALE, BR BRINDLE / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 1 yr
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 08/22/2017, From NY 11385, DueOut Date 08/25/2017

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary  Estimated age: 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? History : stray Subjective: pronouced malazezzia dermatitis and otitis, based on hyperkeratosis and odor. skin scrape negative Observed Behavior – wags tail, sniffs hands. reactive to cats!  P = 80 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: rec sclera. mild ocular d/c secondary to skin dz. Severe malasezzia otitis with hyperpigmentation and lichenification Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA,, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, malazezzia type dermatitis esp on ventrum and ventral neck, but all over bosy skin is erythematous and lichenified. CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: malasezzia dermatitis and otitis Plan: medicated baths, ketoconazole 100mg bid. cephalexin to adi in secondary pyoderma, otibiotic au bid Prognosis: good. however this condition will rewuire regular medicated bath to keep it under control, long term SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to skin  Weight 47.0

A volunteer writes:  Sam is impossibly cute in a way that only a gal with a completely bald chest and belly can be!  I see lots of medicated baths in her future, but I suspect Sam will be a doll for them all…she is so, so sweet!  Her tail spins in circles when I approach her cage, she makes lovey-dovey eyes like no other, and she is super friendly.  She loves food in a scavenger way, sits for treats, and at such a young age has already mastered her begging face (the key is to rest your head completely on the lap of the treat-holder!).  She seems housebroken, quickly won the heart of the person that found her, and has done very well with other dogs in our playgroups.  She fetches, plays tug, and welcomes cuddles (once her skin is less sensitive I’m sure she’ll be a cuddler extraordinaire!).  She is very special and would love to meet you at Brooklyn ACC!

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY: None

Unaltered female, stray

Previously lived with: Unknown

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.

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 closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.

Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc.

Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.

Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Toy: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. Her body is between you and the toy, and she is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness.

Summary: Sam was social, and allowed all handling during the handling assessment. Sam displayed no behavior concerns during her assessment.

PLAYGROUP:

When off leash at the Care Center, Sam is social in a group of calm male and female dogs. She appropriately corrects inappropriate behaviors. She explores her surroundings most f the sessions. Sam was brought in as a stray so her past behavior with other dogs is unknown. The Behavior Department recommends that Sam be placed in a home with resident dogs that match her calm sociability.

8/23: Sam displays a soft body when greeting a novel male dog. She briefly interacts with him before exploring her surroundings.

8/24: Sam greets a group of male and female dogs with a soft posture. She explores the pen, and occasionally checks in with the other dogs.

8/25: Today, Sam displayed appropriate behavior when greeting several dogs. She is respectful of nervous dogs and offers proper corrections when a hyper-motivated puppy repeatedly jumps on her.

8/26- 8/28: Sam is utilized as a greeter. She displays a soft but assertive posture with nervous dogs, and offers him a few bounces, ignoring his body language. She eventually listens to his warning (lip curl) and explores the pens. She is tolerant of a sexually motivated males attempt to mount her, but will offer a correction when he is persistent.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR

Sam had a loose body and a wagging tail during intake. Sam allowed staff to collar, scan for a microchip and take pictures with no signs of aggression.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

During the initial examination Sam was tolerant, but reactive towards cats.

ENERGY LEVEL:

We have no history on Sam so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. Sam is a young, enthusiastic, social dog. Sam will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Average(suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

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