SMOKEY – A1101075

 

Brooklyn Center

My name is SMOKEY. My Animal ID # is A1101075.
I am a male gray and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 01/05/2017 from NY 11225, owner surrender reason stated was LLORDPRIVA. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-085693.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/19/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 45.6 LBS.

Pyrantel — 2.3cc given PO

01/05/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
01/05/17 22:49 Smokey is a 5 year old male American Pitbull mix. He was giving to previous owner as a gift when she was a puppy. Smokey was surrendered due to owner moving out of state. Smokey has a growth on his Right leg, but has not been to a vet. Around Strangers Smokey will growl and not allow petting. Smokey has been spent so time with the client’s 3 year-old nephew, he is usually tolerant and playful with the nephew however is does play somewhat rough playing tug-a-war with the rope or wrestling with his owner. He has lived with another dog a female pitbull and is only relaxed and playful with that dog, if any other dog attempts to come near him, he will Lunge and growl at them. If someone tries to touch food from his bowl he will snap and growls. If an individual tries to take away Diamond’s toy he will snapped and growl. He is very tense when someone tries to brush or bath his. He will bark and growl if an unfamiliar individual comes into the home. Smokey was described as playful and independent by previous owner, with High activity. She likes to play Tug-a-war with the rope, and with the other dog and owner. He kept mostly indoors and eats raw meat such as beef and chicken legs and is feed once a day. He is housetrained and will use the bathroom on the grass. When left alone He will go search in the garbage. He knows command sit and stay, she pulls hard on leash and has never been off leash.

01/13/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Unassuming in his kennel, Smokey watches quietly as he’s leashed. He seems to be sizing up the situation. Unlike most of the other dogs who are clamoring loudly for attention and a walk, Smokey is awfully mellow, climbing slowly out of his den and reluctantly into the big, bad world of the streets that awaits us. He’s not a toughie after all, despite the cropped ears and broad shoulders. Smokey savors the walk with a calm air, and though he is still a bit shy about being touched (and who wouldn’t be with a stranger?), is nonetheless perfectly polite about it, and seems to be a smell-the-roses type of fellow. His coat is the color of a lake on a clear winter morning, and, with some TLC, he could be even more magnificent. At only 5 years old, Smokey is past the problems of puppyhood, seems to have taken more than a few lessons in good manners, and still has his best years ahead of him. Come to Brooklyn ACC soon to meet Smokey! Another volunteer writes: At the moment, Smokey is a timid little lamb of a dog. He comes to us due to a move from the only home he’s known since puppyhood, so I can’t blame him for being a nervous Nellie. Still, though, his sweetness shines through. He warms up with treats (and takes them nicely) and seems housebroken. He wags his tail when I approach his cage and while we’re walking, but is still a little shy with handling. He does stay close to me, readily approaches when I coax him, accepts petting (though, until recently, would tremble), and makes soft eye contact. In his previous home we’re told he spent time with a 3-year-old (he was tolerant and playful), likes to roughhouse, and has a knack for getting into the garbage! He is very petite, has the sweetest eyes, and embodies a vulnerability that makes it impossible not to fall for him. He will need time and a slow approach, but I suspect Smokey has a lot of love to give in return…please come see him at Brooklyn ACC!

01/08/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Intact Male, Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults/spent time with 3 year old nephew/another dog Behavior toward children: Playful/tolerant Behavior toward dogs: Relaxed/playful Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: If someone tries to touch food from Smokey’s bowl he will growl and snap. Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 1/7/17 Look:2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is fearful, trembles and his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity:2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is between his legs, body tense with his mouth closed. Tag: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is crouching with his mouth closed. Squeeze 1:3. Dog closes mouth, becomes tense. Flank Squeeze 1: 1&2: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Smokey was fearful and a bit aloof throughout the assessment, avoiding all forms of interaction. We cannot be certain if any other behavior is suppressed as a result of the shelter environment. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: According to Smokey’s previous owner, He lived with another dog and was only relaxed and playful with her. If he met dogs on walks, he would attempt to will lunge at them. When off leash at the Care Center, Smokey displays a nervous but soft body posture at the gate. His ears immediately erect, and he becomes slightly sexually motivated when greeting a novel female. He quickly spins away when she attempts to sniff his rear. He explores the pen as the session continues. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 1/7/17 During his medical examination, Smokey was a little tense but allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL:

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience) _X_No children (under 13) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Smokey has been observed to display fearful behavior during his stay at our care centers; at times will avoid interaction and shy away from direct-touch. Smokey may easily startle and is made uncomfortable by loud noises and sudden movement and will display proper warning signals as well as increase distance from anything that may present a threat. We cannot be certain if any other behavior is suppressed as a result of his environment. A period of decompression is advised before introduction or exposure to new and unfamiliar situations. Force-free, reward based training is advised.) _X_Resource guarding (We cannot be certain whether any guarding or possessive behavior may appear in a home environment, but we recommend adopters comfortable with safe management and modification of guarding behavior in case it does.)

01/07/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Smokey’s previous owner, He lived with another dog and was only relaxed and playful with her. If he met dogs on walks, he would attempt to will lunge at them. 1/07: When off leash at the Care Center, Smokey displays a nervous but soft body posture at the gate. His ears immediately erect, and he becomes slightly sexually motivated when greeting a novel female. He quickly spins away when she attempts to sniff his rear. He explores the pen as the session continues. 1/10: In a group of calm male and female dogs, Smokey mostly keeps to himself as he explores the pen. He is tolerant of the other dogs’ face to face greetings. 1/12: Smokey was introduced to a neutered male today. He greeted with a stiff posture and grew tenser as the interaction went on. He began to give the other male a hard eye and when the helper dog turned to walk away, Smokey tensed further and darted after him. 1/15: Smokey was tolerant of an overly friendly female dog soliciting play with muzzle licks and bounces but does not engage in play.

01/06/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH- tolerated all handling; alittle tense during exam; likes treats Intact male Approx 5 yrs old Eyes, ears and nose- clear Teeth- mild staining and tartar Cropped ears Baseball size mass on Right thorax Ambx4 NOSF

01/18/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
01/18/17 Monitor for CIRDC S/O: QAR. Attention seeking. Eating well EENT: Eyes clear, mild mucoid nasal discharge HL: Sneezing INTEG: Tumor at right side of body wall A: CIRDC, tumor (benign vs neoplastic) P: Rec doxycycline250mg po q24 x 10 days. Continue to monitor while at BACC. Excellent prognosis

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