STEELO – A1079757

Manhattan Center

My name is STEELO. My Animal ID # is A1079757.
I am a male white and brown am pit bull ter. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/02/2016 from NY 10002, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB. I came in with Group/Litter #K16-063949.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/14/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 40.8 LBS.

7/14/16 Lethargic, coughing. Hx diarrhea, coughing and sneezing. Move to isolation, start doxycycline 200 mg PO SID. 1088 07/13/16 14:05 looks good today, no uri signs 7/12/16 Coughing and sneezing reported, pt currently asleep. Recheck tomorrow. 1088 07/11/16 18:11 qar in cage coughing reported but no uri signs seen monitor 7/3/16 Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: reported 3y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: minimal staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: friendly, allows all handling Medication: N/A, preventatives given

07/05/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
Basic Information Steelo was surrenderd with Yum Yum (A1079753) and Mr. Wackly (A1079752) becuase his owner is facing personal medical concerns and can no longer care for their dogs. The dogs were under the owners’ care since they were puppies. Socialization: Steelo is described as being very social with strangers. He has been around children of all ages and is usually tolerant when around them. He plays very exuberantly around both adults and small children. He has lived with Yum Yum and Mr. Wacky since she was a puppy and they are very tolerant of each other. Steelo doesn’t play with other dogs, but is tolerant when around other dogs.His behavior with cats is unknown. Behavior: Steelo has never bitten or scratched another animal. He is not afraid of loud noises and does not destroy items in the house. He allows people to touch his food bowl, treats and toys. He is also friendly during bath time and brushing. He is not disturbed if your push him off furniture. He has never had his nails trimmed. He is friendly and social when someone unfamiliar approached his house or his owner. For a New Family to Know Steelo has a very low activity level and his owner states that he is very well behaved when at home. His favorite activity is to be outside. When his owner is at home,Steelo follows the owner around the house. HIs favorite toys are balls and he loves to play chase. He sleeps in a dog bed and was fed home cooked food. He is very housebroken and prefers to use the restroom on grass. He knows the commands sit and lay down. Steelo pulls very hard on the leash. Steelo has never been off leash when outside so owner is not sure if he would come when called

07/06/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: From his curled up tail in the shape of a powdered sugar donut, to his impish little smiling face, I’m in love with this guy. His coat is a gorgeous cream color, his eyes match a couple of caramel color patches on his coat (one on the side of his cheek that I’ve made my kissing target), and his fun, friendly, sweet personality radiates from everything he does. He’s housetrained, good on the leash, ignores other dogs we pass, and when we stop to take some pictures, he doesn’t mind being tethered, and then we snuggle! Joining us with his two roommates (Yum Yum and Mr. Wacky–a Maltese mix) when their owner lost his home, Steelo, like his buddy Yum Yum, loves the tennis ball! He chases the ball, will jump to catch it, brings it almost all the way back and tries to figure out how to make two balls fit in his mouth at the same time. You can actually see him pondering this dilemma! We’re told that Steelo is social with strangers, has been with children of all ages and is usually tolerant, plays exuberantly, doesn’t have experience with dogs other than the two he grew up with, doesn’t guard his things, is well behaved when left home alone, and slept on his own bed. Steelo joins me on the bench for some cuddling but only at my invitation, giving me soft kisses and being so gentle. He’s soft and so easy to be with, shows off his sit for a treat in a very serious pose, but fetch and cuddling are his game! He’s a terrific dog waiting to meet you; don’t make him wait long.

07/06/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Steelo pulls a bit on the leash. He was calm and relaxed during handling and easily engages in play, body is loose and wiggly, mouth open. Steelo took the toy away but had soft body language. Steelo was surrender to us. According to his previous owner Steelo has a very low activity level and his owner states that he is very well behaved when at home. He is very social with strangers. He has been around children of all ages and is usually tolerant when around them. He plays very exuberantly around both adults and small children. He has lived with Yum Yum A1079753 and Mr. Wacky 1079752 since she was a puppy and they are very tolerant of each other. Steelo doesn’t play with other dogs, but is tolerant when around other dogs. He allows people to touch his food bowl, treats and toys”. Steelo did not show any concern during the behavior assessment. The behavior department feels that he can go to an Average home. Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Playgroup Notes: Steelo is muzzled based on previous concern during intial interaction. He is tense, and barks when approached. When the muzzle is removed, he roams and does not approch the helper dog.

07/03/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Steelo has not yet appeared to be completely comfortable during off leash interaction while in our care. He has been mostly tense and avoidant, though over time has opened up and displayed interest in interaction. At this time, he has showed brief interest in play, but offers correction when uncomfortable. Steelo arrived into our care with other dogs, however they were only described as being “tolerant” of one another with no further information. We are unsure how Steelo’s behavior around unfamiliar dogs will translate outside the shelter. The behavior department feels that at this time, Steelo may be most comfortable as the only resident dog until he is given time to become more comfortable and follow up on his behavior with them outside the shelter. 7/3 update: When off leash with other dogs, Steelo is tense with a high tail and hackles. He T’s the greeter dog’s shoulders. 7/5 update: Steelo is muzzled based on previous concern during intial interaction. He is tense, and barks when approached. When the muzzle is removed, he roams and does not approch the helper dog. 7/7: Steelo is tense when he enters the pen, however does offer a few sniffs from behind then the helper dog turns around. 7/8 update: Steelo is less tense when entering the pen today. He briefly bounces around when solicited but will offer correction when play becomes exuberant. 7/9 update: Steelo greets and continues to re-approach the female greeter to sniff. He offers correction when pawsy play is solicited. 7/10: Steelo enters the pen and greets the helper dog. He ignores play solicitation today. 7/12: Steelo is a bit tense, however does become interested in engaging in a bit of play.

07/03/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: reported 3y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: minimal staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: friendly, allows all handling Medication: N/A, preventatives given

07/14/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
7/14/16 Lethargic, coughing. Hx diarrhea, coughing and sneezing. Move to isolation, start doxycycline 200 mg PO SID. 1088 07/13/16 14:05 looks good today, no uri signs 7/12/16 Coughing and sneezing reported, pt currently asleep. Recheck tomorrow. 1088 07/11/16 18:11 qar in cage coughing reported but no uri signs seen monitor 7/3/16 Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: reported 3y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: minimal staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: friendly, allows all handling Medication: N/A, preventatives given

 

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