STURGILL – A1102025

Manhattan Center

My name is STURGILL. My Animal ID # is A1102025.
I am a neutered male chocolate and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 01/23/2017 from NY 10452, owner surrender reason stated was ABANDON. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-086804.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/30/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 75.6 LBS.

01/30/17 15:11 S/O: good appetite and energy sneezing serous nasal dc A: CIRDC P: move to iso 350mg Doxycycline PO SID x10days px: good 1/23/17 Sex: Male intact Scan: Negative Estimated age: 2-5 years Fleas: No flea dirt. S: Anxious, energetic, doesn’t sit still. Difficult to get on scale – when the rope is pulled tight around his neck, he vomits mucus and foam. O: BAR-H, BCS 8/9, MMs pink EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. Clean teeth. H/L: NSR, NMA. Significant upper resp obstruction, especially with muzzle. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. No skin lesions noted. UG: Male intact, testicles soft and symmetrical. A: 1. Obese 2. Frequent small vomiting with tight neck lead Short-term prognosis: Good P: Recommend weight loss of 20-30 lbs 1088

01/23/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
Go slow with handling

01/26/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: “Cause time slips away, skies fall apart. It ain’t too hard, a universal heart.” Definitely one of my favorite lyrics by singer-songwriter Sturgill Simpson. And while I’d love the chance to meet the artist himself, imagine my delight at meeting one better. His furry namesake! 2 year-old Sturgill is a big, chocolate kiss. He’s warm, delicious, addictive. And one minute, one hour, or even one day with this wonderful brown bear would never ever be enough. At 76 pounds, Sturgill is more than enough to love, but an easy walker and perfectly mannered. Well, except for one thing. While Emily Post might advise you to politely greet strangers with a smile, a kiss on the cheek, and if you’re feeling extra forward a hug…with Sturgill? You’re getting all three. And not only that. You’re getting them once, twice, and then over and over again. Are you complaining? Nope. You’re giggling, laughing, and all smiles yourself. And when he climbs up on your lap to give you one more chocolate hug, you forget your manners too and bear hug him right back. Sturgill came into our care after being abandoned with another pup. Now this chocoholic can’t imagine ever parting with the greatest smile in town, but the good news is that Sturgill’s now ripe and ready for his new forever family. “Time slips away, skies fall apart.” But Sturgill? He’ll forever have your heart. Sturgill is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan’s ACC.

01/25/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 1/23/17 Unaltered Male, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 1/25/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. 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: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold. His body is between you and the toy. No growling or stiffness. Summary: Sturgill displayed no concerning behaviors on his assessment. He remained social throughout. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Tolerant: These dogs are typically non-reactive on leash and will be either friendly or indifferent off leash. They can typically tolerate some rude behavior from other dogs and can be described as having a long fuse. They show relaxed, appropriate, easy-going body language around others. PLAYGROUP: 1/24: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Sturgill approaches and follows female dogs while sniffing/licking their rear. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 1/23/17 During his initial medical exam, Sturgill was anxious and energetic. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Sturgill so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. Sturgill is a young, enthusiastic, social dog. He will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him/her engaged and exercised. RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

01/24/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Sturgill engages in play with female dogs (he has not yet been introduced to a male dog) but may attempt to mount when play ceases. He arrived at the care center with another male dog, but as a stray, so any in-home behaviors are unknown. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between him and any resident dogs. 1/24: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Sturgill approaches and follows female dogs while sniffing/licking their rear. 1/25: Sturgill engages in chase play with a female dog. He attempts to mount if play slows down. 1/26: Sturgill engages in chase play with a female dog.

01/23/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
1/23/17 Sex: Male intact Scan: Negative Estimated age: 2-5 years Fleas: No flea dirt. S: Anxious, energetic, doesn’t sit still. Difficult to get on scale – when the rope is pulled tight around his neck, he vomits mucus and foam. O: BAR-H, BCS 8/9, MMs pink EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. Clean teeth. H/L: NSR, NMA. Significant upper resp obstruction, especially with muzzle. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. No skin lesions noted. UG: Male intact, testicles soft and symmetrical. A: 1. Obese 2. Frequent small vomiting with tight neck lead Short-term prognosis: Good P: Recommend weight loss of 20-30 lbs 1088

01/30/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
01/30/17 15:11 S/O: good appetite and energy sneezing serous nasal dc A: CIRDC P: move to iso 350mg Doxycycline PO SID x10days px: good 1/23/17 Sex: Male intact Scan: Negative Estimated age: 2-5 years Fleas: No flea dirt. S: Anxious, energetic, doesn’t sit still. Difficult to get on scale – when the rope is pulled tight around his neck, he vomits mucus and foam. O: BAR-H, BCS 8/9, MMs pink EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. Clean teeth. H/L: NSR, NMA. Significant upper resp obstruction, especially with muzzle. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. No skin lesions noted. UG: Male intact, testicles soft and symmetrical. A: 1. Obese 2. Frequent small vomiting with tight neck lead Short-term prognosis: Good P: Recommend weight loss of 20-30 lbs 1088

 

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