SURGE – A1099684

Brooklyn Center

My name is SURGE. My Animal ID # is A1099684.
I am a male br brindle and white boxer and pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 12/14/2016 from NY 11216, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/14/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 63.0 LBS.

Pyrantel — 3cc PO Activyl — Topical

12/14/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/14/16 14:44 Surge is a brown brindle with white Pit mix with Boxer that is 8 years old. Surge was a gift to the owner when he was a puppy. Since a puppy Surge has been her loyal companion. The owner is surrendering Surge because she is moving out of state and can’t take the dog with her. Surge has no known illness. Surge has lived with small children and teenagers. He has lived with a 3 year old and a 5 year old. Surge wags his tail around the children and follows them around in excitement. When strangers come over Surge barks but will come down when ignored. He then approach slowly and sniff. He warms up to new people after a few days. Surge sniffs and approaches small dogs relaxed. But he barks and tense up around large dogs. He growls and avoids interaction with large dogs. Surge has never lived with cats. Surge is playful and affectionate with people his familiar with. But he growls when strangers approach the owner. He pulls on the leash around large dogs. He barks and tense up around large dogs. He growls and avoids interaction with large dogs. Surge has never lived with cats. He allows the family to bath him, touch his food while eating, removing toys from his mouth or bone. He knows the command sit. He has never has a bite history. Surge is described by the family as affectionate, shy but playful. He loves to play tug with dog ropes and fetch the ball. His favorite toys rope toys, stuffed toys and kongs. When his left alone he is well behaved but sometimes whimpers or cries when the owner walks out the door. When the owner is home Surge greets the owner by the door and follows her around the house. Surge sleeps in the owner’s bed. He eats a diet of pedigree dry 3x a day. Surge during intake was nervous. His tail was tucked and body was tense. He was collard and scanned by the owner. He growled when petted but did not lung. He stood still for his photograph.

WEB MEMO
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12/16/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Intact, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults/small children(ages 3 and 5 years old)/teenagers Behavior toward children: friendly/calm Behavior toward dogs: Surge sniffs and approaches small dogs and is described to be relaxed, but he barks and tense up around large dogs. Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Unknown Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/16/16 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is stiff and fearful; 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 stiff with his mouth closed. Tag:1. Follows at end of leash but distracted. Flank Squeeze 1: 3. Dog becomes stiff and head flips. Toy: No interest. Summary: Surge was not social, whined, would have whale eyes with tense body posture throughout the assessment. PLAYGROUP: According to Surge’s previous owner, Surge sniffs and approaches small dogs relaxed. But he barks and tense up around large dogs. He growls and avoids interaction with large dogs. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Surge avoids greeting a novel female dog. Her leash is held to give Surge the opportunity to approach on his own. He continues to avoid her, tucking his tail and running away when she sniffs his rear end. He spends his time exploring the pen. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/16/16: During his medical examination, Surge tolerated only minimal touch and restraint. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Surge has been uncomfortable with close proximity and has avoided interaction during his time in the care center. His previous owner describes a dog who is social and affectionate with his family, but also a dog uncomfortable with strangers, and that is what we are seeing at the care center. Surge has managed his stress fairly well and gives clear and protracted warning signs, but due to concerns voiced by his previous owner in addition to the handling challenges we have experienced in the care center, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can re-evaluate his behavior in a home environment before placement into a permanent home.

12/15/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Surge’s previous owner, Surge sniffs and approaches small dogs relaxed. But he barks and tense up around large dogs. He growls and avoids interaction with large dogs. 12/15: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Surge avoids greeting a novel female dog. Her leash is held to give Surge the opportunity to approach on his own. He continues to avoid her, tucking his tail and running away when she sniffs his rear end. He spends his time exploring the pen.

12/14/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative Male, ~8yrs Very aggressive, non sociable, does not tolerates restraint/petting Limited PE Mild tartar, gingivitis EENT – wnl Skin/coat — nsf AMB x 4 BARH

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
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No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

 

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