BLUE – A1052971

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My name is BLUE. My Animal ID # is A1052971.
I am a neutered male tan labrador retr mix. The shelter thinks I am about 12 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/27/2015 from NY 10469, owner surrender reason stated was LLORDPRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/28/2015 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 60.4 LBS.

6ml pyrantel, activyl

09/27/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/27/15 19:06hrs Blue is a 12 year old male Labrador retriever mix. He was cared for by his family for the past week but is being surrendered because his owner’s residence doesn’t allow dogs. SOCIAL LIFE & PERSONALITY Blue is described as affectionate and friendly. He lived with children aged 4 and up. He allows all petting. He lived in a single pet household. When he noticed other dogs on the street, he didn’t pay them any attention. BEHAVIOR Blue isn’t bothered by his food or toys being touched or taken from him. He is accustomed to being bathed but struggles to get away. He will bark if someone knocks at the door but approaches visitors playfully with a wagging tail. Blue is house trained and used to being walked at least 3x a day. He is well behaved when left alone but may chew on items left on the floor like chews sometimes. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW Blue knows the commands “sit” and “down.” He likes to play tug and chase. He is accustomed to being walked off leash and normally stays close to his owner. He is fed dry dog food. He will sleep anywhere in the home. DURING INTAKE Blue was calm while wagging his tail. He walked slowly and would sometimes stumble and fall when he attempted to walk fast. He was collared, scanned for a microchip (negative) and photographed without displaying any negative behavior.

WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes:  “Where there’s a will there’s a way” – that’s Blue’s motto.   Arthritis has taken it’s toll on sweet Blue, and he gets up with difficulty, takes his time stepping out of his kennel, and immediately slips on a wet floor.  As I help him get up his tail wags slightly and my heart splinters.  With help Blue gets outside, and seems happy to be there.  He gets slight spurts of energy, perhaps remembering his days as a young virile boy, but falls over when he walks, trips on an uneven sidewalk and topples over again. He rests for a moment as I pet him, encouraging him to get up when he’s ready. His tail wags in gratitude as he lets me know he’s trying.   He does get up, walks a few more steps, his feet curl under and over he goes again.  Blue has unlimited courage as he tries over and over again, and when he lays his head in my lap I whisper words of encouragement into his ear.   When I put a sling under him it helps, but it’s clear Blue needs pain meds, and whatever help he can be given.  He’s gorgeous, his coat is lush and clean, and  until joining us was clearly a much loved companion.   I don’t believe in abandoning my family in their time of need, and Blue needs a new family to step up. He won’t be asking for much…a couple of easy walks daily, some good food, a soft bed and a loving heart beating next to his.

09/29/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Blue have some difficulties to walk. According to his medical record he have a “possibly arthritic, seems stiff when walking, hard time standing from lying down”. Because of his medical condition the behavior department runs a partial test on Blue. He was calm and relaxed during handling. During the resources he was not interest (food, toys or rawhide). He let the assessor pick him up with a soft body language to place him back in his kennel. Blue was surrender to us. The owner described him as affectionate and friendly. He lived with children aged 4 and up. He allows all petting. He lived in a single pet household. When he noticed other dogs on the street, he didn’t pay them any attention. The owner stated that Blue isn’t bothered by his food or toys being touched or taken from him”. Blue during the partial assessment did not show any behavior concern. 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. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Flank squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Food: No interest. Toy: 1. No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

09/28/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Negative MC Neutered male BARH Moderate tartar and staining Slight opacity to eyes Possibly arthritic, seems stiff when walking, hard time standing from laying down Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Pyrantel given NOSF

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

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