CHICO – A1051750

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My name is CHICO. My Animal ID # is A1051750.
I am a male black am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/16/2015 from NY 11226, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/04/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 44.6 LBS.

S/O: BARH, mild dry cough when excited, inducible cough on tracheal palpation A: CIRDC P: MOVe to ISO, start 10d doxycycline

09/16/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/16/15 17:47 Chico is a 4 year old male black american pitbull terrier who is being surrendered because the owner can no longer take care of him. Chico has been with the family almost 4 years. Chico lived with 3 adults and 1 child as well as another pitbull. Owner reports that there were no altercations but they may rough house and may growl at each other when aroused. He toleran of small chldren. When he encounters cats on walks he will want to give chase. When on leash walks he will give introductions to dogs he meets. Chico may have accidents at home and for the last two years has lived mostly in a yard. Chico is tolerant of bathing. He does not guard his food toys or treats. He is tolerant of bear hug for handling. He can be startled when sleeping and is easily removed from the sofa if the owner does not want him there. Chico likes to play tug of war with his leash and will play fetch with balls. When the family is home he likes to be where they are. When home alone he is well behaved. Chico eats a mix of wet and dry food. Upon intake Chico was very receptive to introduction and asked for petting. Chico was loose for all handling and counselor was able to scan for microchip (negative) collar and photograph. Chico walked well on leash and was responsive to guidance.

10/21/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Chico spent the better part of the past two years living in a yard, but you would never know it! He is crazy sweet, magnetic, loving, well-mannered, and is even working on his first manuscript! Here are some excerpts from The Art of Charm, by Chico. Chapter One: Should you find yourself in a new place, where you don’t know anyone or anydog, be your friendly self, but don’t be afraid to show that you feel vulnerable. Submissively roll over if someone looks at you and you don’t know what to do with yourself. Stay for belly rubs. Chapter Two: You are very handsome, shiny, and physically fit, but there is no need to flaunt your strength. Walk nicely on leash, stay right at the side of your new friend and look up often with soft eyes. That’s what I do, and I have all the volunteers dotting the i in my name with a heart. Chapter Three: Always know where the toilet is; relieving myself outside and keeping my cage clean has earned me lots of praise. Chapter Four: Be just the right amount of cuddly. When I’m called over I’m quick to prop my paws on a new friend, give gentle kisses, and wag my tail in circles to show how happy I am to be in their company, but am not overbearing. Chapter Five: Play, have fun, and relish the little joys in life. I recently carried a stuffed teddy bear in my mouth for three blocks!!! What a treasure! Chapter Six: When working towards a goal, be patient and don’t be afraid to ask for help. I’m writing this from Brooklyn ACC, where everyone appreciates my charm, but I want nothing more than to move into a home and charm the same person, day after day! Another volunteer writes: Chico is a small gentle pooch. He walks nicely on his leash. He really appreciates a stroll in the neighborhood. How about your neighborhood? Chico will fit right in. Come meet this sweet boy. You will be glad you did. Another volunteer writes: Chico is a great young dog. He is a small dog who is very gentle on his leash. Did I mention that he loves treats? Come see this fella now!

10/30/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Chico previously lived with 3 adults and 1 child as well as another dog. The owner stated they may play rough and may growl at each other when aroused, the owner also stated Chico is tolerant of small children. It was mentioned by the owner when Chico see cats on walks he will chase them. It was reported by the owner Chico may have accidents at home and for the last two years but when home alone he is well behaved. At intake Chico was friendly and loose for all handling. During SAFER Chico came into the assessment room loose and wiggly, he was friendly and social towards the assessor, allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Chico was relaxed during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment on food item he allowed his head to be pushed out of the food bowl with a bit of pressure, toy item he showed minimal interest and rawhide item he freezes when attempting to remove the item away from him. Due to some concerns with rawhide resource the behavior department feels he can be suitable for an experience adopter with no children. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. 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. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed. Food: 2. Dog follows the dish with his tail down, body soft. Dog lifts head after a bit of pressure from hand to cheek. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog licks, then turns away. Rawhide: 4. Dog freezes. Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Chico greets briefly and may solicit play with some dogs but does not actually engage in play.

09/17/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Chico was initially nervous and uncomfortable when interacting with other dogs. He would allow brief interaction but was tense and growled when his face was approached. He growled and hard barked at another male through the fence. Recently he has been less uncomfortable, sniffing dogs briefly and soliciting play with some dogs. However, he still remains tense when greeting most dogs. Based on his behavior during playgroup, the Behavior department recommends Chico can be placed into a home with a female dog but advise against placement with another male dog at this time. Due to his nervousness, we recommend Chico be placed with a calm, respectful dog. When off leash with other dogs, Chico is nervous but allows the helper dog to sniff him and may sniff them briefly in return. 9/18 update: Chico allows greeting but is fearful and will make himself small when being sniffed. He may explore the pen and when another dog nears he will outstretch to briefly sniff them. He is more interested in seeking attention from handlers. 9/19 update: Chico allows brief greeting but may growl when a dog approaches his face. He appears more comfortable with some dogs and may become sexually motivated. 9/20 update: Chico continues to be uncomfortable while socializing with dogs off leash. He will allow a brief greeting but maintains a stiff body throughout the interaction. He is more interested in seeking attention from handlers. When greeting a male through the gate he begins to low growl then hard barks and is not easily distracted. 9/23 update: Chico greets well and is interested when solicited with gentle play, but he does not engage. 9/24 update: Chico is nervous but shows interest in interacting when approached but does not engage in play. 9/25 update: Chico allows greeting and will approach the other dogs to briefly sniff. He is more interested in seeking attention from handlers. 9/26 update: Chico allows greeting and will briefly sniff when the other dog approaches. He is tolerant of a pushy female. 9/27 update: Chico greets briefly but is more interested in seeking attention from handlers. He eventually becomes sexually motivated but responds well to correction. 9/30 update: Chico allows greeting and may become sexually motivated with some dogs. 10/1- 10/27 update: Chico greets briefly and may solicit play with some dogs but does not actually engage in play.

09/16/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative M; 4 YO; 52 LB Freindly during exam; did not like eyes being covered for bordetella vacc but allowed all other handling EEN Clear BARH NSF

11/04/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
S/O: BARH, mild dry cough when excited, inducible cough on tracheal palpation A: CIRDC P: MOVe to ISO, start 10d doxycycline

Generated on Nov 4 2015 6:00PM

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