COCO – A1051484

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My name is COCO. My Animal ID # is A1051484.
I am a female br brindle am pit bull ter and boxer mix. The shelter thinks I am about 9 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/14/2015 from NY 11221, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/24/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 55.8 LBS.

S/O: QARH, anorexic, coughing, serous ND A: CIRDC Move to ISO, start on doxy and inj baytril due to anorexia

09/14/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/14/15 17:52 Coco is a 9 month old female brindle colored american pitbull terrier mix who is being surrendered because the owner can no longer take care of her. Coco has been with the family for 8 months. Coco lived with 1 adult and 1 small dog. Coco was energetic and play with the other dog in the home. Coco is curious when people visit the home and will bark to alert the family but is not defensive. Coco has had some trouble with her house training and does have accidents inside, but spends alot of time in the yard and has not been walked regularly. Cocos owner says she has alot of energy and has had some trouble in the home with desturctive behavior. She has scratched wall, dug holes in the yard and may chew wires. Owner is concerned that this behavior is due to not being able to give enough attention to her. Coco tolerates a bath and has not had her nails trimmed. She tolerates a bear hug for handling and she does not guard her food toys or treats. Coco does not know commands and has some ball toys but does not play games such as fetch. Owner could not report behavior towards other dogs on walks because Coco stays mostly in the yard. Coco eats dry food. Upon intake Coco curious and energetic for introduction. She was loose and playful for all handling and counselor was able to scan for microchip (negative) collar and photograph. Coco walked well on leash and made introduction by sniffing before making contact with people.

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09/16/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Coco previously lived with 1 adult and 1 small dog. The owner stated Coco plays well with the other dog in the household. The owner mentioned Coco had some trouble in the home with destructive behavior. It was reported by the owner Coco has a high activity level. At intake Coco was curious and energetic; she was loose for all handling. During SAFER Coco came into the assessment room loose and wiggly and high energy, she was friendly and playful towards the assessor, allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Coco joins the game during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Coco was easy to handle when engaged with the items. Coco appears to be a high-energy dog that will likely do best with an adopter prepared to provide mental and physical stimulation and appropriate outlets for his energy. Due to Coco having destructive behavior and high energy, the behavior department feels its best she can be suitable for an experience adopter. Look: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her 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. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog jumps on Assessor once play begins. Squeeze 1 & 2: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Food: 2. Dog follows the dish with her tail down, body likely a bit stiff. Dog lifts head after a bit of pressure from hand to cheek. Toy: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you. Rawhide: 2. Dog takes rawhide away, keeps a firm hold. Her body is between you and the rawhide, and she is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness. Dog-to-dog: When off leahs with other dogs Coco, is social and playful, engaging in rough running play with both males and females. She offers play bows and vocalizations in attempts to solicit play.

09/15/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
****Coco is a social group greeter dog**** When off leash with other dogs, Coco greets politely and will attempt to solicit play. She is a bit unsure but will engage in running play with another playful female. 9/16 update: Coco is social and playful, engaging in rough running play with both males and females. She offers play bows and vocalizations in attempts to solicit play. 9/17 update: Coco is social, attempts to solicit play and engages in running play with playful males and females. 9/18 update: Coco continues to engage in bouncy running play with males and females. When interacting with a sexually motivated male she becomes uncomfortable and will attempt to run away when he is attempting to mount. 9/19 update: Coco engages in rough, running play with other playful dogs. She may eventually offer correction for pushy behavior. 9/20 update: Coco continues to exhibit these behaviors when off leash with other dogs. 9/23 update: Coco is social and playful. She is respectful of dogs not interested in play and tolerant of dogs who exhibit inappropriate behaviors. Coco is a social group greeter dog. 9/24 update: Coco is social, greets other dogs politely and may engage briefly in play.

09/14/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan : negative Sex: female Approx 2 yr S/O: BARH, clear EENT, normal abulation. Nervous during exam. NOSF A: APH PROGNOSIS: EXCELLENT

09/24/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
S/O: QARH, anorexic, coughing, serous ND A: CIRDC Move to ISO, start on doxy and inj baytril due to anorexia

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