COOGI – A1060794
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SAFE 12/29/15
Manhattan Center
My name is COOGI. My Animal ID # is A1060794.
I am a female tan am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 9 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 12/17/2015 from NY 10466, owner surrender reason stated was NEW BABY.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/28/2015 Exam Type OBSERVATION – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 63.0 LBS.
seems lethargic, does not have any appetite, and does no want to take his meds
12/17/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
Basic Info Coogi A1060794 is 9 yr. Old tan & white female AM PIT BULL TER mix who was surrendered because of a new baby being introduced to the home. Coogi has been with her family for two years after being given to her by a friend who couldn’t keep her anymore. Socialization Coogi is described as being very friendly with strangers, greeting them with a happy wagging tail. Coogi lived with two children ages 7months and 3 yrs. old. and didnt resond well to the children pulling on her tail in which she would growl and walk away. Coogi was described as not getting along with other dogs and would begin to bark loudly and pull on her leash trying to get to the other dog. Behavior Coogi didn’t show any food guarding habits. Coogi would initiate play with her toys and often let the older child sleep on her at night. Coogi enjoys being groomed but doesn’t enjoy bath time and would often try to hide when the bath was turned on. For a new Family to Know Coogi is friendly and very affectionate. She enjoys big cuddle sessions with her human sibling and mom. She is a very active dog who loves long runs in the park and games of fetch. She pulls on the leash especially when other dogs are in the area. Coogi is not house trained but does use the wee wee pad. Coogi doesn’t like her tail being pulled and may growl and walk away. Coogi eats dry food (beneful) and loves all kinds of treats except liver treats which she would just spit out. Coogi does have outdoor allergies (trees, grass and weeds). During Intake Coogie had a loose wiggly body, high wagging tail and open mouth. She allowed staff to scan (-), collar and photograph her. Coogi wouldn’t leave the front area until her owner left the lobby. When being taken to the back she pulled slightly on the leash and walked right into her kennel.
12/22/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Coogi lies like a queen on her throne………….but it isn’t a throne…it’s a kuranda bed in her kennel in the shelter. Coming forward as I open the door she’s leashed easily and out we go. Coogi was surrendered to our care as there is a new baby who joined the 3 yr old in the house, and when the toddler would pull her tail she’d growl and walk away. We’re told she’s friendly with strangers, enjoys being groomed but doesn’t like baths, loves treats, loves long runs in the park, playing fetch, and is wee wee pad trained. Coogi went potty as soon as we were outside so with some structure and training will surely learn to use the outside ‘facilities’ regularly. Coogi let the toddler sleep on her, and would initiate play with her toys. Coogi showed me her nice leash manners, and off leash in the backyard leaned into me for petting, starting wagging her tail as we got to know one another, and enjoyed playing with a plush toy. She’s a lovely middle aged lady who enjoyed being with her family and is confused as to why her life has changed. When our time together was over she hopped right back into her kennel and settled down on her bed. If a calm, sweet, gentle, nicely behaved dog by your side is your ideal, than Coogi is who you want to meet. She combines the best of everything that comes with age and experience. Come meet her today.
12/19/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Coogi walks calmly on leash. He was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body. He was calm and relaxed during handling. Coogi was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. He was not interested in toys. Coogi was surrender to us. Her previous owner described as a very friendly with strangers, greeting them with a happy wagging tail. Coogi lived with two children ages 7months and 3 yrs. old. According to the owner she doesn’t get along with other dogs and would begin to bark loudly and pull on her leash trying to get to the other dog. Coogi didn’t show any food guarding habits. Coogi did not show any concern during the behavior assessment. The behavior department feels that he can go to an Average home. 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: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game (may need coaxing to approach.) He is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. No interest.
12/22/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Coogi has been tense and avoidant during off leash interaction with other dogs. Coogi’s owner reports that she was “not getting along with other dogs and would begin to bark loudly and pull on her leash trying to get to the other dog”. Based on observations made while in our care and by previous owner, the behavior department recommends that Coogi be the only resident dog in the home until her behaviors concerning other dogs can be followed up on. When off leash with other dogs, Coogi is nervous and avoidant of the helper dog. She becomes tense when approached and sniffed. 12/23: Coogi greets a female dog briefly. She actively attempts to avoid futher interaction, lip curls when re-approached. 12/24: Coogi continues to avoid interaction from the other dog.
12/17/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
As per Dr. Spector vaxes were withheld due to hives. Benadryl was given (0.5) of 25mg and (1) 50mg Pyrantel and Activyl were not given as well Scan negative for a microchip Intact female Eyes are cloudy Nose= No discharge Ears are waxy. Cleaned with ear cleaning solution and gauze Right ear= possible hematoma starting Teeth are stained and intact As of now no signs of CIRDC As of now no V/S/C/D Is on a vet check NOSF Was nervous during initial but allowed all handling
12/28/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
12/28/15 10:59 mpnd today, still lethargic. CWCP 12/27/15 13:41 coughing reported but not observed. dog seems lethargic and has serous nasal d/c…possibly developing uri start ab’s, keep in place for now… recheck tomorrow 12/18/15 15:45 vet check for vax rxn in BACC Population coordinator asked let the dog settle into adoptions 0915 – call tonight with night tech 12/17As per Dr. Spector vaxes were withheld due to hives. Benadryl was given (0.5) of 25mg and (1) 50mg Pyrantel and Activyl were not given as well Scan negative for a microchip Intact female Eyes are cloudy Nose= No discharge Ears are waxy. Cleaned with ear cleaning solution and gauze Right ear= possible hematoma starting Teeth are stained and intact As of now no signs of CIRDC As of now no V/S/C/D Is on a vet check NOSF Was nervous during initial but allowed all handling
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