COTTON – A1036971

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My name is COTTON. My Animal ID # is A1036971.
I am a female black and bl brindle am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 05/20/2015 from NY 10459, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/28/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 51.0 LBS.

5/28 coughing, active uri signs. QAR extended baytril to 10days recheck 6/1 s: kennel cough signs, already on clavamox o: purulent nasal discharge, but bright and alert a: adding baytril in place p: recheck ————- BARH scan negative tense mild tartar ear infection, ears cleaned dermatitis on face, head, thigh, limbs, abdomen h/l wnl female NOSF A: otitis externa; dematitis- chronic non resolving pyoderma P: clavamox 375mg PO BID 14 d Otiobiotic AU SID 10 d

05/20/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/20/15 14:34 She was friendly during the intake. She had a soft body, soft eyes, and an opened mouth. She was eager to be petted and even attempted to climb into my lap. She allowed handling and showed no signs of aggression.

05/27/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: I wouldn’t be surprised if Cotton was a runway model in a previous life — she has the gorgeous walk/glide of a super model! In this life it appears that Cotton hasn’t had an easy time; she’s been a mom a couple of times, she has some scarring on her face, and callouses on her hip bones from perhaps sleeping on a rough surface. Despite whatever her life was, she’s friendly, affectionate, gorgeous, likely housetrained and has good leash manners. Wagging her tail as we walk (and she glides) to the park, we stop for some photos and treats. Getting a bit playful shows me the side of Cotton that she’s quietly keeping hidden at the moment, although the affectionate and loving side of her is all out there as she gives me kisses and cuddles in my lap. In play group she prefers quiet dogs, correcting a dog who tried to mount her, and staying by herself for the most part. Acing her behavior assessment means the behavior team thinks she’ll be a good fit in just about any home. Quiet, calm, loving, soft and easy, Cotton is looking for her happily ever after as a cherished pet companion. She’s earned it and deserves it. Meet our sweetheart today. Another volunteer writes: We raise our hand enthusiastically and yell, “GOOD WITH BUNNY RABBITS!” This in response to one of the many volunteers who are madly in love with this girl sighing, “She has so many things going against her. She’s not pretty at this point, she has scars….” Do we sound overly defensive, yelling about how good she is with rabbits? She really is, but the bigger point is all of us are willing to throw our bodies down in front of her until one of you saner humans looking for an amazing family dog steps over us to lead her home. She’s so kind and patient she could teach preschool. Funny. Gentle. Mellow. Great on a leash. Great to hang with. Loves a lap, snuggles, apparently housetrained. And very, very, very soft. Sigh. Please come fetch this girl, and feel free to adopt a rabbit while you’re here. It’s all good with Cotton around.

05/22/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Cotton walks calmly on leash. She was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body, low wag. Cotton was calm and relaxed during handling. She was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. Cotton did not resist being handled while eating, and was easily pushed out of the food bowl. She was not interested in toys or rawhide. Cotton did not show any concern during the behavior assessment. The behavior department feels that she can go to an Average home. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. 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.) she is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Food 1. Dog lifts head and ceases eating when you reach to pull the bowl away Toy 1: No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest. When off leash with other dogs Cotton allows ther helper dog to sniff her but corrects when he tries to mount. She then begins to growl when he approaches her.

05/21/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs Cotton allows ther helper dog to sniff her but corrects when he tries to mount. She then begins to growl when he approaches her. 5/28 update: When being greeted by another dog Cotton will growl and bare teeth at the gate. She is not introduced.

05/21/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative tense mild tartar ear infection, ears cleaned dermatitis on face, head, thigh, limbs, abdomen female NOSF

05/28/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
5/28 coughing, active uri signs. QAR extended baytril to 10days recheck 6/1 s: kennel cough signs, already on clavamox o: purulent nasal discharge, but bright and alert a: adding baytril in place p: recheck ————- BARH scan negative tense mild tartar ear infection, ears cleaned dermatitis on face, head, thigh, limbs, abdomen h/l wnl female NOSF A: otitis externa; dematitis- chronic non resolving pyoderma P: clavamox 375mg PO BID 14 d Otiobiotic AU SID 10 d

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