DEWEY – A1047932

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Manhattan Center 

My name is DEWEY. My Animal ID # is A1047932.
I am a male br brindle am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/15/2015 from NY 10452, owner surrender reason stated was NO TIME.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/22/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 48.0 LBS.

08/22/15 14:06 S/O: cage exam during rounds. nasal discharge and lethargic. A: CIRDC P: move to isolation start doxy 250 mg PO SID x 10 days Negative MC Intact male BARH Good teeth Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Pyrantel given NOSF Shaking and nervous but allowed all handling

08/15/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
8/15/15 9:12 Basic information: Dewey is a 2 yr. old AM Pit Bull mix. The Owner got him from a neighbor as a gift; he has owned Dewey for over 2 yrs. The owner surrendered Dewey because the owner has no time to care for him. Dewey has a rash on his abdomen; he has treated and was last seen by a vet six months ago. Socialization: Around strangers Dewey is friendly playful. Dewey has lived with five children between the ages of 1 and 13, he is relaxed and playful around the children and adults he does not know. Dewey has never been around other animals so the owner has no idea how he would behave around them. Dewey has never bitten anyone. Behavior: The owner stats that Dewey is not bothered when some moves her food or treats while she is eating, when someone takes his toys away or when someone disturbs him while sleeping. Dewey likes to be brushed and given bathes but has never had his nails trimmed. When an unfamiliar person or animal approaches a family member or his home he approaches them in a friendly manor. The owner does not know how Dewey is around loud noises such as storms or fireworks. For a new family to know: The owner describes Dewey as friendly, affectionate and playful with a high activity level. His favorite activity is to play fetch with his owner. In the home Dewey tends to follow the owner around the house and is kept mainly indoors. Dewey sleeps in the floor of the bedroom on a blanket. Dewey was fed Pedigree dry dog food two times a day. He is house trained but can have an accident in the home if not walked, when outside he goes to the bathroom on or around trees and grass. Dewey knows the commands “sit “, “lie down” and “Come”. For exercise Dewey is used to brisk walks on the leash and once a day and lightly pulls on the leash. He is allowed to play off the leash in the dog park sometimes, he wanders off some to explore the surrounding are but comes back when called when off the leash. Behavior during intake: Dewey was relaxed with lose body when approached by staff. Dewey allowed be, scanning (-), collaring, photographed and placing in dog kennel.

08/19/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes (as told by Dewey): Hiiiiii! My name is Dewey and up until now I lived with my family which included five kids ages 1-13. If you think that’s easy, you try it sometime! I liked them and played nicely with them. My owner said she no longer had time to take care of me, so here I am, looking for a new family to love. I like to be brushed and get baths, am housetrained, and my owner described me as “friendly, affectionate, playful and active”. My favorite game is fetch, and I know ‘sit’, lie down’ and ‘come’, and I like to sleep on a blanket in my person’s bedroom at night. I made a new friend yesterday, her name is ‘Volunteer’. She took me for a walk so I could go potty, and I pulled a bit on the leash at first but then walked nicely with her. We stopped to take some pictures and it was a very serious thing, as Volunteer told me good pictures would help get me adopted. I think that means going to live with a new family and I would really like that. I’m a bit too thin so need some fattening up. I love to snuggle and give kisses, and Volunteer and I sat on a bench together and cuddled and exchanged kisses. That was my favorite part of my time with her. I played with some other dogs here but was a bit nervous as it was my first time; I was ‘tolerant’ but didn’t really engage. I didn’t have experience with other dogs where I lived before so this is all new but I’m trying really hard. Volunteer told me I’m so handsome and she loves my tall rabbit ears. She’s funny! I’d love to come home with you – I’m compact and handsome, and although I can be a bit shy here, it’s really because I’m used to a home. I’m ready to be your family – come meet me.

08/17/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Dewey came to our center as an owner surrender. Owner reports Dewey lived with five children between the ages of 1-13 and was relaxed and playful around them as well as friendly towards strangers. Behavior around cats is unknown. Upon intake, Dewey was relaxed with a loose body and allowed all handling. Dewey pulled slightly on leash for his relief walk. He allowed his head to be cupped in assessor’s hands, body soft, tail wagging. Dewey leaned into assessor during Sensitivity item, tail wagging. He followed at the end of the leash for Tag game, body soft, settling easily at end. Dewey pulled his paw back gently during first Squeeze attempts, no pull back on second attempt but mouthed assessor’s hand lightly, no pressure. He gulped Food when approached by assess-a-hand and required a bit of pressure to lift his head out of the Food bowl. Dewey took Toy and Rawhide away with a neutral body. When off leash with other dogs, Dewey is nervous and does not approach to greet. He is tolerant of being sniffed but does not pursue further interaction. Due to his potential for possessiveness, the Behavior Team feels Dewey would do best with an Experienced adopter. He may benefit from learning the command ‘drop it’ as well as trade up games. Dewey may benefit from daily mental and physical stimulation in the forms of daily walks, runs, exercise, and play. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1 :1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog gently places his open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure. Food: 3. Dog gulps, his tail between his legs. Dog lifts his head with a bit of pressure when hand is applied to his cheek. Toy 1: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold, body neutral. No growling or stiffness. Rawhide: 2. Dog takes toy away, keeps a firm hold, body neutral. No growling or stiffness. Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Dewey is nervous and does not approach to greet. He is tolerant of being sniffed but does not pursue further interaction.

08/16/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Dewey is nervous and does not approach to greet. He is tolerant of being sniffed but does not pursue further interaction. 8/18 update: Dewey greets briefly. He eventually begins to show more interest and will approach and sniff. Dewey becomes sexually motivated and will attempt to mount. 8/19 update: Dewey greets politely and will engage in brief bouts of play with both males and females. 8/20 update: Dewey greets politely. He continues to engage in brief bouts of play. Dewey becomes sexually motivated and will attempt to mount, but takes correction. 8/21 update: Dewey greets well and will offer solicitations to engage in brief bouts of play.

08/16/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Negative MC Intact male BARH Good teeth Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Pyrantel given NOSF Shaking and nervous but allowed all handling

08/22/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
08/22/15 14:06 S/O: cage exam during rounds. nasal discharge and lethargic. A: CIRDC P: move to isolation start doxy 250 mg PO SID x 10 days Negative MC Intact male BARH Good teeth Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Pyrantel given NOSF Shaking and nervous but allowed all handling

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