DUKE – A0842320

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Brooklyn Center

My name is DUKE. My Animal ID # is A0842320.
I am a neutered male blue and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/01/2015 from NY 11433, owner surrender reason stated was ALLERGIES.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/24/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 63.4 LBS.

CIRDC NOTED ON VET ROUNDS BAR. LARGE AMOUNT OF CRUSTED MUCOID NASAL DISCHARGE, COUGHING A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 350MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC. GOOD PROGNOSIS

07/01/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/01/15 20:18 Basic Information: Duke is a 5 year neutered male pit-bull mix. He was adopted from AC&C 4 years ago. Duke is up to date on vaccinations until 12/2015. Owner came to surrender due to family member being allergic. Social Life and Personality: Duke lived with two adults and been around children. Duke is relaxed, playful and respectful towards everyone in the household. Owner stated Duke is aggressive towards dogs. He stated he will bark, growl, drool and lunge. Owner stated when Duke sees cats outside he is tolerant. He is mostly indoors and activity level is high. Owner stated Duke is playful, confident, independent and friendly. Behavior Issues: Duke never bitten or scratched anyone to owner’s knowledge. Owner stated Duke doesn’t bark often but when he does he is very loud. Owner stated if Duke is at someone else house he will destroy anything in his reach. He allows owner to touch his food while eating and take toys or treats away. He likes to take baths and he goes inside of the tub first. He’s isn’t hard to restrain and likes to be brushed. Duke usually doesn’t bark at unfamiliar unless he finds someone being a threat owner stated. For a New Family to Know: Duke is trained to use the bathroom outdoors. He loves to use it on the grass and plays in the grass as well. He goes outside twice a day morning and night. He knows commands such as sit, give paw, no, stay, lay down, you know better, where’ your toys, stop, and night night. He likes to play with squeaky toys. Duke is crate trained and can stay in a crate for hours. When home with owner Duke will follow owner around the house and knows not to go in bathroom or bedrooms. Duke doesn’t beg for food and never had table food. He eats dry food and is on a green fee diet. He has one cup a day and if he has any other type of food he will defecate blood owner stated. Intake Behavior: Upon intake Duke tail was tuck and was sniff around the room. He allowed to be petted, ate treats from admission counselor hands. He scanned positive for a microchip and allowed all handling.

07/22/2015 WEB MEMO
A Staff Member Writes: “Duke has an amazing way of being both incredibly regal, yet friendly and down to earth. This big boy is tall and strong and his stunning grey fur makes him utterly handsome. When you walk by Duke’s kennel his ears perk up and his eyes grow wide with excitement! His big smile is so charming! He is so happy to be going on his walk. Duke pulls a little bit at the leash but when I ask him to stay next to me on our walk he listens. Duke is a dog who will be your constant companion. Maybe I am a little bit biased, but Pit Bulls are the best dogs out there and Duke is the cream of the crop! He was brought into the shelter by his previous owner, and they stated that he knows a plethora of commands and is well house trained-SCORE! He also enjoys being brushed and taking baths in the tub (hey we all like to be pampered once in a while and this boy is no different!) Duke will be just as happy to go on long walks with you as he would be to snuggle up in bed together. Duke is the perfect dog and he deserves a wonderful and loving home. If you feel like you are ready for the best friend you could ever have then please come to the Brooklyn care center to meet this beauty! He will be so grateful!”

07/07/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Duke was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body, low wag. He allows for all handling items to be conducted. He engages in play, loose body, wags tail, mouth is open. Duke did not resist being handled while eating, and was easily pushed out of the food bowl. He had minimal interest in both toys and rawhide. Duke was surrendered to the care center by his owner of 4 years due to allergies. His previous owner describes Duke as playful, confident, independent and friendly. It is reported that Duke is unbothered when his food, treats or toys are touched by his owner. It was reported and observed at the care center that Duke does not do well with other dogs and may do best as the only dog in the household. The Behavior Department feels Duke would do best in an experienced home as the only pet. 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, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog is panting. 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: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed or back. Licks Assessor’s hand. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed or back. Food: 1. Dog calmly allows the food to be moved, follows the dish, but does not interfere with the dish’s movement. Dog’s body is soft and loose, eyes soft, tail neutral. He lifts his head when hand is pushed against his cheek. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog may smell and/or lick, then turns away. Rawhide: 1. Minimal interest in rawhide, dog may smell and/or lick, then turns away.

07/03/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Duke greets at the gate with a stiff body and barks at the helper dog so he is muzzled. Once introduced he solicits play and responds well to correction so his muzzle is removed. He re-greets and becomes stiff. He again solicits but offers a vocalization. When the helper dog offers a correction he escalates.

07/02/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
scan positive: 985121004364967 neutered male weight: 60.5lbs slight coloring to eyes clean ears clean coat slight staining to teeth nails down to kwick overall body condition is good sweet boy – no signs of aggression APH BARH NOSF

07/24/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
CIRDC NOTED ON VET ROUNDS BAR. LARGE AMOUNT OF CRUSTED MUCOID NASAL DISCHARGE, COUGHING A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 350MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC. GOOD PROGNOSIS

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