GERRARD – A1027525

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My name is GERRARD. My Animal ID # is A1027525.

I am a male brown and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 6 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a SEIZED on 02/08/2015 from NY 10301, owner surrender reason stated was OWN ARREST. I came in with Group/Litter #K15-003562.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/13/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 68.5 LBS.

coughing while outside KC Move to iso doxy

02/08/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/08/15 19:08 During intake was very social. Approached extended hand and jumped up on admission counselor. Licked and sniffed hand. Allowed to be scanned (negative), collared, pictured, and leashed without any aggression. When given treat would take gently from hand and sat by admission counselors side.

02/13/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Young Gerrard came to us with housemate Roxanne as their owner hit a big bump on the road. He is a good looking lad, healthy and well-nourished, full of energy and enthusiasm. He is quite ready for me, standing right behind his door, almost handing me his neck to leash him. Let’s go have some fun. Gerrard is a strong dog who pulls on the leash. He eliminates as soon as we reach the yard. He is civil with the few dogs he met and does not respond when another pooch provokes him. He is all about play, play, play. He is a boisterous youngster who loves the ball and is rather single-minded about it. The world could collapse around him and Gerrard, a tennis ball in his mouth…would not even know. He likes to jump and run after it, catch it and then select a seat on the bench to savor it peacefully. Although Gerrard is totally in love with his toy, he does not guard it. He knows I have more than one ball in my bag. Gerrard does not really sit on command, at least for us here at the Manhattan Care Center. He is young and can be taught. He loves treats and enjoys a good head scratch. Gerrard is a handsome young man, friendly, sociable and quite boisterous, who needs an active owner or family who will provide enough exercise, stimulation and training. The result, I bet, will be a most awesome forever best friend.

A volunteer updates:
I would never visit the care center and pass on my friend Gerrard. I love to play ball with him and enjoy so much to see him happy, darting through the pen, a tennis ball in the mouth. He is quite energetic but loves to lay next to me and tease two balls at a time. He looks then so peaceful and dreamy – totally overpowered by the balls. Gerrard likes treats of course and will sometimes exchange his precious possessions(that he does not guard) for roastbeef. Gerrard would be such a wonderful companion to an active owner and with the warm days coming soon, they would have “such a ball!” running and playing in the sun. Gerrard is one good looking young guy who so wants to meet you and become your forever best friend.

Another volunteer writes:
I can envision what Gerrard’s personal add in Dogmatch.com would read: ‘Active, playful, fun loving male looking for a new home. Loves exercise, loves to play ball and loves other dogs. I adjust my play style to that of my partner so am a good match for most dogs. I can be rough and tumble, or gentle depending on my canine friend and am even tolerant of puppies. I’ve been told that I’m handsome and well built and have a beautiful glide to my step. I have a big personality so am looking for a human with a personality and life style to match my own, as I’d love to go for a run or long walk every day, love to play some ball and then snuggle up with my person to rest. Everyone tells me I’m a great dog, and I’m ready to prove it to you.

02/10/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Gerrard pulls a bit on the leash. He was excited but very interested in interacting with handler during assessment – jumped up, licked hands. He was excited during some of the handling items, but had soft body language. Gerrad did not resist being handled while eating, and was easily pushed out of the food bowl. He took the toy and rawhide away but had soft body language. Gerrard approaches the helper dog with his body soft, ears back and tail at spine level. The behavior department feels that she may do best with an experienced adopter. This dog is a high energy dog he needs a few toys that require him to think. Toys like Kong’s and ice Cubes load with treats to keeping him occupied for a while. Gerrard needs an adopter that provides him long walks someone that loves to run or walk long distance. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. His body is soft, likely panting, may jump up between attempts to lick Assessor. 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. Food: 1. Dog lifts head and ceases eating when you reach to pull the bowl away. Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Rawhide: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the rawhide. Dog-dog: 2. Dog approaches helper dog with tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed, lip long Helper: A1027206

BEHAVIOR 3/27:
Gerrard pulls hard on the leash. He was excited but very interested in interacting with handler during assessment – jumped up. He was excited during some of the handling items, but had soft body language. Gerrad did not resist being handled while eating, and was easily pushed out of the food bowl. He took the toy and rawhide away but had soft body language.
Gerrard is a friendly dog with a lot of energy He needs a significant amount of exercise and mental stimulation, during the assessment he spend most of the time jumping, playing, and investigating any new sights and smells. The behavior department feels that he may do best with an experienced adopter who can provide him positive reinforcement training.
Look: 3. Dog jumps on the Assessor, consistently rubs his shoulder on the Assessor, and will not allow Assessor to conduct the assessment.
Sensitivity: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. His body is soft, likely panting, may jump up between attempts to lick Assessor.
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.
Food: 1. Dog lifts head and ceases eating when you reach to pull the bowl away.
Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy.
Rawhide: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the rawhide.
Dog-dog: With other dogs off-leash, Gerrard is playful and very tolerant around other dogs.

BEHAVIOR 5/07:
Gerrard pulls hard on the leash. He was excited but very interested in interacting with handler during assessment – jumped up. He was excited during some of the handling items, but had soft body language. Gerrad did not resist being handled while eating, and was easily pushed out of the food bowl. He kept a firm grip on the toy with soft body language, and reliquished the rawhide to the Assessor.
Gerrard is a friendly dog with a lot of energy, he needs a significant amount of exercise and mental stimulation. During the assessment he was jumping, easily distracted, and very interested in investigating any new sights and smells. The behavior department feels that he may do best with an experienced adopter who can provide him positive reinforcement training. We also believe he would benefit from learning the “drop” command and trade up games, as he is very adamant about playing with toys, especially tennis balls.
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 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 does not respond at all for three seconds.
Squeeze2: 1 . Dog gently pulls back his paw. Licks Assessors hand.
Food: 1. Dog lifts head and ceases eating when you reach to pull the bowl away.
Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy.
Rawhide: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish rawhide to you.
Dog-dog: With other dogs off-leash, Gerrard is playful and very tolerant around other dog

Group Behavior:
GROUP BEHAVIOR:
When off leash with other dogs Gerrard is playful and very tolerant.
4/17 update:
Gerrard continues to be very playful with tolerant dogs. He has not had the opportunity to interact with male dogs.
4/29 Update
Gerrard enjoys interacting with other dogs but can be a bit pushy when interacting
4/30 update:
Gerrard continues to be social with other dogs. He takes correction well and is respectful when the other dog is not interested.
5/3 update:
Gerrard continues to be playful and social while off leash with other dogs.
5/6 update:
Gerrard is social and engages in rough play with appropriate females.
5/7 update:
Gerrard is playful and mouthy when he engages with an appropriate female.
5/10 update:
Gerrard continues to engage in rough, mouthy play.
5/13 update:
Gerrard is playful and social with appropriate female dogs.

02/09/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
SCAN NEGATIVE BRIGHT, ALERT, RESPONSIVE, HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM- mild tartar male intact alopecia on back NOSF

Re Exam 2/09:
heart and lungs wnl
bright and alert
dorsal thinning of hair
appearence of chronic/ resolving pyoderma
woods lamp negative
non-pruitic
no slides- recheck for changes, if need diagnostics in 10 d
no rx at this time

02/13/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
coughing while outside KC Move to iso doxy

2/19
S/o:
alopecia one back is very minor.
really just some thin hair.
coughing, but only when pulling at leash
BAR
a:
minor skin issues
p:
no treatment for skin
recheck as planned 48 hours for kc

2/23
No URI signs
okay to move out of isolation

3/10
BAR
NO LONGER SNEEZING
DOES HAVE SOME PURULENT DISCHARGE
MAY HAVE LINGERING SECONDARY INFECTION AFTER RESPIRATORY DISEASE EPISODE
BEGIN ANTIBIOTICS TO HELP CLEAR (BAYTRIL 100, FOR EXCELLENT PENETRATION PROPERTIES)
EATING, DRINKING
MAY STAY IN PLACE FOR NOW

3/12
sneezing but no nasal discharge
no other signs of URI
definitely non infectious–finish current meds then d/c

Cage Exam 3/12:
Upstairs, in record move to iso sign placed. May have been no room or moved out of iso for sicker dog room
gets up when cage opened, QAR, eating food in cage
cough present today
no SND noted by me , earilier tech noticed d/c
A: tx in place one more day, sticker placed on cage noninfectious with 2/19 placed on the cage card
P: CWCTP
Add acetlycysteine 20% 5cc PO BID 5 d to break up the last of this dog’s congestion.

CAME IN WITH ROXANNE – A1027524 (SAFE 3/25/15)

 

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