GONZO – A1054601

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Manhattan Center 

My name is GONZO. My Animal ID # is A1054601.
I am a male white and brown pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 10/12/2015 from NY 11434, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/21/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 55.0 LBS.

10/21/15 11:44 bar no coughing or nasal discharge observed right eye has had conjunctivitis, poss entropion since intake appearence of cirdc, but no change since intake, more chronic finish stay in iso and continue topical ophthalmic meds 10/19/15 10:54 Coughing noted on rounds doxy x 10 days for cirdc 10/16/15 Scan negative BARH Intac t male Ears are clean but have alopecia / possible rash on both Severe dental staining or tartar Possibly geriatric — vet check Right eye appears irritated — vet check Old wounds on face and tail Flea comb negative Gave dewormer Gave activyl NOSF Very friendly, and soical during the exam

10/12/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/12/15 20:10 Behavior During intake: Gonzo sat for treats and took them gently. He had a calm a relaxed body and wagging tail. He allowed me to pet him, touch his paws, hold his face, collar him and he sat for pictures. He showed no signs of aggression.

10/17/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: I fell in love with this meathead! Appropriately named after the Muppet character, Gonzo the Great, our boy is a mush and “great” in every way. Gentle, sweet, easy and smart, he’s curious about everything, is housetrained, sits when asked and takes treats gently. He pulls on the leash a bit as he was so happy to be out for a walk, taking advantage of the ‘facilities’ several times! Off leash he comes when I make squeaky sounds at him, and when he takes treats he gently takes them with his whole mouth. Gonzo the Great has been in playgroups where he’s tolerant, greets others and then roams the pen. I love the brown ‘love button’ on top of his head, and playfully press it often to get a kiss. Gonzo may have some vision impairment in one eye but nothing slows him down, nothing stops him from enjoying the company of others, and nothing stops him from loving his person. He’s a big mush, our boy, and is looking for a gentle, easy, soft person or family with whom to spend the rest of his life. I wish it could be me, but it can’t – but if you’re lucky it could be you. Gonzo aced his behavior assessment indicating he will be a good fit in most homes. Come meet him and fall in love.

10/13/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Gonzo walks calmly on leash. He was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body. He was calm and relaxed during handling. Gonzo was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. He did not resist being handled while eating, and was easily pushed out of the food bowl. Gonzo was not interested in toys or rawhide. Gonzo did not show any concern during the behavior assessment. The behavior department feels that he 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, 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. Squeeze 2: 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. No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest.

10/14/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Gonzo is polite when greeting and may briefly engage in gentle play with other dogs. Based on play group observations, the behavior department feels that Gonzo may do well placed in a home with a calm dog, or a dog that has a gentler play style. Gonzo has not yet been introduced to male dogs at the care center, so his behaviors around them are unknown and an adoption interaction is recommended. When off leash with other dogs, Gonzo greets politely. He shows some interest by re-approaching and interacting, but does not engage in play. Gonzo spends more time exploring his surroundings in the yard. 10/15 update: Gonzo greets, then roams the pen. He is tolerant of an energetic younger dog. 10/17 update: Gonzo is a bit sexually motivated but will play when solicited. 10/18: Gonzo greets politely and continues to interact.

10/16/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative BARH Intac t male Ears are clean but have alopecia / possible rash on both Severe dental staining or tartar Possibly geriatric — vet check Right eye appears irritated — vet check Old wounds on face and tail Flea comb negative Gave dewormer Gave activyl NOSF Very friendly, and soical during the exam

10/21/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
10/21/15 11:44 bar no coughing or nasal discharge observed right eye has had conjunctivitis, poss entropion since intake appearence of cirdc, but no change since intake, more chronic finish stay in iso and continue topical ophthalmic meds 10/19/15 10:54 Coughing noted on rounds doxy x 10 days for cirdc 10/16/15 Scan negative BARH Intac t male Ears are clean but have alopecia / possible rash on both Severe dental staining or tartar Possibly geriatric — vet check Right eye appears irritated — vet check Old wounds on face and tail Flea comb negative Gave dewormer Gave activyl NOSF Very friendly, and soical during the exam

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