HERACLES – A1048150

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My name is HERACLES. My Animal ID # is A1048150.
I am a male white and gray amer bulldog mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 08/17/2015 from NY 10470, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/27/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 52.4 LBS.

08/27/15 15:49 diagnosed before rounds with CIRDC cage exam: mild URI signs BARH scan negative young male intact NOSF

08/17/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
8/17/15 9:55 Basic information: Heracles is a roughly 2 yr. old Am Pit bull Terrier mix who was brought in as a stray. The finder found him in the street, the finder brought Heracles to the shelter. No other information could be provided during intake. Intake Behavior: During intake Heracles was relaxed with soft body. Heracles allowed to be scanned (negative), collared, pictured, and placed in a dog kennel.

08/19/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Heracles leans into me for a butt scratch, turning around to give me a great big smile. You have to love that!!! This handsome hunk was my first walk of my day setting me up for success! He’s likely housetrained, good on a leash, low key and his handsome face smiles from ear to ear. He’s been beautifully taken care of, his coat is clean and groomed and his weight perfect for his size. His name comes from Greek mythology and means “divine hero” the strongest of all gods and mortals. Indeed our boy is being strong in the face of having been a well taken care of companion to finding himself a stray in a strange new environment. His tail wags nonstop, he loves to be pet, got playful with a plush toy, and then relaxed by my feet as I took some notes. In the park a churlish small dog lunged at us and Heracles took it all in stride, as “divine heroes” tend to do. Posing for photos like a pro, Heracles turns his gorgeous grey eyes on mine being the perfect model. Good boy Herc! He’s gentle, sweet, affectionate, happy for some attention and loving. He is hand shy and crouches down momentarily if a hand comes from overhead, but approach the right way and I’m rewarded with a smile, a wag and a kiss. Who doesn’t love a “divine hero”? Let Herc show you just how divine he is. Ask to meet him today!

08/20/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Heracles pulls hard on the leash. He was excited but very interested in interacting with handler during assessment – jumped up, mouthy (soft). He was excited during some of the handling items, but had soft body language. He was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. Heracles did not resist being handled while eating, and was easily pushed out of the food bowl. He took the toy and the rawhide with a soft body language. Heracles is an active dog he need a significant amount of exercise and mental stimulation. The behavior department feels that he can go to an experienced home. 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: 2. Dog gently places his open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog gently places his open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure. 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. 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. When off leash with other dogs Heracles is social and playful. He engages in bouncy, running play with both males and females.

08/19/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
****Heracles is a social group greeter dog**** When off leash with other dogs Heracles is social and playful. He engages in bouncy, running play with both males and females. 8/20 update: Heracles is social and playful. He takes correction well. 8/22 update: Heracles continues to be social and playful. 8/23 update: Heracles and social and playful with males and females. 8/26 update: Heracles engages in rough play with both males and females. He is respectful of dogs who are not interested in play and is a social group greeter dog.

08/18/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative young male intact NOSF

08/27/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
08/27/15 15:49 diagnosed before rounds with CIRDC cage exam: mild URI signs BARH scan negative young male intact NOSF

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