MARY J – A1057469
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SAFE 11/19/15
Brooklyn Center
My name is MARY J. My Animal ID # is A1057469.
I am a female tan american staff mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/10/2015 from NY 11203, owner surrender reason stated was LLORDPRIVA.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/18/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 74.4 LBS.
BL MP NASAL D/C AND UR CONGESTION AUDIBLE NO VDCS, A+, EXTREMELY ATTENTION SEEKING A: CIRDC OVERWEIGHT P: MOVE TO ISO DOXYCYCLINE 100MG TABS- 4 TABS PO SID X 10 DAYS EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS WITH SUPPORTIVE CARE AND TX CONTINUE TO MONITOR
11/10/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/10/15 14:15 Basic Information: Mary J is a tan 7 year old female tan American Staffordshire terrier, she was surrendered due to her owner moving into a home that doesn’t accept pets. She was a gift from a family friend and was with her owner since she was three weeks old. She is described as obedient, loyal and very loving. Personality: Mary J has lived with 4 adults and 2 younger children. Around children she is relaxed and playful and played gentle. She lived with a Labrador Retriever and was described as tolerant and played rough with the other dog. Around other bigger breed dogs she will bark and retreat when they get too close, with smaller breeds she will just sniff and usually ignore them. She is housetrained and will let her owner know when she has to use the bathroom, she will scratch at the front door. She has been kept mostly indoors but lived in a home with a yard. She is described as having a medium activity level. Behavior: Mary J isn’t bothered when her food is touched while eating, owner stated she would just look and wait until the hand was removed. She isn’t bothered when a treat is taken away or a toy. She is relaxed when given a bath and when her nails are trimmed. She likes to be held and doesn’t mind being brushed. She will bark at unfamiliar people who approach her home, but will stop once inside the home. For a new family to know: Mary J knows the commands sit and lay down. Her exercise consists of playing in the yard for about 2 hours a day. She likes to play fetch and tug and plays with rope, balls and sticks. She has been crate trained and will do well for a few hours. She uses the bathroom on grass and lay down when in the yard. When home she tends to follow her owner around and is well behaved when left alone. During loud noises she will bark and hide. She eats dry food Beneful or Purina brand and was given wet food twice a week. She was fed 2-3 times a day and her favorite treats are chicken and lamb. She usually sleeps in her crate or in her owners bed. Upon intake Mary J was energetic and had a loose body, she was treat motivated and counselor was able to collar, scan and photograph.
11/13/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: It shouldn’t surprise you to hear that food is the way to Mary J’s heart. Weighing in at about 75 pounds, it’s safe to say she’s a bit overweight. But Mary J’s motto must be “Go big or go home.” She has no shame about begging for food (but in an adorable, not too pushy kind of way!), eats the dry biscuits that the last three dogs I had out turned their noses at, and once she knew where my treats were, she even tried to steal some snacks when I wasn’t looking. But Mary J knows she has to work for her food with me, and she follows me around the yard, pleading for me to ask her to sit, because she knows what will shortly follow. Since she’s a bit… rotund… Mary J is always panting, giving her the cutest, silliest, widest smile in town providing a contrast to her once golden muzzle, now turning white from age, that gives her the air of sensibility and intelligence. Having previously lived with the same family since she was 3 weeks old, she is described as “obedient,” “loyal,” and “very loving.” She has lived with children, a large dog (though sometimes big dogs make her nervous), is friendly with small dogs, housetrained, doesn’t have any guarding issues and is the ideal housemate! And in her former home, when Mary J used to get the munchies, her family would spoil her with chicken or lamb! Come to the Brooklyn Care Center and ask to meet Mary J today–I promise you don’t have to have treats that are too fancy to win her over, a milkbone will do just fine!
11/12/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Mary J came to us as an owner surrender on 11/10/15. It was reported by the owner that Mary J has lived with 4 adults and 2 younger children. She was described as a very loving dog that was relaxed around the children and would play gently with them. Mary J also lived with another dog and tolerant around that dog as well as playful. Mary J does pull strongly on the leash when walking, but was very interested in interacting with the assessor when entering the behavior room. She allowed the assessor to conduct all tactile assessment items while maintaining soft body language. During the tag interaction Mary J followed the assessor with soft body language but did not engage in play. She only displayed minimal interest in the toy on this portion of the assessment. The behavior department believes that Mary J can go to an adopter with an average amount of dog experience. 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, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is open during the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest. Dog smells, licks and mouths, then walks away. Dog-Dog: When off leash with other dogs, Mary J greets politely and will offer correction if the other dog becomes pushy. She becomes a bit bouncy when solicited but does not actually engage in play.
11/11/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Mary J greets other dogs politely and is bouncy but does not engage in play. She will offer appropriate correction for pushy behavior. Based on her behavior during playgroup, the Behavior Department recommends that Mary J can go to a home with a male dog and may be placed with a female dog but we recommend that a pre-adoption interaction be required. Mary J seems to do well with both playful and non-playful dogs so any playstyle can be considered. When off leash with other dogs, Mary J greets politely and will offer correction if the other dog becomes pushy. She becomes a bit bouncy when solicited but does not actually engage in play. 11/12 update: Mary J greets politely and offers appropriate corrections for sexually motivated behavior. She is a bit bouncy but does not actually engage in play when solicited. 11/13 update: Mary J greets politely and will attempt to solicit play. She is tolerant and offers appropriate correction for pushy behavior. 11/14 update: Mary J greets politely and is bit bouncy but does not engage in play. She will offer appropriate corrections. 11/15, 11/16 update: Mary J tolerated a very sexually motivated dog and offered appropriate corrections. She also appeared to be exhibiting status seeking behavior by mounting one of the male dogs. 11/17 update: Mary J greets the other dogs politely and is a bit bouncy but does not actually engage in play.
11/10/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative F; 7 YO; 74.4 LB Very sweet; attention seeking; tail wagging entire exam; easy to handle Round mass center abdomen near the umbilical Small papilloma back of R F leg Overweight BARH NOSF
11/18/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
BL MP NASAL D/C AND UR CONGESTION AUDIBLE NO VDCS, A+, EXTREMELY ATTENTION SEEKING A: CIRDC OVERWEIGHT P: MOVE TO ISO DOXYCYCLINE 100MG TABS- 4 TABS PO SID X 10 DAYS EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS WITH SUPPORTIVE CARE AND TX CONTINUE TO MONITOR
Generated on Nov 18 2015 6:00PM
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