ONYX – A1059524

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My name is ONYX. My Animal ID # is A1059524.
I am a male black and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 12/03/2015 from NY 10468, owner surrender reason stated was ABANDON.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/14/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 43.6 LBS.

12/14/15 13:00 coughing in cage w clear nasal dc on rounds A: CIRDC P: move to iso, already taking clavamox PO BID, recheck in 4 days to see if need to change ab

12/03/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/03/15 Onyx A1059524 is a black and white 3 yr old male American pit bull terrier mix who was found in a park. No other information was provided during intake. During Intake Onyx greeted staff with a loose wiggly body, happy wagging tail and an open mouth. Onyx was extremely excited and continued to jump on staff. He allowed to be scanned (-), collared and photographed. Onyx was given water and began drinking it immediately. He took treats from the staffs hands gently.

12/06/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: I doubt Onyx ever attended a ball. Life does not seem to have treated him so well. He is still young at 3 years of age but is already wearing calluses and his body is much too thin. So, we played “pretended” and I adorned him with a tuxedo neckpiece. It made such a difference…A handsome lad ready to find his “Melady”. Onyx is kind of cute and I do like him, even that I heard he had a tendency to mount his peers in playgroups. Well, like a respectable pet, he just needs to be neutered….Onyx pulls on the leash, although not always. He does mark his territory as expected and is not too fond of his kennel. He sits beautifully on command or for treats and will run after a tennis ball. No retrieving, though. I did not have a chance to observe him free in a pen but Onyx is very friendly and attention seeking although he is not at all overwhelming. He comes at times to my chest and poses his head against me for caresses. Same as we sit on a bench..Onyx comes on my lap and offers lots of kisses. I know that my boy, being as dark as night and seemingly puny would not stand a chance at the Westminster Show but may be , given a chance…he could make his way to your heart’s secret paths… Onyx did quite well on his behavioral evaluation and could go home ..with you..after his neutering, of course..

12/05/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Onyx walks calmly on leash. He was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body. He was calm and relaxed during handling. Onyx had a low body position during the tag test, but followed the assessor at the end of the leash. He was not interested in toys. Onyx 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: 1. Follows at end of leash, body low and a bit fearful. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. No interest. Playgroup Notes: When off leash with other dogs Onyx is sexually motivated and will continue to attempt to mount once corrected. He will play a bit but is more focused on mounting.

12/04/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Onyx has mostly displayed sexually motivated behavior and tries to mount other dogs in the pen. Onyx currently unaltered. He has shown bried interest in play. Based on observation made while in our care the behavior department recommends a pre-adoption interaction with another dog before placement into a home with one. When off leash with other dogs Onyx is sexually motivated and will continue to attempt to mount once corrected. He will play a bit but is more focused on mounting. 12/9: Onyx displays some sexually motivated behavior then roams the pen. 12/10: Onyx briefly solicits play. He displays sexually motivated behavior when attempting to mount a female. He is tolerant of a male dog then eventually attempts to mount him as well. He briefly backs up when the male dog offers a correction. 12/11 update: Onyx is forward upon introduction and attempts to mount the helper dog. He continues to attempt to mount once corrected.

12/03/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
12/03/15 18:23 INITIAL EXAM microchip scan negative approx 3 year old male intact pit bull dog attitude: very friendly, very energetic ears/eyes/nose/oral cavity: eyes clear OU, pinnae erythematous AU, no nasal discharge, minimal tartar heart/lungs: WNL abdomen: soft and non-painful lymph nodes: WNL general condition: BCS 3/9, no fleas or parasites seen, underweight musculoskeletal: amb x 4, no lameness noted integument: dry, flaky skin, callouses on pressure points, areas of alopecia and dermatitis around eyes and on paws/legs – possible skin allergies with secondary dermatitis urogenital: male intact with 2 descended testicles neuro: WNL PROGNOSIS: good PLAN: gave Rabies vaccines SQ over right hind leg gave DA2PP vaccine SQ over right front leg gave CIV vaccine SQ over left hind leg gave Bordetella vaccine IN dewormed with pyrantel PO applied activyl topically start clavamox PO BID x 3 weeks start benadryl PO BID x 3 weeks

12/14/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
12/14/15 13:00 coughing in cage w clear nasal dc on rounds A: CIRDC P: move to iso, already taking clavamox PO BID, recheck in 4 days to see if need to change ab

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