OSCAR – A1043857

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My name is OSCAR. My Animal ID # is A1043857.
I am a neutered 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 OWNER SUR on 07/13/2015 from NY 11221, owner surrender reason stated was NO TIME.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/20/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 67.4 LBS.

BILATERAL MP NASAL D/C AND DRY NON PRODUCTIVE COUGH OTHERWISE BAR, NO V/D, APP ++, ATTETNION SEEKING MOVE TO ISO DOXYCYCLINE 100MG- 3.5 TABS SID X 10 DAYS CONTINUE TO MONITOR EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

07/13/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/13/15 16:18 Oscar is a black and white American Pit Bull Terrier mix that has lived with his owner snice he was a pup. He is now 3 and was surrendered due to his family not having enough time to devote to him. Oscar lived with 2 adults and a child who us now one. The owner states he is a gentle giant and is is great with everyone. Sometimes the baby tries to crawl under Oscar and Oscr will move away. He mostly sniffs people. The owner states he will low growl for attention or so he can be petted. With other dogs, Oscar is very friendly and is very gentle with other dogs. Oscar has also lived with a cat and did very well with the cat. Oscar isn’t bothered by being bathed or having his nails cut. Oscar is very house trained according to his owner and has been left for 12+ hours with out having an accident. HE lived indoors and has a low activity level. He does not guard his food bowl, bones, or toys. HE knows down, come, and stay. And for sit, he knows “put it down”…. He loves to play with rope toys. He loved to chew on them as you would a bone. He will follow his family members around when they are home. He is well behaved when left unattended. HE east dry Beneful twice a day. He will sleep on the cloor by the couch. At intake, Oscar was loose and wiggly. He allowed all handling.

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07/17/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Oscar lived with 2 adults and a child who us now one. The owner stated Oscar is a gentle giant and is great with everyone. It was mentioned that he can be vocal when seeking attention and he was reported to be gentle and playful with other dogs. Oscar has also lived with a cat and the owner stated that have coexisted very well together. Oscar was said to be very house trained and according to his owner he has been left for 12+ hours without having an accident. His activity level was said to be low, and was reported to be well behaved when home alone. It was also mentioned that he is tolerant of all grooming and he does not guard his food bowl, bones, or toys. At intake Oscar was reported to be loose for all handling by an Admissions counselor. During SAFER Oscar was a bit timid, but remained close to the assessor, and maintained soft body language for all handling items. During the tag interaction Oscar was also soft when following the assessor at the end of the leash, and approached at the end of the game with a wagging tail. During the resources portion of the assessment Oscar was easy to handle when engaged with the food, but was not interested in the toys or rawhide items. Oscar can be a bit shy when interacting, but quickly warms up and was social. The department feels Oscar can be suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience, and it is recommended that interdictions are done slowly and Oscar be given the opportunity to interact at his own pace. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog 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 open closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are back. Food: 1. Dog lifts head and ceases eating when you reach to pull the bowl away or push him out. Toy 1: No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest.

07/17/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Off leash Oscar, is initally nervous, but tolerant. Will offer brief gentle play. 7/17 update: Oscar continues to be a bit nervous/stiff, does engage in brief play. Sexually motivated, will mount, will takes corrections but will correct mouthiness. 7/18 update: Oscar greets appropriately. Wiggly, and playful with high energy females. Sniffs/explores.

07/15/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned positive with chip #985112000143080 QARH – slightly tense, allows handling, tail tucked, submissive EENM clear Hind legs slightly splayed, stiff when walking. VC requested to check on luxated patellas NOSF

07/20/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
BILATERAL MP NASAL D/C AND DRY NON PRODUCTIVE COUGH OTHERWISE BAR, NO V/D, APP ++, ATTETNION SEEKING MOVE TO ISO DOXYCYCLINE 100MG- 3.5 TABS SID X 10 DAYS CONTINUE TO MONITOR EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

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