RAH – A1047514

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My name is RAH. My Animal ID # is A1047514.
I am a male white and black am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 08/11/2015 from NY 10030, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/18/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 56.0 LBS.

08/18/15 15:01 S/O: cage exam during rounds. nasal discharge and lethargic. A: CIRDC P: move to isolation start doxy 300 mg PO SID x 10 days scan negative very friendly, easily examined bar vomiting some foam at intake just got out of car, no pain in abdomen some areas of dermatitis/self-limiting pyoderma, dorsal head, ventral chest/sternum singular quarter-sized lesion on left dorsal cranium reddened skin, may be from being walked outside today/ panting/ hot ambulatory male intact

08/11/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/11/15 16:37 Basic Information: Rah is a 2 year old male American put bull terrier who loves to cuddle. Social Life and Personality: Rah has been around children age 2 years old and is playful around them. Around other dogs Rah is playful and excited. Rah has never ben around cats so it is unknown how he reacts to them. Rah is not house trained and has accidents daily. Rah has been kept indoors only and has a high activity level. Rah’s previous caretaker describes him as playful, excitable, affectionate, mellow and friendly. Behavior Issues: Rah often defecates and urinates indoors, bark too much and destroys things indoors. Rah has never bitten another person or animal. Rah’s previous caretaker has never touched his food or treat while Rah was using them so it is unknown how Rah will react to that event. Rah is friendly when being given a bath, having his coat brushed, being retrained, and having an unfamiliar person approach his home or family. Rah’s previous caretaker did not trim his nails so it is unknown how he reacts to that event. For a New Family to Know: Rah knows the commands sit and come. For exercise Rah would go on brisk walks on a leash once every two weeks. When at home Rah will follow you around. When left alone Rah wil destroy household items and goes to the bathroom indoors. Rah is not bothered by thunderstorms or fireworks. Rah eats both wet and ry food and sleeps where he feels most comfortable. Intake Behavior: Rah allowed all handling by staff and showed no signs aggression.

08/13/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Let’s give an old school cheer for my new friend Rah! ‘Rah, Rah, Cis Boom Bah’! Remember that? Rah is an awesome dog and my early walk partner on a nice summer morning. Lying quietly in his kennel his big rabbit ears catch my attention and his tail starts to wag as I unlatch his door. Housetrained and taking advantage of being outside in every way we then head to the park, Rah alternating between pulling and walking nicely. Well groomed and oh so handsome, Rah wags his tail happily at other dogs we meet and poses for pictures like a pro. He gives wonderful stand up hugs, takes treats gently after a ‘sit’, and is friendly, smiling and lovely. Off leash in a pen he play bows to other dogs passing by, and in group is social and polite, a “gentle and dainty” player. After exploring the pen he jumps up on the bench to sit beside me, leaning into me for some snuggles. Intake staff said he was “very friendly” during that stressful process and he continues to be just that. He was the perfect start to my day, and lucky you can start every day with Rah. A doggie sibling would likely be good, but most important is love, exercise, structure, and more love. Rah, Rah, Cis Boom Bah!

08/13/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Rah pulls had on the leash when out on his relief walk; he was excited but very interested in interacting with handler during assessment – jumped up, licked hands and face. He was excited during some of the handling items, but had soft body language. Rah was difficult to push out of the food bowl, but had soft body language. He was more interested in interacting with the handler than the toy, and he was easy to handle when chewing on the rawhide. Rah was surrendered to the care center; upon intake he allowed handling and showed no signs of aggression. Rah was described by his owners as playful, excitable, affectionate, mellow and friendly. He lived with a 2 year old and was playful around him; he is also reportedly playful and excited around other dogs. Rah remained friendly towards the handler throughout the assessment. The Behavior Department feels that Rah can go to an average adopter that understands Rah would greatly benefit from regular exercise and mental stimulation, such as Kongs, rawhides, and ice blocks, as appropriate outlets for her energy. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He 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 is closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Or dog indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Dog might jump on Assessor once play begins. Squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed. Food: 2. Dog follows the dish with his tail down, body soft. Dog lifts head after moderate pressure from hand to cheek. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog may smell and/or lick, then turns away. Rawhide: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and body is neutral. He does not place his body between you and the rawhide.

08/12/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Rah greets politely. He will engage in running play when solicited by a playful female. 8/16 update: Rah continues to engage in running play when solicited. Rah becomes sexually motivated and persists after correction for attempting to mount. 8/17 update: Rah engages in running play with a playful female, he becomes sexually motivated and is slow to take correction.

08/11/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
scan negative very friendly, easily examined bar vomiting some foam at intake just got out of car, no pain in abdomen some areas of dermatitis/self-limiting pyoderma, dorsal head, ventral chest/sternum singular quarter-sized lesion on left dorsal cranium reddened skin, may be from being walked outside today/ panting/ hot ambulatory male intact

08/18/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
08/18/15 15:01 S/O: cage exam during rounds. nasal discharge and lethargic. A: CIRDC P: move to isolation start doxy 300 mg PO SID x 10 days scan negative very friendly, easily examined bar vomiting some foam at intake just got out of car, no pain in abdomen some areas of dermatitis/self-limiting pyoderma, dorsal head, ventral chest/sternum singular quarter-sized lesion on left dorsal cranium reddened skin, may be from being walked outside today/ panting/ hot ambulatory male intact

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