ROCK – A1032543

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My name is ROCK. My Animal ID # is A1032543.
I am a male br brindle and white am pit bull ter. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 04/08/2015 from NY 10039, owner surrender reason stated was TOO BIG.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/25/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 58.0 LBS.

no uri signs extensive AB treatment already move out of iso, d/c meds 4/22 Mild SND, skin looks good, cannot observe appetite S: VERY FRIENDLY WILL NOT EAT TUNA, CAT FOOD BAR, SNIFFED FOOD O: SNEEZING, SEROUS NASAL DISCHARGE A: POSSIBLE BREAKING KENNEL COUGH AFFECTING APPPETITE P: DISCONTINUE CEPHALEXIN AND RIMADYL, SWITCH TO CLAVAMOX, SOFT FOOD ONLY ——————————————- On overnight : Would not eat food or medication. Today Vet Check Skin on R thorax is much imroved, crustiness present in two or three spots , hyperemia has all become almost not pink A: skin improving on treatment Not eating meds now P: No need for injectable ABx in this case Mirtazipine needs to be into dogs mouth to stimulate appetite Can give small amt of food with no meds then try into meds in food or into mouth If does not eat continuously will stop this ABx

04/08/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/08/15 10:52 Basic Information: Rock is an unaltered brown brindle American Pit Bull Terrier. He was found as a stray 2 months ago and is being surrendered because the owner’s family never agreed on keeping the stray dog and he was too big for some members of the family. He has not received any vet care and has scabs on his back and appears that he may allergies because of his scratching. Social Life and Personality: Rock has lived with a 6 year old for the last 2 months. He is very playful with the child and is often jumping and knocking the child over. He has been around other dogs and is exuberant/ rough during play. He has not been around cats to know his behavior with them. He is not house trained and has accidents in the home almost daily. He has been kept mostly indoors and has a very high activity level. Behavior: The owner reports that Rock is not bothered when having a food bowl touched while eating or when having toys to bones removed. The owner states that he has crate trained Rock. Intake Behavior: Rock approached the counselor with a very loose body and wagging tail. He was very jumpy and excitable. He would nip the counselor’s fingers when given a treat. He barked throughout the intake and solicited attention. He was hard to handle because of how excitable he was.

04/29/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Are YOU ready to ROCK??!!! If lively and loving top your list of perfect pet attributes then this brindlicious cutie might just be your perfect match! Rock may be two years old but he’s still such a puppy at heart, overjoyed by everything and full of love and rough ‘n’ tumble energy. From his leash to my camera bag, all the world’s a toy and Rock’s eager to investigate everything around him and to lick, sniff and leap up on benches and people alike. But don’t think this fun-loving fellow is all play and no work, he’s actually a smart little cookie and already knows how to ‘come’ and ‘sit’, takes treats very gently from my hand and is said to be crate trained too. We’re told he lived and played (a little too roughly) with a small child and he greets other dogs with the same happy enthusiasm he offers to people – when Rock ventures out into the world he doesn’t see strangers, just friends he hasn’t yet met! He adores snuggles and will burrow his head into my lap for face petting or lay beside me for belly rubs and given the chance he sneaks in a few sloppy kisses too! Rock has soooo much love to give but he needs dog-savvy parents to teach him how to share it in appropriate ways and while his high energy levels are not for everyone, he’d make a great addition to an active family who’ll provide all the attention and exercise he craves. A bright, affectionate and adorable boy who can’t wait to rock your world (in the best possible way), Rock is ready to roll right out the door and into your arms today! Another volunteer writes: Rock greets me with an open mouth happy smile and tail smacking the ground of his cage in excitement for his walk, sitting politely. When I walk outside he immediately jumps up on the bench out front and sits looking up to me with tongue hanging out happily. I give him some cuddling before we even go on our walk. It’s obvious he is a total snuggle bug and craves some cuddling even before he gets to relieve himself. Later I play ball with him in the yard. Teaching him how to “drop it” so he gets me to throw the other ball. He gets the hang of the game in no time. Of course we have to do a little more cuddling with his head in my lap before I put him in for the night. Come cuddle up to this cutie pie.

05/20/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Rock was a bit difficult to get out of his kennel, he repeatedly grabbed on to the leash and would play tug-o-war. Once he entered the assessment, he was very 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. During tag, Rock became excitable while playing tag with the assessor and began playing tug-of-war with the leash during and was difficult to settle. He did not resist being handled while eating, and was easily pushed out of the food bowl. He had minimal interest in the toy and kept a firm grip on the rawhide with a neutral body. Rock was surrendered to the care center on 4/8/15. It was reported by the previous owner that Rock had lived with a 6 year old child and another dog before. He was described as very playful with them, and sometimes had a tendency to play rough with them. During the assessment, Rock allowed the assessor to conduct all tactile assessment items without displaying aggressive behavior. Though, on the tag test Rock mouthed the leash strongly and was difficult to distract. Due to Rock’s high energy and the strength of which he mouths the leash, the Behavior Department believes that he would be best placed in an Experienced home with no young children that can work to positively modify his leash biting behaviors. Once Rock was able to use up some of his energy during the assessment, he walked much more calmly and did not bite on the leash; we believe he would strongly benefit from daily exercise. Look: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 2. Follows at end of leash, body soft and wiggly, but begins to play tug-o-war with the leash and is difficult to distract once moving ceases. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for 3 seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are back. Squeeze 2:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. 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. Minimal interest in Toy, dog smells, then turns away. Rawhide: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and body is neutral. Does not place his body between

04/16/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Rock is playful and social. He takes correction well and may be vocal when playing. 4/29 Update Rock engages in rough and rowdy play 4/30 update: Rock continues to be social but seems more interested in exploring his surroundings. 5/3 update: Rock is very bouncy when he plays and engages in running play. 5/6 update: Rock engages in rough play but may be uncomfortable with pushy females. 5/7 update: Rock is very bouncy and playful, he engages in rough play and takes correction well. 5/10 update: Rock continues to exhibit these behaviors while socializing with dogs off leash. 5/13 update: Rock engages in rough, mouthy play. 5/14 update: Rock continues to exhibit these behaviors while socializing with dogs off leash. 5/17 update: Rock engages in rough play with appropriate, solicitous females. 5/21 update: Rock continues to engage in rough, mouthy play.

04/08/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative Intact male Normal H/L NOSF

04/25/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
no uri signs extensive AB treatment already move out of iso, d/c meds 4/22 Mild SND, skin looks good, cannot observe appetite S: VERY FRIENDLY WILL NOT EAT TUNA, CAT FOOD BAR, SNIFFED FOOD O: SNEEZING, SEROUS NASAL DISCHARGE A: POSSIBLE BREAKING KENNEL COUGH AFFECTING APPPETITE P: DISCONTINUE CEPHALEXIN AND RIMADYL, SWITCH TO CLAVAMOX, SOFT FOOD ONLY ——————————————- On overnight : Would not eat food or medication. Today Vet Check Skin on R thorax is much imroved, crustiness present in two or three spots , hyperemia has all become almost not pink A: skin improving on treatment Not eating meds now P: No need for injectable ABx in this case Mirtazipine needs to be into dogs mouth to stimulate appetite Can give small amt of food with no meds then try into meds in food or into mouth If does not eat continuously will stop this ABx

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