ROSCO – A1034648

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My name is ROSCO. My Animal ID # is A1034648.
I am a male black pit bull. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 04/28/2015 from NY 11208, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/29/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 49.6 LBS.

QAR. EATING WELL. GROWLING WHEN APPROACHED STIFF GAIT, ARCHED BACK, WEAK IN HIND END ADDING TRAMADOL 75MG PO Q12 X 5 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC. POOR PROGNOSIS

04/28/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/28/15 17:53pm very nice dog easy to handle

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

04/30/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Helper Dog:A0935852 Rosco came in as a stray so his past behaviors in a home are unknown. At the time of intake he was reported to be friendly and easy to handle. Due to Rosco’s medical condition, some SAFER handling items could not be fairly conducted. Upon entry to the assessment room, Rosco was not attention seeking, and appeared to be more interested in his surroundings. He was not receptive to any handling and became stiff, head flipped and lip raised when the assessor attempted to position him for the “Look” item. Rosco was easy to handle when engaged with the food, allowing the assessor to easily push him out of the food bowl, and he did not show any concerns when the bowl was removed. He was not interested in the toys or rawhide items, and during the dog-dog interaction, His body was relaxed and he appeared interested in interacting with the helper dog. The department feels Rocsco should be placed with a New Hope Partner. Look: 5. Dog head flips and lip raises. 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. Dog-dog: 2. Dog approaches helper dog with tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed, lip neutral.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
No Group Behavior Summary

04/28/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
scanned negative s/o: intact male approx 10yo unable to support himself on rear legs. Some muscle atrophy. Discomfort on manipulation of rear end. Kyphosis. Heart and lungs wnl bleeding wound left cheek. Placement is suspicious for tooth root abcess. dental exam impossible (muzzled) a: dental abscess (probable) presumptive arthritic of hips/spine p: meloxicam 0.9ml (5mg/ml) sq 2.5 cc pen g sq continue nsaids and abs guarded prognosis

04/29/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
QAR. EATING WELL. GROWLING WHEN APPROACHED STIFF GAIT, ARCHED BACK, WEAK IN HIND END ADDING TRAMADOL 75MG PO Q12 X 5 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC. POOR PROGNOSIS

A shelter staff member writes:
Rosco was found by one of our drivers in a schoolyard! Rosco is a senior Pittie with severe arthritis. He can walk short distances on his own, but does have trouble supporting himself on his hind legs. Rosco also has what appears to be a tooth root abscess. He will require follow up vet care, and will likely need some dental work done. Rosco was very cooperative when our driver picked him up and placed him in his van, but has been more uncomfortable while in the shelter. Rosco will need a cozy home with a family experienced in caring for a special needs senior. Please help Rosco find a comfy place to live out his golden years, and pull him from BACC today!

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