ROSS – A1032544

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Staten Island Center

***RETURNED 06/28/15***

My name is ROSS. My Animal ID # is A1032544.
I am a neutered male br brindle and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 1 MONTH old.

I came in the shelter as a RETURN on 06/28/2015 from NY 10314, owner surrender reason stated was DESTRUCTIV.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/22/2015 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 57.3 LBS.

No Final Exam

06/29/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/29/15 11:17 Basic Information: Ross is a 1yr old neutered male Pit Bull that has no past or current medical issues according to the owner. Social Life & Personality: Ross came from a home with children and interacted with them in a playful gentle manner. Ross has been around other dogs and appears to be selective on when he chooses to get along with another dog. According to the owner there are times he’s fine and there are times where he appears to be aggressive towards another dog. He will snarl and may even growl at theses times but never was able to engage due to supervision. The owner isn’t sure how he will respond in the presence of a cat due to never having one around for him to interact with. Ross is house broken and an inddor only dog. Ross is described to be playful, excitable, and friendly with a high activity level. Behavior Issues: According to the owner Ross can be destructive of items around the home. Most of this behavior is displayed when no one is home or around for him to interact with. They believe it’s some sort of seperation anxiety. When it comes to food, treats, and toys Ross doesn’t appear to have any guarding issues. These items can be given and taken away without issue. The owner isn’t sure how he would respond to grooming agents such as recieving a bath and having his nails trimmed. However he will allow you to brush his coat and appears to enjoy this. For a New Family to Know: Ross knows one basic command and that is to sit. He went for slow walks on a leash and there were times he was let out into the yard for daily exercise. Ross enjoys all sorts of dog toys but it is recomended that the toys given to him a durable. When in the home Ross is the type to follow you around seeking attention or be in the same room. When left alone in the home Ross can be destructive of house items he may have access to or lying around the house. The was the primary reason for the crate. When left alone in the yard Ross is well behaved. Ross was brought up eating both wet/dry food and the brands the owner gave was Science Diet & Pedigree.

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06/30/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Ross came to our center as an owner surrender on 6/28/2015. Owner reports he interacted with children in a gentle and playful manner. It is also reported Ross is selective regarding interacting with other dogs, sometimes growling and can be destructive in the house when left alone. Ross was friendly but cautious upon intake. He pulled slightly on leash for his relief walk. Ross allowed his head to be cupped in assessor’s hands, lip lick, tail wagging. he stood still and accepted the touch during Sensitivity item, tail wagging, body soft. Ross became overaroused during Tag game, humping assessor and chewing/tugging leash, taking a moment to settle at the end. He did not pull his paw back on both Squeeze attempts, wagging tail. Ross had minimal interest in Food, flinching and cautious when approached by assess-a-hand. He engaged in play with Toy and relinquished easily to assessor. Ross took Rawhide away, growled and became stiff. Due to potential for possessiveness with Rawhide, the Behavior Team feels Ross would do best in an Experienced home with No Young Children, any older children should have an in-depth interaction before adoption. Ross may benefit from obedience classes to learn leash manners as well as crate training. He may also benefit from durable Toys while his family is away from the home, such as stuffed Kongs and Nylabones. Ross may do best as the only resident dog in the home. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back, lip lick. 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 wagging with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1/2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed. Food: 1. Minimal interest in food, dog may smell or lick, then turns away. Toy: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you. Rawhide: 4. Dog growls.

04/25/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Ross appeared to be hesitant at first, he allowed to be greeted by a female dog. He became less tense and began to solicit play. 6/30 update Ross was muzzled due to profile, he was stiff at first and focused on removing the muzzle. When he was able to loosen up, the muzzle was removed. Ross was very polite when greeted by a female dog, he often interacts but does not engage in any play as well as responding appropriatly when corrected for his sexual behavior. 7/1 update Ross continues to be loose and wiggly when off leash with other dogs, he is solicitous with females and takes well to correction.

04/08/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative BARH AMBx4 Very friendly, allowed handling Male~10mos EENT:WNL No fleas seen Nosf

04/23/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
VET CHECK – 1 DAY LEFT OF DOXY, RECHECK KC BAR. ACTIVE IN CAGE. NO COUGHING. NO NASAL DISCHARGE. GOOD APPETITE OK TO MOVE OUT OF ISOLATION FOR REMAINDER OF TREATMENT CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT SIACC. EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

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