SOLDIER – A0973946

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Staten Island Center

My name is SOLDIER. My Animal ID # is A0973946.
I am a neutered male br brindle and white staffordshire mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 04/28/2015 from NY 10302, owner surrender reason stated was BITEANIMAL.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/12/2015 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 85.0 LBS.

No Final Exam

04/28/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/28/15 16:30 Basic Information Soldier is 4yr old neutured Pit Bull that has no past or current medical issues according to the owner. Social Life & Personality Soldier has been around children and plays with them in a gentle manner, there were times where he would even roll over on his back to allow the children to rub his belly. Soldier comes from a home with other dogs and played with the dog in a rough exuberant manner. They would play and run around the home together. He also lived with 3 cats and tolerated them, the owner would only be concerned when the cats would run. At this time Soldier would chase the cats in excited manner but would never hurt them. Soldier is an indoor only dog that is house broken. Soldier is described to be friendly, excitable, and playful with a medium/high activity level. Behavior Issues Soldier has never bitten another animal but has bitten a person in his past. Soldier would allow you to take food and toys. However when it comes to bones (Rawhide/Beef Bones) he will growl, snap, and even bite if you try and take it away from him. The owner wasn’t sure Soldier would respond to recieving baths, nail trims, and things to that nature due to never attempting to due so. Soldier will alow you to rub his coat and this can be done without issue. Soldier takes well to strangers and hasn’t display any form a of aggression towards new people. For a New Family to Know Soldier doesn’t know many commands but will sit if you tell him to. He went for slow walks on a leash and sometimes let into the yard to stretch. Soldier will engage in play with other dogs when it comes to toys but alone he has minimal to no interest in them. When in the home Soldier is the type to follow you around seeking attention. When left alone in the home Soldier is well behaved and this apploes to being left in the yard as well. Soldier was brought up eating both wet/dry food and the brands the owner gave was IAMS/Beniful/Pedigree.

WEB MEMO
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05/06/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Soldier arrived at our center as an owner surrender after he guarded a bone in the home and yard. It is reported from the previous owner that he has been around children and plays with them in a gentle manner. It is also reported Soldier is coming from a home with other dogs and liked to play in a rough exuberant manner, and also lived with and tolerated cats. Soldier walked nicely on leash and did not pull. He held gaze for three full seconds during Look item. Soldier gave a low tail wag and accepted the touch during Sensitivity item. He followed at the end of the leash for Tag, but did not engage in play. He needed mild coaxing to come back to assessor at the end of game. Soldier licked assessor’s hand during first Squeeze attempt, second attempt he gave no response at all. Soldier calmly allowed the food dish to be pulled away from him, and ceased eating when the assess-a-hand approached his cheek. Soldier kept a firm grip with loose wiggly body on toy item. He turned his head away with soft body while holding rawhide, not putting his body between but moving the rawhide away from the hand with his head only. Soldier scored very well on his SAFER assessment, and surrendering owner has reported he easily relinquished toys and food in his previous home in the past. However, he highly values bones and will guard when they are taken away. He has bitten over this resource in the past, and for that reason we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide positive reinforcement-based behavior modification. Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with neutral body, tail slightly wagging. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, needed some coaxing to approach at end. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog licks hand. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed. Food: 1. Dog lifts head and ceases eating when you reach to pull the bowl away or push him out. Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Rawhide: 2. Dog takes rawhide away by moving his head, keeps a firm hold. His head only is between you and rawhide, and he is loose and wiggly. No growling or stiffness.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
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04/28/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan positive 985112001243090 BARH AMBx4 Friendly,allowed handling Neutered~4yrs Mild gingivitis/tartar Thinning coat Overweight No fleas seen Nosf

08/17/2013 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
Hx- Neuter postoned, due to persistent kennel cough. PE-Hacking/coughing, Attitude-BAR, lungs-clear, Ambualatory X 4. EE+N-N. PLN’s-N. HR-130 (excited). Dx-Kennel cough. Plan- Disp. Doxi 300mg additl. 10 days. Sched. neuter for 3 wks.

 

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My name is SOLDIER. My Animal ID # is A0973946.
I am a male br brindle and white staffordshire mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 08/02/2013 from NY 10310, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/07/2013 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 60.0 LBS.

VET CHECK FOR KENNEL COUGH BAR. FRIENDLY. MILD SEROUS NASAL DISCHARGE. UNABLE TO ELICIT COUGH ON EXAM BUT REPORTED BY STAFF RECOMMEND TREATMENT FOR KENNEL COUGH- DOXYCYCLINE 300MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS ON ID HOLD RECOMMEND TREATMENT AND ISOLATION IN STATEN ISLAND DUE TO LACK OF SIGNIFICANT SYMPTOMS

PET PROFILE MEMO
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WEB MEMO
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08/08/2013 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Helper: 0972058 Soldier was calm and relaxed during handling. He was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. Soldier proved difficult to push out of the food bowl, but had soft body language. He took the toy and rawhide items away with soft body language on this portion of the assessment. Soldier rushed in in quickly during the dog-dog test, but showed no aggression. Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. 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 a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game (needs coaxing to approach.) He is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are back. Squeeze 2:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Food: 2. Dog follows the dish with his tail down, body soft. Dog lifts head after a bit of pressure from hand to cheek. Toy 1: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Rawhide: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the rawhide. Dog-dog: 3. Dog approaches the helper dog by rushing in with his tail high, stiff body, head tall, and ears erect.

08/02/2013 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
SCAN NEGATIVE BRIGHT, ALERT, RESPONSIVE, HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM- Intact male Very friendly and allowed all medical handling Lean and muscular No fleas or flea dirt Ears clean Eyes clear Heart and lungs CTA Moderate tartar on upper molars

08/07/2013 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
VET CHECK FOR KENNEL COUGH BAR. FRIENDLY. MILD SEROUS NASAL DISCHARGE. UNABLE TO ELICIT COUGH ON EXAM BUT REPORTED BY STAFF RECOMMEND TREATMENT FOR KENNEL COUGH- DOXYCYCLINE 300MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS ON ID HOLD RECOMMEND TREATMENT AND ISOLATION IN STATEN ISLAND DUE TO LACK OF SIGNIFICANT SYMPTOMS

A Volunteer Writes: Soldier is a lover, not a fighter. He is a white and brown brindle cuddlebug and was brought in to the SI Center as a stray. Soldier has been spectacularly cared for and his coat is immaculate, his build is perfect and his personality is both friendly and happy. He is 12 months old and he is now facing a critical moment in his life. He has been transferred to Brooklyn due to Kennel Cough and is now making an appearance on the destroy list. Soldier has LITERALLY just come off stray hold and has never seen the inside of the adoptions room! He can be adopted directly via the NYC ACC website or fostered through a New Hope Partner. Please advocate for this young dog tonight because he is in danger. Get to know him through his pictures, volunteer comments and videos and then fight for his life. He is so worth the effort.

A shelter staff member writes (05/12/15): Soldier is a staff favorite! He is a sweet giant. Unfortunately he was brought back to ACC because he bit the owner taking a bone away from him. The other family member felt uncomfortable keeping him and now Soldier is back with us. He is released for New Hope partner ONLY and must be pulled online TONIGHT!

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