SPARTACUS – A1058432

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My name is SPARTACUS. My Animal ID # is A1058432.
I am a neutered male black and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/20/2015 from NY 11233, owner surrender reason stated was OWN EVICT.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/01/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 78.0 LBS.

S/O: Dull/depressed, dry cough, mild nasal discharge A: CIRDC P:move to ISO, start 10d doxycycline

11/20/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/20/15 10:22 Basic Information: Spartacus is a 3 year old altered male Pit-Bull Mix. He was given to owner as a gift when he was a puppy. Owner surrenders Spartacus due to living situation. Social Life and Personality: Spartacus lived with adults and been around children. Owner stated he is relaxed, playful and respectful towards everyone he meets. Owner stated Spartacus is playful with other dogs he grow up with but never been around cats in a home environment. He’s mostly indoors and activity level is high. Owner describes Spartacus as playful, affectionate and friendly. Behavior: Owner stated Spartacus never bitten anyone to her knowledge. He has a habit of destroying stuff indoors like pillows and anything plastic. He allow owner to touch his food bowl while eating and take toys or treats away from his mouth but not sure if anyone else can. He likes to take baths and isn’t bothered by nail trim. He barks to alert owner if someone is at the door or approaching nearby. For a New Family to Know: Spartacus is trained to use the bathroom outdoors and goes for walks on a leash three times a day. He knows commands such as sit and stop. Spartacus likes to play with balls and rawhides. He also like to follow owner around the house and well behaved when home alone. Spartacus eats only dry food and bones. Owner stated he doesn’t like Pedigree or Beneful. Intake Behavior: Upon intake Spartacus was anxious and hard to restrain. He scanned positive for a microchip and allowed all handling.

11/29/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Spartacus is a big mush that has quickly become one of my favorites. He has bouts of pulling on the leash, but not with gladiator strength. He seems housebroken and is reported to be playful and respectful towards everyone he meets, big and small. When we met a German Shepherd through a fence he spun his tail in circles. When I toss a ball for him he hops after it and brings it back, but when I kneel down to pick it up he begins to cover my face with kisses, wiggling his back end every time I thank him! Done with the ball for now, he follows me around and when I sit down he sits at my feet. He loves to be pet, lays on his side for belly rubs, and will scratch along with his back leg when I hit the right spots. Lots of cuddling sometimes winds him up to reveal his playful side. He’s very wiggly and engaging and even when the game is being mouthy, he has remained very gentle with me. He’ll sit for treats and has an irresistible way of asking for more by resting his head in my lap. Spartacus has rubbed the top of his nose raw from looking out of his cage and is starting to look more like a Rudolph. Could you be who he’s looking for? Please come find out at Brooklyn ACC — he is really so sweet and loving!

11/25/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Spartacus came to us as an owner surrender on 11/20/15. It was reported by the owner that has lived with adults and interacted with children. According to the owner Spartacus is relaxed, playful, and respectful towards everyone he meets. He was very interested in interacting with the assessor when entering the behavior room. He allowed the assessor to conduct all tactile assessment items while maintaining very soft body language. During the tag interaction Spartacus engaged in play and maintained soft body language. He only displayed minimal interest in the toy item on this portion of the assessment. The behavior department believes that Spartacus can go to an adopter with an average amount of dog experience. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, and open mouth. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. He indicates play with huffing, soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest. Dog smells, licks and mouths, then turns away. When off leash with other dogs, Spartacus greets politely and will attempt to solicit play. He is respectful and takes correction well.

11/22/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Spartacus engages in rough play with playful females. He can be pushy when attempting to play and may status seek with male dogs. Based on his behavior during playgroup, the Behavior Department recommends that Spartacus can go to a home with a female dog but advise against placement with another male dog at this time. He seems to do well with playful dogs so we recommend placing him with other exuberant, playful dogs. When off leash with other dogs, Spartacus greets politely and will attempt to solicit play. He is respectful and takes correction well. 11/24 update: Spartacus greets politely and will engage in rough play with a playful female. He may status seek, becoming assertive and attempting to mount when greeting another male. 11/25 update: Spartacus greets politely and will attempt to solicit play. He is a bit pushy and may become sexually motivated with some dogs. 11/27 update: Spartacus engages in rough play with a playful female. He can be a bit pushy when playing. 11/30 update: Spartacus is slightly sexually motivated but appears dull and depressed.

11/20/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
scan positive: 985112001116582 neutered male weight: 78lbs bright eyes clean ears clean coat slight staining to teeth along with tartar and gingivitis nails down to kwick has some alopecia around his hind legs overall body condition is good very sweet boy – easy to handle BARH NOSF

12/01/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
S/O: Dull/depressed, dry cough, mild nasal discharge A: CIRDC P:move to ISO, start 10d doxycycline

 

 

 

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