TICO – A1037157

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My name is TICO. My Animal ID # is A1037157.
I am a male gray and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/22/2015 from NY 11208, owner surrender reason stated was LLORDPRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/30/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 60.0 LBS.

KENNEL COUGH NOTED ON VET ROUNDS BAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. MILD COUGH/SNEEZE WITH MILD MUCOID NASAL DISCHARGE RECOMMEND DOXYCYCLINE 300MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

05/22/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/22/15 19:45 Basic information Tico is 3 year old male gray pitbull. Tico has been with the family for 3 years. Tico is being surrendered due to landlord issues. Social life and personality Tico lived with 3 adults and no cats or dogs. Owner reports he is reactive to cats but cannot report on children but Tico has not been exposed to them. On leash walks he is loose and playful to dogs he meets. Tico is housebroken and does not have accidents inside. Owner describe him as playful and alert. Behavior Tico can be shy for bathing but not defensive. Tico does not guard his food toys or treats. He does mind being held and owner reports he likes physical contact. For a new family to know Tico knows the command sit. His favorite toy is a ball and he likes to play fetch and chase. When the family is home he likes to be where they are. When he is alone he is well behaved and alert. Tico likes dry food. Upon intake Tico was nervous for introduction, with a tense body, lowered head, tucked tail and trembling. Tico was easily re-assured and receptive to petting and became loose for all handling including scan for microchip (negative) collar and photograph. Tico walked well on leash and was responsive to guidance. Tico became cautious again when a new person took the leash.

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05/26/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Tico previously lived with 3 adults, and his owner described him as playful and alert. The owner also reports he does not do well with cats, but on walks he was reported to be loose and playful to dogs he meets. Tic was also reported to be housebroken and does not have accidents inside. It was mentioned that Tico can be shy for bathing but not defensive, and he does not guard his food toys or treats. Upon intake it was noted that Tico was nervous for introduction, with a tense body, lowered head, tucked tail and trembling, but was easily re-assured and receptive to petting and became loose for all handling. During SAFER Tico was a bit shy upon entry to the assessment room, but quickly warmed up to the assessor and was sociable. He was relaxed for all handling items, and became playful during the tag interaction. During the resource portions of the assessment, Tico was not interested in the food and rawhides, and only showed minimal interest in the toys. The department feels Tico can be suitable for an “Average” experienced adopter that understands that Tico can be shy during introductions so we recommend that introductions are done slowly and allow him the opportunity to interact at his own pace. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. 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 does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are back. Food: No interest Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog sniffs, then turns away. Rawhide: 1. No interest. Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Tico is more interested in interacting and is more confident to interact with a calm female. He exhibits some slight sexual motivation but is generally polite and respectful.

05/24/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Tico is polite when greeting at the gate and wants to interact with the greeter dog but is hesitant and unsure when solicited for play from her. When solicited he moves back and is unsure. 5/25 Update Tico is more interested in interacting and is more confident to interact with a calm female. He exhibits some slight sexual motivation but is generally polite and respectful. 5/26 Update Tico continues to be sexually motivated with one female and gets aroused when interacting. With another female, who is social and playful, she solicits for play and he is unsure. He is interested in interacting but is hesitant and when she solicits he backs away. 5/27 Update Tico is sexually motivated and still appears unsure of play. 5/28 Update Tico is social and wants to interact with another dog in the yard. He exhibits some calming signals. 5/29 update: Tico greets well, loose body and tail wagging, however, he will quickly become uncomfortable with a solicitous female and offer appropriate correction. 5/30 update: Tico is sexually motivated and does not engage in play when solicited.

05/23/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative M; 3 YO; 60 LB Very freindly during exam BARH NSF ACtyvil applied

05/30/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
KENNEL COUGH NOTED ON VET ROUNDS BAR. ATTENTION SEEKING. MILD COUGH/SNEEZE WITH MILD MUCOID NASAL DISCHARGE RECOMMEND DOXYCYCLINE 300MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

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