WILLIE – A1055594
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SAFE 11/11/15
Brooklyn Center
My name is WILLIE. My Animal ID # is A1055594.
I am a female br brindle am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/21/2015 from NY 11422, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/08/2015 Exam Type OBSERVATION – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 83.2 LBS.
Stool sample presented by volunteer. Unable to rule out worms; Panacur presc per 1067
10/21/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/21/15 20:25 Willie is a 2 year and 6 month old brown brindle american pitbull terrier who is being surrendered because the owner can no longer have her in the home. Willie has been with the family for 2 years. Willie lived 6 adults and 1 small child. Willie is reported to be very tolerant of small children. There is also a small dog in the home that likes to play with Willie but she prefers not to be bothered and Will move away from interactions but is not defensive. Willie is receptive to visitors but may bark at strangers who pass the home outside the gate. Willie is housebroken and does not have accidents inside. Willie gets her exercise from yard play. Willie has not been walked much so owner cannot report on meeting other dogs. Willie enjoys a bath. She does not guard her food toys or treats but will start to eat faster if the owner is taking it away. Willie is easily removed from the couch or a bed. When suddenly awoken she is calm. She does not mind a bear hug. Willie likes to play tugging games with ropes. Willie does not respond to commands. When the family is home she likes to be where they are but will retire to her own space. When the family is away she is well behaved. Willie eats both wet and dry food. Upon intake Willie was quiet and receptive to introduction. Counselor was able to scan for microchip (negative) and collar but did not photograph. Willie walked well on leash and was responsive to guidance. Willie enjoyed treats.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
11/07/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Willie has shown great improvement since her stay with us and has seem to overcome her fearful behavior. She is now more social and a bit more attention seeking when interacting with staff. Due to this behavior improvement the behavior department believes that Willie can go home with an average adopter. Safer:10/24 Willie previously lived 6 adults and 1 small child and a small dog. The owner stated Willie is reported to be very tolerant of small children and the small dog that is in the home likes to play with Willie but he prefers not to be bothered. The owner mentioned Willie is house broken and is well behaved when home alone. At intake it was reported Willie was quiet and receptive to introduction, he did allowed all handling. During SAFER Willie came into the assessment room a bit nervous, he was friendly and social towards the assessor with a slow approach, allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Willie follows the handler fearful with his body low during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Willie was easy to handle when engaged with the items. Willie has been showing fearful behavior, we cannot be certain if behavior may be suppressed as a result of the shelter environment. Please note that behavior may change when Willie is more comfortable and settled in a home environment. In addition, we recommend that introductions are done slowly, and Willie be given the opportunity to interact at his own pace. The behavior department feels he can be suitable for an adopert with an averge amount of dog experience. Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is tense and fearful; his tail is low and not moving. 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 in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body low and a bit fearful. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Food: 1. Dog calmly allows the food to be moved, follows the dish, but does not interfere with the dish’s movement. Dog’s body is soft and loose, eyes soft, tail neutral. He lifts his head when hand is pushed against his cheek. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog smells, then turns away. Rawhide: 1. No interest.
10/23/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Willie is social and greets both males and females politely. She engages in brief bouts of play with other playful dogs. Based on her behavior during playgroup, the Behavior Department recommends that Willie can go to a home with both male and female dogs. She seems to do well with both non-playful and playful dogs so any playstyle can be considered. ***Willie is a social group greeter dog.*** When off leash with other dogs, Willie greets the helper dog calmly but is a bit unsure. She eventually attempts to solicit play but does not actually engage in play. 10/24 update: Willie greets politely and may engage in gentle play when solicited. 10/29 update: Willie is social and greets both males and females politely. 10/30 update: Willie greets politely and may attempt to solicit play. 10/31 update: Willie is social and wil attempt to solicit play. She engages in brief bouts of running play with both males and females. 11/01, 11/02 update: Willie is playful, gives corrections appropriately and self-handicaps when playing with a less socially experienced juvenile. 11/03 update: Willie is social and greets both males and females politely. She is a bit bouncy when interacting and will offer correction for pushy behavior. 11/05, 11/06, 11/07 update: Willie greets the other dogs politely and is tolerant of sexually motivated behavior.
10/22/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH – anxious, tail tucked – muzzle needed for exam Ears, eyes, nose, mouth clear Coat clean No flea dirt or parasites noted NOSF
11/07/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
COUGHING AND REGURGITATING FOOD REPORTED DURING PLAYGROUP BAR WITH MILD MUCOID NASAL DISCHARGE, MILD COUGH A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 400MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BAC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS
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