ZORRO – A1041665

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My name is ZORRO. My Animal ID # is A1041665.
I am a neutered male white and brown staffordshire. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 6 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/26/2015 from NY 10463, owner surrender reason stated was PETS CONFL.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/29/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 56.4 LBS.

MC 985112002587275 06/29/15 11:17 stifle remains swollen nonweightbearing not reported defecating right now 06/28/15 10:48 eating and resting comfortably in medical. continue pain managment. 6/27 Neutered male QARH–painful due to injury but allows careful handling, Right hind leg due to pain— stifle acute swelling at stifle, medial butress present – now minimal cranial draw and movement whe rocked back and forth, Rh foot abrasions to paw and between toes, pelvic exam ok via rectal, walks on all three abd palp wnl Mild to no staining on teeth H./L Abd palp wnl Old scarring on muzzle and hind feet now diarrhea NOSF A: old arthtritis evident in RH stifle, now cranial draw from impact of possible HBC – CCL rupture now P: Buprinex 0.5mg/ml BID Rimadyl inj Diagel for stress diarrhea – monitor for stopping of diarrhea in medical

06/26/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/26/15 20:40 Basic Information Zorro was brought in as an owner’s surrender due to personal problems and pet conflict. Zorro is 1 1/2 years old, and has been with his owner since he was born. Owner says as far as he knows Zorro doesnt have any injuries or health concerns, but says he hasn’t been to the vet in a while. When asked two things he adores most about Zorro owner chose that he is playful and energetic. Personality & Behavior Zorro is described as playful and friendly with a very high activity level. Owner says Zorro has been around a four and five year old and says he is affectionate and playful with them. Owner says he lives with the two dogs he was bred from and is affectionate and respectful towards them, but owner says he has aggression towards other dogs and will growl and bark at them. Owner says Zorro is house-trained and rarely has accidents. Owner says he hasn’t had any issues with Zorro biting anyone or another animal. Owner says Zorro is unbothered if food or treats are touched while eating, and becomes playful if someone touches his toy. Owner says he is unbothered if pushed off of furniture and doesnt like baths but will just sit through it. Owner says Zorro is confident and unbothered when someone unfamiliar approaches. For a New family to Know Zorro currently knows commands sit, come, and stay. Owner says Zorro likes playing with ropes, and playing tug. Owner says when home Zorro usually follows him around, and is well-behaved when home alone. Owner says Zorro usually eats dry food, and has had a variety of brands. Owner says Zorro is unbothered by loud invasive noises, and usually sleeps in his doggy room on the floor. Owner says Zorro is unbothered if disturbed while sleeping. Behavior during Intake Zorro was friendly during intake. He allowed me to pet him, and accepted treats from my hand. Zorro allowed all handling and showed no signs of aggression during intake.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

06/29/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Zorro came to us as an owner surrender on 6/6/2015. It is reported Zorro has been around children and is affectionate and playful with them. Although Zorro lived with two other dogs, his parents, owner reports Zorro will growl and bark at other dogs outside the home. Zorro was friendly upon intake. He allowed all handling and accepted treats from admissions counselor’s hand. Zorro was a bit nervous upon entering the SAFER room, walking with head and tail down. He allowed his head to be cupped in assessor’s hands, body neutral. Zorro accepted touch during Sensitivity item, tail down, mouth closed, soft body. Tag game was skipped for medical reasons. Squeeze was performed on flank due to medical reasons, Zorro had no response to both Flank Squeezes. He allowed Food dish to be moved away, and lifted his head when assess-a-hand was applied to his cheek. Zorro had no interest in Toy. He kept a firm grip on Rawhide, body neutral, not placing his body between rawhide and assessor at all. Zorro entered the room towards the helper dog briefly, then turned away to exit, head low. The Behavior Team feels Zorro would do well in an Average home. He may benefit from being the only resident dog in the home, or an in depth interaction with other dogs in the home is recommended before adoption. Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is neutral, his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is between his legs, mouth closed. Flank squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all. 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: No interest. Rawhide: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and body neutral. He does not place his body between you and the rawhide. Dog-dog: 2. Turns body to side in relation to other dog, attempts to exit, head low.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

06/27/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
MC 985112002587275 Neutered male QARH–painful due to injury but allows careful handling Could not assess right hind leg due to pain–possible crepitus felt near stifle Mild to no staining on teeth Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Old scarring on muzzle and hind feet NOSF

06/29/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
MC 985112002587275 06/29/15 11:17 stifle remains swollen nonweightbearing not reported defecating right now 06/28/15 10:48 eating and resting comfortably in medical. continue pain managment. 6/27 Neutered male QARH–painful due to injury but allows careful handling, Right hind leg due to pain— stifle acute swelling at stifle, medial butress present – now minimal cranial draw and movement whe rocked back and forth, Rh foot abrasions to paw and between toes, pelvic exam ok via rectal, walks on all three abd palp wnl Mild to no staining on teeth H./L Abd palp wnl Old scarring on muzzle and hind feet now diarrhea NOSF A: old arthtritis evident in RH stifle, now cranial draw from impact of possible HBC – CCL rupture now P: Buprinex 0.5mg/ml BID Rimadyl inj Diagel for stress diarrhea – monitor for stopping of diarrhea in medical

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