Animal Profile
Big Bolo
Hello, my name is Big Bolo. My animal id is #65771. I am a male tan dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 6 months 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 6/12/2019.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Big Bolo is at risk due to medical condition. Big Bolo has been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex which is treatable with in home care. Behaviorally we recommend he go to an adult only and single pet home due to behaviors seen in the care center.
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A volunteer writes: Be on the lookout for big love, big fun and a big personality wearing a beautiful tri-color coat, last seen in the vicinity of our Manhattan Care Center. He goes by the name Bolo, and firsthand reports say he's capable of smothering volunteers in snuggles, charming the socks off strangers and spreading smiles wherever he roams. Impressive physical strength is one of his key attributes, but with a harness and an experienced handler, he's responsive and well-behaved when walking on leash, and also appears to be very house trained. Bolo's nose is described as adorably 'boopable', and his enthusiasm for petting, toys, treats and socializing is high, though he does prefer to associate with people over dogs. A gorgeous hunk who's guilty of stealing many hearts since his arrival (another volunteer who walked him received compliments from passersby on how good-looking he is), Big Bolo is available for adoption to a family who loves life as much as he does. Keep your eyes peeled for this supernaturally handsome hunk next time you visit the Care Center, and you could be leaving with the catch of a lifetime!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 69.2 lbs
6/12/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3y Microchip noted on Intake? no History : stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - wagging tail and approaching handlers, snapped when leg was held for blood draw, otherwise allowed examination Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild dental tartar, no sign of dental disease PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 testes palpable in scrotum MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: small black mass on dorsal aspect of anus Assessment: small growth on anus Prognosis: good Plan: consider FNA or growth removal of mass on anus at time of neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
6/21/2019
S: Alert in kennel, barking at the front O: Hoarse coughing, moderate mucopurulent nasal discharge A: CIRDC P: Move to isolation -Swab for resp PCR testing -Doxycycline 350 mg PO SID x14 days -Enrofloxacin 340 mg PO SID x14 days -Cerenia 60 mg PO SID x4 days 1088
6/28/2019
SO recheck CIRDC day 7 EN -- eyes are clear with no discharge. Serous nasal discharge, sniffling during rounds A CIRDC P continue to monitor in shelter
6/30/2019
BAR, eating well Moderate nasal discharge present Intermittent sneezing No coughing noted No ocular discharge noted A:Hx of CIRDC, improving P:CWCTP Recheck in 4-5 days
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
During intake Big Bird Bolo was welcoming and affectionate with counselor. He allowed all handling without issue and accepted treats from counselor. He allowed to be collared, leashed, petted on his head, and scanned for a microchip.
Date of Intake: 6/12/2019
Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable
Basic Information:: Big Bird Bolo is a large mixed breed, male, who was fond as a stray.
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this dog around strangers?: Big Bird Bolo is said to be welcoming and affectionate with strangers.
How is this dog around children?: Behavior is unknown
How is this dog around other dogs?: It is said that Max Mokey will bark at other dogs hen on leash.
How is this dog around cats?: Behavior is unknown
Resource guarding:: Behavior is unknown
Bite history:: No known resource guarding
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Other Notes:: Behavior is unknown
Medical Notes: No known medical concerns
For a New Family to Know: Big Bird Bolo is a large mixed breed, male, who was fond as a stray. He is said to be welcoming and affectionate with strangers.
Date of intake:: 6/12/2019
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no known history (spent some time with finder)
Behavior toward strangers:: Affectionate
Behavior toward dogs:: Barks towards other dogs on leash
Date of assessment:: 6/13/2019
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: body soft, jumps up Handling Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Body soft Arousal Jog: Follows (loose) Arousal comments: None Knock: Approach (loose) Knock Comments: None Toy: Grips, firm Toy comments: body soft
Summary:: Due to growling and lunging toward dogs, a single dog household is recommended. The previous owner has reported him to become reactive toward dogs on leash. 6/13: Big Bolo lunges, growls, and snaps toward the helper dog through the gate. He continues to vocalize as she walks away.
Date of intake:: 6/12/2019
Summary:: Affectionate, allowed all handling
Date of initial:: 6/12/2019
Summary:: Wagging, snapped when leg was held for blood draw
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Big Bolo so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 2
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 5): Due to Big Bolo's overall level of exuberance combined with some observed handling sensitivity in the care center, we feel he may do best in a home without young children at this time. Single pet home/no dog parks: See DOG-DOG.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: Big Bolo has shown some sensitivity with certain handling. He was reported to bark and snap when his legs were handled. Please see handout on Handling/touch sensitivity. When seeking attention Big Bolo jumps up in a social manner when excited, see handout on Basic Manners. Big Bolo's finder reported him to bark at other dogs while on leash, this behavior has also been observed in the care center, please see handout on Leash Reactivity.