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DRAGO

PRIORITY: Behavior

Name DRAGO

Animal ID A4764125

Breed BROWN/WHITE AM PIT BULL TER

Level PURPLE

Weight 72.0

Age 3Y 6M

Sex Male

Kennel West Kennel, Wing Q - 031

Intake Date 4/10/2025

Due Out 4/13/2025

Deadline Date 6/22/2025

Requirements
No requirements
Recommendations
  • FAMILY INTRODUCTION
Memo

    6/17/2025 06/17/25 16:27 This dog is experiencing significant stress and anxiety in the shelter, particularly while kenneled, and has begun engaging in self-injurious behavior. These behaviors can develop when a dog becomes overwhelmed by constant stimulation and a lack of control over their surroundings. Although this dog continues to show appropriate behavior outside of the kennel with positive interactions with staff and volunteers,without intervention, both emotional and physical well-being may continue to decline. Immediate placement is needed with an experienced adopter or New Hope Partner who can provide a calm, supportive home and time for decompression. Placement needed by close of business 06/22/2025 . May be at risk of euthanasia 06/23/2025 or sooner if warranted.

Intake

4/10/2025

How long have you had the animal?
30 MIN
Has the animal been around other animals? What kind of animals? How would you describe the interaction with other animals?
NONE
Was the animal around any other people or children? If yes, how would you describe the animals behavior towards other people/children?
2 ADULTS, DOG WAS EATING FROM GARBAGE, WALKED UP FROM BEHIND AND WAS ABLE TO PLACE LEASH AROUND THE DOG. FOLLOWED THE ADULTS INTO A VEHICLE.
Has the animal shown any aggression around other people? Might want to include a few examples of what aggression looks like. Barking, growling, lunging, etc.? If yes, what were the circumstances?
NONE
Did you keep the animal inside or outside?
N/A
If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam? Was the animal destructive in any way?
N/A
If outside, what kind of fencing do you have and did it contain the animal?
N/A
Did the animal show any aggression, like **growling, curling their lips, lunging** around food, toys, or bones?
N/A
Has the animal shown any signs of illness?
NONE
Does the animal walk on a leash?
PULLS ON LEASH
Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers)

6/21/2025 AM rounds- playing with toys

6/20/2025 Dog was wiggly bodied on kennel approach; Handler spoke softly to dog and threw in treats ; Dog was very treat motivated; Handler unlocked kennel and cracked door a little; dog seemed to be excited to come out; redirection attention to treats and threw more in ; setting the leash in was able to leash dog first try with ease; Dog had a hard pull to exit. Ignored dogs in passing; Once in yard , dog explored yard and was going potty most duration of yard time; Dog wasnt jumpy; Handler was sitting on bench and dog came up and solicited pets and attention between sniffing yard; Handler grabbed blue ball with squeaker and dogs ears perked up and became alert on ball; Handler was playing with ball with dog; Dog liked to play keep away; recommend two toys or balls to transition between throwing; Dog was grabby with toy; When time to return dog to kennel; handler clipped on clip leash for precaution; Dog walked back with a moderate pull ; went right into kennel. Handler threw in treats and was able to pull leash off with clip lead.

6/20/2025 out for a mng

6/20/2025 out for a mng

6/20/2025 Out for meet and greet

6/20/2025 EET ROUNDS: Dog had wiggly body; Attention barked with tail wag; Heavy panting

6/20/2025 AM rounds- laying on bed, chewing toy

6/19/2025 AM rounds- demand barking; loose body; dilated pupils; began playing with toy

6/19/2025 EET ROUNDS: Laying on kennel floor, got up to greet handler with loose body and soft body, BAR.

6/18/2025 EET ROUNDS: Dog had wiggly body; Heavy panting with tail wag.

6/18/2025 AM rounds- lying on bed, chewing toy

6/18/2025 M&G

6/17/2025 EET rounds: Standing at front, barking, wiggly body.

6/17/2025 AM Rounds-demand barking

6/16/2025 EET ROUNDS: Loose body, flagged tail, demand barking, eyes dilated.

6/16/2025 AM Rounds-BAR

6/15/2025 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Strong Pull on Leash, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Pulled to exit, drago is personable and likes to be petted. Stop and go walking since he likes to smell everything

6/15/2025 EET ROUNDS: Loose body, QAR, 4 on the floor.

6/14/2025 EET Rounds- Lying on bed, chewing enrichment.

6/14/2025 Pacing in and out; heavy panting; cut paw pads

6/13/2025 AM rounds- demand barking; tense body; dilated pupils; does not settle

6/13/2025 EET Rounds: Demand barking while licking widow with ears back, dilated pupils & having a fast tick tock tail.

6/12/2025 EET ROUNDS - Laying on bed, came forward on approach, fast tail wag, sniffing, noticed ripped stuffing in kennel.

6/12/2025 AM rounds- demand barking; tense body; dilated pupils; began playing with toy

6/11/2025 AM rounds- demand bark; wide eyes; dilated pupils; does not settle

6/11/2025 EET ROUNDS: Dog was standing at door; Attention barked with fast tail wag. Would run in circles one and wouldnt settle.

6/10/2025 EET rounds: AT front, barking, jumped on door, drooling, panting, tail wagging.

6/10/2025 AM Rounds-demand bark,did not settle

6/9/2025 EET ROUNDS - Heavy panting, fast tail wag, wiggly, sniffing toward handler, tapping paws, began demand barking.

6/9/2025 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, Quiet soul. Navigated around maintenance workers to get to yard. Drago was not phased by any of the distractions. Affectionate.

6/8/2025 AM Rounds-demand barking, does not settle

6/8/2025 EET ROUNDS- Demand baking, tapping paws, slobber on kennel door.

6/7/2025 EET Rounds-Wiggly body and wagging tail, front paws on door, demand barking, wouldn't settle.

6/7/2025 AM rounds- demand barking; biting at kennel door; dilated pupils; wide eyes; doesn't settle

6/6/2025 EET Rounds: Demand barking with ears pinned back while jumping high in kennel with pupils dilated.

6/6/2025 AM rounds- BAR; chewing toy

6/5/2025 AM rounds- heavy pant; high pitch rythmic bark; body stiff

6/5/2025 EET Rounds: Dog was attention barking with wiggly body ; Doesnt settle.

6/4/2025 EET ROUNDS - At front of kennel, tapping paws, demand barking, fast tail wag.

6/3/2025 EET Rounds: Soft body, tail wagging, and demand barking.

6/3/2025 Solicited attentions, Playful, Moderate to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, High Energy, Sit, Drago: Pushes out of kennel, but pull is fine once leashed. Laid on the bench and drank from pool but didn't get into pool. Peed in yard right away could be potty trained. Very sweet, wanted to be with handlers on bench. Easy to return to kennel.

6/3/2025 AM rounds- BAR

6/2/2025 AM rounds- BAR, chewing on toy

6/2/2025 EET Rounds: Demand barking with fast tail wags while jumping up against window.

6/1/2025 EET ROUNDS- Eyes dilated, slight whining, loose body, tapping paws on floor.

5/31/2025 AM rounds- demand barking; dilated pupils; began chewing toy

5/31/2025 Dog was standing at door with wiggly body; heavy panting; attention barked at handler but settled when handler descended away from kennel.

5/30/2025 ears pinned, tik tok tail, pupils dilated, picked up toy, dropped it began to growl and bark as handler walked off.

5/30/2025 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Strong Pull on Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit

5/29/2025 AM rounds- chewing toy on bed

5/28/2025 AM Rounds- demand barking, jumping up on kennel, dialated pupils, began to play with toy

5/28/2025 EET ROUNDS- Loose wiggly body, pawing at glass, eyes dilated, demand barking.

5/27/2025 EET ROUNDS - Dog was standing on bed, shredded bedding/toys, fast tail wag, demand barking, ears back.

5/27/2025 AM Rounds- high pitch bark, chews on toy

5/26/2025 AM Rounds - High pitch barking, BAR.

5/26/2025 EET ROUNDS- Demand barking, loose body, tapping paws, eyes dilated. Took treat offered by handler.

5/25/2025 AM Rounds - Plays with toy.

5/25/2025 Demand barking with wiggly body, fast tail wag, came forward to solicit attentions from handler.

5/24/2025 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, Sit, DRAGO: Calm on approach, leashed w/all 4 on floor, allowed all handling, enjoyed scatter treats, easy leash retrieval on return

5/24/2025 EET Rounds: Demand barking with a wiggly body.

5/23/2025 AM Rounds-all 4s @ front, rythmic bark, loose body, picking up feet, mouth closed,body stiff, stare at handler

5/22/2025 AM Rounds- playing with toy

5/22/2025 EET ROUNDS- Loose wiggly body, QAR 4 on the floor, tapping paws, demand barking (settled with time)

5/21/2025 AM Rounds- demand barking, loose wiggly body, dialated pupils, began playing with toy.

5/21/2025 EET Rounds-Pupils dilated, demand barking, jumping at door, wouldn't settle.

5/21/2025 Solicited attentions, Playful, Moderate to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, Sit, Initially jumped kennel, easily redirected with treats; ignored other dogs walking past kennels; took to training room; played with snuffle mat and stuffy; knows "sit"; affiliative with handler; leaned in for petting; took to play yard; loose body and engaging with passing staff

5/20/2025 AM Rounds - Plays with toy, BAR.

5/20/2025 EET ROUNDS- Loose wiggly body, tip-tap paws, demand barking and dilated eyes.

5/19/2025 AM Rounds- high pitch barking, plays with toys and shakes his head a lot.

5/19/2025 EET ROUNDS - Dog was at front of kennel, fast tail wag, demand barking with tapping feet.

5/18/2025 AM Rounds - Playing with toy.

5/18/2025 EET ROUNDS - Dog was demand barking, fast tail wag, tapping feet, wiggly body, ears perked.

5/17/2025 AM Rounds - Demand barking, losse wiggly body, dilated pupils, began playing with toy.

5/17/2025 EET Rounds- Pupils dilated, demand barking, fast wagging tail, picked up toy.

5/16/2025 AM rounds-demand barking, dilated pupils, loose body, began playing with toy.

5/16/2025 EET ROUNDS AM-on bed, tik tok tail, ears back, pupils dialated

5/15/2025 AM Rounds - All 4s on bed, chewing on toy, loose body, focused on toy, laid down chewing.

5/15/2025 EET Rounds PM- demand barking, soft body, started playing with toy in kennel.

5/14/2025 AM Rounds - Demand barking, dilated pupils, loose wiggly body, began playing with toy.

5/13/2025 EET Rounds- Pupils dilated, demand barking, wiggly body and wagging tail, jumped against door.

5/13/2025 AM Rounds - Vocal, wiggly, playing with toy.

5/12/2025 AM Rounds - Demand bark, fast wagging tail.

5/12/2025 EET ROUNDS - Dog was at front of kennel demand barking, loose fast tail wag, tapping front feet, whining, with ears back.

5/11/2025 EET ROUNDS- Demand barking, loose body, tapping paws.

5/11/2025 AM Rounds - High pitch bark, fast wagging tail, BAR.

5/10/2025 AM Rounds - Demand barking, loose wiggly body, dilated pupils, settels with interaction.

5/10/2025 Demand barking, placed front paws on kennel door

5/9/2025 Laying on bed, noticed handler, got off bed, high still tail began to bark.

5/9/2025 AM Rounds - Demand barking, loose wiggly body, dilated pupils, begins playing with toy during interaction.

5/8/2025 AM Rounds - Chewing on toy.

5/8/2025 EET ROUNDS- Loose wiggly body, demand barking, tapping all 4 paws, took treat from handler when offered.

5/7/2025 Demand barking as handler approached, took treats gently, had wiggly body and wagging tail.

5/7/2025 AM Rounds - All 4s at front, leaning back, tail fast, body stiff, rhythmic bark, hard stare at handler.

5/6/2025 EET ROUNDS- Demand barking, fast wagging tail, dilated pupils, jumping and pawing at glass.

5/5/2025 AM Rounds - Fast wagging tail, demand barking.

5/5/2025 AM Rounds - High pitch barking, BAR.

5/5/2025 Vocalizing at kennel front; settles with interaction; loose body; accepts treats; continued rythmic barking

5/5/2025 Eating treats, neutral body.

5/4/2025 AM Rounds - Demand barking, fast wagging tail.

5/2/2025 AM rounds- demand barking; dilated pupils; pawing at kennel door; loose, wiggly body

5/1/2025 AM rounds- demand barking; loose, wiggly body; dilated pupils

4/30/2025 AM rounds- demand barking; loose, wiggly body; dilated pupils

4/29/2025 AM Rounds - Paws at door, demand barking.

4/28/2025 AM Rounds - Playing with toy, demand barking, fast wagging tail.

4/25/2025 AM Rounds - All 4s at front, demand bark and talk, mouth closed O shape, ears down/back, stare at handler, spine straight, tail fast/side.

4/24/2025 AM Rounds - Loose wiggly body, dilated pupils, demand barking.

4/22/2025 AM rounds- demand barking; fast tail wag

4/22/2025 M&G

4/22/2025 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in treats, Strong Pull on Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Calm, quick leash, very strong pull; sniff explored yard, took pets but not interested; harness leashed w/ strong pull, sniff walk; on return took to yard & came to handler for pets, especially booty scratches, gave kisses; gentle, non-reactive but very strong

4/21/2025 AM Rounds - Fast wagging tail, demand barking.

4/20/2025 AM Rounds - Soft, demand barking.

4/19/2025 AM rounds- jumping; scratching at door; barking

4/18/2025 AM Rounds - BAR, bowl flipped.

4/17/2025 AM Rounds - BAR, demand barking, crying.

4/16/2025 Handlers apporached the front of the kennel, K9 was whinning, and jumping up on the door. Handler apporached the door, and threw high value treats (hot dogs) into the kennel, K9 turned to eat treats and handler cracked open the door with a large looped leash and attempted to leash K9. K9 pushed passed the leash and leash got caught on foot, 2nd handler was able to leash K9. K9 had a strong hard pull while walking to the yard. Once in the play yard K9 explored the yard. Stopping momentarily to elimanate fecal matter three times. Whiel K9 was walking around yard K9 would turn head and look at handlers from a distance. K9 made rounds to where handlers were sitting on the bench. K9 took treats gently, and allowed handler to pet K9. During interaction K9 would move head away from handler's hands and look away. K9 then expolred yard again and then came up to bench and started to sniff around the handlers. He then walked up to handlers and sat with facing away from handler with back toward them. Allowing handler's to pet along back. During time in yard K9 did not seek out interaction but when interaction was given he did not move away. K9 had a strong pull back toward kennel, K9 did try to push back from entering kennel. Handler used medium leash pressure to guide K9 into kennel and hold leash as handler shut door.

4/11/2025 AM rounds- rythmic demand bark; tense musculature; dilated pupils; pursed lips and began growling/ barking; ears pinned; high/ stiff tail wag intensified with interaction and would not settle

4/10/2025 Due to in- kennel observations, needs full eval, upgrading to ORANGE

4/10/2025 Initially alarm barked when approached holding kennel but softened and low tail wag when presented leash. Solicited attnetion but was hesitant of microchip scan and mylar placement. Barked at second handler entering intake room but relaxed quickly and accepted treats. Muzzle wrapped for vaccines and walked well to kennel.

Medical Treatments

6/23/2025 Canine Neuter Sedated exam by: ___NH___ Pre-op tech_CD___ T: _99.3___°F HR: _100__bpm RR: _PANT__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: NSF Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: NSF Ears: NSF Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _5_ /9 Dental grade:_1_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: Scrotal irritation prior to clipping Treatments: Carprofen (50 mg/ml) __2.8__ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: __780789__ administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _NH__ Implanted microchip SQ, # ___985141008295720__. Placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Induction & Prep Tech Initials___RED/BZ_ Anesthesia: Induced with TTDex (5 ml cake 100 mg/ml Telazol to 2.5 ml 10 mg/ml Butorphanol + 2.5 ml 0.50 mg/ml Dexmedetomidine) __0.6__ ml IM at __1055__ Intubated at _1112___ with __10.5__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: _1136___ Anesthesia Tech Initials: ___KLB/SW__ Recovery Tech Initials__CD/BZ____ Monitoring: Time: __1112__ T_99.3___ °F; HR _60___ bpm; RR __20__ brpm Time: ___1127_ T__101.1__ °F; HR __100__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm Time: _1142___ T__102.0__°F; HR _90___ bpm; RR _10___ brpm- Extubated End Recovery Time: __1155__ T__101.2__ °F; HR __100__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery – Canine Orchiectomy (Neuter), performed by __NH____: Pre-scrotal incision made with no. 15 blade. Closed technique, single ligation of spermatic cords with strangle knots using __2/0__ Webmax. 2-layer closure: SQ layer closed with simple continuous sutures, continuing into continuous intradermal using _2/0___ Webmax. Green tattoo etched. Applied tissue adhesive over pre-scrotal incision and tattoo. Rx and/or Post-op recommendations: Recommend follow up with primary veterinarian regarding overall health, baseline bloodwork, and preventative care. - E-collar worn for 14 days. -Carprofen 100mg: Give 1.5 tablet PO SID x 4 days. Dispensed 6 tablets. Start 06/24. -Cephalexin 250mg: Give 3 capsue PO BID x 10 days. Dispensed 60 capsules. Entering Tech Initials: __PU___

6/23/2025 TATTOO

6/23/2025 MICRO SCAN CHIP NOT FOUND

6/23/2025 DOG NEUTER

6/23/2025 RABIES 1 YEAR

6/15/2025 06/15/25 08:23 Brief/ targeted exam. BAR, very active in kennel. BCS 6/9. Small number of dried blood droplets on kennel floor. MS/ DERM - ambulatory x 4 limbs, no lameness noted; wound of RF interdigits webbing w/ minimal amount of active bleeding. P: 1. Cephalexin (250mg capsule) - 3 capsules PO BID x 7 days. 2. Pentoxyfylline (400mg tablet) - 1 tablet PO BID x 7 days. nhilde

6/14/2025 bleeding on right fron paw pad VET TECHNICIAN EXAM 06/14/25 14:15 DUE TO VET CHECK REQUEST Attitude: BAR BCS: _6/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: Not at this time Coughing/Sneezing: Not at this time Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: Not at this time Vomiting/Diarrhea: Not at this time Appetite: Great Other Notes of Concern / Observations: Canine is super playful has small cut on front right paw between digit 2 and 3 paw pads. Blood seen on floor. JB

4/28/2025 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02120156A__ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. kstraight/jp

4/28/2025 DA2PP SUBQ

4/10/2025 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120156A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541516C administered IN. Testicles seen Mylar placed ES

4/10/2025 BORDETELLA IN

4/10/2025 BRAVECTO TOPICAL SOLUTION

4/10/2025 DA2PP SUBQ

4/10/2025 MICRO SCAN CHIP NOT FOUND

Bite History
No recorded bites