AMOS – A1093170

Manhattan Center

My name is AMOS. My Animal ID # is A1093170.
I am a neutered male blue and white american staff and am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 9 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a RETURN on 06/27/2017 from NY 10469, owner surrender reason stated was NO TIME.

07/07/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Amos A1093170 is at-risk due to potential behavior deterioration. While Amos remains social with handlers, he is beginning to displays stereotypical behavior; Amos attempts to chew through leashes when attempting to be walked due to his frustration, escalation has been observed as well as Amos has also attempted to snap at a handler while on leash.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/27/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 76.0 LBS.

Canine DAPP Product Name: NOBIVAC 1 DAPP Serial Number: 02121711A Location of Vaccination: RFL Revaccination Date: 7/11/17

06/27/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
Basic Info Amos is a 1 year old neutered male. He was adopted from ACC on February 2017. He was returned because his previous owners no longer had the time to care for him because she will be traveling for the summer. Socialization Amos is friendly around strangers. When he plays with adult people he is exuberant. He is friendly towards other dogs and children. He spent time with children 5 to 12 years old he was playful. At the dog park he played with other large breeds including pitbulls. He enjoys playing with small breeds but due to his exuberance he was often times rough with small dogs. Behavior Amos has never bitten a person or animal while with his previous owners. If his food bowl was touched while eating, he had with a wiggly body and was playful. He would look up and stop eating. Amos was friendly when toys and treats were taken away. He is not bothered when pushed off furniture. Amos was friendly when held or restrained. He isn’t bothered when he was disturbed while sleeping. He was tolerant when given bath and whenever his paws were touched. Whenever an unfamiliar person approached the home or owner Amos is friendly. For a New Family to Know Amos was described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, pushy and excitable with a very high activity level. He tends to follow his owner around the house and enjoys being in the same room. Amos likes to play with toy ropes. His favorite games were tug and fetch. Amos was kept indoors only and slept in the living room on a blanket. He ate dry Pedigree complete. Amos likes to go to the bathroom outdoors but would urinate indoors 4 times a week when not taken out regularly. He does not enjoy being outside in the rain as he will go to the bathroom then rush back home. When left alone in doors he is well behaved. He knows the cues sit, come and stop. For exercise Amos was taken on brisk walks three times a day. He was also taken to the dog park and ran off leash. On leash he pulls very hard and off leash he wanders and comes when called. He runs to play when another dog is nearby. Behavior during Intake Amos came to our shelter tail wagging. He jumped on the client and admissions counselor. Amos sat on cue, he took treats gently, allowed counselors to collar and pet him.

07/05/2017 WEB MEMO
“WOW. What’s his name??” Get ready to hear that each and every day of your life with famous Amos by your side. Yep this is far from your average, cookie-cutter pup. With his sweet vanilla and silver cow print coat, this boy is more delicious than anything mom ever made. “AWWW.” Here we go again! Now 1-year-old Amos is dazzling crowds with his excellent leash manners and picture-perfect “sit.” With etiquette far beyond what any 1-year-old should have, Amos is a perfect gentleman. “Oh. My. Goodness!” Well Amos has gone and done it again. Now he’s enraptured another with just a few wags of his tail. Of course, one works up a hunger when admired so furiously, so Amos and I decide to stop for some treats. I’d like to say I’m surprised to see him sniff and first consider my roast beef offerings before indulging, but I’m not. It’s precisely how any proven gentleman would behave. “Oh no, he is TOO cute!” Have I mentioned we’ve gone just one block? But no matter. Amos graciously accepts more attention, and I’ve now grown used to being ignored. Sweet, delectable, warm, and ooey-gooey, famous Amos is exactly the treat you need to mark the end to a long day. So satisfy your sweet tooth, grab a cup of milk, and get ready to (happily) be ignored by everyone around you. Amos is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan’s ACC.

06/28/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 6/27/17, third stay at care center Neutered, Owner Surrender (In previous home for four months) KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile 2/26/17, second stay at care center Neutered, Owner Surrender (In previous home for four months) Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Friendly Behavior toward children: Playful Behavior toward dogs: Playful at the dog park Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: No Energy level/descriptors: Amos was described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, pushy, and excitable with a very high activity level. KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile 10/11/16, first stay at care center Neutered, Owner Surrender (In previous home for one year) Previously lived with: Adults, a child (age three), a dog, and a cat Behavior toward strangers: Friendly Behavior toward children: Playful, could be a bit rough by jumping up Behavior toward dogs: Tolerant and playful. Would sometimes growl and bark at one older dog. Behavior toward cats: Ignores them Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Mostly, has accidents if not walked on time Energy level/descriptors: Amos is described as having a very high activity level., SAFER ASSESSMENT: 6/28/17 Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 3. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Jumps up high and hard repeatedly, grabs leash in mouth. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Summary: Amos displayed a high level of activity and excitement on his assessment, being in constant motion and jumping up on the assessor repeatedly. During tag, he became over excited, jumping up and leash biting. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Summary INTAKE BEHAVIOR Upon intake, Amos was social and he allowed handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 6/27/17 During his initial medical exam, Amos was social, active, and allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL: His previous owners describe Amos as a very high-energy dog. In the care center he has been active and enthusiastic. He may have a low threshold for arousal and needs guidance to learn how to appropriately channel that energy when he becomes overstimulated. He will need daily mental and physical stimulation and exercise, and a force-free, positive reinforcement-based training class may help him to learn impulse control and to train desirable behaviors that can be rewarded. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) _X_No young children (under 5): Due to the high level of exuberance and jumping Amos displays, we recommend a home without young children. Older children who are comfortable with a large, jumpy dog should have an in depth interaction prior to adoption. Potential challenges: _X_Basic manners/Poor impulse control: Amos is very jumpy at the care center, jumping up high and hard when he does so. It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended.

10/13/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Amos engages in rough, energetic play with other playful dogs in the care center. The behavior department feels he may be most compatible with other dogs who are highly playful and social. Slow introductions are recommended between Amos and resident dogs. He has not yet been introduced to a male dog while in the care center. The previous owner of Amos describes having previously taken him to dog parks where he engaged playfully with other large dogs. 2/27: Amos immediately rushes up to the face of the helper dog when greeting. He bows and bounces to solicit play. He becomes increasingly aroused when engaging in chase play at first, then begins to soften as the interaction continues. 6/29: Amos engages in rough, exuberant play with the female helper. 6/29-7/7: Amost engages in rough, exuberant play with female dogs.

06/27/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 years Microchip noted on Intake? positive History : owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – friendly, energetic; struggles with restraint but overall allows handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; no significant tartar/staining; fracture of upper L canine close to gingiva with pulp exposure PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites; mild erythema around muzzle CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment Overweight Fractured canine Plan Rec’d weight loss (10-15#) through dietary management Rec’d extraction of upper canine Prognosis: excellent SURGERY: neutered

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
– Normal,
No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

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*** RETURNED 02/26/17 ***

NEUTERED MALE, BLUE / WHITE, AMERICAN STAFF / AM PIT BULL TER, 1 yr, 4 mos RETURN – EVALUATE, HOLD RELEASED Reason NO TIME
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 02/26/2017, From OUT OF NYC, DueOut Date 02/26/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary No Initial Exam

A volunteer writes:  “If you’re handsome and you know it wag your tail…wag, wag, wag…”  Amos is a WOW, no question about it.   His gorgeous big head, soft eyes, stunningly groomed coat and ever wagging tail holds the promise of  a super loving and affectionate dog.   And, Amos delivers on that promise! Adopted from us and returned for “no time”, we’re told that Amos lived with young children, and a few puppies.  Amos went to the dog park where he played with other large breeds, and has done well in ACC playgroups.  He does better with females than males, and it’s recommended that if he is adopted into a home with another dog, it be with a female.  We’re told that Amos doesn’t guard his things, is friendly to all, his favorite games are tug and fetch, and he needs to be walked regularly to maintain his housetraining skills.  I loved my time with Amos, he walks nicely on leash, but will pull if he sees something or someone he needs to investigate, showed off his sit, takes treats gently, posed for photos like a model, and joined me on the bench of lots of hugs and kisses. Amos enjoys life with gusto, he’s energetic, fun, lively and a total delight.  He told me that he’d love to be adopted by an active person or family with the promise of plenty of regular exercise and lots of love.  Mr. Awesome…I mean Amos, would love to meet you today.

PROFILE :

Basic Info
Amos is a 1 year old neutered male. He was adopted from ACC 4 months ago. He was surrendered because his previous owners no longer had the time to care for him. He has a wound on the base of his tail. The last time he went to the veterinarian was 4 months ago.
Socialization
Amos is friendly around strangers. When he plays with adult people he is exuberant.  He is friendly towards other dogs and children.  He spent time with children 5 to 12 years old he was playful. At the dog park he played with other large breeds including pitbulls. He enjoys playing with small breeds but due to his exuberance he was often times rough with small dogs.
Behavior
Amos has never bitten a person or animal while with his previous owners. If his food bowl was touched while eating, he had with a wiggly body and was playful. He would look up and stop eating. Amos was friendly when toys and treats were taken away. He is not bothered when pushed off furniture. Amos was friendly when held or restrained. He isn’t bothered when he was disturbed while sleeping. He was tolerant when given bath and whenever his paws were touched. Whenever an unfamiliar person approached the home or owner Amos is friendly.
For a New Family to Know
Amos was described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, pushy and excitable with a very high activity level. He tends to follow his owner around the house and enjoys being in the same room. Amos likes to play with toy ropes. His favorite games were tug and fetch. Amos was kept indoors only and slept in the living room on a blanket. He ate dry Pedigree complete.  Amos likes to go to the bathroom outdoors but would urinate indoors 4 times a week when not taken out regularly. He does not enjoy being outside in the rain as he will go to the bathroom then rush back home. When left alone in doors he is well behaved. He knows the cues sit, come and stop.  For exercise Amos was taken on brisk walks three times a day. He was also taken to the dog park and ran off leash. On leash he pulls very hard and off leash he wanders and comes when called. He runs to play when
another dog is nearby.
Behavior during Intake
Amos came to our shelter tail wagging. He jumped on the client and admissions counselor. Amos sat on cue, he took treats gently, allowed counselors to collar and pet him.

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**SAFER : AVERAGE HOME**

MALE, BLUE / WHITE, AMERICAN STAFF / AM PIT BULL TER, 1 yr
OWNER SUR – AVAILABLE, HOLD RELEASED Reason NO TIME
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 10/11/2016, From NY 10466, DueOut Date 10/11/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary SCAN POSITIVE 911002001374062 BRIGHT ALERT RESPONSIVE HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM- INTACT MALE. YOUNG DOG EYES, EARS, BODY COAT- WNL AMB X 4 APPLIED ACTIVYL. 6.3 CC PYRANTEL PO GAVE. ALLOWS HANDLING BUT NERVOUS & TENSE. NOSF
Weight 63.0

A volunteer writes:

“WOW. What’s his name??” Get ready to hear that each and every day of your life with famous Amos by your side. Yep this is far from your average, cookie-cutter pup. With his sweet vanilla and silver cow print coat, this boy is more delicious than anything mom ever made. “AWWW.” Here we go again! Now 1 year-old Amos is dazzling crowds with his excellent leash manners and picture-perfect “sit.” With etiquette far beyond what any 1 year-old should have, Amos is a perfect gentleman from the moment that we meet. “Oh. My. Goodness!” Well Amos has gone and done it again. Now he’s enraptured another with just a few wags of his long tail. Of course one works up a hunger when admired so furiously so Amos and I decide to stop for some treats. I’d like to say I’m surprised to see him sniff and first consider my roast beef offerings being indulging, but I’m not. It’s precisely how any proven gentleman would behave. “Oh no he is TOO cute!” Have I mentioned we’ve gone just one block? But no matter. Amos graciously accepts more attention and I’ve now grown used to being ignored. Sweet, delectable, warm, and ooey-gooey, famous Amos is exactly the treat you need to mark the end to a long day. So satisfy your sweet tooth, grab a cup of milk, and get ready to (happily) be ignored by everyone around you. Amos is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan’s ACC.

PROFILE:

Basic Info:  Amos is a one year old pit bull mix who has spent most of his life with his previous owner. He was surrendered due to health issues in the owner’s family.

Socialization:  Amos was reported to be friendly around strangers. He won’t walk up to them, but will allow strangers to approach and pet him. He lived with a three year old. Previous owner stated that he was very protective of her and would stop strangers from touching her by barking. He sometimes played a little rough with her because he liked to jump on her. Amos was reported to play a little rough with adults, too, because he loves to jump. Amos lived with several young puppies, who he would tolerate and sometimes play exhuberantly with. There was also an older male dog in the apartment. Amos would sometimes growl and and bark at this dog. Amos lived with one cat, who he mostly ignored.

Behavior:  Amos is not yet completely house trained. He will always pee outside, but will sometimes poop inside on the floor. Amos will allow for food and treats to be taken away, but will try to play tug if owner attempts to take toy away. Amos will struggle if you attempt to hold or restrain him. He will bark when people are outside the apartment in the hallway or knocking on the door.

For a New Family to Know:   Amos was reported to have a high to very high activity level. He loves to play tug. He is used to eating dry Pedigree puppy food. His previous owner would exercise him by taking him to the dog park and letting him run off leash. He knows the command “sit”.

Behavior During Intake:  Amos came into the shelter tail wagging and allowed most handling. He wined a bit but remained calm.

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY:

Unaltered, Owner surrender

Previously lived with: Adults/child (3 yr.)/cat/dog/puppies

Behavior toward children: Tolerant/Plays rough with child in home

Behavior toward dogs: Tolerated puppies in home though growls/barks at older adult dog

Behavior toward cats: Ignores/avoids cat in home

FG/RG: None reported

Bite history: None reported

Housetrained: No

Energy level/descriptors: Amos was reported to have a high to very high activity level.

Other notes:

ASSESSMENT:

Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds.

Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, mouth closed

Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft

Squeeze 1 / 2: 2. Dog pulls back paw

Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog sniffs, does not fully engage

Summary: Recommend Average adopter; May benefit from daily mental and physical stimulation in the forms of walks, runs, exercise, play. Also training to learn not to jump up.

PLAYGROUP:

Summary

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

During his initial medical examination, Amos appeared tense though readily allowed all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:

RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (Suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

Potential challenges:

_X_House soiling  (We recommend routine walks, scheduled feeding and incorporation of a crate to aid in a housebreaking process.)

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