APOLLO – A1068340

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My name is APOLLO. My Animal ID # is A1068340.
I am a neutered male brown and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 03/23/2016 from NY 10466, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/01/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 58.4 LBS.

04/01/16 19:12 clear nasal dc and sneezing A: CIRDC P: move to iso and start doxycycline po SID x10D 03/31/16 14:45 diarrhea noted still Diagel x3d 03/27/16 14:51 S/O: diarrhea reported A: diarrhea P: start 5 day course of panacur and metronidazole

03/23/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
03/23/16 17:14 Behavior during intake: Apollo was nervous during intake. His owner collared him. I only attempted to pet him after 10+ minutes of talking to him owner and ignoring the dog. He was relaxed and respectful but he did have a quick reaction when the owner quickly raised his voice. Basic Info: Apollo is a 3 year old pit bull mix. His previous owner got him from a friend whose dog had puppies. He had the dog from about 3 months old. Apollo was surrendered because his owner is now living in a no pets apartment and his wife can no longer take the dog out. He was seen by a vet in March of 2015 for a skin issue. Socialization: Apollo is nervous around strangers who are nervous around him. He does not take well to people that rush up to him. He likes to be eased into an introduction. It could take a few days for him to become fully comfortable. This dog has spent time with kids ages 6 and up. The previous owner said that Apollo was protective of his 6 year old daughter. He does love to play with adults; He tends to be a little rough. He loved playing with other dogs at the dog park and he is normally very respectful of cats.This dog doesn’t really play with kids. Behavior History: He has never bitten another animal or person. He doesn’t seem to be bothered by thunderstorms or fireworks. If anyone touches his food bowl while he is eating he might growl. The same can be said if someone takes a treat from him. Apollo loves getting baths and he will drink the bath water. He is described as a very affectionate, mellow and sometimes anxious dog. His activity level is medium. Whenever his owner is home Apollo likes to be near them. He loves a Kong with peanut butter. He is house trained. He is crate trained. Apollo loves to play with bubbles.

03/26/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Apollo joined us after living with his family since he was a puppy as his family situation is changing and there is no one to take care of Mr. Apollo. He’s been fabulously taken care of, his coat is clean and groomed, his weight perfect for his size, and his ears super squeaky clean. He was still a bit stressed at this change in his life when we first met, but after hanging out for a while in a backyard pen Apollo decided I could be a good friend and joined me on the bench for some petting, some kisses and used his paw to invite me to pet him more. He also shakes both paws when asked, and takes reward treats gently. We’re told from his former owner that Apollo is nervous when people approach him too quickly; he needs time to get comfortable and be eased into a new situation. I left Apollo in the pen for a couple of minutes and when I returned he was sitting quietly on the bench waiting, then greeting me with a happy tail wag and a kiss. Apollo has been in playgroup and did well, engaging in running play bouncing around with the helper dog when play is solicited. I think that Apollo will do well in a calm setting, giving him the time and space he needs to acclimate himself. I loved spending time with Apollo and when he decides to trust and seals that trust with a sweet kiss…………well, it doesn’t get better than that! When our time was over he hopped right back into his kennel and lay down on the bed. Such a good boy and he’s waiting to be yours!

03/26/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Apollo was a bit difficult to remove from his kennel (growling) but with the regular ACO that clean his kennel and walk him every day he doesn’t display this behavior. Apollo a bit fearful when he meet the assessor he barks and then sniff the assessor, then he allow the assessor to pet him. Apollo was shy but friendly during the assessment – low body and tail, but trying to stay close. He was tense during handling, with fearful body language. Apollo had a low body position during the tag test, but followed the assessor at the end of the leash. He was not interested in toys.Apollo was surrender to us. According to his previous owner he is very affectionate, mellow and sometimes anxious dog. His activity level is medium. Apollo is nervous around strangers who are nervous around him. He does not take well to people that rush up to him. He likes to be eased into an introduction. It could take a few days for him to become fully comfortable. This dog has spent time with kids ages 6 and up. He does love to play with adults; He tends to be a little rough. He loved playing with other dogs at the dog park and he is very respectful of cats. If anyone touches his food bowl while he is eating or take treats away from him he might growl. The behavior department feels that he may do best with an experienced adopter without children. Apollo is somewhat fearful and needs time to warm up to the handler. Apollo has been showing some positive behavior around other dogs and when he is in the back yard with staff members and volunteers that had interact with him. We cannot be certain if behavior may be suppressed as a result of the shelter environment. Please note that behavior may change when Apollo is more comfortable and settled in a home environment. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 2. Dog accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, shy body language, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body low and a bit fearful. Squeeze 1,2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Toy 1. No interest. playgroup Notes: Apollo is less tense and immediately engages in play upon entering the pen. He bounces around and runs with the helper dog when play is solicited. He is loose and wagging when greeting a group of male and female dogs through the fence.

03/24/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Apollo engages in bursts of bouncy play with females (he has not yet been introduced to a male dogs). He took time to become fully comfortable with other dogs, exhibiting less tense body posture during each interaction. He is not comfortable with a female dog who continuously offers appeasment behaviors despite him offering correction, but he is otherwise tolerant and engaging. His owner reports that he “loved playing with other dogs at the dog park.” The behavior department recommends a pre-adoption interaction before placing Apollo into a home with other dogs as well as allowing him adequate time to acclimate before introducing him to any resident dogs. When off leash with other dogs Apollo is initially unsure but allows greeting with a tense body. With polite solicitation from the helper dog he eventually begins to solicit by bowing and engaging in quick spurts of running play. He offers correction when the helper dog jumps onto his back. 3/25 update: Apollo is less tense and immediately engages in play upon entering the pen. He bounces around and runs with the helper dog when play is solicited. He is loose and wagging when greeting a group of male and female dogs through the fence. 3/26 update: Apollo engages in soft play with a polite female. He also explores the pen and readily approaches handlers with loose body and wagging tail. 3/29 update: Apollo is wiggly and polite, sniffing and engaging a bit before seeking attention from handlers. He is uncomfortable with a female who persistently offers appeasement behaviors. He growls and repeatedly attempts to get away from her. 3/30 update: Apollo greets briefly, then wanders the yard. 3/31 update: Apollo greets briefly, then spends time roaming and sniffing the yard.

03/24/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: neutered male Age: reported 3y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean, cropped Nose: no d/c Teeth: minimal staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL, reported skin condition but none seen Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: cage reactive (growling, showing teeth, barking, backing away from door), fine once on lead, slightly tense Medication: N/A, preventatives given

04/01/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
04/01/16 19:12 clear nasal dc and sneezing A: CIRDC P: move to iso and start doxycycline po SID x10D 03/31/16 14:45 diarrhea noted still Diagel x3d 03/27/16 14:51 S/O: diarrhea reported A: diarrhea P: start 5 day course of panacur and metronidazole

 

 

 

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If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email [email protected]. Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.

* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please click here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions.

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