APOLLO – A1077605

Manhattan Center

My name is APOLLO. My Animal ID # is A1077605.
I am a male black and white american staff mix. The shelter thinks I am about 9 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/15/2016 from NY 10469, owner surrender reason stated was PETS CONFL.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/17/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 60.4 LBS.

S/O: BAR Hydr wnl EENT: fx canine crowns, missing upper incisor(s)-remved muzzzle and tongue depressor to evaluate MS/SK: ovrewgt BCS 6-7/9 ABD: nsf on palpation Repro/Ur: nsf H/L: hr 132 nsr loss of detail l +/- mv pink moist mm <2 lungs: nsf Neuro: nsf Lypmph: nsf A: loss of detail r/o cardiogenic vs stress vs other dental dz P: rec recheck for hm +/-echo

06/15/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/15/16 18:47 Behavior during intake: Apollo was loose body during intake. He allowed me to collar him and sat well for a photo. He became upset when his owner left (crying) Basic information: Apollo is a beautiful 9 year old, male pit bull. His former owner got him from a friend when he was just a few months old. Apollo was surrendered to MACC because there was an incident with the other dog in the home. Socialization: Apollo is very friendly and outgoing with stangers. He has not spent any time around children. He is gentle and playful with adults. He spent his whole life with a terrier named Spike. Spike was 10 years old and Spike did not like Apollo. Spike would often bark at Apollo and take his food. Apollo bit Spike the other day and injured him badly. Apollo does not do well with other dogs. He is amazing with people. He has never been around cats. He has never bitten a person before. He did attack Spike on June 14th and also sometime last year. Behavior history: Apollo does have a history of fighting with the small dog in his former home. He does not seem to be bothered by any kind of storm or fireworks. He doesn’t seem to mind when someone takes a bone or treat away. He loves getting a bath. When someone unfamiliar comes close to his home or his family he will bark. For a new family to know: Apollo is described as a generally mellow dog. He is also is known to be pretty independent. His activity level is somewhere between low and medium. He LOVES to be around people. Whenever his owner is home with him he likes to follow them around the house. He loves to chew and pull on rope toys. He has been kept indoors mostly. He is used to sleeping in bed with his owner. He is used to wet food. He is very well house trained. He loves to go for a good run. He pulls only lightly on the leash. Apollo is very smart. He knows how to sit, lay down and give paw on command.

WEB MEMO
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06/22/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Apollo came into our center as an owner surrender after Owner came home and found the other resident dog nonresponsive with blood on it. It should be noted that owner reports Apollo would always attempt to avoid altercation as the other dog has history of antagonizing and going after Apollo. Behavior around cats is unknown. Owner reports Apollo isn’t bothered if anyone touches his Food, Toys, Treats. He is reportedly housetrained to go outside, also is used to going running with owner. During intake, Apollo had a loose body and allowed all handling. Apollo held gaze for three full seconds during Look item. He stood still and accepted the touch during Sensitivity item, lip lick, ears back, tail wag. Apollo followed at the end of the leash for Tag game, approached assessor at end of game. He did not pull his paw back on first Squeeze attempt, pulled back on second attempt, tail wagging. Apollo showed minimal interest in Toy, though this may be due to environment as owner reports he loves to chew and pull on rope toys. Apollo approached the helper dog at an appropriate pace, tail above spine level, not stiff. The Behavior Team feels Apollo would do best with an Experienced adopter. He may benefit from being the only resident dog, otherwise an in-depth interaction is recommended before adoption consideration. 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: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is between his legs, mouth closed, ears back, lip lick. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed Squeeze 2:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, sniffs, then turns away. Dog-dog: 2. Dog approaches the helper dog, lip lick, body soft, tail above spine level, ears forward.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
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06/15/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: reported 9y Mentation: BARH Eyes: mild opacity Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: moderate staining If abnormal BCS: overweight, closer to BCS 3.5 Skin: WNL, raised area (possibly a scar under haircoat) seen along right side thorax behind shoulder Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: friendly, sweet demeanor, no issues walking past dogs in hall, reported possible altercation with other dog in the home Medication: N/A, preventatives given

06/17/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
S/O: BAR Hydr wnl EENT: fx canine crowns, missing upper incisor(s)-remved muzzzle and tongue depressor to evaluate MS/SK: ovrewgt BCS 6-7/9 ABD: nsf on palpation Repro/Ur: nsf H/L: hr 132 nsr loss of detail l +/- mv pink moist mm <2 lungs: nsf Neuro: nsf Lypmph: nsf A: loss of detail r/o cardiogenic vs stress vs other dental dz P: rec recheck for hm +/-echo

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