APOLLO – A1118511

Manhattan Center

My name is APOLLO. My Animal ID # is A1118511.
I am a neutered male brown and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/14/2017 from NY 10453, owner surrender reason stated was LLORDPRIVA.

07/17/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Apollo A1118511 is at-risk for New Hope Only behavior. Apollo remains extremely fearful in the care center, displaying distance increasing behavior (baring teeth, growling); he is unable to receive a handling assessment at this time.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/17/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 50.0 LBS.

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 3 years old – exam is consistent with this Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive on intake History : Owner surrender, no health hx reported Subjective: VERY nervous – tense body, tail tucked. Once tethered to wall, pt lay down and curled up. When we made eye contact, pt growled while showing all his teeth. Visual exam only due to temperament. Objective BAR, BCS 5/9, MMs pink EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean teeth from what could be seen H/L: Eupnic, not ausculted ABD: Not palpated U/G: Male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy, limited exam Plan: RV and placement Prognosis: Excellent 1088

07/14/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/14/17 23:53 Very fearful, allowed very little handling. needed assistance getting into the kennel.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

07/17/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 7/14/17 Neutered, Owner Surrender SAFER ASSESSMENT: 7/17/17 Summary: In the assessment room, Apollo approached the assistant and remained by her. When the assessor looked at him and called him over, he bared teeth, so the assessment was not conducted. PLAYGROUP: 7/16: Apollo has not yet been comfortable with handling, and has not yet been introduced to dogs off leash due to concern for handling safety.  When introduced on leash, he turns his head away and avoids approach. The behavior department feels that giving Apollo time to decompress should be prioritizd, with future follow up around dogs being conducted at a slow pace in the future. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Upon intake, Apollo was very tense and allowed little handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 7/15/17 During his initial medical exam, Apollo was tense and showing teeth. He did not allow handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Apollo so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to how uncomfortable Apollo is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Apollo has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed handling only from specific handlers. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Apollo displays fearful behavior at the care center, baring teeth and growling. He has allowed handling only from specific handlers. Due to the consistent behavior displayed in shelter, the behavior department recommends an experienced adult home only until he can acclimate to his new home environment for the behavior to be further assessed. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is advised; force-free, reward based training only is recommended.

07/16/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
7/16: Apollo has not yet been comfortable with handling, and has not yet been introduced to dogs off leash due to concern for handling safety.  When introduced on leash, he turns his head away and avoids approach. The behavior department feels that giving Apollo time to decompress should be prioritizd, with future follow up around dogs being conducted at a slow pace in the future.

07/17/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 3 years old – exam is consistent with this Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive on intake History : Owner surrender, no health hx reported Subjective: VERY nervous – tense body, tail tucked. Once tethered to wall, pt lay down and curled up. When we made eye contact, pt growled while showing all his teeth. Visual exam only due to temperament. Objective BAR, BCS 5/9, MMs pink EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean teeth from what could be seen H/L: Eupnic, not ausculted ABD: Not palpated U/G: Male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy, limited exam Plan: RV and placement Prognosis: Excellent 1088

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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