BISHOP – A1066203

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Manhattan Center

My name is BISHOP. My Animal ID # is A1066203.
I am a male black and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 02/27/2016 from NY 10453, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
03/05/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 60.0 LBS.

03/05/16 17:17 BAR Clear OU/AU, nndc No coughing/sneezing No CIRDC signs noted No diarrhea noted 03/03/16 14:22 S/O: vet check for heavy breathing and slight cough reported, no CIRDC signs on exam, BAR at front of cage A: possible early CIRDC P: continue to monitor for CIRDC on rounds

02/27/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/27/16 18:51 Bishop A1066203 was found on Jerome Ave in the Bronx. He was found around 2 oclock in the afternoon and the finder took him into her home. She fed him and she said that he was very scared at first but then warmed up to her after an hour or so. Behavior During intake Bishop was very fearful and tense during intake. We were unable to collar him. We scanned him(-). Due to fearful behavior, handling was limited. He struggled to go into the kennel and showed fear toward handler.

03/05/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: I met Bishop the day after he joined us, so scared in his kennel, trembling at the chaos of barking dogs, constant activity and the newness of his situation. Found as a stray, his finder took him home and told us that while scared at first, he warmed up after an hour or so. Bishop seems to be soooooooo housetrained, he peed enough to raise the East River by 5 inches!!! We walked to the park, Bishop showing off nice leash manners, giving me a chance to admire his shiny black coat and the unique fur ripples on his lower back. He’s a stunning dog who clearly has had good care before joining us as a stray. When it started to rain Bishop and I huddled in a doorway, taking the opportunity to make friends. He enjoys treats, showed me his sit and takes them softly. As I started to pet him he pressed his face into my hand and then gave me a soft kiss. Bliss. Once the rain stopped we spent time in a backyard pen, Bishop off leash greeting another dog with a gentle wave of his tail, coming when I called him and finally, really truly wagging his tail!!! I felt like I won the lottery with the progress we made. Before I left for the day I took him out again, and when I approached his kennel he came forward with a gentle tail wag, happy to go outside again. Bishop is an awesome dog who will need a little time to feel safe in his new home, but once you win him over, his unconditional and faithful love will make it all worthwhile. Don’t pass up the opportunity to meet this amazing dog and make him yours. A volunteer updates: I’m always happy to spend time with my friend Bishop, but of course, I would be happier to kiss him good bye as he leaves with his new person. Stunning and sleek, happy to come out for a walk and take care of his business, he still prefers the stairs to the elevator so we indulge him. As always his leash manners are perfect and after a walk we head into the backyard for some off leash time. More relaxed, Bishop now plays ball and when I throw badly he actually catches it on the fly- ROCKSTAR!! Petting, tail wagging, treats and playing ball complete our time outside and when we go back in it’s back to the stairs. Bishop needs some coaxing to go back into his kennel, but he knows what needs to be done and does it. He’s so smart and so brave and so wonderful and so needs to find his new person to love. Come meet him and see for yourself. I know he’ll win your heart as he did mine.

03/05/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Update: 3/5/16 Since Bishop’s SAFER he has displayed concerning behavior in the kennel, likely due to fear. When being removed from his kennel today he began growling at the handler and required assistance to manage. While one handler was holding him he became focused on the handler that originally took him out of his kennel and continued to growl at her. He then redirected onto the caretaker holding his leash. Bishop is not thriving in the care center environment and we feel it is in his best interest to be placed with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification before placement into a permanent home. SAFER: 3/1/16 Bishop is fearful of the shelter environment he walks with a low and fearful body language. He was fearful and repeatedly attempted to get away from the handler during the assessment. Bishop became fearful while playing tag. He was not interested in toys. Bishop is somewhat fearful and needs time to warm up to the handler. He has been showing fearful behavior and avoids interaction in the care center. He doesn’t like to get on the elevator and he doesn’t like to go back in his kennel the behavior team had to carry him back to his kennel. We cannot be certain if behavior may be suppressed as a result of the shelter environment. Please note that behavior may change when Bishop 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: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is likely crouching, may have long lip or lip lick. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy 1. No interest. playgroup Notes: When off leash with other dogs, Bishop is nervous and tense-bodied. He flinches when approached and sniffed but does not back away completely.

02/28/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Bishop initially displayed nervous behaviorduring off leash interaction, but has recently begun to show interest in approaching and sniffing calmer dogs. Bishop arrived into our care as a stray, so any in-home behaviors with dogs are unknown. Based on the observations made on Bishop while in our care, the behavior department recommends a pre-adoption interaction, as well as allowing him time to acclimate to a new home environement before introdicing him to resident dogs. When off leash with other dogs, Bishop is nervous and tense-bodied. He flinches when approached and sniffed but does not back away completely. 3/1 update: Bishop is a bit tense, greets, postures to mount but takes correction. 3/3 update: Bishop is interested in greeting a calm female dog. He approaches and sniffs iwth neutral body posture.

02/27/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: Negative Sex: male Age 3 years Mentation: BARH Eyes: Clear —- red irritated Ears: Clean Nose: Clear Teeth: Appears to be mild staining If abnormal BCS: 3 Skin: WNL Hair Coat: APH / Flea comb negative Declawed: No Any injuries: None Behavior: Very tense, shows teeth if you are close, doesnt like to be handled or touched and very fearful Medication: None NOSF

03/05/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
03/05/16 17:17 BAR Clear OU/AU, nndc No coughing/sneezing No CIRDC signs noted No diarrhea noted 03/03/16 14:22 S/O: vet check for heavy breathing and slight cough reported, no CIRDC signs on exam, BAR at front of cage A: possible early CIRDC P: continue to monitor for CIRDC on rounds

 

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For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues.

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.

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see: http://information.urgentpodr.org/category/frequently-asked-questions/.

You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.

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