CAPONE – A1089397

Manhattan Center

My name is CAPONE. My Animal ID # is A1089397.
I am a male blue and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/11/2016 from NY 10030, owner surrender reason stated was PETS CONFL.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/16/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 56.2 LBS.

Dog growling in cage, no obv gross skin lesions, vomit or diarrhea in cage associated with skin allergies.

09/11/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/11/16 13:24 Basic Information Capone is a 2 year old pit bull mix who lived with his previous owner for five months. He was brought to the ACC because his owner’s previous dog did not like him and could not be around him. He had his last vetrinary exam in June where they discovered that Capone has an allergy to chicken- he now only eats Turkey food to prevent reactions. Socialization Capone is shy around strangers. He will back away from them and attempt to hide near his owner if strangers approach him. If a stranger forces physical contact on him, owner reports that he might growl. He has never lived with children. Owner states that he plays very exhuberantly. Capone has lived with another large male dog. Capone mostly ignored this dog, but the other dog would bark and growl at him and bit him one time several months ago. Behavior Capone is house trained and is not bothered by fireworks or storms. He will allow his owner to take away food, toys, and treats. He loves baths and owner says she is able to retrain him. He will bark and sometimes growl if an unfamiliar person enters the yard. He has never had his nails trimmed. For a New Family to Know Capone was described as friendly, affectionate,playful, and excitable. His owner says he has a very high activity level and is used to being walked three times a day as well as getting to run around a field off leash for at least 20 minutes a day. When on leash, he will occassionally pull lightly. Off leash, he will stay by his owner or wander but come back when called. Capone loves to follow his owner around the house and sleeps in her bed. He is used to dry food and only goes to the bathroom outdoors. Behavior During Intake While owner was still here, Capone sniffed counselor and accepted treats out of counselor’s hand. He had loose body and long lip. When owner left, his ears went back. He sniffed counselor when hand was offered but backed away when counselor attempted to pet. Counselor took him outside for pictures. He listened to counselor when told not to pull on leash, and followed counselor around willingly.

09/18/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: 2 year-old Capone is no gangster. Well maybe the sweetest and most gentle gangster of all time. Also the most handsome. On a recent walk we are stopped not once but twice by passing people on the street. “What a GORGEOUS dog.” I find myself beaming with pride. “Thank you!” In his perfect, silver coat with his perfect, stunning face, Capone is truly a sight to behold. He is also a joy to be around. While initially a bit shy Capone quickly discerns that I am a friend and in no time at all he find his way into my lap for hugs and for pets. At one point he leans his full body into me, completely shielding me from all others on the street, and I can’t help but think that our lovely gangster is protecting me. Capone is a perfect gentleman walking beautifully on leash and attending to his business straight away. Capone was surrendered to our care as the previous owner’s resident pup simply did not like him. How could anyone man or beast not like this incredible soul? And now it is I who’s feeling protective. Looking for the sweetest, most gentle, handsome, well-mannered, and loveliest gangster the world has ever seen? Well his name is Capone and he’s waiting at Manhattan’s ACC. Come and meet him. It’d be a crime not to.

09/13/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults only Behavior toward children:Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Mostly ignores Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: Not reported Housetrained: Not reported Energy level/descriptors: High energy Other notes: Capone is shy around strangers. He will back away and attempt to hide near his owner if strangers approach him. Capone has an allergy to chicken- he now only eats Turkey food. AGGRESSION ASSESSMENT: 09/13/16 Toy 1: No interest. Dog-dog: 2. Dog does not approach the helper dog. Turns body to side in relation to other dog, or exits. Summary: Capone displayed no social behavior and would not allow any form of touch; limited assessment performed due to fearful behavior shown (exposing front teeth/growling). PLAYGROUP: 09/15/16: Capone’s previous owner cites that “Capone has lived with another large male dog. Capone mostly ignored this dog, but the other dog would bark and growl at him and bit him one time several months ago”. When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Capone is tense and nervous, however this may also be due to environmental stress as well. He sniffs the yard and mostly ignores approach from the female greeter. When solicited with play, Capone is not comfortable and offers an appropriate correction for this. The behavior team feels that Capone should be allowed time to acclimate to life outside the shelter environment as the only resident dog, before following up on his behavior around them. Summary MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only placement _X_No children (under 13) (Potential for fearful/defensive aggression) _X_Place with a New Hope partner Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Wary of handler/assessor Capone was stiff with his tail tucked, any attempt to engage with Capone may lead to a fearful bite.)

09/15/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
09/15/16: Capone’s previous owner cites that “Capone has lived with another large male dog. Capone mostly ignored this dog, but the other dog would bark and growl at him and bit him one time several months ago”. When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Capone is tense and nervous, however this may also be due to environmental stress as well. He sniffs the yard and mostly ignores approach from the female greeter. When solicited with play, Capone is not comfortable and offers an appropriate correction for this. The behavior team feels that Capone should be allowed time to acclimate to life outside the shelter environment as the only resident dog, before following up on his behavior around them.

09/15/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
SCAN POSITIVE 911002001340039 BRIGHT ALERT RESPONSIVE HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM- LIMITED PE DUE TO BEHAVIOR EXTREME NERVOUS & TENSE SHOWING TEETH INTACT MALE. MILD DENTAL TARTAR. AMB X 4 AS PER OWNER– ALLERGY TO CHICKEN BASED FOOD APPLIED ACTIVYL. 5.7 CC PYRANTEL WITH FOOD NOSF

09/16/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
Dog growling in cage, no obv gross skin lesions, vomit or diarrhea in cage associated with skin allergies.

 

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