DALLAS – A1063329

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DALLAS – A1063329

NEUTERED MALE, WHITE / TAN, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 6 yrs
OWNER SUR – AVAILABLE, HOLD RELEASED Reason PERS PROB
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 01/20/2016, From NY 10457, DueOut Date 01/21/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation YELLOW
Medical Summary Sex: Male neutered Scan: Positive Estimated age: Reported to be 6 years old Fleas: No flea dirt. S: Friendly with wagging tail prior to exam. Once mouth approached for exam, pt became very tense and growled. Pt was muzzled for exam and allowed the exam but was tense and growled throughout. Once muzzle was removed, pt became friendly with a looser body again. O: BAR-H, BCS 9/9, MMs pink and moist EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. Mild tartar and gingivitis. PLNs: Not enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. Abd: Tense M/S/I: Amb x4. No lesions noted. UG: Male neutered A: 1. Obese (should lose 20-40 lbs) 2. Mild dental disease Short-term prognosis: Excellent P: 1. Administered pyrantel 8 ml and Activyl 44-88 lb during exam 2. Long-term veterinary care should focus on weight reduction (by 20-40 lbs) and dental health 1088
Weight 74.6

A volunteer writes:

If I could take Dallas home I would, but I can’t, so you should rush right down to meet him.   Surrendered to our care as the only family he’s ever known can no longer care for him, he comes with an excellent resume.  He lived with an older child and also interacted with young children at a day care.  He’s friendly to strangers, cats, bunnies and other dogs!  We’re told he’s VERY house trained (check), is well behaved when left home alone and is
affectionate and playful.  I LOVED meeting Dallas – what a great dog. Lovely leash manners, showed me his ‘sit’ before I asked in exchange for gently taking a treat.  He came in my lap for kisses and never stops wagging his tail.  Gentle and calm he’s so well behaved and sweet I wanted to spend all my time with him.  He loved to be pet and nuzzled my hand to ‘carry on’ when I stopped.  So sweet!  In group play he offers a polite greeting but backs away when solicited.  He’d rather be with his person!   I adore this dog, he seems to be the perfect family dog and his behavior assessment indicates he’s good to go into just about any home.  When I took my leash down from the hook Dallas got excited as to him a leash means he’s going out. He’s just
awesome!   If you’re looking for a rock star look no further.   Dallas invites you to stop by and meet him today.

Dallas A1063329 is an approximately 5 year old American Pitbull Mix. He is being surrendered to the shelter because the Owner is having personal problems and cannot keep him. Dallas was adopted from a shelter 5 years ago.  He does not have any health concerns.

SOCIALIZATION

Dallas is friendly around strangers.  He plays gently with adults. Dallas lived with a 14 year old, who is now 19 years old, and he was respectful with the teenager and played with him gently.  He has not lived with any young children, but the owner stated that they had a
day-care and Dallas was very friendly with the children.  Dallas is also friendly with cats, bunnies and other dogs.  Dallas has never bitten anyone.

BEHAVIOR

Dallas does not have any behavior issues.  During storms or fireworks, he might bark.  Dallas allows you to take away his food bowl, water bowl or toy away with no problem.  Dallas struggles a little, but he allows you to bathe him.  If an unfamiliar approaches the door, he
barks.

FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW

Dallas is friendly, affectionate and playful.  He has a medium activity level.  When home, he follows you around.  Dallas enjoys playing with any kind of toy.  He has been kept mostly indoors. Dallas eats pedigree dry food.  He is very house trained.  When left alone, he is well behaved.  He listens to the commands sit, stay.  For exercise, he would be briskly walked on the leash.  He would be allowed off leash as well, and he would come back when called.
BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE

Dallas was very curious about his surroundings.  He sniffed at the backdrop and his handlers.  He allowed for easy handling and placing in kennel.

Dallas pulls a bit on the leash. He was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body.  He was calm and relaxed during handling. Dallas followed the assessor at the end of the leash during the tag test with a calm and relaxed body language. He was not interested in toys

Dallas was surrender to us. According to his previous owner Dallas is friendly around strangers.  He plays gently with adults.  Dallas lived with a 14 year old, who is now 19 years old, and he was respectful with the teenager and played with him gently.  He has not lived with
any young children, but the owner stated that they had a day-care and Dallas was very friendly with the children.  Dallas is also friendly with cats, bunnies and other dogs. Dallas allows you to take away his food bowl, water bowl or toy away with no problem”. Dallas did not show any concern during the behavior assessment. The behavior department feels that he can go to an Average home.

Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, neutral wagging tail, open mouth.
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, Dallas offers polite greeting.  He backs away from play solicitation then wanders the pen.

1/22 update:
Dallas greets and is interested but does not engage in play when solicited.

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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 helpdogs@urgentpodr.org. 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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