GATSBY JET – A1118623

Manhattan Center

My name is GATSBY JET. My Animal ID # is A1118623.
I am a male white bull terrier. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/15/2017 from NY 10033, owner surrender reason stated was BITEPEOPLE.

07/28/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Gatsby Jet A1118623 is at risk for a New Hope Only behavior determination, including a bite history. In the care center he has been social and affectionate with his caretakers, but due to his bite history and the lack of information about the situation, triggers, etc., he was released for rescue placement only after his bite quarantine.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/22/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 55.4 LBS.

Cage exam to evaluate reports of diarrhea. No diarrhea noted in kennel, none noted today.

07/15/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/15/17 23:14 Dog was fearful at first, then allowed handling and was friendly.

07/28/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: I don’t know what or who Gatsby Jet is, but I know who The Great Gatsby was, and like The Great Gatsby, our Gatsby should be wearing a top hat, a bow tie, and living the high life on the Gold Coast. But he’s not, he’s with us, keeping his balance, figuring out the ropes and making friends. Tail wagging in his kennel, his Bull Terrier good looks are hard to miss. He’s leashed easily, and we’re out the door, Gatsby going potty the moment we’re outside. He likes to follow me around the pen, tail wagging, soliciting petting, coming when called, and giving some kisses. Gatsby wasn’t interested in toys or treats, but when a new person came into the yard he was right there, tail wagging his ‘hello, new friend’. Calm, elegant, and gorgeous in his pristine white coat and perfect weight, his favorite thing this afternoon was hugs and kisses up on the bench with me, and then with staff. Rocking his behavior assessment on all counts, he’s the low key, fun kind of a guy you just want to hang out with after a nice walk. Wag, kiss, explore, wag, kiss, hug, and wag…sounds good doesn’t it?

07/28/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Limited Profile Date of intake 7/15/2017 Unaltered male, owner surrender Bite history: Yes. Owner reported being bitten on finger and forearm, no other details were provided. SAFER ASSESSMENT: Date of assessment 7/28/2017 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft Squeeze 1/ 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed Toy 1: 1. Dog playfully engages, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Summary: Gatsby Jet displayed no behavior concerns during his handling assessment. INTAKE BEHAVIOR Date of intake 7/15/2017 During intake, Gatsby Jet was initially fearful but warmed up and allowed handling/social. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Date of initial 7/15/2017 During his initial medical exam, Gatsby Jet was a bit tense and head shy, but allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Gatsby Jet so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, Gatsby Jet displays as having a high level of energy. He will benefit from having daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercise. We recommend walks, runs, exercise and play to positively direct his enthusiasm. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope _X_Place with a New Hope partner – Due to owner reporting a past bite, the behavior department recommends Gatsby Jet be placed with a New Hope placement partner. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods as more aversive techniques may make any challenges worse. Potential challenges: _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration – Gatsby Jet has shown some reactivity when passing other dogs barking toward him from their kennels at the care center. It should be noted this behavior was not initially seen, and we cannot be certain if it will appear in other contexts, however in highly emotionally charged or stressful environments Gatsby Jet may show behavior similar to what he is currently demonstrating. His response decreased when walking past with a toy in his mouth.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
No Group Behavior Summary

07/17/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 4 years old, exam is consistent with this Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History : Owner surrender, no health hx available Subjective: Cage exam due to behavior and DOH status – pt was growling and barking at us the entire time we stood in front of his kennel Objective BAR, BCS 5/9, MMs pink EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupnic, not ausculted ABD: Not palpated U/G: Male intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy based on limited exam Plan: Placement Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088

07/22/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
Cage exam to evaluate reports of diarrhea. No diarrhea noted in kennel, none noted today.

 

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