GEYSER – A1065473

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Manhattan Center 

My name is GEYSER. My Animal ID # is A1065473.
I am a male gray and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 02/18/2016 from NY 10473, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/26/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 49.0 LBS.

02/26/16 16:27 Rounds: Not eating well and drooling adding cerenia monitor for CIRDC signs 02/25/16 VC – DROOLING AND NASAL DISCHARGE REPORTED BY ROUNDS TEAM S/O: Dog is QAR/depressed T-104.4, P-130, R-sniff mm – pink, moist; crt<2s Serous nasal discharge, audible congestion, referred upper airway sounds On symptoms checklist for not eating – ate 1 Pill Pocket with encouragement A: CIRDC, Anorexia/Inappetence P: Gave 250mLs LRS and 2mLs Cerenia SQ; Move to ISO; putting on inj. Baytril d/t inappetence; monitor appetite and temperature PROGNOSIS: Good-Fair 02/24/16 11:41 VC no CIRDC signs 02/22/16 16:28 VC for runny nose pt appears BARH, no evidency of any nasal discharge, or c/s A: app healthy P: recheck tomorrow

02/18/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/18/16 14:12HRS Geyser walked with his tail laid flat and body stiff. When he was approached, he would low growl and then bark softly. If a hand was extended towards him, he would flinch but sniff it. If he was approached from the top of his head or side of his body, he would flinch his head away quickly. He allowed petting on top of his back once he was comfortable. He would growl if he was approached with any object like camera, clip board or microchip scanner. He was collared and photographed.

02/24/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: What do you get when you cross a playful puppy with a well-mannered gentleman, add a healthy dose of smarts and top it off with a cheeky smile that just won’t quit? If you guessed Geyser, you’re not wrong! Who needs a ‘designer dog’ when you could be hanging out with this fabulous mutt-igree every day? Geyser is a wee bit shy at first but a good walk and some tasty treats soon bring him around and before you can say ‘cheese’ he’s posing like a pro for photos and letting me gently snuggle him any which way I please. He’s a strong but responsive leash walker, seemingly house trained and he greets passing dogs very nicely, though he is easily overwhelmed when in close contact and will need slow, steady introductions to any new four-legged friends. Geyser knows how to sit and come on command but it seems that toys, balls and the game of fetch are foreign concepts and he’s more of a follower than a leader when it comes to athletics, chasing the ball around only as long as I am too! Such a sweet boy deserves to know only the softer side of life but his fearful reactions to raised hands, sudden movements and at times even his leash, suggest someone may have hurt him in the past. Geyser’s trying hard to put all that behind him and move on to the bright future and loving forever family we all know he deserves. Come experience the joy that only snuffly kisses and a perfect puppy pout can bring, ask to meet little Geyser today!

02/21/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Geyser was found tied to a pole. Upon intake, body stiff and growling/barking softly. If admissions staff extended hand, he would flinch but then sniff, flinch if approached by top of head or side of body, but allowed petting on top of his back once he became comfortable. He was easily startled during initial medical exam, would clack his teeth at the air and low growl. Geyser pulled on leash for his relief walk. He was friendly and soft upon entering the SAFER assessment room. Geyser held gaze for three full seconds during Look item, body soft. He leaned into assessor during Look item, ears back, open mouth pant. Geyser was distracted for majority of Tag game, but flinched on last pass and turned head towards assessor’s hand, making huffing sound. Geyser was taken out of the room for a walk before continuing assessment. He moved his body away during first paw Squeeze attempt, so remaining item was completed using Flank. Geyser allowed the touch but turned his head towards assessor’s hand on both Flank Squeezes. He showed minimal interest in Toy. When off leash with other dogs Geyser is uncomfortable and spooked in the yard. He offers a polite greeting through the gate, but when introduced he is easily startled then becomes defensive. He barks when approached then approaches the helper dog on his own and then again starts barking at her. The Behavior Team feels Geyser would do best with an Experienced adopter that does not have young children. He may initially benefit from a calm, quiet, structured environment so he can relax and know what to expect in his new home. Geyser appears uncomfortable with quick and sudden movements, including quickly petting him suddenly. Look: 1. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, focused on stimuli other than the Assessor, but flinches and turns head towards assessor’s hand on last pass of game. Squeeze 1: 3. Dog is soft in body and eye, moves legs/body away Flank1 /2 : 2 Dog turns head towards assessor’s hand Toy: 1 Minimal interest Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs Geyser is uncomfortable and spooked in the yard. He offers a polite greeting through the gate, but when introduced he is easily startled then becomes defensive. He barks when approached then approaches the helper dog on his own and then again starts barking at her.

02/19/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Geyser was initially unsure and uncomfortable around other dogs. He has slowly warmed up and now greets and coexists with both male and female dogs. He arrived at the care center as a stray, so any in-home behaviors with other dogs are unknown. The behavior department recommends a pre-adoption interaction as well as allowing Geyser time to acclimate to his new surroundings before introducing him to any resident dogs. When off leash with other dogs Geyser is uncomfortable and spooked in the yard. He offers a polite greeting through the gate, but when introduced he is easily startled then becomes defensive. He barks when approached then approaches the helper dog on his own and then again starts barking at her. 2/23 update: Geyser greets and sniffs the other dog, but barks once approached. 2/24 update: Geyser at first ignores the other dogs, then approaches to sniff a calm male and female.

02/19/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: appx 2y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: minimal staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: easily startles and will start huffing and then clacking teeth at the air before offering a low growl, was very happy and bouncy when first out of cage but was unnerved in dog exam with no specific trigger Medication: N/A, preventatives given

02/26/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
02/26/16 16:27 Rounds: Not eating well and drooling adding cerenia monitor for CIRDC signs 02/25/16 VC – DROOLING AND NASAL DISCHARGE REPORTED BY ROUNDS TEAM S/O: Dog is QAR/depressed T-104.4, P-130, R-sniff mm – pink, moist; crt<2s Serous nasal discharge, audible congestion, referred upper airway sounds On symptoms checklist for not eating – ate 1 Pill Pocket with encouragement A: CIRDC, Anorexia/Inappetence P: Gave 250mLs LRS and 2mLs Cerenia SQ; Move to ISO; putting on inj. Baytril d/t inappetence; monitor appetite and temperature PROGNOSIS: Good-Fair 02/24/16 11:41 VC no CIRDC signs 02/22/16 16:28 VC for runny nose pt appears BARH, no evidency of any nasal discharge, or c/s A: app healthy P: recheck tomorrow

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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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