HOOCH – A1085209

Manhattan Center

My name is HOOCH. My Animal ID # is A1085209.
I am a male brown and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/12/2016 from NY 10302, owner surrender reason stated was TOO ACTIVE.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/13/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 70.0 LBS.

8/13/16 S/O-BAR, pink mm, hydrated EENT-CAU, COU, no nasal d/c PLN-all wnl H/L-no m/a, sspp, clear and eup GI-muzzled, TNP, NMP GU-MI, nsf MSI-BCS 3/5, amb x 4, good haircoat, no active bleeding noted Neuro-a and a A-3 yo MI Pit bull 1. wounds-no active bleeding during exam P-no further treatment required at this time 8/12/16 Scan negative BARH AMBx4 Very nervous, did not allow much handling (not aggressive, just very nervous) Male~3yrs When put in cage, started to bite at bars and attempting to get out Broken nails on front paws, possibly broken canine (bottom) Unable to fully visualize due to behavior Applied quikstop to nails As per Dr.EK 1.6ml hydromorphone given IM Transferred to MACC for overnight observation

08/12/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/12/16 20:14 Basic Information: Hooch is a 3 year old male Pit Bull Terrier Mix that has no past or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. Owner has had Hooch for about a yr. but can longer take care of her due to Hooch being too strong and active. Owner received Hooch from his brother who in turn received it from a friend. Socialization: According to the owner, around strangers, Hooch is friendly and outgoing. Around adults, Hooch is respectful and playful. Around children, Hooch is playful, tolerant, and mostly respectful. He plays with adults and children in an exuberant manner. Hooch has interacted with one other medium dog and was very playful but the other dog was annoyed by Hooch’s activity level. Hooch has never interacted with any other dogs so his behavior is unknown. Hooch has never been exposed to cats so behavior around them is unknown. He has never bitten a person or another animal. Behavior: Previous owners stated that Hooch doesn’t have any behavioral issues . Hooch isn’t bothered when any food, treat, or toy is taken from him or when he is pushed or pulled off furniture. Hooch isn’t bothered by baths or having his coat brushed. Owner did not trim Hooch’s nails so his behavior is unknown. Hooch barks and growls when an unfamiliar person approaches the home, yard, owner, or a family member. For a New Family to Know: Hooch is described as friendly, pushy, excitable, and playful with a very high activity level. When in the home, Hooch is the type to follow you around seeking attention. Hooch’s favorite toys are knog toys filled with peanut butter or a treat and he likes to play tug. Hooch was kept mostly indoors and was fed dry & wet dog food. According to owner, Hooch is mostly house-trained and but doesn’t have any accidents in the home. Hooch usually goes to the bathroom on the grass or on the wee-pads. When left alone in the home or in the yard, Hooch he is well-behaved. Hooch knows commands sit. For exercise, he enjoyed playing in the yard and going on brisk walks with the owner. On the leash, Hooch pulls very hard and is never let off the leash.

08/15/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Who doesn’t love a classic “buddy” movie especially when one of the “buddies” is a pup! So many scenes of the 1989 Tom Hanks classic “Turner & Hooch” are burned into my brain (am I dating myself?) but the best would have to be the “bath time” scene. While our 70 lbs Hooch is wee compared to his eponymous, Mastiff friend, he is just as filled with fun and sweetness, guaranteed to keep you laughing for just as long, and probably just as eager to spend extended time in a bathtub. Hooch was recently surrendered to our care and is said to have played well with adults, children, and a similarly-sized pup with whom he often interacted. Hooch is 3 years-old but seems to be infinitely young at heart. The moment after I pull open his kennel door, he plops his gorgeous, cinnamon self onto the ground and proceeds to give me his very best stand-up hug. From then on we are buddies and what do buddies do? They stick together! That’s precisely what Hooch and I did as we braved the relentless, August heat for our walk. Hooch handled his business straight away and off we went, determined to make our way to the park. When I grew weary (and oh how I did), Hooch spurned me on, returning to my dragging side and giving my sweaty palm a quick lick for support. Once there we both forgot our heat-filled fatigue as we sat under a tree and watched a festive BBQ unfold. Hooch was playful and composed throughout even maintaining his composure when an impromptu fireworks display started though startle him (and me!) it did. Hooch is a lover of life and would do best with an active owner who can fill his days with all the activity and fun our young boy requires. Everyone loves a buddy movie and everyone needs a buddy. Looking for one that’s loving, fun, loyal, and sweet? I think I know just the guy. Hooch is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan’s ACC.

08/14/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Hooch came into our center as an owner surrender on 8/12/2016. Behavior around cats is unknown. Owner reports Hooch is typically playful and tolerant around children but lately has been growling at 4 year old child in the home. Owner states Hooch isn’t bothered if anyone touches his Food, Toys, Treats. He may reportedly bark and growl when an unfamiliar person approaches the home, yard, owner or family member. He reportedly uses the bathroom outdoors on grass or indoors with wee wee pads. According to the owner, he knows the cue ‘sit’. Hooch is described as friendly, pushy, excitable, and playful with a high activity level. Hooch was very nervous upon intake and during his initial medical exam, did not allow much handling. He pulled hard on leash for his relief walk. Hooch allowed his head to be cupped in assessor’s hands during Look item, body tense. He lip licked, snarled and snapped at assessor during Sensitivity item, therefore remaining tactile items were skipped. Hooch showed brief bouts of enthusiasm for Toy, but quickly lost focus. Owner reports his favorite toys are Kongs filled with peanut butter, and likes to play tug. Hooch approached the helper dog, whining, lip lick, then quickly turned away. Hooch must be placed with a New Hope partner who can provide force-free based training as well as an appropriate environment where he can acclimate and decompress to help him succeed. Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is tense Sensitivity: 5. Dog snarls and snaps Toy: 1. Minimal, brief bouts of enthusiasm, quickly loses interest. Dog-to-dog: 2. Dog approaches the helper dog, body soft, tail well above spine level, ears foward.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
No Group Behavior Summary

08/12/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative BARH AMBx4 Very nervous, did not allow much handling (not aggressive, just very nervous) Male~3yrs When put in cage, started to bite at bars and attempting to get out Broken nails on front paws, possibly broken canine (bottom) Unable to fully visualize due to behavior Applied quikstop to nails As per Dr.EK 1.6ml hydromorphone given IM Transferred to MACC for overnight observation

08/13/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
8/13/16 S/O-BAR, pink mm, hydrated EENT-CAU, COU, no nasal d/c PLN-all wnl H/L-no m/a, sspp, clear and eup GI-muzzled, TNP, NMP GU-MI, nsf MSI-BCS 3/5, amb x 4, good haircoat, no active bleeding noted Neuro-a and a A-3 yo MI Pit bull 1. wounds-no active bleeding during exam P-no further treatment required at this time 8/12/16 Scan negative BARH AMBx4 Very nervous, did not allow much handling (not aggressive, just very nervous) Male~3yrs When put in cage, started to bite at bars and attempting to get out Broken nails on front paws, possibly broken canine (bottom) Unable to fully visualize due to behavior Applied quikstop to nails As per Dr.EK 1.6ml hydromorphone given IM Transferred to MACC for overnight observation