JUSTICE – A1113537

Manhattan Center

My name is JUSTICE. My Animal ID # is A1113537.
I am a neutered male white and br brindle am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a RETURN on 06/09/2017 from NY 10026, owner surrender reason stated was TOO HYPER.

06/11/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Justice A1113537 is at risk due to challenging behavior displayed while on leash; intensifying leash biting with quick escalation to over-arousal resulting in growling and lunging. Because of the noted concerns, Justice is not a suitable candidate for the adoptions room at this time.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/10/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 50.4 LBS.

06/10/17 15:26 S/O: CIRDC check and reported to have gotten nipped during play group on the ear visual only d/t tempment BAR, good energy no obvious wounds on face mild serous nasal d/c and soft dry cough A: CIRDC P: move to iso doxycyline 100mg: two and a quarter tabs PO SID x10days requested swab for PCR if possible (temperment) 6/9/17 Estimated age: 2 yr Microchip noted on Intake? yes History : Adopted yesterday, returned for rope aggression Subjective: BAR Nervous Hydr wnl Observed Behavior – hx of rope aggression Evidence of Cruelty seen – none observed Evidence of Trauma seen – none observed Objective T = NE P = 136 R = nsf BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic became mildy cyanotic when stressed resolved when calmed down ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: mn nsf MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat except ventrally adjacent to prepuce bilat 3-4 collarettes. Neuter tattoo visualized CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: collarettes ventrally r/o inf, allergy other hx rope aggression resolved CIRDC Plan: no tx indicated at this time Prognosis: medically good behavior needs to determined by behavior staff

06/09/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/09/17 18:25 During intake: Justice was lunging at the rope.

05/31/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: The kissing booth is now open! Justice is simply the happiest, friendliest, bounciest boy you could hope to meet, a social butterfly chock full of love that he can’t wait to share with the world. Everything is a joy to this smiling sweetheart, from strolling the park to snuggling his human friends to running with (and kissing!) peers in playgroup, and he comes complete with glowing reviews from his former family, too. Justice lived in peaceful harmony with his equally awesome brother Spencer (A1108814) and gets along wonderfully with strangers and kids alike, smartly tailoring his play style to theirs and sharing his toys like a champ. He’s easy on leash, cool with all handling (even baths!) and relishes visits to the dog park, and he’s said to be both house and crate trained, not to mention already well-versed in come, sit and stay commands. As expected, Justice absolutely aced his behavior assessment with perfect scores across the board, and he’ll be a great fit for almost any home where energy and love are in plentiful supply. Our resident Casanova is ready to move on up to a forever home as soon as possible so run, don’t walk, to the Manhattan Care Center and claim your kisses today! Another volunteer writes: Hi, everyone! My name is Justice, and I’m a 2-year-old boy. Some fun facts about me–I have freckles on my nose, I love treats, I know how to “sit,” I walk really well on a leash, and my tail never stops wagging. I’m a happy dude, and I love to spend time with my human friends. You know how I make sure they know that I love them? I show them! I give hugs and kisses and look back when we’re walking, just to make sure they’re still there. And you know what? They are! It’s the best feeling to feel like a furry companion and take walks to the park and be told you’re a “good boy.” My human friends say that I give the best hugs and kisses–I can’t help it, I just get so happy when I’m around my human friends! I really would love the chance to give you some hugs and kisses–please come on down and meet me for yourself!

06/11/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Limited 06/09/17 Neutered, owner surrender Behavior toward cats: Lunging, growling Other notes: Justice is reported to become over-aroused while on leash, becoming increasingly difficult to manage; lunging and growling towards handler. KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile 5/29/17 Unaltered Male, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing Behavior toward children: Relaxed and playful Behavior toward dogs: Relaxed and gentle with the dog he lived with Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Justice is friendly, affectionate, playful, and excitable with a medium activity level. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 5/30/17 Look: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Justice displayed no concerning behaviors on his assessment. PLAYGROUP: Justice engages in energetic play with dogs in the care center, and was described as “relaxed and gentle” with the dog he previously lived with. The behavior department feels that Justice should initially be allowed a period of decompression in a new home before immediate introductions to dogs. Future introductions should be conducted at a slow pace to other social or tolerant dogs. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: 06/09/17 Upon intake, Justice was lunging towards the leash. 5/29/17 Upon intake, Justice had a wagging tail and loose body. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5/29/17 During his initial medical exam, Justice was social and active. ENERGY LEVEL: Justice’s previous owner described him as having a medium level of activity. He is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience) _X_No cats _X_No young children (under 5): Justice may do best in a home without young children at this time until his arousal concerns on leash can be appropriately and safely managed. Potential challenges: _X_Impulse control/basic manners: It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training is recommended _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Justice has displayed high bouts of arousal while on leash, making several attempts to leash bite and becoming increasingly frustrated and difficult to manage. Justice has been observed to lunge and growl at passerby dogs/human while on leash. Justice will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other novel stimuli that may startle him. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. _X_Leash-biting: Justice has been observed to leash bite, quickly escalating to a state of arousal and becomes difficult to manage at times. To prevent rehearsal of this undesired behavior, we recommend daily mental and physical stimulation to direct Justice’s energy and enthusiasm onto more appropriate outlets rather than the leash in addition to redirecting Justice’s attention (with treats) onto his handler to learn to “focus”.

05/30/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Justice engages in energetic play with dogs in the care center, and was described as “relaxed and gentle” with the dog he previously lived with. The behavior department feels that Justice should initially be allowed a period of decompression in a new home before immediate introductions to dogs. Future introductions should be conducted at a slow pace to other social or tolerant dogs. 5/30: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Justice offers bows, bumps, and spins to solicit rough play. 5/31: Justice shows brief interest in play, though mostly keeps to himself while wandering the yard. 6/1: Justice engages in running chase play. When corrected by another dog who is uncomfortable, he responds by barkign and continuing to mouth at them. 6/10: Justice is mouthy and vocal during play. He will respnd poorly to correction from the other dog.

06/09/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Estimated age: 2 yr Microchip noted on Intake? yes History : Adopted yesterday, returned for rope aggression Subjective: BAR Nervous Hydr wnl Observed Behavior – hx of rope aggression Evidence of Cruelty seen – none observed Evidence of Trauma seen – none observed Objective T = NE P = 136 R = nsf BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic became mildy cyanotic when stressed resolved when calmed down ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: mn nsf MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat except ventrally adjacent to prepuce bilat 3-4 collarettes. Neuter tattoo visualized CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: collarettes ventrally r/o inf, allergy other hx rope aggression resolved CIRDC Plan: no tx indicated at this time Prognosis: medically good behavior needs to determined by behavior staff

06/10/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
06/10/17 15:26 S/O: CIRDC check and reported to have gotten nipped during play group on the ear visual only d/t tempment BAR, good energy no obvious wounds on face mild serous nasal d/c and soft dry cough A: CIRDC P: move to iso doxycyline 100mg: two and a quarter tabs PO SID x10days requested swab for PCR if possible (temperment) 6/9/17 Estimated age: 2 yr Microchip noted on Intake? yes History : Adopted yesterday, returned for rope aggression Subjective: BAR Nervous Hydr wnl Observed Behavior – hx of rope aggression Evidence of Cruelty seen – none observed Evidence of Trauma seen – none observed Objective T = NE P = 136 R = nsf BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic became mildy cyanotic when stressed resolved when calmed down ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: mn nsf MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat except ventrally adjacent to prepuce bilat 3-4 collarettes. Neuter tattoo visualized CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: collarettes ventrally r/o inf, allergy other hx rope aggression resolved CIRDC Plan: no tx indicated at this time Prognosis: medically good behavior needs to determined by behavior staff

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