KOA – A1099104

Manhattan Center

My name is KOA. My Animal ID # is A1099104.
I am a male gray and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 12/08/2016 from NY 10467, owner surrender reason stated was NO TIME.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/09/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 50.0 LBS.

12/09/16 13:28 s/o BAR, energetic cage exam only due to behavioral aggression during intake noted small scab/dry wound at caudal base of AS pinna approx 4-5mm diameter) no actictive discharge seen a: aph at this time p: no tx at this time if concerns persist, consider sedated exam px: good

12/08/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/08/16 16:40 Basic Information Koa is a 4 year old male American Pitt Bull Terrier. Owner is surrendering him because he lunges at people of all ages. Owner adopted him from a friend about one month ago. Owner stated he has a small laceration on top of his head but she has never taken him to a vet. Socialization Koa will growl, lunge, and snap around strangers. He has spent time with children ages 6 and 7. Owner stated he will snap and lunge at kids. He plays in a somewhat rough manner with adults. He lived with a 3 year old male Sheppard. Owner stated she never left them alone or let them play with each other. Owner stated Koa will lunge and bark at her Sheppard dog when she passed him by Koa’s crate. He has never lived or spent time with cats or any other kind of animal. He has never bitten a person or animal. Behavior Owner stated Koa may be aggressive towards people. He is not bothered by loud or sudden noises. Owner stated Koa is not bothered if his food is touched. Owner has never tried to take away a treat of any kind away from Koa. Owner has never trimmed his nails or never had someone unfamiliar approach Koa while with his owner. If you try to take away a toy Koa will consider it as play. Koa tolerated all other kind of handling. For a New Family to Know Koa is described as affectionate, independent, and anxious with a very high activity level. Koa likes to play with rope toys, balls, and kongs. He likes to play fetch and tug. He was kept mostly indoors and slept on the floor by owner’s son’s bed. He was fed Blue Buffalo dry dog food. Owner filled up a large bowl once a day. He is house-trained and will go potty anywhere. When left home alone he was always left inside a crate. He has never been left in a yard alone. He knows commands sit, come, stay, and go home means get inside crate which he does. For exercise owner takes him running on a leash. He pulls very hard and he is never walked off the leash. Behavior during Intake Koa tolerated handling. I petted him, hugged him, picked him up, and held him tightly without any issues. No signs of aggression were displayed while in the admissions office.

WEB MEMO
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12/11/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward children: Snap/lunges Behavior toward dogs: Lunges/barks Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Affectionate, independent, and anxious with a very high activity level. Other notes: Growls, lunges, and snaps at strangers. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/11/16 Summary: Due to the behavior demonstrated in the shelter the behavior department believes that Koa is not an appropriate candidate for SAFER at this time. Koa is displays high levels of anxiety in the assessment room, he would whine and pull away from the assessor when trying to coax her. Koa make attempts to increase distance from handlers and head flipped upon direct contact. A SAFER assessment will not be conducted due to safety and stress level concerns. PLAYGROUP: When off leash with female dogs Koa is polite and tolerant. He may follow the other dogs while they play and stay near them, but will not engage himself. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/08/16 During initial exam Koa appeared to be very tense and nervous. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Due to the fear/avoidance behavior displayed in the care center, we cannot fully evaluate Koa and feel that he will be best set up to succeed through placement with a New Hope partner. We recommend only positive reinforcement-based, force-free training for Koa as aversive methods are likely to heighten fear and increase aggression.) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Koa has been observed to display fearful behavior during his stay at our care centers; at times will avoid interaction and shy away from direct-touch. Koa easily startles and is made uncomfortable by loud noises and sudden movement and will display proper warning signals as well as increase distance from anything that may present a threat. We cannot be certain if any other behavior is suppressed as a result of his environment. A period of decompression is advised before introduction or exposure to new and unfamiliar situations. Force-free, reward based training is advised.) _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration (See known history)

12/09/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
12/9: When off leash with female dogs Koa is polite and tolerant. He may follow the other dogs while they play and stay near them, but will not engage himself.

12/08/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative QARH MIld dental tartar Old wound at the base of left ear Very tense and nervous Male intact Nosf

12/09/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
12/09/16 13:28 s/o BAR, energetic cage exam only due to behavioral aggression during intake noted small scab/dry wound at caudal base of AS pinna approx 4-5mm diameter) no actictive discharge seen a: aph at this time p: no tx at this time if concerns persist, consider sedated exam px: good

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