KOBE – A1071886

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Manhattan Center

My name is KOBE. My Animal ID # is A1071886.
I am a male tan and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 04/29/2016 from NY 10037, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/30/2016 Exam Type INITIAL – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 46.6 LBS.

Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: appx 2y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: shaking, seeks comfort in handler, startles easily Medication: N/A, preventatives given

05/04/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/04/16 15:07 Kobe is very playful and very strong. He needs to go out at least 3 times a day. He knows how to sit on command. He did spend time with a shih tuz in the short time that the client had him. He was playful with the other dog. Kobe is very well trained to go outside to go to the bathroom. Kobe does not do well in creates. He will try to get out. He likes to lay on the couch. He is described as mellow and friendly. Kobe is very active. He needs to be able to get outside a few times a day. Kobe pulls on his leash when he needs to go to the bathroom but after that he will relax and walk next to you. Kobe was a bit nervous at the start of intake. He backed up when I put my hand out the first time. He did relax after about 10 minutes. He even climbed up and tried to sit another consoler’s lap. He allowed us to collar him and take his photo with no issue.

05/03/2016 WEB MEMO
A staff member writes: Our little Kobe is such a handsome fellow, quite easy on the eye, I must say. At first he can be a bit timid, but once outside he slowly opens up and enjoys a nice stroll though the park. He went to the bathroom as soon as we were outside, indicating he’s likely housebroken. Kobe’s ideal afternoon is not about running the zoomies, he prefers the Zen of laying in the grass on a warm spring day in May. While he’s more curious about his surroundings than anything else and even seems interested in other dogs passing by, he occasionally looks up to make sure his person is still there with him. A slower approach and quieter setting will likely be the best fit for this young stunning man.  A volunteer writes: Without meaning to, I saved the best for last! So quiet in his kennel, his stunning eyes and serious expression silently calling my name, I couldn’t resist meeting this handsome fellow. He may be housetrained, going potty as soon as we were outside. Off leash in the yard he was happy to explore the pen, greeting other dogs with a tail wag and joining me on the bench for some kisses. His fur is as soft as velvet, his weight perfect for his size, and although it takes a few minutes for him to warm up when he does, you’re a friend. His intake notes say that after about 10 minutes he actually tried to sit on the admissions counselors lap — seriously, how cute is that!! I had to leave our pen for a few minutes and Kobe waited quietly and patiently for my return, joining me again on the bench for some kisses. With other dogs, Kobe has engaged in brief bouts of gentle play, and I was told by the behavior team that even if he tries to mount, it’s more of a flirtation than anything else. Cute! Kobe is looking for a quiet home without children to provide the structure, safety and love that he needs in which to feel safe and to blossom. He’s an awesome dog waiting to prove it to you.

05/05/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Due to behaviors seen during playgroup, we feel that Kobe will likely be most successful if placed with a New Hope partner. Please see the GroupBehavior entry for additional details. 5/2 SAFER: Kobe came to our center after his owner left him with a friend and never returned. He was nervous upon intake, backing away from admissions counselor’s hand, but warmed up after about ten minutes and allowed all handling, eventually trying to sit in admissions counselor’s lap. Kobe pulled on leash during his relief walk. He was alert and cautious upon entering the SAFER assessment room. Kobe allowed his head to be cupped in assessor’s hands, eyes averted, tail down. He stood still and accepted the touch during Sensitivity item, lip lick, ears back, mouth closed. Kobe was uncomfortable during Tag game, turned towards hand on second pass, after third pass barked/vocalized. Kobe did not pull his paw back during both Squeeze attempts, licked assessor’s hand. Kobe initially showed minimal interest in Toy, but eventually played once it was offered directly from assessor instead of from the ground, kept a firm grip with loose body. When Kobe is off leash with another dog he greets the dog nicely and engages in brief bouts of gentle play. Due to the varying levels of discomfort, the Behavior Team feels Kobe would do best in a home without children. He would benefit from a slow approach/slow introduction, possibly with treats. Kobe would also benefit initially from a calm, quiet, structured environment so he can relax and know what to expect. Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted,his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is between his legs, mouth closed, lip long, ears back, lip lick. Tag: 4. Dog barks at the Assessor with ears forward, mouth closed Squeeze 1 / 2: 2. Dog does not pull back paw, licks hand Toy 1: 1. Dog shows minimal interest at first, then keeps a firm grip with loose body. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Dog-dog: When Kobe is off leash with another dog he greets the dog nicely and engages in brief bouts of gentleh play.

05/02/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Kobe greets politely, though is a bit sexually motivated. Kobe does engage in brief bouts of gentle play with the female greeter. 5/4 update: Kobe approaches and greets a female dog briefly. He is most intent on trying to mount. When introduced to another male, Kobe initially offers a brief sniff, then ignores him. When re-approached by the male dog, Kobe stiffens and begins to follow him, growling. When handler interruption is used to distract Kobe, he turns and hard barks toward the handler. 5/5 update: During playgroup yesterday Kobe was interacting appropriately with a female dog, greeted a male dog well and was introduced. He was playing appropriately for approximately five minutes, but then began to mount the male with a tense body, growling. When a human caretaker intervened and offered a correction, Kobe turned, growled, and continued to mount. The male dog was able to move away, but after a moment’s break Kobe mounted again and growled. When handler correction was offered to him again he growled and the mounting and growling behavior intensified. When removing Kobe from the pen he tensed and growled when a caretaker reached for his leash, and maintained his position on top of the other male dog. Due to these safety concerns, Kobe is no longer a candidate for playgroup. Due to these behaviors seen: Kobe’s quick escalation, the intensity of the behavior, and his response to human correction, we feel that placement with a New Hope partner who can further investigate the behavior and can provide any necessary positive reinforcement-based behavior modification is in his best interest.

04/30/2016 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: mild staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: shaking, seeks comfort in handler, startles easily Medication: N/A, preventatives given

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
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No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

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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.*

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