MARS – A1101376

Manhattan Center

My name is MARS. My Animal ID # is A1101376.
I am a neutered male black and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 01/11/2017 from NY 10473, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-086002.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/19/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 55.0 LBS.

01/19/17 13:58 BAR, eating very well Actively sneezing and mild mucoid nasal discharge NOSF A:CIRDC P:Move to iso Doxy PO SID x 10 days Recheck day 10 1/12/17: Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: appx 4y Mentation: BARH Eyes: red sclera from pulling at lead Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/S Any injuries: no Behavior: will pull on lead and minimally respond to correction, hyper and eager to see other animals, allowed handling but difficult due to behavior Medication: N/A, preventatives given

01/11/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
01/11/17 10:20 BASIC INFO Mars A1101376 and Neptune A1101377 are Pitbull Terriers. They were brought to the shelter by the NYPD after an unidentified woman flagged the Officer’s down and told them that she had found the dogs. Officer’s placed both dogs into dog crates and brought them to ACCNYC. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE Mars and Neptune allowed all handling, collaring and photos.

01/14/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Hubba, hubba, hunka, hunka! Mars is a seriously stunning big blockhead, low-to-the-ground boy. Quiet in his kennel awaiting his turn for a walk, he pottied the moment we were outside, and off we go to the park. Mars gives delicious stand up hugs, is alert, curious, friendly and stunning — yes — it needs repeating! His coat shines in the sun, his eyes are bright and mischievous, and he absolutely stole my heart when he did the funniest thing ever! We pass a mirrored door on our way, and Mars stops, looks at the dog looking back at him and play bows to his own reflection! Hysterical! Cutest thing ever! Mars purrs and snorts with some loving (which he so enjoys), is bouncy and playful, and loved a game of tug with me. I let him win, but don’t tell him that! I invited him up on the bench with me but he wouldn’t come up, instead rolling into my legs as I pet him. Perhaps he wasn’t allowed on furniture where he lived before? At 4 years old he’s done with the puppy crazies, but still enjoys play time, fun time and lots of love. Yes, there is life on Mars, and he’s here waiting to meet you.

01/13/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None Unaltered male, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: Look: 3. Dog jumps on the Assessor, consistently rubs his shoulder on the Assessor, and will not allow Assessor to conduct the assessment. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, closed mouth. Tag: 2. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Grabs leash in mouth. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Summary: Mars displayed a high amount of energy throughout his assessment; he jumped up and leash bit some. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Social: These dogs truly enjoy the company of other dogs. They generally get along with all other dogs and can tolerate even very rude or inappropriate behavior. PLAYGROUP: When off leash, Mars engages in running play with another playful male dog. He is tolerant of the other dogs mouthiness and will offer soft correction when it gets to be too much. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 1/12/17 During initial medical exam Mars was difficult to handle due to being active and eager to see other animals. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience) Potential challenges: _X_Basic manners/Poor impulse control (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_Leash-biting

01/13/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Mars engages in rough, running play with both male and female dogs. He arrived at the care center with another male dog but as a stray, so no in-home behaviors between the two are known. The behavior department feels that Mars could go to a home with another playful dog. When off leash, Mars engages in running play with another playful male dog. He is tolerant of the other dogs mouthiness and will offer soft correction when it gets to be too much. 1/14: Mars continues to be tolerant of a mouthy dog. He will engage in brief bouts of running play then wanders the yard. 1/17: Mars engages in rough play with male and female dogs.

01/12/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: appx 4y Mentation: BARH Eyes: red sclera from pulling at lead Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/S Any injuries: no Behavior: will pull on lead and minimally respond to correction, hyper and eager to see other animals, allowed handling but difficult due to behavior Medication: N/A, preventatives given

01/19/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
01/19/17 13:58 BAR, eating very well Actively sneezing and mild mucoid nasal discharge NOSF A:CIRDC P:Move to iso Doxy PO SID x 10 days Recheck day 10 1/12/17: Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: appx 4y Mentation: BARH Eyes: red sclera from pulling at lead Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/S Any injuries: no Behavior: will pull on lead and minimally respond to correction, hyper and eager to see other animals, allowed handling but difficult due to behavior Medication: N/A, preventatives given

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