NICHOLAS – A1100510

Manhattan Center

My name is NICHOLAS. My Animal ID # is A1100510.
I am a male bl brindle am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 12/26/2016 from NY 10452, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/05/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 61.0 LBS.

ON ROUNDS PET HEARD COUGHING, PHLEGM PRODUCED. REPORT OF VOMIT – MOST LIKELY PHLEGM PET IS OTHERWISE BAR SCARRED MUZZLE A; CIRDC P; START DOXYCYCLINE 300MG PO SID X 10 DAYS

12/26/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/26/16 16:12 Nicholas is a brindle color that seems to be a American pitbull terrier. He came in as a stray so there is no past history. He was receptive to handling, he let counselor pet him, scan, and take intake photo

12/29/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Color me premature but I think we’ve found our winner for 2017’s Best Smile of the Year. And the award goes to…Nicholas! On a recent, winter afternoon the wind whipped ferociously about our heads and I know my teeth were chattering plenty. But Nicholas? He looked as snug as a bug in a rug (or a cherry red sweater) and just try and wipe the eternal grin off of this boy’s face. Admittedly I’m known to be a sucker for the brindles but in his rich and dark chocolate and toffee-colored coat, Nick is more delicious than any delectable holiday treat. Speaking of – this 3 year-old angel is no stranger to snacks. The minute I lift a few savory delights from my bag Nicholas drops right into a sit with that megawatt smile still going strong. He takes them relatively gently (a quick brush-up on manners will perfect that in no time) and soon we’re cuddling on a bench and doing our best to stay warm. Well really it’s ME cuddling against him. He’s still beaming away. Calmly noticing passersby, pigeons, and of course endless chubby squirrels. Sadly we don’t know too much about sweet Nick’s past. He does carry a long, white scar across his muzzle, possibly one indication that life’s not always been so kind. But if my time with Nicholas taught me anything at all it’s that this boy certainly knows about making lemons into lemonade, and, really, when you’re as sugary sweet as he, it isn’t all that hard. Christmas may be behind us but every day is a day to celebrate saint Nick. Nicholas is waiting – and no doubt grinning – in adoptions at Manhattan’s ACC.

01/03/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game. He is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Nicholas displayed a high level of energy on his assessment, jumping up on the assessor between items; he may benefit best from daily physical exercise and mental stimulation. Nicholas displayed no concerns and remained attention seeking throughout. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Tolerant: These dogs are typically non-reactive on leash and will be either friendly or indifferent off leash. They can typically tolerate some rude behavior from other dogs and can be described as having a long fuse. They show relaxed, appropriate, easy-going body language around others. PLAYGROUP: Nicholas is polite and tolerant around other large and small dogs in the care center. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Nicholas and respectful resident dogs. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/27/16 During his initial medical exam Nicholas appeared to be tense and nervous. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (Suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience) Potential challenges: _X_Basic manners/Poor impulse control

12/27/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Nicholas is polite and tolerant around other large and small dogs in the care center. At times he engages in soft play. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Nicholas and respectful resident dogs. 12/27: When introduced off leash to another dog at the care center, Nicholas approaches and offers polite greeting with a soft body. He is tolerant of play, though does not engage. 12/28: Nicholas continues to offer polite greeting to other dogs. 12/29-31: Nicholas is polite and tolerant in a group of male and female dogs of varying size. 1/3-4: Nicholas engages in soft play with other dogs.

12/27/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
BARH Scan negative Intact male, 3 years old Mild tartar Wound around the muzzle Ears and eyes clear No ticks and fleas Skin clear Amb x 4 Tense and nervous NOSF

01/05/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
ON ROUNDS PET HEARD COUGHING, PHLEGM PRODUCED. REPORT OF VOMIT – MOST LIKELY PHLEGM PET IS OTHERWISE BAR SCARRED MUZZLE A; CIRDC P; START DOXYCYCLINE 300MG PO SID X 10 DAYS

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