NOVA – A1097853

Manhattan Center

My name is NOVA. My Animal ID # is A1097853.
I am a neutered male white and tan am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 1 MONTH old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/25/2016 from NY 10034, owner surrender reason stated was ALLERGIES.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/02/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, LBS.

S/O: vet check for CIRDC signs QAR, mild to moderate purulent nasal d/c A: CIRDC P: move to iso doxycyline 100mg: 2tabs orally SID x10days prognosis: good

11/25/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/25/16 15:47 Basic Information Nova is a 1 year old neutered American Pitt Bull Terrier. He is being surrendered because owner’s kids have become allergic. Owner stated he has no medical issues and last saw a vet when he was neutered of September of this year. Socialization Nova is friendly around strangers. He lived with kids’ ages 2, 8, and 12. He was exuberantly playful with them. He plays in an exuberant manner with adults. He lived with a 1 year old male Chihuahua. He was exuberantly playful with him. He has never lived or spent time with cats. He has never bitten a person or animal. Behavior He will destroy pillows and other stuffed articles if left home alone. He is not bothered by loud or sudden noises. He does not guard food, treats of any kind, or toys. He tolerates all kinds of handling. He enjoys bath time and considers it play time. Owner has never trimmed his nails. He will bark if someone knocks on the door but is not bothered if someone approaches his owner outside. For a New Family to Know Nova is described as friendly, affectionate, and playful with a very high activity level. He likes to play tug and fetch with squeaky and stuffed toys. He was kept indoors only and slept in the kids’ room. He was fed Puppy Chow dry dog food. Owner fed him a medium size bowl twice a day. He is house-trained and will go potty anywhere when taken outside. If left home alone he destroys stuffed articles like pillows and will go through the garbage. He has never been left in a yard or crated. For exercise owner takes him running on a leash. He pulls very hard on leash and is never walked off the leash. Behavior during Intake Nova tolerated all handling. He was full of energy and jumped on me a few times. He did not display any signs of aggression.

11/29/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Nova is a great name for this young man, full of energy and just out of puppyhood. He might be quiet in his kennel, but once out, he is as fast as a comet. We are told he is house trained, and he surely does his business along the way to the park. He sits beautifully on command, with or without treats. He does love turkey jerkies, and will search my goodies bag for them. Nova needs to gain a little bit more weight, mostly because he must burn quite a lot of calories being so active. He likes caresses, scratches between his ears and on his rump. Nova comes with very good comments from his former family. He was very playful with the 3 young children of the house (even sleeping in their bedroom) as well as the one year old male Chihuahua. He loved baths, was very welcoming of strangers and free of handling issues. He messed up pillows and stuffed toys when left alone in the house. Nova is a very good looking young dog who has proven himself as a family dog living with kids and even a small bored pooch. He is high energy and needs an active owner or family who will give him plenty of exercise and attention. Nova is waiting for you at the Manhattan Care Center, dreaming to be your new forever best friend.

11/27/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Altered, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults/Children (ages two, eight, and twelve)/Chihuahua Behavior toward children: Exuberantly playful Behavior toward dogs: Exuberantly playful Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, affectionate, and playful with a very high activity level Other notes: Upon intake Nova tolerated all handling and displayed a high amount of energy SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/27/2016 Look: 2. Dog shoulder rubs, jumps up Sensitivity: 2. Dog leans in, tail wag, mouth closed Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, grabs leash and does not settle easily Squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed Toy 1: 1. Dog enthusiastically engages with Toy, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Summary: Nova displayed very high energy. She greeted everyone she came into contact with on her relief walk, friendly and sociable. Nova will require daily mental and physical stimulation to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm in the forms of daily walks, runs, exercise, play. Nova would benefit from training in regards to leash manners and focus. 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: 11/28: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Nova greets politely, then solicits and engages in chase play MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 11/26/16 During his initial medical exam Nova displayed a high amount of energy but allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with some previous amount of 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 her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training is recommended.)

11/28/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Nova has been social and playful throughout his stay at the care center. His owner reports he “lived with a 1 year old male Chihuahua. He was exuberantly playful with him.” Based on this information and observations, the behavior department feels that Nova could go to a home with another playful dog. 11/28: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Nova greets politely, then solicits and engages in chase play. 12/2: Nova engages in rough, running play with a female dog. He will take correction and slow down his play when the female becomes overwhelmed.

11/26/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: neutered male Age: reported 1y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: no staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: allows all handling but hyper and difficult to restrain, interested in surroundings and walks poorly on a lead but behaving playfully Medication: N/A, preventatives given

12/02/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
S/O: vet check for CIRDC signs QAR, mild to moderate purulent nasal d/c A: CIRDC P: move to iso doxycyline 100mg: 2tabs orally SID x10days prognosis: good

Generated on Dec 3 2016 6:00PM

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