OSO – A1104369

Manhattan Center

My name is OSO. My Animal ID # is A1104369.
I am a male brown 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 02/21/2017 from NY 10029, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

03/07/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Oso A1104369 was placed At Risk for Behavior

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
03/03/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 55.0 LBS.

3/3/17 S/O: visual exam only d/t temperment EENT: hemorrhagic nasal d/c from R nare- moderate, was sneezing bloody discharge yesterday scab on mid thoracic back, no oozing A: CIRDC with sneezing and subsequent bloody discharge P: CWSC, monitor 03/02/17 15:05 S/O: decreased decreased energy and appetite dart wound scabbed over with dry hemorrhage hemorrhagic nasal dc A: CIRDC P: 250mg Doxycycline PO SID x10days px: good 3/1/17 QAR in cage, lying down. No coughing or sneezing. Continue to monitor. 1088 —- 2/28/17 Hx: Bleeding from nose reported. S/O: BAR. Cage exam only due to bite hx. Mild SND, mild mucoid ocular discharge. No coughing or other resp signs. A: Ocular discharge, hx epistaxis – R/O allergies vs. epistaxis vs. early CIRDC P: Benadryl 50 mg PO BID x5 days. Monitor for CIRDC. 1088 —- 02/24/17 16:44 visual exam only dry hemorrhage at dart wound on back, no swelling no tx at this time scan negative intact male approx 4 years old s/o; came in with dart, not tranquilized. difficult exam, but dog mostly reacting to restraint, at other times wagging tail, soliciting attention estimated 55 # no oral exam. during struggle dog began bleed from him mouth–bit tongue or cheek dart removed, flushed with nolvasan, TAB heart and lungs wnl 2 testis a: dart wound, oral injury p: monitor dart wound

02/21/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/21/17 19:47 Basic information Oso is a brown and white young american pitbull terrier mix. He is an unaltered male. Owner got him from a previous owner and has had him for one year. Owner is surrendering due to a bite to daughter. There are no injuries or health concerns owner is aware about. socialization Around strangers, he is friendly and outgoing and likes tojump on them. He lived with 8 children in the house with the ages infant-17 years old. He was respectful and playful with all the children. He would bark occasionally at the 17 year old. He plays rough with the older kids. He plays somewhat rough with adults. He has not lived with any other dogs or been to dog parks. He lived with a cat and is respectful with the cat. The cat likes to play with Oso. There is a bite history once with the 17 year old child unprovoked. There is no bite history with an animal. behavior There ae no other behavior issues owner is concerned about. During storms he barks. he isnt bothered with touching of food bowl, taking a bone or toy out his mouth. He isnt bothered with bathing and brushing of coat. Owner has never tried trimming his nails. He barks at unfamiliar approaches to family member but never escalates. For the new family to know Owner described him as friendly, playful, excitable, and confident with a medium activity level. He plays with any type of toy. He was kept indoors mostly and eat dry food beneful. He is hous trained and rarely has accidents in the home. He didnt have access to a yard and was no crate trained. He knows sit, come, down. HE walks nicely on leash and doesnt bark at other dogs. When off leahs he wanders but comes when called and on leash he pulls hard. behavior upon intake Due to the behavior seen in crate, counselor did not interact with dog. He was sent straight to medical for handling

WEB MEMO
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03/03/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile Date of Intake 2/21/2017 Unaltered male, Owner surrender (lived in previous home for one year) Previously lived with: Adults, 8 children, ages infant to 17 years old and also lived with a cat Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing, jumps on strangers Behavior toward children: Respectful and playful Behavior toward dogs: Ignores on walks Behavior toward cats: Playful and respectful with cat in the home. Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: Bit 17 year old on the arm, 5 punctures, required antibiotics, no other details except child was putting on lotion at the time. Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, playful, excitable, and confident with a medium activity level. Other notes: Oso is not crate trained. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 3/3/2017 Look: 1. Dog jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, slightly playful at end. Squeeze 1 / 2:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog may smell, then turns away. Summary: Oso was calm, quiet and gentle during his SAFER assessment, at times gently nuzzling assessor. He allowed all handling. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Summary MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 3/3/2017 During his initial medical exam, Oso wagged his tail and solicited attention at times, but was difficult to handle for examination. ENERGY LEVEL: His previous owner describes Oso as having a medium activity level, this matches what we have seen in the care center, at times also gentle and calm.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Oso be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Oso to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Oso to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Oso presents with outside of the care centers. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Oso gives clear warnings when he is uncomfortable and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression, see known bite history. It is important to move slowly with Oso, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Oso to initiate interactions with new people. He should never be forced to greet or to interact if he is not comfortable and soliciting attention. _X_Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
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02/21/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
scan negative intact male approx 4 years old s/o; came in with dart, not tranquilized. difficult exam, but dog mostly reacting to restraint, at other times wagging tail, soliciting attention estimated 55 # no oral exam. during struggle dog began bleed from him mouth–bit tongue or cheek dart removed, flushed with nolvasan, TAB heart and lungs wnl 2 testis a: dart wound, oral injury p: monitor dart wound

03/03/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
3/3/17 S/O: visual exam only d/t temperment EENT: hemorrhagic nasal d/c from R nare- moderate, was sneezing bloody discharge yesterday scab on mid thoracic back, no oozing A: CIRDC with sneezing and subsequent bloody discharge P: CWSC, monitor 03/02/17 15:05 S/O: decreased decreased energy and appetite dart wound scabbed over with dry hemorrhage hemorrhagic nasal dc A: CIRDC P: 250mg Doxycycline PO SID x10days px: good 3/1/17 QAR in cage, lying down. No coughing or sneezing. Continue to monitor. 1088 —- 2/28/17 Hx: Bleeding from nose reported. S/O: BAR. Cage exam only due to bite hx. Mild SND, mild mucoid ocular discharge. No coughing or other resp signs. A: Ocular discharge, hx epistaxis – R/O allergies vs. epistaxis vs. early CIRDC P: Benadryl 50 mg PO BID x5 days. Monitor for CIRDC. 1088 —- 02/24/17 16:44 visual exam only dry hemorrhage at dart wound on back, no swelling no tx at this time scan negative intact male approx 4 years old s/o; came in with dart, not tranquilized. difficult exam, but dog mostly reacting to restraint, at other times wagging tail, soliciting attention estimated 55 # no oral exam. during struggle dog began bleed from him mouth–bit tongue or cheek dart removed, flushed with nolvasan, TAB heart and lungs wnl 2 testis a: dart wound, oral injury p: monitor dart wound

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