POPTART – A1124597

Manhattan Center

My name is POPTART. My Animal ID # is A1124597.
I am a neutered male tan and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 09/06/2017 from NY 11414, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

09/13/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Poptart A1124597 is at risk for concerns that he is not thriving in the shelter environment. He has been social outside the kennel with his caretakers, though he shies away from quick movements. In kennel Poptart has begun growling, baring teeth, and lunging, and we would like to move him into an environment where he will not continue to rehearse this barrier reactivity.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/12/2017 Exam Type PRE/POST S/N – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 55.4 LBS.

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Start 1 tab rimadyl 100 mg sid po x 3 days as pain management.

09/06/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/06/17 20:59 During intake: Poptart had a relaxed body posture when he arrived to our care center. There was another dog in the lobby and he was respectful towards it. He was receptive to handling and allowed collaring. He stood on his hind legs and leaned on the admissions counselor gentle. He sat down nicely for pictures. He then lay down on the floor with his paws beneath his belly.

09/12/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Ready for lift off? Poptart’s whirlybird tail as he makes new friends is bound to lift you up, up, and away! He snuggles, he smiles when he snuggles, he loves hugs and kisses, and while he can be a bit shy at first, is easily won over with a hug. Treats? No thank you. He’s so polite! Poptart loves watching the activities in the park, although ignores everything, including the rumba class that started up just feet away from us. Poptart was more interested in cuddles, and so was I! PT (we’re on a nickname basis now) seems to be housetrained, and could use a little training in the leash walking department, and may do better with a harness. PT’s coat is clean and groomed, his weight perfect for his size, and in playgroup with females (as of this writing he has not been with males), he greets politely with a soft body and wagging tail. Yup–that’s our Poptart! Polite, soft and his trademark: whirlybird tail. When our time together was over, he hopped right back in his kennel, and lay down, giving me a quick wink as I closed his door. As sweet as his namesake, he’s hoping you’ll come meet him today.

09/07/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 9/6/17 Unaltered Male, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 9/7/17 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 stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed. Tag: 3. Dog spins toward the touch on second pass, body stiff, does not follow. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Poptart was social during the handling portions of his assessment, but became fearful during tag and spun towards the assessor’s hand. He became tense and did not follow. PLAYGROUP: Poptart has been polite and tolerant during interactions with dogs in the care center. He has not yet been introduced off leash to a male dog due to lack of appropriate helper dog, so behavior around them is unknown. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Poptart and respectful, calm dogs. History around dogs is unknown due to arriving as a stray. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Upon intake, Poptart had a relaxed body and allowed handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 9/6/17 During his initial medical exam, Poptart was tense but allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Poptart so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) _X_No young children (under 5): Due to the fearful behavior Poptart displayed during tag, we feel that he may become frightened with quick movements and running around. For this reason, we recommend a home without young children. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful: Poptart displayed fearful behavior with quick movements, spinning around when touched. It is important to always go slow and give Poptart the option to walk away from any social interaction. Poptart should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Poptart’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Poptart would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.

09/07/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Poptart has been polite and tolerant during interactions with dogs in the care center. He has not yet been introduced off leash to a male dog due to lack of appropriate helper dog, so behavior around them is unknown. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Poptart and respectful, calm dogs. History around dogs is unknown due to arriving as a stray. 9/7: When introduced to the female greeter on leash, Poptart approaches with a soft body and wagging tail. 9/8: When introduced off leash to a female dog, Poptart greets politely with soft body and wagging tail and continues to follow and sniff. 9/9: Poptart greets and wanders the pen.

09/07/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-4 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior – nervous. allows exam. no eye contact Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 80 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: 2 testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, abrasion 1″ long under OS. appears a few day old CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: abrasion under OS Plan: no treatment Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

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

Generated on Sep 13 2017 6:00PM

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