ROCKET – A1068293

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Manhattan Center

My name is ROCKET. My Animal ID # is A1068293.
I am a neutered male brown and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR

I came in the shelter as a RETURN on 05/02/2016 from NY 10029, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/13/2016 Exam Type OBSERVATION – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 41.6 LBS.

clean cage — no vomit present Asked ACO if vomit was in the cage before clean and she reported nothing was in cage NOSF

05/04/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/28/16 16:04 Rocket is described as friendly, affectionate, and energetic. Rocket was originally surrendered by his owner that cared for him for 4 months and he is now being returned by his new owner that cared for him for the past month. In his past home he lived with children aged 9 and 11 years old with whom he was very playful. He has lived in a single adult household for the past month. His most recent owner stated he is very affectionate with every person he meets. In Rockets past home he lived with a Maltese/ Yorkshire terrier and was affectionate and playful with them. Rocket was also introduced to a Yorkshire terrier while in the home of his current owner’s friend. Rocket was curious and playful with the dog. However both owners had stated that when Rocket notices other dogs, cats and birds outside, he will bark wildly and lunge after them. BEHAVIOR Rocket had allowed both owners to approach him while he is eating and to take food from his mouth. His owner stated that he even takes food gently from the hand. He is bathed at least 1x a month but he will constantly attempt to escape from the tub. Rocket will follow his owner around the home. He will place his face on his owner’s hands when he wants attention. When Rocket is left alone in the home, he is allowed to roam free. His current owner stated that Rocket would tear at the garbage bag if left outside. Both owners had stated that he will bark and scratch at the door for the first few minutes when left alone. When Rocket is introduced to new people in the home, Rocket will jump up on them and allow them to pet him. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW Rocket understands the commands “sit, stop and eat.” He likes to play with hard ropes and hard rubber toys. In Rocket’s previous home he was walked 3x a day about 15 minutes at a time. His current owner would walk his 2x a day and noticed that he would have accidents in the home. Rocket will pull hard on the leash when walked even when wearing a harness. Rocky’s former owner noticed that Rocket will become scared at the sight of a raised belt or broomstick. He will flatten his ears, and cower. Rocket is accustomed to eating Eukanuba dry and wet dog food mixed. Rocket will sleep in the bed with his owner. DURING INTAKE Rocket displayed a soft body, wagging tail and would jump up on everyone he approached. He allowed all petting and accepted treats from the counselor’s hands. He was collared, scanned for a microchip and photographed.

04/30/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: With enough energy to power my cell phone for a few days, Rocket is super friendly and tail waggy, thrilled to meet new people, thrilled to be out for a walk and thrilled to be off leash playing in the yard. Showing off his housetraining skills (we’re told he’s housetrained when walked regularly), he pulls hard on the leash and will need some training, but this little dude is all about his person, loves treats and with proper reinforcement training will learn quickly. Little Rocket has lived with children with whom he was playful, is affectionate to all, lived with a small dog with whom he was playful, doesn’t guard his food, and welcomes people into his home. When he wants attention he puts his head in his owner’s hands…awwwwwwwwwww. Rocket slept in bed with his person, knows ‘sit’, ‘stop’ and ‘eat’ and likes to play with toys. Energetic, bouncy and tail waggy, Rocket is aptly named as he is a little torpedo, looking for an active home in which lots of play time, frequent walks, and lots of love are on the daily agenda. For video, copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peNSpfwx8sw

05/06/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Rocket shows some on-leash reactivity that appears to be due partly to fear of and anxiety around other dogs. When he sees other dogs (or other animals) on leash he barks and lunges toward them, and seems to have a low threshold for reacting. Due to the intensity of this response and to Rocket’s clear discomfort in these situation, we feel it is in his best interest to begin a positive reinforcement-based behavior modification program to address this behavior and his underlying anxiety. He is unlikely to thrive in a kennel environment where he will continue to rehearse this behavior, so he needs to move into a stable home environment quickly. 4/30 SAFER: Rocket walks calmly on leash. He was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body. He was calm and relaxed during handling. Rocket followed the assessor at the end of the leash with a calm and relaxed body language when playing tag.He was not interested in toys. Rocket was surrender to us. According to his previous owner he is friendly, affectionate, and energetic. In his past home he lived with children aged 9 and 11 years old with whom he was very playful. His most recent owner stated he is very affectionate with every person he meets. Rocket has lived with or been introduced to small dogs in his previous home, and was playful with them. Several of Rocket’s previous caretakers have noted that when Rocket notices other dogs, cats and birds outside, he will bark wildly and lunge after them. Rocket had allowed both owners to approach him while he is eating and to take food from his mouth. Rocket did not show any concern during the behavior assessment but because of his owner surrender profile and the behavior that Rocket shows during playgroup the behavior department feels that he may do best with an experienced adopter who can follow up on this behavior. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. 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 likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, ears back, wagging tail, open mouth Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. No interest.

04/29/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Rocket exhibits concerning behaviors when on-leash greeting other dogs. His owner reports when he notices other dogs he will “bark wildly and lunge after them;” similar behaviors have been noticed during his stay in the care center. Rocket tense, barks and snaps at dogs through barriers and when he notices them on walks in the yard he begins to vocalize (high pitched yell), tense and is not easily distracted. He is uncomfortable off-leash with other dogs. He is typically tense and will offer distance increasing corrections with prolonged greetings/interactions. The behavior department recommends a home without other dogs at this time until Rocket’s behaviors can be followed up on. When on leash Rocket becomes stiff, growls and barks when he sees other dogs, this behavior has also been reported by the owner, so he is muzzled for this interaction. When approached, he is tense bodied, but approaches to sniff, walking away when the helper dog does the same. His muzzle is removed, and he is approached once again; he sniffs with a high tail, tense and begins to bark in the helper dogs face. He walks away when she does not attempt to interact with him. 5/4 update: Rocket is cautious and avoids the other dog. 5/5 update: Rocket greets with a soft body and licks the face of the helper dog. He allows greeting, although tense, and will sniff the other dog a couple times before walking away. He becomes anxious when in the yard for prolonged time and offers correction when approached at this point. 5/9 update: Rocket approaches and offers a brief sniff with a small wag. He becomes anxious with prolonged time in the yard, then begins to whine, pace and seek exit. 5/10 update: Rocket offers a few brief sniffs to the other dogs. 5/11 update: Rocket greets politely and sniffs the other dog. He offers correction when solicited with pushy play.

05/03/2016 POST ADOPTION PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was EXPERIENCE
SCAN POSITIVE 981020015102607 BRIGHT ALERT RESPONSIVE HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM- NEUTERED MALE YOUNG DOG RASHES ON VENTRAL AND LEFT SIDE OF NECK EYES, EARS, BODY COAT- WNL AMB X 4 NERVOUS & TENSE UTD VAXES WT REMAIN SAME NOSF

05/10/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating EXPERIENCE
05/10/16 15:12 reported V yesterday 3x on symptoms log BAR, standing at front of cage, no obvious signs of V present A: V P: monitor for v x3d

Generated on May 17 2016 6:00PM============================================================================

**RETURNED  04/28/16**

NEUTERED MALE, BROWN / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 11 mos
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, HOLD FOR ID Reason TOO ACTIVE
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date04/28/2016, From NY 10035, DueOut Date04/28/2016

Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary No Initial Exam

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MALE, BROWN / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 10 mos
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason TOO STRONG
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 03/23/2016, From NY 10035, DueOut Date 03/23/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary Microchip: negative Sex: intact male, one scrotal teste felt with a possible node on top, no discernable second teste (large epididymus or position compacted second teste, still felt abnormal with dog sitting and standing) Age: reported 10m 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: timid but allows all handling Medication: N/A, preventatives given
Weight 41.6

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APRIL 2016

A volunteer writes:  With enough energy to power my cell phone for a few days, Rocket is super friendly and tail waggy, thrilled to meet new people, thrilled to be out for a walk and thrilled to be off leash playing in the yard.  Showing off his housetraining skills (we’re told he’s housetrained when walked regularly), he pulls hard on the leash and will need some training, but this little dude is all about his person, loves treats and with proper reinforcement training will learn quickly.   Little Rocket has lived with children with whom he was playful, is affectionate to all, lived with a small dog with whom he was playful, doesn’t guard his food, and welcomes people into his home. When he wants attention he puts his head in his owner’s hands…awwwwwwwwwww.  Rocket slept in bed with his person, knows ‘sit’, ‘stop’ and ‘eat’ and likes to play with toys.    Energetic, bouncy and tail waggy, Rocket is aptly named as he is a little torpedo, looking for an active home in which lots of play time, frequent walks, and lots of love are on the daily agenda.

PROFILE :

Rocket is described as friendly, affectionate, and energetic. Rocket was originally surrendered by his owner that cared for him for 4 months and he is now being returned by his new owner that cared for him for the past month. In his past home he lived with children aged 9 and 11 years old with whom he was very playful. He has lived in a single adult household for the past month. His most recent owner stated he is very affectionate with every person he meets. In Rockets past home he lived with a Maltese/ Yorkshire terrier and was affectionate and playful with them. Rocket was also introduced to a Yorkshire terrier while in the home of his current owner’s friend. Rocket was curious and playful with the dog. However both owners had stated that when Rocket notices other dogs, cats and birds outside, he will bark wildly and lunge after them.
BEHAVIOR
Rocket had allowed both owners to approach him while he is eating and to take food from his mouth. His owner stated that he even takes food gently from the hand. He is bathed at least 1x a month but he will constantly attempt to escape from the tub. Rocket will follow his owner around the home. He will place his face on his owner’s hands when he wants attention. When Rocket is left alone in the home, he is allowed to roam free. His current owner stated that Rocket would tear at the garbage bag if left outside. Both owners had stated that he will bark and scratch at the door for the first few minutes when left alone. When Rocket is introduced to new people in the home, Rocket will jump up on them and allow them to pet him.
FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW
Rocket understands the commands “sit, stop and eat.” He likes to play with hard ropes and hard rubber toys. In Rocket’s previous home he was walked 3x a day about 15 minutes at a time. His current owner would walk his 2x a day and noticed that he would have accidents in the home. Rocket will pull hard on the leash when walked even when wearing
a harness. Rocky’s former owner noticed that Rocket will become scared at the sight of a raised belt or broomstick. He will flatten his ears, and cower. Rocket is accustomed to eating Eukanuba dry and wet dog food mixed. Rocket will sleep in the bed with his owner.
DURING INTAKE
Rocket displayed a soft body, wagging tail and would jump up on everyone he approached. He allowed all petting and accepted treats from the counselor’s hands. He was collared, scanned for a microchip and photographed.

BEHAVIOR :

Rocket shows some on-leash reactivity that appears to be due partly to fear of and anxiety around other dogs. When he sees other dogs (or other animals) on leash he barks and lunges toward them, and seems to have a low threshold for reacting. Due to the intensity of this response and to Rocket’s clear discomfort in these situation, we feel it is in his best interest to begin a positive reinforcement-based behavior modification program to address this behavior and his underlying anxiety. He is unlikely to thrive in a kennel environment where he will continue to rehearse this behavior, so he needs to move into a stable home environment quickly.

4/30 SAFER:

Rocket walks calmly on leash. He was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body.  He was calm and relaxed during handling. Rocket followed the assessor at the end of the leash with a calm and relaxed body language when playing tag.He was not interested in toys.

Rocket was surrender to us. According to his previous owner he is friendly, affectionate, and energetic. In his past home he lived with children aged 9 and 11 years old with whom he was very playful. His most recent owner stated he is very affectionate with every person he meets. Rocket has lived with or been introduced to small dogs in his previous home, and was playful with them. Several of Rocket’s previous caretakers have noted that when Rocket notices other dogs, cats and birds outside, he will bark wildly and lunge after them. Rocket had allowed both owners to approach him while he is eating and to take food from his mouth.

Rocket did not show any concern during the behavior assessment but because of his owner surrender profile and the behavior that Rocket shows during playgroup the behavior department feels that he may do best with an experienced adopter who can follow up on this behavior.

Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.

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 likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.

Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, ears back, wagging tail, open mouth

Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw.

Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw.

Toy: 1. No interest.

Group Behavior:

Rocket exhibits concerning behaviors when on-leash greeting other dogs. His owner reports when he notices other dogs he will “bark wildly and lunge after them;” similar behaviors have been noticed during his stay in the care center. Rocket tense, barks and snaps at dogs through barriers and when he notices them on walks in the yard he begins to vocalize (high pitched yell), tense and is not easily distracted. He is uncomfortable off-leash with other dogs. He is typically tense and will offer distance increasing corrections with prolonged greetings/interactions. The behavior department recommends a home without other dogs at this time until Rocket’s behaviors can be followed up on.

When on leash Rocket becomes stiff, growls and barks when he sees other dogs, this behavior has also been reported by the owner, so he is muzzled for this interaction.  When approached, he is tense bodied, but approaches to sniff, walking away when the helper dog does the same. His muzzle is removed, and he is approached once again; he sniffs with a high tail, tense and begins to bark in the helper dogs face. He walks away when she does not attempt to interact with him.

5/4 update: Rocket is cautious and avoids the other dog.

5/5 update: Rocket greets with a soft body and licks the face of the helper dog.  He allows greeting, although tense, and will sniff the other dog a couple times before walking away. He becomes anxious when in the yard for prolonged time and offers correction when approached at this point.

 

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For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues.

If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email [email protected]. Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.

* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please click here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions.

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