SHADOW – A1121145

Brooklyn Center

My name is SHADOW. My Animal ID # is A1121145.
I am a neutered male black and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/07/2017 from NY 11226, owner surrender reason stated was OWNER HOSP.

08/16/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Shadow A1121145 is at risk with a New Hope Only determination due to his inappropriate behavior when overstimulated; fixating, snapping and growling towards handler and the behavior intensifying as he arouses. He has also been diagnosed with CIRDC.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/16/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 54.8 LBS.

08/16/17 S/O: Q/BAR. Attention seeking. Medication untouched, unable to coax into eating (licked meatball, not eating) EENT: Eyes clear, minimal nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing A: CIRDC, not eating medication P: Switching to injectable baytril 2.5ml IM q24 x 5 days, recheck in 5 days to switch back to oral medication Excellent prognosis

08/07/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/07/17 10:49 Shadow is a 2 year old medium black and white male dog who was surrendered by his owner due to personal problems. The owner stated that he got Shadow from a friend when he was 8 weeks old. The owner also stated that Shadow has no known medical problems. Owner stated that when around strangers Shadow i friendly and outgoing. He has spent time around children and he is relaxed and affectionate. When playing with children and adults Shadow is exuberant. He has not spent time around other dogs or cats in the home so it is unknown how he will react. Owner stated that sometime Shadow will chew on wood items in the home. During fireworks and loud noises he isn’t bothered. If someone was to touch his food treats or toys he is friendly. He isn’t bothered if he ids restrained pushed off the furniture or disturbed while he sleeps. Shadow will tolerate being bathed and brushed. He has never had his nails trimmed so it is unknown how he will react. If someone unfamiliar approaches his house or family member he will bark. Owner described Shadow as friendly affectionate playful and excitable with a high activity level. When at home he will follow his owner around. Shadow like to play fetch and tug with balls and ropes. He also loves chew toys. Shadow has been kept mostly indoors and eats dry food and wet food. He is very much house broken and never has accidents. When using the bathroom outside he will go on the grass or cement. When left alone in the house he may chew on wood items in the home. When left in the yard he is well behaved. Shadow has been crated before and does well for up to 8 hours. Shadows knows how to sit stay and come when called. He is used to brisk walks on the leash and playing in the yard. When on the leash he pulls hard. When off the leash he might run away.

WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: meet hunka hunka burnin’ love, Shadow!! I don’t know if I ever believed in “Love at first sight” until now. A jet black low rider, with a little white on his chest, Shadow is absolutely adorable. He sort of snorts and grunts when he walks and his smile is contagious. Shadow is playful and sweet, and appears to be housebroken. His former owner states that he’s friendly towards children, he loves to play fetch and tug, and not surprisingly, he followed his owner around the house…like a shadow! Shadow was quick to show me he knows the commands sit, down and give paw and even more eager to climb into my lap for loves and hugs. Shadow would do best in a home experienced with high energy dogs, and one who can provide all the love this hunk deserves. Ask to meet him today!

08/15/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 8/7/17 Neutered, Owner surrender (8 weeks in the previous home) Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing Behavior toward children: Relaxed and affectionate Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: High energy level Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 8/15/17 Look: 1. Dog leans forward or jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted. 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:5. Dog growls becomes tense and bites the leash. Toy: 4. Dog freezes and growls. Summary: Shadow appeared social though displayed a low threshold for arousal and became a bit difficult to handle when over-stimulated as he seemed to direct his energy onto the handler, which intensified as he became more aroused. He also displayed some concern when engaged with his toy item. PLAYGROUP: According to Shadow’s previous owner, Shadow was not socialized with other dogs. When off leash at the Care Center, Shadow displays erect ears, high vibrating tail and walks on his tip toes. He is sexually motivated- intensely sniffing the novel female dog’s genitals. He engages in cooperative play- with the intent to mount. He begins to grumble when the greeter repeatedly spins her rear from him. INTAKE BEHAVIOR 8/7/17: Unknown MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 8/7/17: During his medical examination, Shadow was active with wiggly body posture, he allowed all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL: His previous owner reports a high activity level, which matches what we have seen in the care center. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner: While Shadow’s previous owner describes an affectionate, playful dog, he is not thriving in the shelter environment and has had a difficult time directing his energy into appropriate outlets. He has generally given clear and protracted warnings and has not escalated to threatening behavior, but we are concerned that extra pressure may elicit higher level warnings. We feel that placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification guidance in a stable home environment will best set Shadow up for success in a future adoptive home. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods. Potential challenges: _X_Social hyper-arousal: Shadow has shown a tendency to escalate when overstimulated and to continue escalating and directing that energy and attention toward his handler. The precise stimulation/motivation for this behavior may be due to potential kennel deterioration though we cannot be certain, but Shadow will need guidance to learn how to deescalate more quickly and direct his energy in a more appropriate manner. _X_Anxiety: Shadow has shown some signs of potential anxiety in the care center, vocalizing (whining and pacing) continually through the SAFER, unable to readily settle. This behavior was not reported at intake, and we have no known history on Shadow, so we cannot be certain whether similar behavior will be seen in a future home environment. _X_Leash-biting: At the care center Shadow has been observed to react on the leash during walks/handling. Shadow has fixated, jumped, and snapped at times at the leash which escalates towards the handler as he arouses. Shadow may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at the leash as a positive association with walks and other on-leash activities. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. _X_Resource guarding

08/08/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Shadow’s previous owner, Shadow was not socialized with other dogs. 8/8: When off leash at the Care Center, Shadow displays erect ears, high vibrating tail and walks on his tip toes. He is sexually motivated- intensely sniffing the novel female dog’s genitals. He engages in cooperative play- with the intent to mount. He begins to grumble when the greeter repeatedly spins her rear from him.

08/07/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Presents as owner surrender. Hyperactive and wiggly body. Allows all handling with restraint Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective P = 126 R = pant BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: No tartar, adult dentition, mm pink and moist, otherwise WNL PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male- 2 descended symmetrical testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently Healthy Plan: No medications necessary at this time, OK for surgery Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery

08/16/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating NH ONLY
08/16/17 S/O: Q/BAR. Attention seeking. Medication untouched, unable to coax into eating (licked meatball, not eating) EENT: Eyes clear, minimal nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing A: CIRDC, not eating medication P: Switching to injectable baytril 2.5ml IM q24 x 5 days, recheck in 5 days to switch back to oral medication Excellent prognosis

 

 

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