SHAKKA – A1111726

Manhattan Center

My name is SHAKKA. My Animal ID # is A1111726.
I am a male br brindle and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/11/2017 from NY 10301, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

05/23/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Shakka A1111726 was placed At Risk for CIRDC

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/23/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 50.0 LBS.

Hx: CIRDC and LF lameness-suspect biceps tendonitis/tendonopathy. Per ACS – pt was coughing significantly a few days ago but is doing much better now, coughing much less and with less nasal discharge. S: Visual exam while on walk outside. BAR-H, energetic, wagging tail and happy to walk around. O: BAR, EENT: Mild mucoid discharge OU and mild serous discharge from nose. H/L: Coughing occasionally Abd: Not palpated M/S/I: Lameness not noted at a walk UG: Male intact A: 1. Hx LFL lameness 2. CIRDC P: Continue medication, recheck in 3 days – if plateauing, consider adding azithromycin. 1088

05/11/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/11/17 14:52 Basic Information: Shakka is an 8 year old unneutered male APBT that has no past or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. Owner has had Shakka for 8 years but had to surrender due to personal problems. Socialization: According to the owner, around strangers Shakka is friendly and loves giving kisses and snuggling. He has been around children ages 1 to 14 and was always relaxed and respectful around them. Owner did not have any other animals in the home but did state that whenever he would walk Shakka outside, Shakka would bark at other dogs. Shakka does not have a bite history. Behavior: When there are fireworks or thunderstorms, Shakka will try to hide. He is not bothered when someone takes away his food, treats or toys, being pushed off furniture, being given a bath, having his coat brushed, being held/restrained, or when unfamiliar people would approach the home or yard. Owner has never tried to trim his nails so behavior is unknown. For a New Family to Know: Shakka is described as friendly, affectionate, playful and excitable. He has a high activity level and likes to play with balls. Owner kept mostly Shakka indoors and is house trained. In the home, he was fed both wet and dry food brand Beneful. When he was left alone in the home, he was always well behaved. Shakka knows the cues sit, come and paw. Owner has never tried to crate train him so behavior is unknown. For exercise, Shakka was taken on brisk walks on the leash and he would go jogging with the owner. When on the leash, he tends to pull lightly. Owner was able to walk Shakka off leash and stated that he would wander a little at first but come right back when his name was called. Behavior during intake: Shakka was loose and wiggly and jumped on the counselor during intake. Counselor was able to scan for a mc, collar and take a picture without any issues. He kept jumping on the counselors lap, snuggling and giving kisses throughout intake.

05/17/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Chocolate marble cake never looked so good! Sweet Shakka is 8 years young and full of fun, and watching his gorgeous smile emerge from its somber slumber was the highlight of my day. He’s quiet and well-behaved in his den and enthusiastic and seemingly very house trained on leash, but there’s only one way to guarantee a glimpse of his happiest grin–set him free in a pen, toss in a couple of balls and he’ll take care of the rest! Shakka loves tennis balls like Tom Hanks loved Wilson, and once they’re in play he never loses sight of his little round BFFs. When I call him over to the bench, he comes halfway, then realizes I might be conspiring to take the ball back, and instead retires to a corner where he can quietly entertain himself by kicking it back and forth, picking it up again for a game of keep-away or just standing beside his prized possession, looking like the handsome, hunky jock he is. Shakka already knows how to sit on command and catch treats mid-air, he isn’t fussed over petting while he’s communing with his toys, and he’s happy to let me join in the action with a few kicks and throws of my own. So long as I don’t take a ball that’s right in front of him before tossing another to chase, we can keep the game going for hours! Described by his former family as friendly, relaxed and respectful toward everyone he meets, Shakka would make a great addition to your home team. Recruit him at our Manhattan Care Center today!

05/16/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: 5/11/17 Unaltered Male, Owner Surrender (In previous home for eight years) Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Friendly Behavior toward children: Relaxed and respectful Behavior toward dogs: Barks at other dogs outside Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Unknown Energy level/descriptors: Shakka is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, and excitable with a high activity level. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 5/16/17 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. 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. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 4. Dog growls Summary: Shakka was social and allowed all handling on his assessment. When the hand went to touch the toy he was in possession of, Shakka growled. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Pending. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5/11/17 During his initial medical exam, Shakka was social. ENERGY LEVEL: Shaka’s previous owner described him as having a high level of excitement. He is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced adopter, adult-only home (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) _X_No children (under 13): Due to Shakka’s display of resource guarding when he growled over the toy on his assessment, we recommend an adult only home. Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding: Potential resource guarding was noted in the previous home as Shakka growled when in possession of a toy of his assessment. For this reason we advise against ever removing items from Shakka’s possession without safely trading for an item or greater or equal value. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended to aid in safely managing/modifying this behavior in a new home environment. _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Shakka’s previous owner reported that he will bark at dogs when on walks. Shakka may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs and novel stimuli that may startle him. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

05/11/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Approx 8 years Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History : owner surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior – friendly Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – wound at tip of tail Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mild dental calc PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 descended testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, superficial wound at tip of tail, bleeding CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment wound at tip of tail- R/O trauma from wagging tail vs other Plan placed tail bandage and E-collar Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

05/23/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
Hx: CIRDC and LF lameness-suspect biceps tendonitis/tendonopathy. Per ACS – pt was coughing significantly a few days ago but is doing much better now, coughing much less and with less nasal discharge. S: Visual exam while on walk outside. BAR-H, energetic, wagging tail and happy to walk around. O: BAR, EENT: Mild mucoid discharge OU and mild serous discharge from nose. H/L: Coughing occasionally Abd: Not palpated M/S/I: Lameness not noted at a walk UG: Male intact A: 1. Hx LFL lameness 2. CIRDC P: Continue medication, recheck in 3 days – if plateauing, consider adding azithromycin. 1088

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