SMITHERS – A1098431

Manhattan Center

My name is SMITHERS. My Animal ID # is A1098431.
I am a male blue and tan american staff and am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 12/02/2016 from NY 11372, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/02/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 68.4 LBS.

DEWORMED WITH PYRANTEL IN FOOD-3.4 ML

12/02/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/02/16 03:36 Scared upon entering shelter. A little vocal.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

12/04/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Intact Male, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/04/16 Summary: Smithers has remained challenging and difficult to manage during his stay at our care centers. Upon approach his kennel, Smithers is stiff bodied, hard barking and whale-eying and will attempt to lunge forward towards the kennel bars. Smithers watches and tracks the humans around him carefully at all times when removed from his kennel. Due to the behaviors observed, and out of concern for his stress level, we do not feel it is appropriate to perform a handling assessment at this time. PLAYGROUP: While being walked outside on a leash, Smithers sees another dog and pulls hard toward them. He has a relaxed body, wagging tail and whines. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/02/16 During his initial medical examination, Smithers struggled throughout, startling easily and growling. ENERGY LEVEL: IN-SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: Smithers has been observed to display attention seeking behavior at times when removed from his kennel though immediately without fair warning and/or provocation has quickly attempted to lunge and snap at his handlers, escalating rapidly. We cannot with much confidence predict how he may behave once away from this environment though advise exercising caution when attempting to modify these behaviors. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is strongly recommended to address any potential issues he may present with in a home environment. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Smithers threshold for aggression has been observed to be low and his escalation rapid, so we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide an experienced foster home and consultation with a behaviorist to address safety concerns before placement into an adoptive home.) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Because Smithers has displayed clear warning signals and poses a potential bite risk, the behavior department strongly recommends an experienced adult only home who can safely and comfortably manage this behavior and further assess once in a stable environment)

12/02/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
12/2: While being walked outside on a leash, Smithers sees another dog and pulls hard toward them. He has a relaxed body, wagging tail and whines.

12/02/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: appx 3y Mentation: tranq’d by PD and Eyes: clear, slight nystagmus Ears: cropped, clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A, nails worn down to quick on all feet (was found “running on the highway in a panic”) Any injuries: dart wound to right side of chest below clavicle, dart was pulled by PD before intake, packed wound with triple abx ointment after cleaning with novalsan; some paw pad abrasions in front limbs (dog was resistant to these being cleaned); ataxic gait on presentation and possible nausea due to drooling (reported darting around 45m prior to intake, unknown agent), heart and lungs WNL Behavior: allowed handling but at times would startle and growl at empty space, would follow on a lead but lose balance and sit Medication: N/A, preventatives given

12/02/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
12/02/16 12:58 on VC for post-dart sedation ate all, BAR, energetic unable to do exam due gorwling and barring teeth in kennel dart wound appears closed and nonsupperative Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: appx 3y Mentation: tranq’d by PD and Eyes: clear, slight nystagmus Ears: cropped, clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A, nails worn down to quick on all feet (was found “running on the highway in a panic”) Any injuries: dart wound to right side of chest below clavicle, dart was pulled by PD before intake, packed wound with triple abx ointment after cleaning with novalsan; some paw pad abrasions in front limbs (dog was resistant to these being cleaned); ataxic gait on presentation and possible nausea due to drooling (reported darting around 45m prior to intake, unknown agent), heart and lungs WNL Behavior: allowed handling but at times would startle and growl at empty space, would follow on a lead but lose balance and sit Medication: N/A, preventatives given

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