SPARKY – A1110529

Manhattan Center

My name is SPARKY. My Animal ID # is A1110529.
I am a neutered male tan and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 04/30/2017 from NY 10456, owner surrender reason stated was NO TIME. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-095640.

05/12/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Sparky A1110529 was placed At Risk for CIRDC

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/10/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 65.0 LBS.

Hx: Snorting, nasal discharge, diagnosed with CIRDC yesterday S: Lying down in kennel before door opened, could not convince to get up and say hi. Once door was opened, pt came to door of kennel. O: BAR-H, BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, mild serous nasal discharge PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Sniffling ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, nsf MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities A: CIRDC P: Continue doxycycline 1088

04/30/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/30/17 16:53 Basic Info: Sparky A110529 is a 3yr old tan &white neutered male AMPBT who was given to the owner two months ago from the previous owner & is being surrendered along with his sister Cinnamon A1110530 due to no time. Their last vet visit is unknown but currently both have no known healh issues/injuries. Socialization: Sparky is friendly/outgoing with strangers. He’s spent time with children from the building that loved both him & Cinnamon. Sparky was gentle, exuberant, relaxed/playful & respectful of the adults, Cinnamon & the kids that would visit (the younger ones would ride them). When Sparky spots a dog on the street he’ll bark at them the owner believes to play. Sparky has never bitten/scratched any person or animal. Behavior: Sparky isn’t bothered by the following: having his food/food bowl, toys/treats touched/moved or being moved off of furniture. He hasn’t been disturbed while sleeping/resting, been bathed or had his nails trimmed. If someone unfamiliar approaches the home/family member Sparky will bark then jump up on them to greet them. For A New Family to Know: Sparky is described as very friendly, very affectionate, playful, confident & excitable with a medium-high activity level. The owner likes everything about Sparky especially his “hyena laugh” and Sparky enjoys being pet & playing. When the owner is home Sparky follows them around. He enjoys ball, squeaky, stuffed, rope toys & games of tug & chase. Sparky sleeps on a dog bed, eats Pedigree dry dog food 2-3x a day, uses wee wee pads however does have accidents outside the wee wee pad every so often. Sparky is an indoor only dog that is left loose in the apartment & is well behaved (except for the past month he & Cinnamon have been in a room due to the owner being out of town and the person caring for them didn’t want them loose in the apartment). Sparky’s known commands are “sit” & “come”. Intake Behavior: Sparky had a super loose, wiggly body & allowed all handling. He allowed to be scanned (+), collared & taken pictures of. Sparky will jump up to give hugs & kisses. Sparky does not like going into his kennel & will put up quite a struggle to avoid being put in one. After several minutes of trying to get him in he was tired & stopped attempting to run out. All the while Sparky gave kisses & allowed all handling.

05/02/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Surrendered with his sister Cinnamon (A1110530) by their short time owner due to “no time”, Sparky is as well groomed and handsome as his sister is beautiful. Happy to make new friends and be out for a walk, after going potty he’s happy to settle into a convenient lap for lots of hugs and kisses. It’s his specialty, and he does it well! His tail wag is big circles of joy at the connection, his tongue a big washcloth, and with his paws on your shoulders there is nothing better than time with Sparky! We’re told the kids in the building where he lived before loved both of them, and the younger kids would ride them (not recommended), doesn’t guard his things, loves playing with toys, sleeps on his dog bed, is well behaved when left home alone, and knows how to use wee wee pads. Sparky pulls on the leash a bit at his happiness at being out for a walk, wags his tail as he walks (it never stops wagging, ever), ignores other dogs we pass in the park, and is just a big baby. Passing his sister in her kennel on the way back to his, he stopped and they kissed through the gate. Awwwww. Our handsome Don Juan, I mean Sparky, is looking for a new family with whom to cuddle. Come meet him today.

05/01/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: 4/30/17 Neutered, Owner Surrender (In previous home for two months) Previously lived with: Adults and another dog Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing Behavior toward children: Gentle, exuberant, relaxed, playful, and respectful Behavior toward dogs: Gentle, exuberant, relaxed, playful, and respectful of the dog he lived with. Playfully barks at dogs she sees outside. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: No Energy level/descriptors: Sparky is described as very friendly, very affectionate, playful, confident, and excitable with a medium-high activity level. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 5/1/17 Look: 1. Dog jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted. 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 does not respond at all for three seconds. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Sparky was social throughout his assessment and jumped into the assessor’s lap, apparently seeking comfort. He did seem anxious in the assessment room and whined whenever he was not being pet. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Tolerant: These dogs are typically non-reactive on leash and will be either friendly or indifferent off leash. They can typically tolerate some rude behavior from other dogs and can be described as having a long fuse. They show relaxed, appropriate, easy-going body language around others. PLAYGROUP: Sparky is polite and tolerant when interacting with other dogs. He has displayed brief interest in soft play. The previous owner cites “Gentle, exuberant, relaxed, playful, and respectful of the dog he lived with.” The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Sparky and respectful resident dogs. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 4/30/17 During his initial medical exam, Sparky was social and allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Sparky so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, 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: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) Potential challenges: _X_Basic manners/Poor impulse control: It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. _X_Anxiety: Sparky has shown some signs of potential anxiety in the care center, vocalizing (whining) and panting through the SAFER. We cannot be certain whether similar behavior will be seen in a future home environment. Positive reinforcement, reward based training is advised to deal with this issue should it arise in the home. Giving Sparky alternative things to do, such as Kongs and puzzle toys, is recommended. He should be given time to acclimate to her new home.

05/01/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Sparky is polite and tolerant when interacting with other dogs. He has displayed brief interest in soft play. The previous owner cites “Gentle, exuberant, relaxed, playful, and respectful of the dog he lived with.” The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Sparky and respectful resident dogs. 5/1: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Sparky greets with a soft body and wagging tail. He quickly becomes anxious and begins to pace the yard while whining. 5/2-5/8: Sparky approaches and greets males and females with soft body language and a wagging tail. 5/9: Sparky greets other dogs politely.

04/30/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? yes, # 985112004038781 History : owner surrender Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – friendly, allowed handling, PE and treatments Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective T = 102.9 P = 120 R = panting, excited BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: slight tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic; nsf ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, nsf U/G: green tattoo on abd., no palp. testicles, neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment – apparently healthy Plan – none at this time Prognosis: good SURGERY: n/a; neutered

05/10/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
Hx: Snorting, nasal discharge, diagnosed with CIRDC yesterday S: Lying down in kennel before door opened, could not convince to get up and say hi. Once door was opened, pt came to door of kennel. O: BAR-H, BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, mild serous nasal discharge PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Sniffling ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, nsf MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities A: CIRDC P: Continue doxycycline 1088

 

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