SPARTACUS – A1065790

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My name is SPARTACUS. My Animal ID # is A1065790.
I am a neutered male white and gray american staff mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 02/22/2016 from NY 10454, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/29/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 62.0 LBS.

02/29/16 13:04 saw coughing on rounds A: CIRDC P: move to iso, start doxycycline po SID x10d

02/22/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/22/16 15:36 Basic Information: Spartacus is a 3 year old neutered male Pit Bull mix. His previous owner received him from another person who had puppies for sale. He was surrendered because his previous owner could no longer take him for walks. The last time he went to the vet was 1-16-16, Socialization: Around strangers Spartacus is friendly and outgoing and when he plays he is exuberant. He lived with children ages 1-5 and with them he is relaxed and playful and when he plays he is gentle. He has spent time with other dogs and with them is playful and exuberant when he plays. He also lived with a cat and was relaxed and playful with her. Behavior: Spartacus has never attempted to bite a person or animal. If his food bowl was touched while eating he would continue to eat and had a relaxed body. He was friendly if a treat was taken from him and playful if a toy was taken from him. He isn’t bothered if he is pushed off furniture. He is friendly when given a bath. He isn’t bothered if his nails are trimmed. He’s friendly if his coat is brushed, if he is held or restrained, if an unfamiliar person were to approach his home or previous owner. He isn’t bothered if he is disturbed while sleeping. For a New Family to Know: Spartacus is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident and excitable. He has a very high activity level. The two things his previous owner liked most about him were; he’s friendly, and keeps good company. When his previous owners were home he would tend to follow them around. He liked to play with squeaky toys and chew toys. His favorite games are fetch and tug. He was kept indoors only. He ate prepared meat only. He slept in his crate at night with the door open for free roam. He is very house trained but uses the bathroom indoors if not taken out regularly. He is well-behaved when left alone indoors. He knows how to sit on command. He went for brisk walks twice a day and on the leash he pulls hard. Behavior During intake: Spartacus allowed me to collar him, pet him and restrain him. He jumped up for kisses and had a wiggly body and wagging tail. He showed no signs of aggression.

02/26/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: One of the most famous gladiators of all time may well live within blue-eyed Spartacus. He certainly is handsome enough. I’m instantly drawn to Spartacus the moment I pass his kennel mostly because, I cannot tell a lie, of those stunning eyes. But while his eyes are icy blue, do not be fooled. Spartacus himself is all warm heart. Surrendered to our care at 3 years-old, Spartacus has a youthful spirit within him, bouncing with excitement in his kennel at the very sight of my leash. Moments later we’re out into the yard where Spartacus quickly takes care of “business” before assessing his surroundings. It’s a gloomy, windy day, and while he barely notices the clouds, the wind smacking branches against the windows startles our fearless warrior! I laugh and he looks back at me, perhaps a bit hurt. Nothing a few strokes to the head won’t fix, and Spartacus forgives me immediately. Not long after, we’re on our way to the park, and everything catches those gorgeous, blue eyes. Trash hurtled by that same powerful wind, children running towards the crosswalk, other pups going about their “business.” Spartacus makes note of it all with quick, jerky head movements and looks back at me as if to say, “Are you sure we should go on???” (I assure him, yes.) Once on a bench, all the earlier unknowns are forgotten, and Spartacus can think of only one thing. He leans his full, slightly-underweight body against me for cuddles and steals kisses over and over again, even though I’d gladly have given them for free. Shy Spartacus with the gleaming white coat, sweet, dalmatian-inspired freckles along his forehead, and, yes, those eyes, may once have been a gladiator — and may be one again — but to me, this boy seems destined more for love than for war. I hope I’m right. Spartacus is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan’s Animal Care Center.

02/24/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Spartacus pulls a bit on the leash. He was excited but very interested in interacting with handler during assessment – jumped up. Spartacus was excited during some of the handling items, but had soft body language. He was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. Spartacus took the toy with a soft body language. Spartacus was surrender to us. His previous family described him as a friendly, affectionate, playful, confident and excitable. He has a very high activity level. Around strangers Spartacus is friendly and outgoing and when he plays he is exuberant. He lived with children ages 1-5 and with them he is relaxed and playful and when he plays he is gentle. He has spent time with other dogs and with them is playful and exuberant when he plays. He also lived with a cat and was relaxed and playful with her. If his food bowl was touched while eating he would continue to eat and had a relaxed body. He was friendly if a treat was taken from him and playful if a toy was taken from him”. Spartacus appears to be a high-energy dog that will likely do best with an adopter prepared to provide mental and physical stimulation and appropriate outlets for his energy. During the playgroup interaction was uncomfortable around other dogs the behavior department feels that he can go to an experienced home who can follow up on this behavior in a more stable environment and can provide any necessary behavior modification before placement into a permanent home. Look: 3. Dog jumps on the Assessor, consistently rubs his shoulder on the Assessor, and will not allow Assessor to conduct the assessment. Sensitivity: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. His body is soft, likely panting, may jump up between attempts to lick Assessor. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game (may need coaxing to approach.) He is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Playgroup Notes: Spartacus stiffens and growls when greeting the female helper through the fence. A muzzle is applied before allowing him off-leash into the pen. He growls and backs away when the helper dog approaches,

02/23/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Spartacus is uncomfortable and defensive when socialzing with other dogs. He becomes stiff, growls and tries to stand tall to increase distance between himself and the helper dog. His owner reports he has spent time with other dogs and is playful and exuberant when he plays with them. Because of the conflicting behaviors seen vs. what his owner reports, the behavior department recommends Spartacus does not go to a home with other dogs until his behaviors can be followed up on. Spartacus stiffens and growls when greeting the female helper through the fence. A muzzle is applied before allowing him off-leash into the pen. He growls and backs away when the helper dog approaches, body still tense, also hypersalivating. 2/25 update: Spartacus is muzzled for the second interaction. He remains tense-bodied, and growling when the helper dog bounces by and solicits him. When the helper dog walks away he growls and rushes toward her, maintaining a distance of at least a foot. 2/26 update: Spartacus approaches the gate and immediately stiffens and growls when greeting a male. He begins barking when the other dog does not walk away. He is easily distracted by a handler, but in order to limit his stress level he is not muzzled and introduced.

02/23/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
scan pos#985112006773629 BARH mild tartar clean coat neutered NOSF

02/29/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
02/29/16 13:04 saw coughing on rounds A: CIRDC P: move to iso, start doxycycline po SID x10d

 

 

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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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