TANK – A1062855

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My name is TANK. My Animal ID # is A1062855.
I am a male br brindle and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 3 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 01/13/2016 from NY 10472, owner surrender reason stated was NYCHA BAN.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/20/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 62.0 LBS.

01/20/16 11:42 S/O: nasal discharge and coughing on rounds A: CIRDC P: move to isolation start doxy 300 mg PO SID x 10 days

01/14/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
01/14/16 12:05 Basic Information: Tank is a male American Pit bull Terrier who is a year and three months old. Tank is allergic to chicken and chicken by products. Social Life and Personality: Tank has been around children ages 6 to 11 years old and is playful with them. When Tank plays with other childen he is exuberant. Around other dogs Tank can be very exuberant and plays gently with them. Around cats Tank is very relaxed. Tank is very house trained and rarely has any accidents. Tank has been kept indoors only and has avery high activity level. Tank has been described as playful, confident, excitable, affectionate, anxious and friendly. Behavior Issues: Tank has good behavior and has never bitten another person or animal. Tank is friendly whenever someone touches his food or bowl while he is eating, takes a bone or treat away or takes away a toy or other object. Tank is friendly when someone pushes or pulls him off of the furniture, gives him a bath, or brushes his fur. Tank’s previous owner did not attempt to trim his nails so it is unknown how he will react to that event. Tank will bark if an unfamiiar person approaches his family or home and is friendly if someone disturbs him while he is resting. For a New Family to Know: Tank knows the commands sit, down, “come eat” and stay. Tank goes for a walk twice a day and likes to play with balls, stuffed toys and squeaky toys. Tank likes to play fetch and has never been crate trained. Tank will go to the bathroom on grass and trees. When at home Tank will follow you around and has good behavior when he is left alone at home. Tank has never been walked off leash and is terrified of storms and fireworks. Tank eats dry food from the brand beniful and likes to sleep on his own bed. Intake Behavior: Tank allowed staff to collar,scan for a microchip and take picture with no signs of aggression. Tank has a wagging tail and a wiggly body.

01/15/2016 WEB MEMO
A Volunteer Wrote: Tank has the kind of owner surrender report card that makes us shout, “YIPPEEE!!!” Because we sure love him to pieces, but to hear, “Around cats, Tank is very relaxed” and “he plays with children”(with whom he has lived) and has no issues sharing his food or toys and “plays gently with other dogs…” “house trained….” I mean…what else could you be looking for? Tank is simply AWESOME. He’s a young boy with a young boy’s energy but he already knows “sit,” “down,” “stay,” and “come eat.” (How much do we love a dog who has to be invited to eat???) Tank never stops wagging his tail and is just dying to go for a run in the dog park and be his young, exuberant self–albeit endlessly gently in a home–and we are so eager for him to be out of a kennel with more than what the shelter can provide him with. Which is not a cat and a dog and a child as a companion. Also, the poor guy is apparently absolutely terrified of fireworks and storms. We have a good deal of time before July 4 but we can’t predict winter storms and would sure love to see him in your arms before then!

01/15/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Tank showed no observed warnings of human-directed aggression on his SAFER aggression assessment, nor in his surrender profile. His previous owner noted him to be “exuberant” but “gentle” when playing with other dogs; however, when brought out for playgroup Tank rushed at the greeter dog, mouth open, growling. He was responsive to human correction but this targeting of an appropriate female helper dog and his offensive gestures are concerning and will need follow up in his future home. We recommend an experienced adopter and further safe exploration of the behavior before Tank meets other dogs or goes to a dog park. 1/14 SAFER: Tank pulls a bit on the leash. He was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body. Tank was calm and relaxed during handling. He was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. Tank was easy to handle when chewing on toys Tank was surrender to us. His previous owner described him as playful, confident, excitable, affectionate, anxious and friendly. Tank has been around children ages 6 to 11 years old and is playful with them. When Tank plays with other children he is exuberant. Around other dogs Tank can be very exuberant and plays gently with them. Around cats he is very relaxed. Tank is friendly whenever someone touches his food or bowl while he is eating, takes a bone or treats away or takes away a toy or other object”. Tank did not show any concern during the behavior assessment. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. 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: 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. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you.

01/14/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Tank rushes the gate, stiffens and begins to hard bark at the helper dog when attempting to have him greet through the fence. For safety reasons, Tank is muzzled before the off-leash portion of the interaction. When Tank is allowed into the pen, he stands tall and begins low growl when approached by the female helper dog. When the helper dog begins to walk away, Tank rushes after her, mouth open, while growling. He is slowed down using handler interruption, and the interaction is prevented from continuing further. Tank’s owner reports that other dogs he “can be very exuberant and plays gently with them.” However, based on the observations made while in the care center, the behavior department recommends that Tank does not go to a home with other dogs until this behavior can be followed up on.

01/14/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: reported 1y3m Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: minimal staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no–reported Hx of food allergy (chicken) will post sign to cage, no issue seen at MACC (was eating normal in house dog diet prior) Behavior: friendly, hyper, easily startled but not aggressive Medication: N/A, preventatives given

01/20/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
01/20/16 11:42 S/O: nasal discharge and coughing on rounds A: CIRDC P: move to isolation start doxy 300 mg PO SID x 10 days

 

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