TAZ – A1075643

 

Manhattan Center

My name is TAZ. My Animal ID # is A1075643.
I am a neutered male tan and white pit bull and bulldog mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/30/2016 from NY 10467, owner surrender reason stated was NO TIME.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/07/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 65.0 LBS.

Serous nasal discharge observed on rounds. Move to isolation, start doxycycline 300 mg PO SID x10 days.

05/30/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/30/16 13:24 The previous owner travels a lot for work and can’t handle all his energy. During his intake Taz was energetic and was hard to get to sit still for collaring and photographing but appreciated dog treats. He approached the concilors with a loose body and wagging tail. Taz is friendly and outgoing around strangers. He does play somewheat rough and doesn’t know his size because he also likes to climb in your lap. Taz has been around children from the age of 3 and up. He loves kids but can also play somewhat rough with themwhen excited.. He is possibly friendly around dogs due to his soft body language and eagerness to approach them but isn’t given an opportunity to interact with them. He lived with two other cats and likes to chase them and they run away but whther it is in a playful manner or or not is not known. Taz barks a little when he is let into the yard but otherwise never barks indoors. He likes to tear his toys up and tore his bed apart. He doesn’t destroy anything else in the house except for female undergarments. Taz does not like loud noises and if you raise your voice at him he gets scared and cowers or runs away. Taz is completely fine with people touching his food, toys and treats and just looks at you. He doesn’t lie baths though and will try to run away. He doesn’t mind any type of grooming. The owner describes him as being friendly and affectionate but sometimes pushy with his request for affection. His activity level is high . When he is home he willfollow the owner around the house. He likes any toy that you give and should b in a home with children and the ability and time to socialize and excercise him. He is house trained and will only have an accident every couple of months. Taz knows sit and his name which gets his attention or to come. He pulls very hard on the leash and is hard to control and walk. If you walk him off leash he will wander but comes back when called. He is fed 1 scoop of beneful dry food and 2 cans of pedigree wet food once a day.

06/04/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Taz is not a devil nor a wrestler but a strong gent with lots of personality built up little by little as years went by. Taz indeed is 6 years old and said to be a mix between a Pittie and an American Bulldog. He has been beautifully cared for, seems healthy as a rock and is as peppy as a spring chick. Taz is quite welcoming in his kennel. Big smile, wagging tail….he knows how to charm you. Leashed in no time, we aim for the street. He does pull quite a bit, marks a little his territory although he is neutered, does his business in the curb and meets with excitement a baby French Bulldog. Free in a pen, Taz comes when called, sits for treats and is thrilled to see a tennis ball. He is an energetic middle aged dog who runs like a Cheetah and springs into the air like a puppy. He knows how to catch a ball and loves to savor it in the shade, under a bench. Taz was said to be a little aloof during his behavioral evaluation, but give him time, and he will be in your lap for some snuggle time, demanding caresses and kisses. Taz was left with us as his owner had no time for a pet anymore, particularly an energetic, dynamic and enthusiastic one. Taz has lived happily with children and cats, was friendly with strangers and did not have any handling issues. In a nutshell, Taz is a seasoned athletic dog with a set character, playful, sociable and affectionate who is hoping for a new human who will appreciate his temperament and his strength, adapt them to a new life and get in return a most loyal friend. Taz is waiting at the Manhattan Care Center. A volunteer writes: Taz is my role model – the guy who is middle aged but is not giving into getting older – no siree! He’s fun, playful, tail waggy, an enthusiastic and energetic ball player, smart and handsome. Paws down, balls and toys are his absolute favorite things to do, and he was so excited to go into a pen, spot a ball and leap after it I couldn’t even get a bandanna on him for pictures! Grabbing his ball he immediately goes under the bench with his prize, giving it a good chomp (not shredding it) and comes out again when I put another ball or toy into play.

06/01/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Taz pulls a bit on the leash. He was not sociable, and was more interested in the surroundings than the handler during the assessment. Taz was calm and relaxed during handling. He played tug-of-war with the leash during tag interaction but was not difficult to distract him. He took the toy away with a soft body language. Taz was surrender to us. According to his previous owner he is friendly and affectionate but sometimes pushy with his request for affection. Taz is friendly and outgoing around strangers. He does play somewheat rough and doesn’t know his size because he also likes to climb in your lap. Taz has been around children from the age of 3 and up. He loves kids but can also play somewhat rough with themwhen excited.. He is possibly friendly around dogs due to his soft body language and eagerness to approach them but isn’t given an opportunity to interact with them. He lived with two other cats and likes to chase them and they run away. He likes to tear his toys up and tore his bed apart. He doesn’t destroy anything else in the house except for female undergarments”. Taz is reported to show destructive behavior in the home we suggest to future adopters that Taz will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so Taz can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. The behavior department feels that he may do best with an experienced adopter who can follow up on this behavior. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. 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. played tug-of-war with the leash during tag interaction but was not difficult to distract him. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 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.

06/01/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Taz has displayed brief interest in play, otherwise becoming anxious in the yard while outside for lengthy play sessions. His previous owner cites “He is possibly friendly around dogs due to his soft body language and eagerness to approach them but isn’t given an opportunity to interact with them”. The behavior department feels that Taz should have a pre-adoption interaction before immediate placement with a resident dog, to ensure compatability. 6/1: When off leash with other dogs, Taz greets and sniffs politely, then roams the pen. 6/2 update: Taz jumps on the helper dog to solicit. When offered correction for this from the other dog, he does not solicit further. 6/3 update: Taz greets, then sniffs and roams the pen. 6/4 update: Taz briefly greets then begins to bark and seek exit. 6/6 update: Taz ignores greeting, demand barks at handlers. 6/7: Taz is anxious, avoids dogs, sniffs around, and only eventually shows interest in mounting dogs.

05/31/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan pos#985112000052211 mod tartar neutered male clean EENT clean coat tense and nervous NOSF

06/07/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
Serous nasal discharge observed on rounds. Move to isolation, start doxycycline 300 mg PO SID x10 days.

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