THOR – A1096472

Manhattan Center

My name is THOR. My Animal ID # is A1096472.
I am a male gray and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/10/2016 from NY 10462, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/10/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 53.4 LBS.

Administered pyrantel 5.5 ml PO and Activyl for dogs 44-88 lbs during exam 1088

11/10/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/10/16 17:53 Socialization Thor is very friendly and outgoing around strangers. He is equally as good with children, he is playful but relaxed, he has been in a home with children ages 1 – 9 years. Thor does not like other big dogs and tends to react either fearfully or aggressively. He interacts fine with small breeds. He has not been exposed to cats. Behavior Thor is houe trained and does not pee or poop indoors. He does not destroy household items. Thor does not mind if you touch or take his food, treats or toys while he has them. He does not mind being restrained but hard to keep him still. He is not bothered by being bathed, brushed or having nails trimmed. If a stranger approaches his home he does not usually bark but he will run to the door to greet whoever it is. He is friendly when people approach his owners. New Family Thor has ahigh level of activity at home. He follows his woner around the house. He likes to play with sandals and slippers. he is walked 3 times a day. he likes to use the bathroom omn the grass. he is well bejaved when left home alone but he is mostly kept in a carte for at most 4 hours a day. He goes into his crate willingly and does not sleeping there. he knows the commands sit, stay, paw and no. He pulls lightly to very hard, it varies. He is not walked off leash. he is fed Diamond Dry dog food twice a day in alrge portions and sometimes gets plain cooked chicken. Intake Thor had a lot of energy during intake and while wwaiting in the lobby, he had his tail wagging and excitingly barks. Thor allows all handling but has a lot of energy which makes handling difficult, he also mouths at hands when they are near his neck or mouth but overall endearing dog.

11/12/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: He’s a tank, a steam roller, a low rider, a big-headed meatball whose tail wags, whose face smiles, and who loves to interact with his person. Surrendered by his family as they are moving where he’s not welcome, we’re told he’s friendly and outgoing with strangers, is good and has lived with children ages 1-9, is housetrained, doesn’t guard his stuff, is crate trained for up to 4 hours, is well behaved when left home alone, knows ‘sit’, ‘stay, ‘paw’ and ‘no’. Thor showed off many of his skills, tail wagging the entire time. He posed for pictures, rocking a bow tie, takes treats gently after his ‘sit’, and can get a little mouthy when he’s having fun. Thor does pull towards other dogs when we’re out, and pulls on the leash in general, so some leash training will go a long way. Off leash in a pen, it took two tries for him to jump op on the bench next to me, as his legs are so cutely short! He gets an A for effort and succeeded, happy to sit next to me for petting and kisses. We’re told that Thor doesn’t like big dogs, so may be best as your one and only. His big, fun and affectionate personality is looking for his human soul mate for lots of activity and love. He’s young, he’s energetic, he’s handsome and he could be yours. Come meet him today.

11/13/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Previously lived with: Adults/Children (age 1 and 9) Behavior toward children: Playful/relaxed Behavior toward dogs: Reacts to large dogs/okay with small dogs Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Has a high energy level Other notes: Upon intake Thor was excited and allowed all handling. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/13/2016 Look: 2. Dog rubs his shoulder on the Assessor, pulls out of assessor’s hands on all three attempts. Sensitivity: 1. Dog sits down and accepts the touch, mouth open, ears back. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, tail wagging, open mouth Squeeze 1 / 2: 2. Dog shoulder rubs during positioning, gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, sniffs, then turns away. Summary: Thor may benefit from daily mental and physical stimulation in the forms of walks, runs, exercise, play to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.Recommend in depth interaction with any other resident dogs before considering adoption. PLAYGROUP: 11/11: Thor greets the female helper dog, a bit tense, but not concerning. The helper dog walks away and Thor is allowed into the pen. He walks in but once he notices the other dog he charges her, pins her to the fence and begins snapping and growling. A handler is able to grab his leash, and he ceases and is removed from the pen. He quickly de-escalates once removed and does not react when he sees other dogs. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 11/10/16 During his initial medical exam Thor was friendly and allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_Single-pet home (See playgroup notes) _X_Recommend no dog parks (See playgroup notes) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Due to the severity and intensity of Thor’s dog reactivity, the behavior department believes he would benefit best from placement with a New Hope Rescue that can provide an experienced foster who can appropriately/safely manage this behavior before placement into a permanent home. Consultation with a professional veterinary behaviorist is highly recommended.) Potential challenges: _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

11/11/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
11/11: Thor greets the female helper dog, a bit tense, but not concerning. The helper dog walks away and Thor is allowed into the pen. He walks in but once he notices the other dog he charges her, pins her to the fence and begins snapping and growling. A handler is able to grab his leash, and he ceases and is removed from the pen. He quickly de-escalates once removed and does not react when he sees other dogs.

11/10/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Sex: Male intact Scan: Negative Estimated age: 1 year as reported by former owner Fleas: No flea dirt. S: Super friendly, allows all handling, but wiggles and jumps around when restrained. Jumps up on handler. Nibbles examiner’s fingers. O: BAR-H, BCS 6/9, MMs pink and moist EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. Clean teeth. PLNs: Not enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Heavy upper resp snorting. Quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. No skin lesions noted. UG: Male intact, testicles soft and symmetrical. A: Brachycephalic, otherwise healthy Short-term prognosis: Excellent P: 1. Administered pyrantel 5.5 ml PO and Activyl for dogs 44-88 lbs during exam 2. Recommend soft tissue surgery consult to discuss surgical options for brachycephalic dogs. 1088

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
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No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

 

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