THOR – A1123402

Manhattan Center

My name is THOR. My Animal ID # is A1123402.
I am a neutered male white and brown am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/25/2017 from NY 10452, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

09/05/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1123402 Thor is At Risk for CIRDC

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/05/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 47.0 LBS.

S/O BAR, appears friendly/excited at front of cage sneezing, mild mucoid serous nasal discharge reported to be coughing by staff appears eupnic A CIRDC dermatitis-noted on intake P move to isolation d/c simplicef baytril 136 mg tabs: 1.5 tabs PO SID x 14 days cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 3 days

08/26/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/26/17 17:54 Basic: Thor is a 7 month old unaltered medium breed dog. The owner got Thor from a friend when he was about two months ago. Thor was last taken to the vet when he was 2 months old to get his initial vaccines and to be microchipped. Socialization: Thor is described as very friendly. Thor has lived with a 1 month old, 2 year old, and 4 year old and he is very respectful of them. Thor plays somewhat rough with both adults and children. Thor has never interacted with another animal. Thor has never bitten or scratched another animal or a person. Behavior: When Thor is home alone, he barks and is extremely anxious. Thor also chews up shoes and goes through the garbage when home alone. During storms or fireworks, Thor is not bothered. The owner has never touched Thor’s food bowl while he eats, taken a bone or toy away from him, disturbed him while he is sleeping, restrained him, or trimmed his nails. Thor enjoys being bathed and brushed. Thor barks when the doorbell rings. When someone unfamiliar apparoaches the owner on the street, Thor is very friendly. For a New Family to Know: Thor is described as friendly, affectionate, and playful. Thor has a high level of activity. The owner’s favorite thing about Thor are his eyes. Thor’s favorite thing to do is run around. When the owner is home, Thor just runs around. Thor’s favorite toy is his kong. Thor likes to play tug. Thor has been kept mostly indoors. Thor likes to sleep by the door. Thor eats Beneful dry food, 1 cup twice a day. Thor will have accidents in the house if he is not walked during his scheduled times. When taken outside, Thor uses the gravel. Thor does well in a crate up to 6 hours. Thor does not know any commands. For exercise, Thor runs in the hallway of his building. On the leash, Thor pulls very hard. The owner has never taken Thor off leash. Upon intake, Thor was very excited and became rope reactive. Thor would not allow being collared. Thor’s picture had to be taken without the background.

08/31/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: “When you’re happy and you know it wag your tail…wag, wag, wag”. Puppy Thor is not only a handsome face and a gorgeous body, he’s a friendly, happy, playful and affectionate pup, ready to love a new person or family. Having lived with three young children, ages 1 mo., 2 and 4 years old, he’s learned to be respectful of them in his puppy play. And, because he’s a young and energetic pup, play should always be monitored. We’re told he likes to play tug (he brought the tug toy over to me to play, so cute!), is housetrained when walked regularly, is crate trained, enjoys baths (which explains his gorgeously clean white coat), and barks when the doorbell rings. We’re also told that Thor will chew shoes and go through garbage when left alone, so pick up your shoes and put your garbage away. He’s a puppy! I loved spending time with this happy, handsome, bright eyed pup who posed for photos brilliantly, took treats gently, and came into my lap for some hugs and kisses. His leash manners are good, he checks up often as we walk, and is everything a puppy should be. He even got the zoomies on leash in the park, ending in a play bow before we moved on! He’s smart, fun, funny and engaging, and the only thing missing from his life right now is you. So, if a bright eyed, fun loving, lively pup is your idea of the perfect fit for your lifestyle, come meet puppy Thor today.

08/27/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile 8/25/17 Unaltered Male, Owner Surrender (In previous home for five months) Previously lived with: Adults and children (ages 1 month, 2 years, and 4 years) Behavior toward strangers: Friendly Behavior toward children: Respectful, plays a bit rough Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: No Energy level/descriptors: Thor is described as friendly, affectionate, and playful with a high level of activity. Other notes: Thor barks and becomes anxious when left home alone. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 8/27/17 Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. His body is soft, panting, jumps 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 with coaxing. He is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1/2: 2. Dog gently places his open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure. 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. Summary: Thor displayed a high level of activity and movement on his assessment, jumping up on the assessor and mouthing. He was social throughout and allowed all handling. PLAYGROUP: Thor plays exuberantly with other dogs in the care center. The previous owner of Thor does not report history around other dogs. Based on observations made in the care center, the behavior department feels Thor may be most compatible with other dogs who are highly playful and social. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Upon intake, Thor was excited and rope reactive, he would not allow collaring. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 8/26/17 During his initial medical exam, Thor was tense but allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL: His previous owners describe Thor as a high-energy dog. In the care center he has been active and enthusiastic. He may have a low threshold for arousal and needs guidance to learn how to appropriately channel that energy when he becomes overstimulated. He will need daily mental and physical stimulation and exercise, and a force-free, positive reinforcement-based training class may help him to learn impulse control and to train desirable behaviors that can be rewarded. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) _X_No young children (under 5): Due to the high amount of jumping and mouthiness seen at the care center, as well as Thor’s previous owner reported that he plays rough with children, we recommend a home without young children. Older children who are comfortable around large, jumpy dogs should have an in-depth interaction prior to adoption. 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_Mouthiness/Poor bite inhibition: Thor has shown some mouthiness in the care center. Little pressure is applied, but this is a behavior that should be extinguished through training alternate behaviors and lack of reward (ex. walking away whenever Thor’s teeth make contact with skin). _X_Anxiety: Thor’s previous owner reported that he is anxious when left home alone. When Thor is left alone, he should be given food based chew toys such as Kongs and puzzle toys so that he has something to do. If this behavior poses a problem in a new home, a positive reinforcement, reward based professional trainer/behaviorist should be consulted.

08/27/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Thor plays exuberantly with other dogs in the care center. The previous owner of Thor does not report history around other dogs. Based on observations made in the care center, the behavior department feels Thor may be most compatible with other dogs who are highly playful and social. 8/27: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Thor is exuberantly playful and bouncy. He makes attempt to mount when play slows down. 8/28: Thor is playful and exuberant. 8/29: Thor plays exuberantly with female dogs.

08/26/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7-8 months Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive 981020017601363 History : Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – Nervous but friendly. Very food motivated. Will apparently randomly look back to nip when petted, but then other times allow petting Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective P = 120 R =pant BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Healthy adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic. Coughing but only after pulling on leash. Cough resolves once stops pulling ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact, two symmetric descended testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Rectangular 4cm x 4cm area of dermatitis over cranial ventrum CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment Area of dermatitis – r/o allergic vs. infectious vs. other Plan Okay for surgery, adoption Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery

09/05/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
S/O BAR, appears friendly/excited at front of cage sneezing, mild mucoid serous nasal discharge reported to be coughing by staff appears eupnic A CIRDC dermatitis-noted on intake P move to isolation d/c simplicef baytril 136 mg tabs: 1.5 tabs PO SID x 14 days cerenia 60 mg PO SID x 3 days

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