THOR – A1125641

Manhattan Center

My name is THOR. My Animal ID # is A1125641.
I am a male br brindle and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/15/2017 from NY 10039, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

09/18/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Thor A1125641 is at risk for a New Hope Only behavior determination. He has made progress in the care center and has warmed up to select handlers, but has been timid at first meeting to the point of panicking and shutting down. He does best with a slow, gentle approach and will need to build positive associations with new situations through counterconditioning/desensitization and reward.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/18/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 59.4 LBS.

Diarrhea reported x 48 hours S/O BAR standing at front of cage, whining intermittently, appears friendly but anxious mild intermittent serous nasal discharge, no sneezing or coughing noted or reported eupnic A diarrhea-suspect stress colitis; r/o parasites vs other P metronidazole 500 mg PO BID x 7 days if diarrhea persists or does not resolve, then rec’d fecal

09/16/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/16/17 13:05 This dog was ex tremely nervous in the lobby during intake and refused to move from the door leading to the admissions office.

09/18/2017 WEB MEMO

A volunteer writes
Thor might look as stunning as a Norse god but he acts as shaken as a little boy lost….His owner or finder left him with us without a word so we do not know anything about him but that he seems healthy and was beautifully cared for. Thor is overwhelmed by his kennel and comes to life in the open with people gently handling him and the help of his peers. I have rarely seen a dog going from being a Bernard L’Hermitte  to a bouncy deer  in so little time…..Miracle, another puppy got him quickly out of his shell. They were such a lovely ballet evolving on the backyard grass that Thor was subsequently used as a helper dog in playgroup. He started also to prance with his caretakers… Thor was reborn…..Still, back in his den, although better, Thor looks so scared. He so deserves better…A home, a family, may be a four legged friend to play with and not the 4 walls of a kennel. Thor needs you now. Come and meet him today at the Manhattan Care Center.

09/18/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Known History: None 09/15/2017 Intact male, owner surrender SAFER ASSESSMENT: 09/17/2017 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, distracted and focused on handler, his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, head low, his tail is between his legs, body a bit tense Tag: 3. Dog does not follow at the end of the leash, fearful but unresponsive when touched. He does not approach at the end of the game, crouched. Squeeze: 3 Dog head flips during positioning, then yelps Toy: 1 No interest Summary: Thor became uncomfortable with up close tactile handling, particularly on Tag and Squeeze, giving appropriate warning when uncomfortable. Out of concern for his stress levels, the remaining tactile portion of the assessment was skipped. PLAYGROUP: History around dogs is unknown due to Thor arriving as a stray. Thor has appeared fearful in the shelter environment, but has been observed to warm up significantly in the presence of other dogs, displaying social and playful behavior. Thor has beein utilized as a play group greeter dog. The behavior department feels that Thor may be compatible with other social dogs, and may even benefit from continued play and socialization with dogs in the future. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Thor and social dogs. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: 09/15/2017 Upon intake, Thor was tense MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 09/16/2017 During his initial medical examination, Thor was fearful ENERGY: We have no history on Thor so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, Thor displays as fearful but when comfortable a medium level of energy.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope _X_No children (under 13): Due to how uncomfortable Thor is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. _X_Place with a New Hope partner – Thor is slowly warming up at the center, allowing handling all over from select staff he has warmed up to. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can patiently provide a calm, quiet, structured home environment so he can relax and acclimate at his own pace. Potential challenges: _X_Handling/touch sensitivity: Thor has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times as he remains very fearful in the shelter environment. It is important to always go slow and give Thor the option to walk away from any social interaction. Thor should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Thor’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Thor may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Thor is uncomfortable with quick movements and hesitant to walk through doorways/thresholds. He gives clear warnings when he is uncomfortable and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression. It is important to move slowly with Thor, he should be spoken to softly and gently. He should never be forced to greet or to interact if he is not comfortable and soliciting attention. It should be noted once comfortable with handler’s Thor is affectionate and soft, seeking comfort from new environments and people by leaning in and staying close. _X_Anxiety – Thor has shown some signs of potential anxiety in the care center (whining, seeking exit). This behavior was not reported at intake, and we have no history on Thor, so we cannot be certain whether similar behaivor will be seen in a future home environment.

09/17/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
History around dogs is unknown due to Thor arriving as a stray. Thor has appeared fearful in the shelter environment, but has been observed to warm up significantly in the presence of other dogs, displaying social and playful behavior. The behavior department feels that Thor may be compatible with other social dogs, and may even benefit from continued play and socialization with dogs in the future. 9/17: Thor initially displays a tense, fearful body upon entering the yard. When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Thor quickly opens up and begins to engage in bouncy, soft play. 9/18: Thor engages in bouncy play with a large group of dogs. He is polite when greeting non playful dogs. He is utilized as a greeter dog.

09/16/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8 m Microchip noted on Intake? n History : owner surrender Subjective: BAR, mild alopecia/excoriations around muzzle Observed Behavior – very shy and scared, must be muzzled for handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 100 R = 20 BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Overbite, full oral not performed PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, focal hypotrichosis around muzzle/chin with mild excoriations, no masses noted CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: apparently healthy Plan: ok for surgery ; if pt seen to be rubbing face, consider anthistamine Prognosis: Very good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

09/18/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating NH ONLY
Diarrhea reported x 48 hours S/O BAR standing at front of cage, whining intermittently, appears friendly but anxious mild intermittent serous nasal discharge, no sneezing or coughing noted or reported eupnic A diarrhea-suspect stress colitis; r/o parasites vs other P metronidazole 500 mg PO BID x 7 days if diarrhea persists or does not resolve, then rec’d fecal

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