TONY – A1104134

Manhattan Center

My name is TONY. My Animal ID # is A1104134.
I am a neutered male br brindle am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 02/18/2017 from NY 10029, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

02/24/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Tony A1104134 is At Risk due to CIRDC

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/24/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 69.0 LBS.

02/24/17 12:26 s/o decreased energy, taking treats well serous nasal dc sneezing a: cirdc p: move to iso 350mg Doxycycline po sid x10d px: good 02/23/17 15:48 neutered yesterday, on VC for CIRDC monitoring energetic, good appetite no nasal dc, no sneezing no CIRDC signs recheck tom

02/18/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/18/17 18:59 Basic Information Tony (The Tiger) is an approximate 1 year old male American Pit Bull Terrier. He was found as a stray tied up to a tree in upper Manhattan. Finder stated he was walking one of his dogs and approached Tony. Tony had a wagging tail so the finder approached him. Finder was able to easily untie him. Tony was playful with Finder’s adult male Pit Bull. Finder stated he was able to pet, hold, and walk Tony without any issues. Finder stated Tony is really strong and pulls very hard. No signs of aggression were displayed while under the care of finder. Behavior during Intake Tony tolerated all handling. He ate treats from my hand in a gentle manner. He sat on command with and without treats. He had a wagging tail throughout the admission process. No signs of aggression were displayed.

02/22/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Who strolls the concrete jungle with just the right amount of swag and thinks making new friends is the greatest thing since chew bones were invented? Tony the tiger, that’s who! Wearing the most beautiful coat I’ve ever seen and a solemn face to hide his mischievous spirit, this super friendly boy looks like a million bucks and acts like a big ol’ clown and plenty of heads turn to admire him as we strut through the park. We stop for a photo shoot and he accepts treats like a full grown gentleman, but with so much energy to burn, he sometimes forgets that leashes aren’t toys and people aren’t meant for climbing! Tony is young and he’s still got a few rough edges to polish, but he’s smart and ready to learn, and if his current house training skills and ‘sit’ are anything to go by, this happy-go lucky guy will be mastering additional tricks in no time flat. Like any tiger, he loves to explore, but his true calling lies in snuggling, socializing with both two and four-legged friends and finding innovative ways to make everyday life as fun as possible. Tony’s already got the title of World’s Handsomest Pet under his belt and now he’s looking to conquer new challenges with an active, dog savvy family by his side. Potential is his middle name and with your help, Tony P. Tiger is going to be a star!

02/20/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None 2/18/17 Unaltered Male, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 2/20/17 Look: 1. Dog leans jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 3. Dog is playful, jumps up hard and grabs leash. Continues to jumps and grab leash, takes a long time to relinquish leash. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Jumps up and grabs leash. 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: Tony became quickly aroused during tag, jumping up and grabbing the leash. He continued to bite the leash after tag, despite the use of toys and things to distract him as well as walking him out of the room. After squeeze, he returned to biting the leash. He did appear social throughout his assessment. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Play Skill Novice: These dogs lack appropriate skills to engage in proper play. They may become stuck on one behavior; lack pauses or breaks in play and often ignores warning signs from other dogs to slow down. Play should end when the other dog in the didactic pair signals it is over. PLAYGROUP: Tony engages in rough, running play with both male and female dogs. His history around other dogs is unknown, so based on interactions seen in the care cetner, the behavior department feels that Tony could go to a home with another social, playful dog. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 2/18/17 During his initial medical exam, Tony allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Tony so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. Tony jumped up moderately on the assessor during the assessment, this jumping appeared to be aimed at getting closer to the assessor and at grabbing his leash. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with behaviors outlined below) _X_No young children (under 5): Due to his arousal we recommend a home without young children. Older dog savvy children who are comfortable around large dogs should have an in depth interaction with him. 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 her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended.) _X_Social hyper-arousal: Tony quickly becomes over aroused during play, jumping up and grabbing the leash. He has a difficult time settling once play has ended. He would do best in a calm home where people will interact with him in a gentle manner. Positive reinforcement, reward based training is recommended, as well as a great deal of both physical and mental exercise. _X_Leash-biting _X_Strength/leash pulling: Tony is a very large, strong dog with the capability to pull over an average adopter. His adopter must be prepared and able to handle a dog of this size and strength. It is recommended that he be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which help diminish his strength through leverage, and that he be trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training to not pull on leash.

02/19/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Tony engages in rough, running play with both male and female dogs. His history around other dogs is unknown, so based on interactions seen in the care center, the behavior department feels that Tony could go to a home with another social, playful dog. 2/19: When introduced off leash to another dog in the care center, Tony greets politely, and engages in brief chase play. When no longer engaging, he becomes highly anxious and begins to pace while whining and vocalizing. 2/20: Tony engages in play with male and female dogs. He continues to become anxious when in the yard for a prolonged period of time. 2/21: Tony engages in exuberant play with other dogs, often mounting during play.

02/18/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
SCANNED NEGATIVE FRIENDLY DURING EXAM S/O: BAR H BCS 5/9 EENM: OU CLEAR, AU CLEAN, NO DENTAL TARTAR, MM PINK AND MOIST, CRT 2 SEC CV: NO HEART MURMUR OR ARRYTHMIAS LUNGS: CLEAR ABD: SOFT AND NON PAINFUL ON PALPATION MS/INTEG: AMB X 4, NO EXTERNAL PARASITES SEEN, CLEAN COAT, DRY SKIN NS: MENTALLY APPROPRIATE PLN: NSF UG: INTACT MALE ASSESMENT:DRY SKIN OTHERWISE APPARENTLY HEALTHY PET PLAN:FAST TRACK TREATMENT:NONE PROGNOSIS:GOOD

02/24/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
02/24/17 12:26 s/o decreased energy, taking treats well serous nasal dc sneezing a: cirdc p: move to iso 350mg Doxycycline po sid x10d px: good 02/23/17 15:48 neutered yesterday, on VC for CIRDC monitoring energetic, good appetite no nasal dc, no sneezing no CIRDC signs recheck tom

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