TWIX – A1095282

 

Manhattan Center

My name is TWIX. My Animal ID # is A1095282.
I am a neutered male red and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/30/2016 from NY 10453, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/08/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 83.0 LBS.

Chief Complaint-Animal is sniffling and sneezing.-CIRDC As per 1088 Doxyycline 100mg 4 capsules SID X 10 days. NOSF

10/30/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/30/16 15:38 Basic Info: Twix A1095282 is a 10yr old neutered male red & white AMPBT mix who was purchased as a puppy and is being surrendered due to personal problems. Twix’s last vet visit was a couple of years ago and he currently has a small mass on his right side. Socialization: Twix is friendly/outgoing with strangers. He’s spent time neighborhood children of all ages and was gentle, exuberant, relaxed/playful & respectful of them also with the adult in the home. When Twix spots a dog on the street he barks and pulls towards them. The owner had never gotten him close enough to them to see how he would react. He has never bitten/scratched any person or animal. Behavior: During storms Twix will bark at times. He isn’t bothered by the following: having his food/food bowl, toys/treats touched/moved, being moved off of furniture, being given a bath or with being disturbed while sleeping/resting. Twix hasn’t had his nails trimmed. If someone unfamiliar approaches the home/family member Twix is very “nosy” and will bark. For A New Family to Know: Twix is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident & mellow/relaxed with a medium activity level. The owner likes everything about Twix and Twix enjoys lounging and or being pet. When the owner is home Twix follows them around. He doesn’t really play with toys much and sleeps on his dog bed or on the floor. Twix eats Pedigree dry dog food 1-3x a day and likes any kind of treats. He’s house broken and hasn’t had an accident in years. When left home alone Twix is well behaved. Twix is walked 2x a day where he pulls on the leash when he spots another dog. His known commands are “sit”, “come”, “go” and “stay”. Intake Behavior: Twix had a loose wiggly body and allowed all handling. Twix allowed to be scanned (-), collared & taken pictures of where he posed like a pro. He walked alongside me where he then hopped into the kennel on his own.

11/01/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: A member of the frosted face club and proud of it! A badge of honor, of experiences enjoyed, friends made, and a life well lived to date. Joining us due to his person’s ‘personal problems’, Twix’s resume reads like the perfect biography: friendly and outgoing to strangers, gentle, relaxed, playful and respectful to the neighborhood children, doesn’t guard his stuff, is housebroken and doesn’t have accidents, well behaved when left home alone and knows ‘sit’, ‘come’ ‘go’ and ‘stay’. I loved meeting and spending time with Twix; he’s calm, gentle, easy, showed off his housetraining skills, easy tail wags and fabulous smile. He loves jumping up on the bench for some kisses and hugs, and yes, he settles in my lap thinking he’s a lap dog. How cute is that! His leash manners are lovely, he poses for pictures making soft eye contact, gently enjoys some treats, and has that perfect adult sweet energy that is so easy to be with. Twix’s eyes sparkle with good cheer, his friendly, outgoing good nature speak of a companion who will never judge, never criticize, and will always be happy you’re home. He’s just awesome and hoping you’ll stop by to meet him so that he can show you just how awesome. I guarantee you’ll love him!

11/01/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Neutered, Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: Not reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/01/16 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, likely panting, may jump up between attempts to lick Assessor. Tag: 2. Follows at end of leash, body soft, jumpy, mouthy (moderate) grabbing at the leash. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Twix was overexcited during handling, jumping up, grabbing at the leash, and was hard to position during the assessment. PLAYGROUP: Twix has mostly been uncomfortable during interaction with other dogs in the care center. The previous owner of Twix cites ” When Twix spots a dog on the street he barks and pulls towards them. The owner had never gotten him close enough to them to see how he would react”. The behavior department feels hat Twix would be most comfortable as the only resident dog in a home pending follow up outside the care center. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/31/16 During his initial medical examination, Twix readily allows all handling without issue. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with a previous amount of dog experience) 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 frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training is recommended.) _X_Single pet home _X_ No dog parks (see playgroup notes)

10/31/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Twix has mostly been uncomfortable during interaction with other dogs in the care center. The previous owner of Twix cites ” When Twix spots a dog on the street he barks and pulls towards them. The owner had never gotten him close enough to them to see how he would react”. The behavior department feels hat Twix would be most comfortable as the only resident dog in a home pending follow up outside the care center. 10/31: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Twix is tense and actively avoids the greeter dog. When approached with a lingering greeting, he offers a low growl. 11/1: Twix is avoidant of interaction. 11/2: Twix approaches, is much less tense, and offers brief sniffs to a calm dog. 11/4: Twix briefly greets other dogs in a group of males but is more interested in exploring the yard. He eventually seeks exit from the pen. 11/5: Twix is tolerant of greeting and will explore the yard. He becomes aroused when dogs engage in running play–he will tense, chase after and begin growling.

10/31/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative geriatric heavy tarar broken k9 slightly cloudy eyes old hematoma on rt ear neutered male NOSF

11/08/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
Chief Complaint-Animal is sniffling and sneezing.-CIRDC As per 1088 Doxyycline 100mg 4 capsules SID X 10 days. NOSF

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