TYSON – A1085170

Manhattan Center

My name is TYSON. My Animal ID # is A1085170.
I am a neutered male black and white mastiff and am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/12/2016 from NY 10467, owner surrender reason stated was PET HEALTH.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/27/2016 Exam Type OBSERVATION – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 75.8 LBS.

Very good appt today

08/12/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/12/16 16:55 Basic Information Tyson is a 7 year old neutered large Mastiff mix who is being surrendered due to destructive issues and health problems. Owner had him since he was 2 weeks old. Owner stated Tyson get seizures and has skin rashes that happen every year. She took him to a vet last year. Socialization Owner stated Tyson is friendly around strangers. He lived with kid’s ages 6 and 12 but has been arounds kids of all ages. He is playful and tolerant of all the kids. Owner stated he is actually protective of the kids. He plays in an exuberant manner with kids as well as adults. He lived with a large 1 1/2 year old female Rottweiler. He was playful and tolerant of her. They played in an exuberant manner with each other. He has never been around cats or any other kind of animal. He has never bitten a person or animal. Behavior Tyson will destroy stuff indoors and is not bothered by loud or sudden noises like thunder or fireworks. Tyson is not bothered if his food is touched while he is eating, if a toy is taken away, if pushed off furniture, or if disturbed while sleeping. Owner has never tried to take away a treat of any kind away or trimmed his nails. He gets really happy when held, owner stated uncontrollably happy. Tyson likes baths but gets aggressive if a hose is used. Tyson will bark if someone unfamiliar approaches the house and will become alert if someone unfamiliar approaches the owner herself or a family member. Tyson enjoys being brushed. For a New Family to Know Owner described Tyson as friendly, affectionate, and very playful with a medium activity level. Owner really likes that Tyson gives paw. Tyson will rarely seek attention at home. He likes to play with balls and chew/bone toys. He likes to play tug. He is kept mostly indoors but has access to the backyard. He sleeps on the owner’s bedroom floor or the loveseat. He is fed dry Pedigree dog food, one large bowl twice a day. He is house trained and will go potty on grass or dirt. If left alone at home he will destroy furniture and doors. He has never been crated or walked off a leash. He knows commands like sit, give paw, and knows if you say or mention the leash he will be walked. For exercise Tyson will play in the yard. Tyson pulls hard. Behavior during Intake Tyson was whining a lot after the owner left. He tolerated all handling and sat on command. No signs of aggression were displayed during intake.

08/15/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Big Tyson was crying when his master left him with us and he is still in mourning. Four walks got him better yesterday and he went back a little bit more easily into his kennel. I left him last night, sleeping soundly into his den. Tyson is quite a handsome lad, well built, well nourished, although dressed in an imperfect coat. Seven years of life have barely greyed his muzzle. He is an energetic dog with naughty eyes and a big smile. Tyson, indeed, loves to be in company and to go on walks.He can sit on command and even gives the right paw..He loves caresses and hugs, making a welcoming happy face. He pulls barely on the leash, does his business without marking and is interested in meeting other dogs. He used to live and play nicely with a female Rotweiler slightly older than him. Tyson will not participate in playgroups with his peers as he would suffer from seizures according to his owner, one of the very reasons for his surrendering. Tyson would also be anxious when left alone(we were not told when the behavior started) and chewed on household items and doors..He lived with many children of all ages, played very nicely with them and was protective of his family. To summarize, statuesque Tyson is looking for a new home to call his own and a new master to serve. He does have some issues, medical and behavioral and needs experienced hands to insure a perfect match and a happy outcome for both new owner and dog. Tyson is at the Manhattan Care Centrer, waiting for his time to shine.

08/16/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Tyson pulls a bit on the leash. He was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body. He was calm and relaxed during handling. Tyson was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. He was not interested in toys. Tyson was surrender to us. According to his previous owner Tyson is friendly around strangers. He lived with kid’s ages 6 and 12 but has been around kids of all ages. He is playful and tolerant of all the kids. He plays in an exuberant manner with kids as well as adults. He lived with a large 1 1/2 year old female Rottweiler. He was playful and tolerant of her. They played in an exuberant manner with each other. He has never been around cats or any other kind of animal. Tyson is not bothered if his food is touched while he is eating or his toy is taken away. Tyson did not show any concern during the behavior assessment. The behavior department feels that he can go to an Average home. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game (may need coaxing to approach.) He is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor. Squeeze 1/2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. 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. Dog-to-dog: When off leash with other dogs Tyson is polite but not interested in play. He greets nicely and will sniff/wag when initially solicited then explore the yard ignoring further interaction.

08/13/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
8/13: When off leash with other dogs Tyson is polite but not interested in play. He greets nicely and will sniff/wag when initially solicited then explore the yard ignoring further interaction. Previous owner cites ” He lived with a large 1 1/2 year old female Rottweiler. He was playful and tolerant of her.” The behavior team feels that Tyson should have pre adoption interaction before placement into a hoem with another dog.

08/13/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
scan positive 47337A406F reported to have seizures- none seen during intial ALOPECIA- skin rash flea comb negative- treated with activyl neutered tense, nerovus during exam

08/26/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
8/26/16 A/O: on vet check for doing poorly not eaten past few days, but on cage notes states that p ate today! BAR, friendly, wagging tail, normal skin tent aBN: SNP H/L: NSF EENT: serous d/c SKIN: pathcy alopecia along dorsum A: h/o not eating, as of today eating dermatitis P: CWSC, monitor app mirtazipine 15mg: 1T PO BID x2 doses for app 8/19/16 S-noted to have alopecia and reported to have had seizures, none seen while at MACC O-QAR, pink mm, hydrated EENT-CAU, COU, no nasal d/c MSI-BCS 3/5, amb x 4, patchy alopecia on dorsum, hindlegs and ventrum with some derm changes A-dermatitis hx of seizures P-start cephalexin 1000 mg-1 tab PO BID x 14 days Benadryl 50 mg-1 1/2 tab PO BID x 5 days vet check in 7 and 14 days 8/13/16 scan positive 47337A406F reported to have seizures- none seen during intial ALOPECIA- skin rash flea comb negative- treated with activyl neutered tense, nerovus during exam

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