ZIPPER – A1117349

Manhattan Center

My name is ZIPPER. My Animal ID # is A1117349.
I am a male tan and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/03/2017 from NY 10454, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2NYCHA.

07/06/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Zipper A1117349 is at-risk due to being challenging to manage in the care center. Zipper in unable to readily go back into his kennel without severe resistance, actively snapping towards handlers in addition to having multiple handlers assist in aiding Zipper back inside; Zipper poses a safety risk at this time.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/03/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 57.0 LBS.

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: reported to be 7 years by owner Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : owner surrender due to owner’s living situation Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – muzzled in admissions; friendly and allows handling for exam but begins struggling and growling with more restraint Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 4.5/5 EENT: ears clean; no nasal discharge OU-mild pericoular alopecia/erythema Oral Exam: muzzled for exam; mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; rostral teeth show minimal tartar, mild staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact; 2 scrotal testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment Healthy Plan monitor periocular dermatitis, if worsening, then rec’d TAB ointment OU BID x 7-10 days Prognosis: excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery

07/05/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
DOG INFORMATION SHEET Basic Information: Zipper is a 7yr old tan and white large dog who was a gift from a friend. He was kept in a home for about 4 months but unfortunately the previous owner was moving to a no-pets-allowed home and was unable to keep him. Socialization: Around strangers and children Zipper is known as friendly/outgoing, relaxed, respectful and playful and plays somewhat rough with both adults and children. He has been socialized with bigger dogs before and he is very relaxed and respectful and plays gentle and sometime rough with them. However with smaller dogs he becomes more anxious around and will bark consistently at them. He has also been socialized with a lizard and he was very curious but respectful and tolerant towards it. Zipper has never been socialized with cats and has no known record of ever bitting another animal or person. Behavior: Zipper will use the bathroom indoors when he is left at home for over 9 hours or so without walks or when he becomes too nervous. He gets anxious when he is left alone at home, often barks a lot, and if the door is open he will attempt to run out of the door. During loud noises, storms, fireworks and people yelling, Zipper becomes very nervous and will panic, bark and pace back and forth. When it comes to touching his toys, food or treats while he is eating he is unbothered and is also unbothered when he is being disturbed while resting or being pushed off of furniture. He is friendly when it comes to bath time, being brushed, having his nails trimmened and when someone unfamiliar approaches his owner or home. For a New Family to Know: Zipper is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, independent, pushy, excitable and very anxious. He has a low activity level, likes to play catch with a ball, will follow you around and be in the same room as you when you’re home and enjoys playing fetch, chase and wrestling with people. He has been kept indoors only, can sleep just about anywhere that’s cool but may chew up a dog bed. He is described as house-trained, rarely ever has accidents and can use the bathroom outdoors just about anywhere. He is considered well-behaved when he is left alone at home, has been crate trained and does well for about 2 hours and then will attempt to get out. He knows the commands sit, come and down, and likes to go for walks at least 2x a day. He pulls lightly on leash and will attempt to run away when off leash.

07/06/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Cute as a button and wrapped in a bow, 7 year-old Zipper has a face that only everyone and their mother could love. From the moment I lock eyes with this soft and gentle soul…sorry. I’ve just lost my train of thought. For that’s precisely how mesmerizing those amber eyes can be. And should one believe that eyes are in fact the windows to the soul, well, Zipper’s soul is shining. Zipper is a bit shy in his kennel and slow to accept my invitation for a walk. As a proven family pet now faced with strange sights, new smells, loud sounds, and matching people, Zipper needs a few moments before readying himself for a day of fun. But ready he does and pads gently along next to me, down the hall and out to the green grass where he attends to his business and sets to exploring straight away. We’re told that in the home environment Zipper is friendly and relaxed with children and strangers and has been social with bigger dogs and also a lizard (!). Small pooches tend to make him nervous, as does being left home alone for long periods of time, though it’s hard to imagine ever leaving those eyes alone for long. After following me about the pen for a while, Zipper eventually retires to a bench where he yawns and stretches out his long, cream legs. He accepts my petting all over and even nuzzles my hand with his head for more when the petting stops. Throughout our time together, Zipper remains quiet and shy and does flinch ever so slightly when touched unexpectedly, but relaxes right away. I do get a glimpse of his joyful side when another pup trots out to the yard for play and cruises by our pen. Suddenly Zipper is all ears, his eyes bright, and his tail high, as he whines excitedly after him and drops into a bow. Zipper may be cute as a button and wrapped in a bow but he’s meant to bring things together. Two arms for a hug, two hands just for holding, and most of all one family coming together to bring Zipper endless love. Zipper is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan ACC.

07/06/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile 7/3/17 Unaltered Male, Owner Surrender (In previous home for 4 months) Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Outgoing, relaxed, respectful, and playful Behavior toward children: Outgoing, relaxed, respectful, and playful Behavior toward dogs: Relaxed and respectful with larger dogs, barks at smaller dogs Behavior toward cats: Uknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Mostly, will have accidents if left alone for more than nine hours or if he becomes anxious Energy level/descriptors: Zipper is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, independent, pushy, excitable, and very anxious with a low activity level. Other notes: Zipper becomes anxious and barks when there are loud noises, when people are yelling, and when he is left home alone. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 07/06/17 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, slight lip lick. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft, mouth closed Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, a bit distracted Squeeze 1/ 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, sniffs, does not engage Summary: Zipper was focused on the environment outside the SAFER room. He was fairly distracted throughout his assessment though displayed no behavior concerns. At times, Zipper was affectionate, leaning into assessor and sitting at assessor’s feet. He remained calm yet alert throughout. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Upon intake, Zipper tense, barked, growled, and lunged when the counselor attempted to collar him. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 7/3/17 During his initial medical exam, Zipper was social at first but began growling with restraint. ENERGY LEVEL: Zipper displays a low energy level in the care center in line with what is reported in the home.

IN-SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: Zipper has been observed to be challenging to manage at times during his stay at our care centers; Zipper has been observed to show severe resistance going back into his kennel, actively snapping towards handlers in addition to having multiple handlers assist in aiding Zipper back inside. We cannot be certain of the depth of his underlying anxieties though recommend a period of decompression in a new home environment before introducing or exposing Zipper to new and unfamiliar situations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience (Suitable for an adopter with some previous amount of dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below) _X_No young children: Due to the behavior displayed in-shelter, Zipper may be best set up to succeed if placed in a home without younger children at this time who may not know to respect warning signals. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful: Zipper has displayed distance increasing behavior when uncomfortable in the care center. In addition to this, at times, Zipper has been difficult to return to his kennel, this may be due to environment as he was much easier to handle and more agreeable to returning once a loud dog was removed from the pathway back to his kennel. Only force-free, reward based training is recommended and Zipper’s adopters should be prepared to be gentle and patient with him. Zipper should never be forced to approach new environments he shows signs of discomfort with. While we cannot be certain if this behavior will appear in any other contexts, in highly emotionally charged or stressful and loud environments Zipper may show behavior similar to what he is currently demonstrating. He may do best in a calm, quiet, structured environment. _X_Anxiety: Zipper is reportedly anxious when home alone or when he hears loud noises. He may do best in a calm, quiet, structured environment and spoken to in a calm, soft, gentle voice so he can acclimate to his new home and know what to expect. _X_House soiling: It is reported that Zipper will have accidents indoors if not taken out for over 9 hours. He will need guidance and consistency in order to eliminate outside. We recommend a consistent feeding and walking schedule. Accidents should never be punished as it can damage the human-dog relationship and is likely to make the problem worse.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
No Group Behavior Summary

07/03/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: reported to be 7 years by owner Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : owner surrender due to owner’s living situation Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – muzzled in admissions; friendly and allows handling for exam but begins struggling and growling with more restraint Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 4.5/5 EENT: ears clean; no nasal discharge OU-mild pericoular alopecia/erythema Oral Exam: muzzled for exam; mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; rostral teeth show minimal tartar, mild staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact; 2 scrotal testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment Healthy Plan monitor periocular dermatitis, if worsening, then rec’d TAB ointment OU BID x 7-10 days Prognosis: excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
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No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

 

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