AJ – A1049940

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Manhattan Center

My name is AJ. My Animal ID # is A1049940.
I am a male brown and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/01/2015 from NY 10458, owner surrender reason stated was OWN EVICT.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/09/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 56.0 LBS.

09/09/15 17:28 REPORTED VOMITING ON DOXY SWITCH TO INJECTABLE BAYTRIL 09/08/15 14:46 S/O: cage exam during rounds. nasal discharge and lethargic. A: CIRDC P: move to isolation start doxy 300 mg PO SID x 10 days Scanned negative QARH Moderate dental tartar Tense and nervous Male intact Owner claimed the dog 2 yrs old but looks 6 yrs old Activyl applied for fleas prevention Pyrantel given 6 ml Nosf

09/01/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
9/1/15 12:50 Basic information: AJ is a 2 yr. old AM Pit bull mix. The Owner got him online as a puppy; he has owned AJ for over 2 yrs. The owner surrendered AJ because the can no longer care for him. AJ has no health problems and has never been taken to a vet. Socialization: Around strangers AJ is very Shy but sometimes playful. AJ has never been around children AJ has lived with six cats, but does not get along with them other dogs or cats he does not know (he will try to attack them). AJ has never bitten anyone. Behavior: The owner stats that AJ is not bothered when some moves her food or treats while she is eating, when someone takes her toys away or when someone disturbs her while sleeping. AJ likes to be brushed abut has never had his nails trimmed. When an unfamiliar person or animal approaches a family member or his home he may bark or growl at the person . The owner does not know how AJ is around loud noises such as storms or fireworks. For a new family to know: The owner describes AJ as friendly (sometimes) and playful with a medium activity level. His favorite activity is to play with his chew toy bone. In the home AJ tends to follow the owner around the house and is kept mainly indoors. AJ sleeps in the living room in a dog crate. AJ was fed Pedigree dry and wet food two times a day. He is house trained but sometimes has accidents in the home when not walked, when outside he goes to the bathroom on or around trees and grass. AJ knows the command “lay down”. For exercise AJ is used to brisk walks on the leash and three times a week and sometimes pulls on the leash. He is crate trained and is used to being in a standard metal dog crate on average 9 hours a day. Behavior during intake: AJ was very tense with stiff body and tail tucked between legs when approached by staff. AJ allowed to be, scanned (-), collared, photographed and placing in dog kennel only with the help of the owner.

09/05/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: AJ is certainly eye catching ! A rusty color Labrador mix, trim, elegant and trotting beautifully on the leash around the block. I love his floppy ears, his expressive eyes and his enigmatic smile…AJ was quite shy when I first met him and rather hesitant to be collared. I heard later that he is known to be shy with strangers. He entered the yard and the pen with circumspection and after relieving himself, elected a safe place in a corner, tail hiding between his legs. Food was of no interest to him but lots of coaxing lit up his face, animated his eyes and him altogether. He started moving around , responded to my calls and accepted gladly my petting. He was now sitting close to me , soaking from me what ever amount of comfort he could get…, his gaze, the reflection of a very gentle soul. He went back to his kennel much more at ease and content. Another volunteer took him out and he had already made progresses, coming slowly out of his shell. On the street, he meets other dogs uneventfully and in playgroups, he stays apart, preferring to stick with the humans.AJ is with us as his master lost his home.He lived with …6 cats though he was not too fond of them and spent a lot of time in a crate. He never mingled with children or other dogs. In a nutshell, AJ was very sheltered from the “real world” not even taken out that much for walks. AJ is a very attractive and endearing middle aged gentleman who can be found in our adoption quarters. He is beautiful, well mannered, gentle and loving and is dreaming of just one thing…Being a loyal pet again and may be get to know the world beyond his home, with the help of his new master or family. AJ is at the Manhattan Care Center, wishing upon a star. Another volunteer writes: Shy, sweet, gentle and all about his person, AJ was happy to make a new friend with whom he could cuddle. So unsure about this new world he finds himself in, he seeks comfort from his person. A nice walk to the park, a tail wag, and lots of kisses and I knew I had made a friend. Passing many dogs of all sizes without a glance, AJ is easy to be with. When I stopped to talk to someone with a dog, and AJ waited quietly by my side. AJ is ready to blossom in a home in which he’ll be given the opportunity to learn the world and make friends with it. Who is going to be the lucky person to give him that chance?

09/04/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
AJ walks calmly on leash. He was shy but friendly during the assessment – low body and tail, but trying to stay close. AJ had a low body position during the tag test, but followed the assessor at the end of the leash. He was not interested in food, toys or rawhide. AJ does not approach other dog, attempts to exit. AJ was surrender to us. According to his previous owner AJ around strangers is very shy but sometimes playful. AJ has never been around children AJ has lived with six cats, but does not get along with them other dogs or cats he does not know, AJ is not bothered when some moves her food or treats while she is eating, when someone takes her toys away”. The behavior department feels that he may do best with an experienced adopter. AJ is somewhat fearful and needs time to warm up to the handler. We cannot be certain if behavior may be suppressed as a result of the shelter environment. Please note that behavior may change when AJ is more comfortable and settled in a home environment. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 2. Dog accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, shy body language, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, or low and a bit fearful. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Food. No interest. Toy 1. No interest. Rawhide 1. No interest. Dog-dog: 2. Dog does not approach the helper dog. Turns body to side in relation to other dog, or exits. Helper:A1049801

09/04/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
During playgroup, AJ is muzzled before entering the pen, due to his owner surrender notes citing that he does not get along with other dogs. AJ becomes stiff when approached by the greeter dog. He does not pursue further interaction.

09/02/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative QARH Moderate dental tartar Tense and nervous Male intact Owner claimed the dog 2 yrs old but looks 6 yrs old Activyl applied for fleas prevention Pyrantel given 6 ml Nosf

09/09/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
09/09/15 17:28 REPORTED VOMITING ON DOXY SWITCH TO INJECTABLE BAYTRIL 09/08/15 14:46 S/O: cage exam during rounds. nasal discharge and lethargic. A: CIRDC P: move to isolation start doxy 300 mg PO SID x 10 days Scanned negative QARH Moderate dental tartar Tense and nervous Male intact Owner claimed the dog 2 yrs old but looks 6 yrs old Activyl applied for fleas prevention Pyrantel given 6 ml Nosf

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