CHASE – A1037862
Safe 6-14-2015 Manhattan
SAFE 06/14/15
Manhattan Center
My name is CHASE. My Animal ID # is A1037862.
I am a male gr brindle and white american staff mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 05/28/2015 from NY 10032, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/09/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 83.6 LBS.
06/09/15 17:27 Mucoid nasal discharge Lethargic A Kennel cough P Doxy BARH scan negative very nervous, tense mod tartar male intact NOSF
05/28/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/28/15 23:08 NAME Chase REASON FOR SURRENDER Owner moved out of the country and could no longer keep Chase. Neighbor also couldn’t keep Chase for financial reasons. RELATIONSHIP Chase was left with a neighbor about 2 weeks ago. He is currently about 5 years old. He scanned negative for a microchip. PEOPLE He was in a home with 2 adults and 1 child age 5 years. Client also stated they neighbor had children and that Chase was usually relaxed, gently playful, or tolerant around them. He is friendly toward strangers who approach his house or his family. He has not bitten anyone. OTHER ANIMALS He has not lived with any other animals, but he as interacted with other dogs. He is playful around other dogs and his is gentle when he plays with them. He has never bitten another animal. PERSONALITY He is a moderately active indoor only dog. Client states he lounges around while in the house, but is very active when outside. He has been described as playful, affectionate, mellow, confident, excitable, and friendly. He didn’t have any toys, but he liked to chase and play tug with his leash. He is friendly if you touch his food bowl while he is eating, if you take a toy away, and during baths. He isn’t bothered if you move him off the furniture. He will follow you around when you are home. He eats Pedigree dry and wet food. He liked to sleep in the living room or in his crate. TRAINING He knows “sit.” He seemed partially house-trained and he had a few accidents. He was walked 3-4 times a day. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE He was very friendly during the intake. He had a soft body and an opened mouth and her allowed petting and handling and showed no signs of aggression.
06/10/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: I am totally in love with this dog. So amazingly quiet in his kennel in the midst of typical shelter noise and activity, Chase waits patiently for his turn for a walk. When it’s finally his turn, he gets up slowly, steps out of his kennel gently and out we go. Taking care of his business as soon as we’re outside tells me he’s likely housetrained, and off we go to the park. He’s a slow walker, taking his time as we walk side by side. Talk about a fabulous escort! He’s handsome, well groomed, the perfect weight, gentle and sweet. Chase didn’t mind being tethered for pictures, wearing a scarf (not that he needs anything to enhance his rockstar good looks), as he gently watches me take his picture. Off leash in a pen he explores a bit, gives me soft kisses and lays by my feet as I take some notes. He’s a soft, easy snuggler, comes when I call him and rests his head in my lap for some petting. He’s so gentle and easy, happy to snuggle close pushing his gorgeous head in my lap for more petting. When our time together is over, he hops back in his kennel without issue like a good boy. I took Chase out again at the end of the day (a spot reserved for my favorites), and he was thrilled for the chance to be out to go potty again and snuggle some more. If you are looking for a snuggle partner, a soft, easy boy than Chase is the dog you want to meet. He’s fabulous! Another volunteer writes: This gorgeous dog is about as gentle and easy as it gets. He goes potty as soon as we’re out the door, and then it’s a slow and easy walk to the park. Chase is awesome on leash, never in a hurry, just rolling with the flow. A walk? sure thing. Hanging out? even better. Treats? don’t mind if I do. Playgroup? terrific, but I’ll just observe if that’s OK. TV? great idea! Couch? Outstanding and the best idea yet! Chase is so mellow that when we take some pictures, and he’s tethered, he lays down after a while, head on paws and is just content to hang out. My kind of hunk — the strong, silent and mellow type! Squirrels do get his attention and he stands up like a pointer, tail wagging. Too cute. If you’re a couch potato looking for a gorgeous, hunky companion that would happily just chill rather than doing just about anything else Chase is hoping you’ll stop by today.
05/30/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Chase walks calmly on leash. He was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body. He was calm and relaxed during handling. Chase was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. Chase was a bit difficult to push out of the food bowl, but had soft body language. He was not interested in toys but took the rawhide away but had soft body language. Chase approaches the helper dog with his tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed, lip long. Chase 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: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Food: 2. Dog follows the dish with his tail down, body likely a bit stiff. Dog lifts head after a bit of pressure from hand to cheek. Toy 1. No interest. Rawhide: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the rawhide. Dog-dog: 2. Dog approaches helper dog with tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed, lip long or neutral. Helper: A1033946
06/04/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Chase is stiff at the gate so is muzzled. Once in the pen, Chase greets the female helper appropriately and the muzzle is removed. Chase greets the other dog politely and then becomes sexually motivated. 6/5 update: Chase will approach the gate but when a dog approaches he does not show any reaction and will walk away. He was not introduced. 6/7 update: Chase greets at the gate with loose body and wagging tail. He is interested in the other dogs solicitations but does not engage in play. 6/8 update: Chase greets and is interested in other dogs but does not engage in play when solicited.
05/29/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative very nervous, tense mod tartar male intact NOSF
06/09/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
06/09/15 17:27 Mucoid nasal discharge Lethargic A Kennel cough P Doxy BARH scan negative very nervous, tense mod tartar male intact NOSF
Generated on Jun 11 2015 6:00PM
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