EDELWEISS – A1055307

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Manhattan Center 

My name is EDELWEISS. My Animal ID # is A1055307.
I am a male black and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 10/19/2015 from NY 10031, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/09/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPNOCHILD, Weight 40.0 LBS.

11/09/15 10:55 coughing noted during walks this morning rx doxy 200md sid x 10d 10/31/15 13:14 S/O: diarrhea noted on symptoms log A: diarrhea P: start panacur SID x 5 days start metronidazole BID x 5 days

10/19/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/19/15 00:35 The dog was easy to leash, mostly nervous and scared, allows to be pet and handled. Behavious through vaccs is unknown. Iqbal Husain

10/21/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Tell us your dream–anything, really–and we will tell you Edelweiss is the answer. A great walker? He’s a dream-come-true walker, prancing gently by his handler’s side. A fantastic companion? Again, he’s a dream come true, offering up affection in the form of kisses but just as happy to lean against your legs or sit on your feet. (No, that’s not a typo-he prefers to sit on your feet then at there.) Of course this easy-going boy seems dear with other dogs and house trained, of course he is beyond good-looking with an energy level and disposition suited to absolutely anybody and anything….because he’s a dream come true! Won’t you make his a reality and offer him a home? Another volunteer writes: I was surprised to discover that Edelweiss was a boy… The name of a flower and his gracious looks in his kennel made me think of a girl. What a good looking dog! So elegant, prancing like a dancing horse and really cute when he sits, lifting his right foreleg to ask for treats. Begging eyes are a must, of course. Edelweiss is a bit thin but dressed in an impeccable and shiny tuxedo, his milky face stippled with fine ebony dots. He seems house trained, going as soon as we left the building, no marking involved. He is gently curious of other dogs, comes when called and will sit for treats that he takes quite politely from my hand. Edelweiss is just a tiny bit shy but appreciates very much caresses and hugs. He appears to be a well mannered pooch who will make a dandy and loving companion. I bet that with his long legs, he could be an awesome running mate. Gorgeous Edelweiss is at the Manhattan Care Center, hoping soon to be yours.

10/22/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Edelweiss walks calmly on leash. He was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body. Edelweiss was calm and relaxed during handling. Edelweiss was calm and relaxed when playing tag with assessor. He showed some concerning behavior during the food bowl test – stiffening and growling, but did not snap at or bite the assess-a-hand. He was not interested in toys or rawhide. Edelweiss may require positive reinforcement behavior modification to address this food guarding behavior. In addition to food behavior modification protocol we recommend teaching Edelweiss “Drop It” and trade-up games. The behavior department feels that he may do best with an experienced adopter without children who can follow up on this behavior in a more stable environment and can provide any necessary behavior modification Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body low, ears back, neutral wagging tail. Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Food: 4. Dog freezes and growls. Toy: 1. No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest. When off leash with other dogs, Edelweiss greets, then briefly attempts to solicit play. 10/21 update: Edelweiss attempts to solicit play with a male dog.

10/20/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
***Edelweiss is a social group greeter dog!*** Edelweiss is social and playful when off leash with other dogs. He has been respectful of dogs that appear less interested in play. The behavior department recommends that Edelweiss may be placed in a home with either a male or female dog. When off leash with other dogs, Edelweiss greets, then briefly attempts to solicit play. 10/21 update: Edelweiss attempts to solicit play with a male dog. 10/22: Edelweiss is playful and solicitous with males and females. 10/26, 10/27: Edelweiss engages in play with other playful dogs, he is a bit sexually motivated. 10/28, 10/29: Edelweiss engages in running play with a group of males and females. 10/30, 10/31 update: Edelweiss continues to exhibit these behaviors when off leash with other dogs. 11/1 update: Edelweiss greets well and is tolerant of solicitation but does not engage in play. 11/3 update: Edelweiss engages in brief bouts of play with males and females. He may attempt to mount another male but responds well to correction. 11/4 update: Edelweiss continues to exhibit these behaviors when off leash with other dogs. 11/5 update: Edelweiss engages in running play with solicitous dogs. He is respectful of dogs who are not interested in play. 11/6 update: Edelweiss engages in brief play when solicited. 11/7 update: Edelweiss engages in mouthy, rough play with a group of boistrous dogs.

10/19/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Negative MC Intact male BARH Mild staining on teeth Stress marks on neck (alopecia, some abraded skin) from possibly pulling on a lead, minor alopecia throughout face, could also be from pressure points; scars on nose/muzzle Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Pyrantel given Closer to 2.5 BCS NOSF Very friendly but timid (tail wagging, pressed against handler, whining when not looked at), slow to warm and nervous but not aggressive, vocal

11/09/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPNOCHILD
11/09/15 10:55 coughing noted during walks this morning rx doxy 200md sid x 10d 10/31/15 13:14 S/O: diarrhea noted on symptoms log A: diarrhea P: start panacur SID x 5 days start metronidazole BID x 5 days

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