GAMBIT – A1043750

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Manhattan Center – P

My name is GAMBIT. My Animal ID # is A1043750.
I am a male gray am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/12/2015 from NY 10458, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/26/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 47.0 LBS.

MNS and sneezing noted on rounds Move to ISO, start doxy

07/12/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/12/15 16:23 Gambit A1043750 is a young neutered male AMPBT Mix whom was found wandering the streets of the Bronx a week ago. The parent of the finder along with a friend came upon him and since he was so sweet and walked up to them they felt bad and brought him home. The finder and their family tried to find the owner when unsuccessful they tried to rehome them but weren’t able to. The finder wasn’t able to keep Gambit due to pet restrictions in their building. During the week they had Gambit they stated he didn’t have any accidents in the home, he was walked 2-3x a day and he pulls on the leash. He’s a very hyper, high energy “big baby who doesn’t know his own strength”. Gambit wasn’t around other animals or children during his stay with the finders. Gambit ate wet and dry Pedigree food and slept with the finder’s 19yr old child. During intake Gambit had a loose wiggly body. He allowed all handling. He allowed to be scanned (-), collared and to be taken pictures of. He solicited attention/affection from admissions staff and took treats gently from our hands.

07/15/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: If we were back in school, Gambit would win the prize for “Best Dressed” as he’s truly magnificent in his gleaming slate gray coat. His weight is perfect for his size, his nails are trimmed…he’s gorgeous. Likely housetrained he ‘went’ as soon as we were out the door, and while he pulls on the leash from time to time we had a pleasant walk to the park. Of course, Mr. Best Dressed received tons of compliments from passersby, and I, as his escort, conveyed his thanks. Posing for some photos, Gambit makes soft eye contact, doesn’t mind being tethered, and does that head tilt thing I just love. Both in the park and off leash in the backyard he ignores other dogs that were close, preferring to hang out with me and play fetch. He does a great retrieve, bringing the ball right back to me and dropping it at my feet. His eyes twinkle in anticipation of the next throw and he’s off to get it again. Alert and curious to everything going on around us, Gambit joins me on the bench for a quick snuggle before its off to explore again. Gambit poses like a super model for more pictures, and it seems like he’s accustomed to being photographed, again making soft eye contact and doing his head tilt thing when I make kissy noises at him. Gambit hasn’t let his award go to his head, and is simply looking for a new person or family to take care of. Come meet our fun, playful, boy today.

07/15/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Gambit pulls hard on the leash. He was excited but very interested in interacting with handler during assessment – jumped up. Gambit was excited during some of the handling items, but had soft body language. He was distracted, focused on objects in the room rather than the handler during the tag test. Gambit did not resist being handled while eating, and was easily pushed out of the food bowl. He was not interested in toys or rawhide. Gambit is an active dog he need a significant amount of exercise and mental stimulation. The behavior department feels that he can go to an experienced home. Look: 3. Dog jumps on the Assessor, consistently rubs his shoulder on the Assessor, and will not allow Assessor to conduct the assessment. Sensitivity: 2. Dog displays high energy and movement, but it is directed toward getting closer to the Assessor. His body is soft, likely panting, may jump up between attempts to lick Assessor. 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. Squeeze2: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Food: 1. Dog calmly allows the food to be moved, follows the dish, but does not interfere with the dish’s movement. Dog’s body is soft and loose, eyes soft, tail neutral. He lifts his head when hand is pushed against his cheek. Toy: 1.No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest. dog-to-dog: 2. Dog approaches helper dog with tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed, lip neutral.

07/17/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Gambit initially engages in gentle, bouncy play then becomes sexually motivated and ignores correction. 7/19 update: Gambit is anxious. He will allow greeting then spend his time pacing the yard. 7/21 update: Gambit is toelrant and will greet the other dog briefly before wandering the yard. 7/22 update: Gambit is a bit sexually motivated but responds well to correction. He is interested but does not engage in play. 7/25 update: Gambit greets politely and is interested in the other dog but does not engage in play.

07/12/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Negative MC Intact male BARH Good teeth Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Pyrantel given NOSF

07/26/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
MNS and sneezing noted on rounds Move to ISO, start doxy

Generated on Jul 26 2015 6:03PM

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