PITCHER – A1037303

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Manhattan Center 

My name is PITCHER. My Animal ID # is A1037303.
I am a male brown american staff mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/23/2015 from NY 10026, owner surrender reason stated was OWN EVICT. I came in with Group/Litter #K15-015005.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/03/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 66.0 LBS.

showing signs of kc sneezing coughing nasal discharge seen move to iso as per dr. 0915 start 3 tab doxycicline 100 mg sid po x 10 days nsof

05/23/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/23/15 13:04 Basic Info: Pitcher is a 3 year old male dog that has no known injuries or medical problems. He was surrendered to the shelter due to personal problems of the owner. Social Life and Personality: According to owner he is relaxed and playful around children (lived with 5 children from the ages of 3-17) and when he played with them it was exuberant to slightly rough (would jump onto the children not realizing his size). He has the same behavior with other dogs (lived with A1037304 Cinnamon and A1037307 Madison) but has not been around cats so his behaviors are unknown. He is house trained and kept mostly indoors. Behaviors: He has not bitten anyone or any animal before. He is afraid of getting a bath and will attempt to escape but does not become aggressive. He enjoys being brushed and when unfamiliar people approach the house or family member he will bark with stiff body but does not lunge, snap, or bite. New Family Info: He knows the commands sit and stay and is used to fast walks on leash. He plays with balls, ropes, and squeaky toys and has not been crate trained. When left home alone he is normally good but if left home alone in a thunderstorm he will begin to chew on walls and house hold items. He is terrified of loud noises and was fed dry food. Intake Behavior: During intake allowed to be scanned (negative), collared, pictured, and leashed without aggression. When touched had soft, relaxed body and when given treat would approach and take gently from hand. Listened to sit and stay commands and was quiet throughout intake. When around other dogs would retreat, have slightly stiff body, and would bark softly at them. He did not attempt to lunge, growl, or snap at them.

05/27/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Amor, L’amour, Amore, Liebe…Pitcher may not know your native tongue but trust me, he speaks the language of love loud and clear! I fell hard for this gorgeous, affectionate, funny little tank after just one date, and can only imagine the joy that having him in your life 24/7 would bring. Pitcher joined us along with his wife Cinnamon (A1037304) and baby Madison (A1037307) when their family was evicted, and if you thought he’d be feeling a bit down over this sad turn of events, then you don’t know Pitcher! With a huge grin on his face, a playful wiggle in his butt and a tennis ball (they’re his absolute favorite) stuffed in his mouth as he lays down froggy-doggy style for a chew session, this adorable boy simply radiates happiness. He previously lived in a full house of 5 children (aged 3-17 years) and loved to play with them, though he doesn’t know his own strength and could get a bit too exuberant with the little ones. Indeed, he is quite jumpy when first we met, but he’s a smart cookie, and with a firm stance on my part soon understands that he must wait for treats or a throw of the ball. We’re told he does know his commands for ‘sit’ and ‘stay,’ and with some positive reinforcement (and the right motivation) from his new parents, he has the potential to be a real rockstar in the tricks department. Pitcher pulls a bit on leash but walks well in harness, and per his owner, he seems to be extremely house trained and takes care of all his business promptly. Other dogs are met with a wagging tail and a playfully soft body and he likes meeting new people too, gratefully lapping up their praise and petting with (what else?) a big sunny smile. If you’re searching for a pet with great looks, charming character and a heart the size of a whale then look no further, Pitcher is simply amazing, and to know him is to love love love him. Meet this wonderful guy at our Manhattan Care Center and upgrade your family to ‘Pitcher Perfect’!

05/25/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Pitcher was excited but very interested in interacting with handler during assessment – jumped up, trying to stay close, body wiggly. He was a bit stiff and it took moderate pressure to push out of the food bowl, but did not growl, snap or bite. He kept a firm grip on the toy with a loose wiggly body, but took away the rawhide and his body was a bit stiff. Pitcher was relinquished to the care center due to housing issues. His previous owner reported that he lived with 5 children, ages 3-17 and 2 dogs that he played with exuberantly to slightly rough; he would sometimes jump onto the children and dogs not realizing his size. It was also noted that he is scared of loud noises. His previous owner stated when unfamiliar people approach the house or family he will bark with stiff body but does not lunge, snap, or bite. During the assessment, Pitcher was very friendly and excited to interact with the assessor. The Behavior Department believes Pitcher would do best in an experienced home with no young children, as he did show some potential to guard resources, especially the rawhide but never froze, lunged, growled or snapped. A potential adopter should be willing to monitor and positively reinforce behavioral modification to address this food guarding behavior and provide him with basic obedience training. He will likely do best with an adopter prepared to provide mental and physical stimulation and appropriate outlets for his energy Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. 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: 1. Dog stands with his tail low and wagging, and comes toward the Assessor in a friendly manner when the Assessor ceases moving. Squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed or back. Food: 2. Dog follows the dish with his tail down, body a bit stiff. Dog lifts head after moderate pressure from hand to cheek. Toy 1: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. He does not place his body between you and the toy. Rawhide: 3. Dog takes rawhide away, keeps a firm hold. His body is a bit stiff. Dog-dog: 2. Dog approaches helper dog with tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears back, lip long.

05/27/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs Pitcher is sexually motivated but will take correction and engage in rough play. 5/28 update: Pitcher is social and polite. He will engage in running play. 5/31 update: Pitcher is playful but may be tense upon greeting. He will offer appropriate correction.

05/25/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative mild tartar male intact NOSF

06/03/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
showing signs of kc sneezing coughing nasal discharge seen move to iso as per dr. 0915 start 3 tab doxycicline 100 mg sid po x 10 days nsof
CAME IN WITH:  CINNAMON – A1037304 – http://urgentpodr.org/dogarchives/cinnamon-a1037304/

MADISON – A1037307 – http://urgentpodr.org/dogarchives/madison-a1037307/ ‎‎

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