BOBBY – A0878780

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My name is BOBBY. My Animal ID # is A0878780.
I am a neutered male white and tan chihuahua sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/12/2015 from NY 11208, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/15/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 14.4 LBS.

VET CHECK – CHECK FOR MASS AROUND ANUS QARH. TREMBLING DURING EXAM, VERY NERVOUS BUT ALLOWED ALL HANDLING, SHOWING NO SIGNS OF AGGRESSION. BCS 4/9 MILD DENTAL TARTAR/GINGIVITIS, EYES CLEAR, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION; NORMAL ABDOMINAL PALPATION INTEG WNL; AMBULATORY X 4 NEUTERED MALE, ANUS APPEARS WNL, NO MASSES OR ULCERATIONS NOTED A: GINGIVITIS P: CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC. GOOD PROGNOSIS

07/12/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/12/15 19:04 Bobby is a 7 year old white neutered male chihuahua mix who is being surrendered because the owner is moving. Bobby lived with the family for 5 years. Bobby lived with 1 adult. Bobby is receptive to visitors in the home but is weary when strangers approach on the street and may growl and pull on the leash. Owner states he has been exposed to children but does best with those over the age of 5. He can become fearful of children that play rough with him (pulling of ears or tail). Bobby is house broken but may have an accident if he is not walked on time. Bobby is walked 2 to 3 times a day. Bobby is aroused by cats in the street when on walks, when exposed to cats in the home Bobby is reported to be stiff but does not engage. When exposed to other dogs on walks he becomes reactive by pulling, growling and barking. Bobby does not have play with other dogs. Bobby is tolerant of bathing, nail trims and teeth brushing. Bobby may guard his food toys or treats from strangers and will warn them by growling. Bobby prefers not to be picked up. Bobby enjoys squeaky toys and soft toys to chew. He knows the commands sit, stay and down. Bobby sometimes has yard play. When the family is home he likes to be where they are. When home alone he is well behaved. Loud sharp noises may startle him. Bobby prefers dry food but does eat wet as well. Upon intake Bobby was receptive to introduction and loose for all handling. Counselor was able to scan for microchip (positive) collar and photograph. Bobby walked well on leash and was responsive to guidance.

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07/17/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Helper Dog:A1043442 Bobby lived with 1 adult, and was reported to be receptive to visitors in the home but is weary when strangers approach on the street and may growl and pull on the leash. The owner states he has been exposed to children but can become fearful of children that play rough with him. It was mentioned that Bobby is house broken but may have an accident if he is not walked on time. He was reported to become aroused by cats seen outside when on walks, and when exposed to cats in the home Bobby is reported to be stiff but does not engage. Around other dogs the owner states Bobby becomes reactive by pulling, growling and barking. It was noted that Bobby may guard his food toys or treats from strangers and will give warning by growling. It was also noted that Bobby prefers not to be picked up, and he is fearful of loud sharp noises. Upon intake Bobby was reported to be receptive to introduction and loose for all handling. During SAFER Bobby was very social and maintained a relaxed body posture for all handling items. During the tag interaction Bobby was playful, and he only showed minimal interest in the food item. When engaged with the toys and rawhides, Body maintained a loose body posture and relinquished the rawhide to the assessor but not the toy. During the dog-dog interaction Bobby did not approach the helper dog, and attempted to exit. Although Bobby did not show and behavioral concerns on the resources items, he has been reported to show some guarding behaviors in the previous home, so the department recommends an experienced adopter with no children. Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog 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 open for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game. Squeeze 1&2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are back. Food: 1. Minimal interest in food, dog sniffs, then turns away. 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: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish rawhide to you. Dog-dog: 2. Dog does not approach the helper dog, and exits.

07/17/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Off leash in playgroup, Bobby is a bit nervous but does greet appropriately. Seeks handler interaction, explores yard. 7/18 update: Bobby continues to greet appropriately. Nervous and stiff, generally explores the yard.

07/14/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan positive 985121007610223 BARH moderate dental tartar and gingivitis mass around anal area – ulcerated and seems infected tense, trembling , allows all handling nosf

07/15/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
VET CHECK – CHECK FOR MASS AROUND ANUS QARH. TREMBLING DURING EXAM, VERY NERVOUS BUT ALLOWED ALL HANDLING, SHOWING NO SIGNS OF AGGRESSION. BCS 4/9 MILD DENTAL TARTAR/GINGIVITIS, EYES CLEAR, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION; NORMAL ABDOMINAL PALPATION INTEG WNL; AMBULATORY X 4 NEUTERED MALE, ANUS APPEARS WNL, NO MASSES OR ULCERATIONS NOTED A: GINGIVITIS P: CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC. GOOD PROGNOSIS

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