BOBBY – A1034854

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My name is BOBBY. My Animal ID # is A1034854.
I am a male tan and white chihuahua sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 04/30/2015 from NY 10458, owner surrender reason stated was ALLERGIES.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/07/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 12.4 LBS.

5/7 removed embedded nail diagnosis–feet have healed 5/1 Nails all okay , dried , allows handling and non painful H/L wnl abd palp wnl 4/30 Negative MC Intact male QARH Moderate staining on teeth Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Overgrown nails on hind feet (trimmed); declaw on front right was embedded, left is also slightly embedded, dog is fractious when restrained, will need sedation Slight sebaceous activity around ears, dander NOSF Tense throughout

04/30/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/30/15 14:57 Bobby is an approximately 7 year old chihuahua mix. He is being surrendered because he is shedding too much. The owners child is asthmatic and his allergies are getting worse. She has owned the dog for 7 years. Bobby has no known health problems. Around strangers, Bobby is very shy and barks when approached. He is easily frightened by loud noises, like storms and knocks on the door. He is both very playful and gentle when playing with adult family members and children. . He is tolerant of other dogs and cats. He potties both indoors and outdoors. He is not housetrained but is crate trained. The owner says that Bobby has been having more frequent accidents inside the home. The owner describes Bobby as affectionate, independent, friendly, playful, and confident. He follows the children around the home and barks for attention. He loves to play fetch and loves to be chased around the house. He has been mostly kept indoors but loves to go on brisk walks for exercise. He knows how to sit, stay, shake/paw, and his name. During intake, Bobby was very nervous. He barked at strangers in the lobby when they would approach the carrier. When i approached, his tail wagged a little bit but stopped and he went back to being shy. He did not allow collaring only by the owner. He did not allow pictures.

05/05/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Bobby must be wondering when his ‘visit’ to the Care Center will end and the only family he’s ever known will come back to take him home, after all he’s such a good, sweet boy there’s no reason for them not to, right? Sadly there is a reason and it’s one poor wee Bobby has no control over – his own fur. He spent 7 happy years in the same household, playing gently with both adults and children and being tolerant of other dogs and cats but when his human sibling developed severe allergies Bobby found himself looking for a new home and family to love. He’s a tiny bit nervous but such a sweet boy at heart and while I’m sure he misses his people, he’s very happy to meet new friends and go out exploring. A great walker who keeps a clean den and does all his business outdoors, Bobby greets other dogs with interest and sits politely for treats (which he loves!) before nibbling them very delicately from my hand. We’re told he also knows commands for ‘stay’ and ‘shake paw’, that he enjoys playing fetch and chase, and his personality is best described as friendly, independent, playful and my personal favorite, affectionate. Indeed, Bobby is one of the most affectionate Chihuahuas I’ve ever met, keen to get up on my knees and so snuggly that he burrows his head right into my lap before lounging back for some much appreciated head scratches. Young enough that the world is still his oyster, old enough to know the ropes of being a family pet, Bobby will be a great catch for his lucky adopter – reel him in today!

05/03/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Bobby came to our center as an owner surrender because a child in the home developed allergies. It is reported he is tolerant of other dogs and cats. He was nervous upon intake and would only allow owner to collar. Bobby walked nicely on his relief walk and was hesitant while being collared in the SAFER assessment room but did allow after acclimating to the handler for a few minutes. Bobby averted his eyes during Look item but allowed his head to be cupped in assessor’s hands. He also allowed touch for Sensitivity item, standing with the center of his body away from the assessor and his tail down. He spun towards the assessor’s hand during Tag game, and after second pass head flipped and bared teeth. He approached at the end of the game with no issue. Bobby head flipped for Squeeze on his paw, moving to flank where he head flipped the first attempt but only sniffed hand at the second flank squeeze. During Food item he vocalized and air snapped at the assess-a-hand. He had no interest in toys or rawhide. Bobby appeared interested in the helper dog, approaching with tail well above spine level and ears forward. Due to Bobby’s possible guarding of food and various circumstances where he was uncomfortable with tactile handling, he must be placed with a New Hope Partner that can provide positive behavior modification in an environment that is stable and structured so Bobby can relax and warm up in his new surroundings. 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: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is between his legs, body leaning away from assessor, mouth closed, ears back. Tag 3 . Dog spins toward the touch, tail tucked, mouth closed, body stiff, head flip, bared teeth. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog places his open mouth over the Assessor’s hand without applying pressure. Flank squeeze 1: 3. Dog head flips while moving hip away. Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog sniffs hand. Food: 5. Dog tries to bite. Toy 1: No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest. Dog-dog: 2. Dog approaches the helper dog, body soft, tail well above spine level, ears forward.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

05/01/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Negative MC Intact male QARH Moderate staining on teeth Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Overgrown nails on hind feet (trimmed); declaw on front right was embedded, left is also slightly embedded, dog is fractious when restrained, will need sedation Slight sebaceous activity around ears, dander NOSF Tense throughout

05/07/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating NH ONLY
5/7 removed embedded nail diagnosis–feet have healed 5/1 Nails all okay , dried , allows handling and non painful H/L wnl abd palp wnl 4/30 Negative MC Intact male QARH Moderate staining on teeth Negative fleas/earmites (activyl) Overgrown nails on hind feet (trimmed); declaw on front right was embedded, left is also slightly embedded, dog is fractious when restrained, will need sedation Slight sebaceous activity around ears, dander NOSF Tense throughout

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