CHARLIE – A1006750
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SAFE 12/01/15
Manhattan Center
My name is CHARLIE. My Animal ID # is A1006750.
I am a neutered male white papillon and bichon frise mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/27/2015 from NY 11233, owner surrender reason stated was ATT PEOPLE.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/27/2015 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 16.6 LBS.
1.6ml pyrantel and activyl 14-22
11/27/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/27/15 18:56 Basic Information Charlie was brought in as an owner’s surrender due to him having behavioral problems. Clients have had Charlie since he was just four months after purchasing him at a pet store. Clients say Charlie does not have any injuries or health concerns, and when asked what she likes most about him client chose how playful and active he is. Personality & Behavior Charlie is described as playful, confident, and sometimes fearful with a very high activity level. Charlie lived with two teens, and client says he was playful and affectionate with them normally. Client says Charlie growls when around male dogs, but will try to run if they attempt to interact with them. Due to his behavior, Charlie was not taken outside often but was house-trained using wee-wee pads. Clients say Charlie never has accidents, but will choose to not use them if too dirty. Client says there was a past incident where Charlie bit her on the hand when she attempted to remove him from under the bed a couple of months ago, client says the bite broke skin but she was able to clean at home. Charlie growls and will stiffen his body if family members approach him closely while eating. Client says if they try to remove a bone from his mouth he will first attempt to get away from them, but then try to bite if they continue. Charlie is friendly and playful if they touch his toys. Clients say Charlie loves taking baths, but runs away from the hair dryer when it’s time to dry. Clients have to place something over Charlie’s head when trimming his nails, client’s say if not he will attempt to bite them. Charlie is said to be unbothered with being brushed and held. Clients say when someone unfamiliar approaches the home or family Charlie will growl, and sometimes try to chase them. For a New family to Know Charlie knows commands sit, and down, and enjoys stuffed toys. When home Charlie normally follows his owner around, and is well-behaved when left home alone. Client is unsure of Charlie’s reaction to loud noises. Charlie is usually fed Purina dry food, and has his own bed he sleeps in. Charlie is said to be nervous when disturbed while sleeping, Behavior during Intake Charlie was stressed during intake. He held a stiff body, and growled when counselor attempted to interact. Charlie attempted to bite counselor during scanning. Due to Charlie’s behavior he was photo’d and no further handling was conducted.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
11/29/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Charlie came into our center as an owner surrender citing Charlie started having behavior problems, growling and attempting to bite visitors to the home. Owner reported a few months back Charlie bit owner’s hand when attempting to get him out from under owner’s bed. It is reported Charlie lived with two teens, playful and affectionate with them. Owner reports Charlie is housebroken to use wee wee pads indoors. Owner reports Charlie will growl and stiffen if approached while eating, and will take bones/treats away if approached but if pushed further he will try to bite. Owner states Charlie needs his head covered when trimming his nails otherwise he will attempt to bite. Charlie is difficult to remove from his kennel, lunging, requiring a towel,but was slightly calmer once he was carried. Charlie was nervous upon entering the SAFER assessment room, but gently jumped on assessor to solicit attention. He would not allow any handling, remaining motionless with ears forward and body stiff during Look item. Due to this and previous reports from owner and staff at attempts to bite, the remaining tactile items were forfeited. Charlie had minimal interest in Toy, sniffing a few times, briefly moving Toy across the floor with his nose before turning away. When off leash with other dogs, Charlie allows greeting, is a bit nervous, still seeks exit. Charlie must be placed with a New Hope partner. Look: 4. Dog holds eye contact while remaining motionless with ears forward. Her body is stiff and becomes stiffer as assessment progresses. Toy 1. Minimal interest. Dog smells, licks and mouths, briefly plays, then walks away. Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Charlie allows greeting, is a bit nervous, still seeks exit.
11/29/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Charlie allows greeting, is a bit nervous, still seeks exit.
11/27/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: 941000015667888, not yet RTS’d Sex: neutered male Age: 2y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean, could use fur plucking Nose: no d/c Teeth: good, minimal staining If abnormal BCS: Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: will lunge in cage and roll, had to towel, slightly calmer in hand Medication: N/A, preventatives given
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