CHARLIE – A1043671
Safe 12-18-2015 Brooklyn
SAFE 12/18/15
CHARLIE – A1043671
***RETURNED 12/14/15***
MALE, WHITE / BLACK, SHIH TZU MIX, 4 yrs
OWNER SUR – ONHOLDHERE, HOLD FOR ID Reason NEW BABY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date12/14/2015, From NY 11235, DueOut Date12/14/2015,
Medical Behavior Evaluation YELLOW
Medical Summary Scan positive 981020013578131 Male Intact BARH EEN: clear Teeth: mild staining on molars Skin/Coat: live flease present, coat scruffy BCS: 3/5 Applied 1.0cc Activyl intrascapular Gave 1.4 cc Pyrantel PO
Weight 14.8
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***SAFER: NEW HOPE ONLY***
MALE, WHITE / BLACK, SHIH TZU MIX, 4 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason NEW BABY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 07/11/2015, From NY 11235, DueOut Date 07/11/2015, I came in with Group/Litter #K15-022545.
Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary M; 4 YO; 14 LB, Very scared and nervous; sits on lap and allows petting but tries to bite when handling begins, Diahrrea reported by ACO, BARH, NOSF
RE-EXAM:
14 LBS; BAR, VERY ACTIVE, NO V/D NOTED TODAY, APP ++ AS PER ACO, JUST HAD INITIAL;
P: METRONIDAZOLE 100MG/ML- 1 CC PO BID X 5 DAYS; RC AT END OF TX
RULE OUT STRESS VS ALLERGY VS OTHER
EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS
BASIC INFORMATION: Charlie and his litter mate were surrendered at ACC by their previous owner due to their previous owner not being able to afford them and a new baby. Charlie is a black and white 3 yrs. old male Shih Tzu who is not neutered but appears to be in good overall physical health. Charlie is described as goofy and sweet.
Charlie has been socialized with people cats and dogs. Charlie plays well and is relaxed playful respectful and tolerant of other cats and dogs. Charlie likes to be around older people and is not well adjusted to children younger than 12 yrs. old. Charlie is house trained and rarely if ever has accidents in the house. Charlie is a high activity dog who is described as playful affectionate pushy confident independent and friendly.
Charlie can be moody and does not like when anyone tries to take away his toys. Charlie will also growl if you pace your hand by his food. Charlie does not like grooming of any kind and will growl bark or bite during the grooming process. Charlie is not bothered when he is beng held or restrained or if he is disturbed while sleeping or told to get off the furniture. Charlie will bark and growl if strangers approach his home or any of his family members.
Charlie knows the commands sit down and come. Charlie likes to go for long slow walks as well. Charlie likes to play with balls and squeaky toys when he can and will also play chase. Charlie will alert his owner if someone is approching by growling or barking. Charlie has never been crate trained and will use the bathroom out of doors on concrete or cement. Charlie is well behaved when left in the house and will come when called when off of his leash. Charlie does not like going to the veterinarian and will become reactive by barking and growiling at the veterinarian. Charlie is never left alone in the backyard and is not bothered by thunder or fireworks. Charlie will eat Caesars wet food once a day and meat flavored treats. Charlie will lay anywhere while also following his owner around the house of staying in the same room with his owner.
Charlie was nervous throughout the Intake process barking panting and never staying in one spot too long. Charlie did growl and bark when an attempt was made to collar him but this behavior is due to his nervousness in a new environment. Charlie did allow himself to be photographed and pet during the Intake process.
Safer: New Hope Only
Helper Dog:A1042901
Charlie has been reported to have been socialized with people cats and dogs. The owner stated Charlie is playful, respectful, and tolerant of other cats and dogs. He was said to be tolerant around older children, but does not do well with children younger than 12 yrs. old. The owner also states Charlie will bark and growl if strangers approach his home or any of his family members. He was reported to be house trained and was said to have a high activity level. It was mentioned that Charlie does not like when anyone tries to take away his toys, and he will growl if you pace your hand by his food. Charlie also does not like grooming of any kind and the owner states he will growl bark or bite during the grooming process.
Upon intake Charlie was reported to appear nervous; barking, panting, and was in constant movement. Charlie was also reported to growl and bark when an attempt was made to collar him but he did allow the counselor to pet and collar him. During SAFER Charlie was not social and was more interested in his surroundings. He was not receptive to an approach from the assessor and lip curled when the assessor got too close. Due this response no handling items were attempted at this time. During the resources portion of the assessment Charlie was not interested in the food or rawhide items, and when an attempt was made to remove the toy Charlie became stiff while standing over the toy. During the dog-dog interaction Charlie approached the helper dog with his body not stiff, and appeared to be interested in interacting, but was not playful. Due to the behavior concerns seen in the home as well as SAFER the department recommends placement with a New Hope partner.
Food: No interest
Toy 1: 4. Dog freezes.
Rawhide: 1. No interest.
Dog-dog: 2. Dog approaches the helper dog, body soft, tail well above spine level, ears forward.
CAME IN WITH: KITTEN RAY – A1043672 (CAT)
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