CHEWY – A1045946

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My name is CHEWY. My Animal ID # is A1045946.
I am a neutered male tan chihuahua sh and poodle min mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 4 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/30/2015 from NY 10458, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2NYCHA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/06/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 7.8 LBS.

08/06/15 17:22 S/O: cage exam during rounds. nasal discharge and lethargic. A: CIRDC P: move to isolation start doxy 50 mg PO SID x 10 days

07/30/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/30/15 17:19 Basic Information Chewy was brought in as an owner’s surrender due to owner having landlord issues. Owner says as far as he knows Chewy does not have any injuries or health concerns. Chewy’s owner noted that Chewy is alergic to clorox detergent, and when asked two things he likes most about Chewy owner chose that he is playful, and “a good dog”. Personality & Behavior Chewy is described as playful and affectionate with a very-high activity level. Owner says he has lived with children ages 13 and 14 and was affectionate and playful with them. Owner says Chewy doesnt like being around other pets and will bark and growl at them. Owner says Chewy gets walked about once per week, and uses pampers at home. Owner says she hasn’t had any issues with Chewy biting anyone or another animal. Owner says Chewy snaps if you attempt to take his food bowl, toys, or treats. Owner says Chewy is unbothered if pushed off of furniture, and enjoys baths. Owner says Chewy snaps if you attempt to trim nails, and barks and snaps when someone unfamiliar approaches. For a New Family to Know According to owner, Chewy knows commands stop, and no. Chewy is said to enjoy plastic toys and squeaky toys. According to owner Chewy has been crate-trained, and does well with it. When home Chewy follows his owner around, and owner says he is well-behaved when home alone. Owner says Chewy hides during thunder and fireworks. Chewy eats Pedigree brand both wet and dry food. Owner says Chewy sleeps on a pillow and is unbothered if disturbed while sleeping. Behavior during intake Chewy was very afraid during intake. He hid under chair, and thrashed around once leash was placed on him. After a moment Chewy relaxed and allowed counselor to stroke his fur. Upon relaxing more, Chewy allowed handling, and allowed counselor to pick him up for photo, Chewy showed no signs of aggression during intake.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

08/04/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Chewy was a bit difficult to remove from his kennel giving a low growl and showing teeth with his body stiff. Once he was out Chewy walks calmly on leash. He was focused on objects in the room during handling. Chewy becomes extremely frightened during the tag interaction, tail tucked, and trying to exit room. He was not interested in food, toys or rawhide. Chewy does not approach other dog, attempts to exit. Chewy was surrender to us. According to his previous owner he has lived with children ages 13 and 14 and was affectionate and playful with them. Owner says Chewy doesn’t like being around other pets and will bark and growl at them. Owner says Chewy snaps if you attempt to take his food bowl, toys, or treats”. Because of his behavior at the shelter and his owner profile information the behavior department feels that he may do best with an experienced adopter who can follow up on this behavior. We also recommend a home without children. Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 3. Dog is not fearful and is struggling to get away. The dog is not focused and is in constant movement, unconnected to the Assessor. Tag: 3. Dog repeatedly turns quickly away when touched, or repeatedly spins toward the touch, and repeatedly tries to exit, Dog may be crouching ,tail is tucked, mouth closed, body stiff Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Squeeze2: 1 . Dog gently pulls back his paw. Food: 1. No interest. Toy 1: No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest. Dog-dog: 2. Dog does not approach the helper dog. Turns body to side in relation to other dog, or exits. Helper:A1045984

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
No Group Behavior Summary

08/03/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
SCAN NEGATIVE BRIGHT ALERT RESPONSIVE HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM- NEUTERED MALE WITH TATTOO. YOUNG DOG. EYES, EARS, BODY COAT- WNL AMB X 4 APPLIED ACTIVYL. PYRANTEL PO GAVE. VERY NERVOUS & TENSE. STRUGGLING WHEN RESTRAINED; TRY TO BITE. NOSF

08/06/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
08/06/15 17:22 S/O: cage exam during rounds. nasal discharge and lethargic. A: CIRDC P: move to isolation start doxy 50 mg PO SID x 10 days

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