GONE 03/29/15 CHICO – A1030667
Gone 3-29-2015 Manhattan
GONE – 03/29/15
GONE – 03/29/15
Manhattan Center
My name is CHICO. My Animal ID # is A1030667.
I am a male white and brown american staff. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 03/18/2015 from NY 10024, owner surrender reason stated was NYCHA BAN.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
03/24/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 58.6 LBS.
3/24 SND, cough during rounds A KC P Start Doxy, Move to ISO Scanned negative QARH Mild dental tartar Very tense and nervous Male intact Activyl applied for fleas prevention Nosf
03/18/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
03/18/15 11:20 Basic Information: Chico is a 2 1/2 year old unaltered American Staffordshire Terrier. He was given to the owners as a gift at about 6 months old. He is being surrender because the owners’ housing is forcing them to surrender Chico because the lease states they are not allowed to have dogs. Chico has no injuries or health problems. His owner’s say that their favorite thing about Chico is how playful he his. Social Life and Personality: Chico has lived with children that are 9 years old and older. Chico is relaxed around with children and is exuberant and sometimes rough with the children during play. Chico is relaxed around other dogs and is exuberant during play with large dogs but he tolerant and ignores small dogs. It is unknown how Chico will behave around cats. He has lived with 2 birds and is not bothered by them and will run from them when they are out of the cage. Chico is house trained and does not have accidents in the home. When he needs to use the bathroom, he will grab his leash or whine. He has been kept mostly indoors and has a high activity level. Past Behavior: Chico has never bitten a person or another animal. He is not bothered when someone touches or removes his food bowl when he is eating. If his owners try to remove a treat, rawhide, or bone, Chico will hold onto it and will stare at the owners. If a stranger would try to take a bone away, the owners believe that Chico will snap. Chico is friendly when his owners take away a toy and thinks they are playing. Chico does not go onto furniture. He loves to take showers and be bathed, be pet/brushed, and is not bothered when held. It is unknown how Chico will react when he has his nails trimmed. When unfamiliar people come to Chico’s home he will start barking, growling, and will lunge. The owners always put Chico in a separate room with the door closes when they have visitors. If an unfamiliar person approaches Chico or his family he will bark, growl, and lunge.
03/24/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Chico means ‘little’ and ‘child’ in Spanish and that’s just what this handsome hunk was when his former owners first brought him home, a playful 6 month old baby with his whole life ahead of him. He’s still got that frisky puppy vibe going on and offers play bows galore to all his two- and four-legged friends but sadly, the happy ever after Chico had been promised was cut short by NYCHA rules and now he’s looking for a new family to love. He’s lived with older children and is said to be relaxed and playful around kids (if a little rough’n’tumble at times) and we’re told he loves other dogs and tailors his play style according to size; energetic with big boys like himself and calm and tolerant with the littler pooches. Chico even lived in harmony with two birds and actually ran away from them when they were let out of their cage! He’s a good listener, coming when called and performing ‘sit’ on command and we’re told he knows an extra special trick for when he needs to go potty in which he grabs his leash to literally say, ‘Let’s go!’ He does sometimes have issues meeting new people and while I’m certainly not greeted with smiles when I approach his den, Chico is a cinch to leash and once we’re out and on our way, he’s happy to be dressed in a winter coat or to let me give him a good petting. Chico pulls fairly enthusiastically but responds well to my voice and does indeed seem to be very house trained, peeing a river just minutes after we step outside. Free in a pen he’s all about meeting and greeting his doggie pals next door and he gives them his full, tail-wagging attention whenever they approach our shared gate. While he was happy to let me pet him earlier, Chico gives a quick head turn if I try while he’s socializing and as he’s shown some guarding behavior over his family in the past, he’ll need experienced pet parents to help him work on his ‘party manners’ once he’s settled in a new home. Fetch isn’t Chico’s game but he loves to play with people; play bowing, vocalizing and jumping up like the mischievous puppy he is at heart and we have a great time chasing each other round and round the yard. This beautiful boy’s manners may need a little polish but his spirit shines bright as the sun and in the right hands he’s going to make a wonderful pet. Step up for Chico today and let him show you what a good boy he can be!
03/20/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Chico walks calmly on leash, tucked tail. During the first part of the handling he became stiff; he exposes his front teeth, giving a low growl while he wrinkled his muzzle. For safety reason we decided to skip the handling part and move on with the resources and he was not interested in the food, rawhide or toy. Chico approached other dog with friendly/playful body language. Chico was surrender to us. His previous owner stated that he has lived with children that are 9 years old and older. Chico is relaxed around with children and is exuberant and sometimes rough with the children during play. Chico is relaxed around other dogs and is exuberant during play with large dogs but he tolerant and ignores small dogs. The owner also stated that he is not bothered when someone touches or removes his food bowl when he is eating. If his owners try to remove a treat, rawhide, or bone, Chico will hold onto it and will stare at the owners. If a stranger would try to take a bone away, the owners believe that Chico will snap. When unfamiliar people come to Chico’s home he will start barking, growling, and will lunge. The owners always put Chico in a separate room with the door closes when they have visitors”. The behavior department feels that he would do best if placed with a New Hope partner who can follow up on this behavior in a more stable environment and can provide any necessary behavior modification before placement into a permanent home. Look: 5. Dog freezes, growl. Food: No interest. Toy: 1. No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest. Dog-dog: 1. Dog approaches the helper dog in play position. His mouth is open.
03/20/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Chico is a bit playful. He is forward and frequently tries to mount the female helper dogs.
03/19/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative QARH Mild dental tartar Very tense and nervous Male intact Activyl applied for fleas prevention Nosf
03/24/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
3/24 SND, cough during rounds A KC P Start Doxy, Move to ISO Scanned negative QARH Mild dental tartar Very tense and nervous Male intact Activyl applied for fleas prevention Nosf
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