KATIUSCA – A1050360
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SAFE 09/17/15
KATIUSCA – A1050360
FEMALE, TAN / WHITE, CHIHUAHUA SH MIX, 11 yrs
STRAY – ONHOLDHERE, HOLD FOR ID Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 09/04/2015, From NY 10019, DueOut Date 09/13/2015,
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Scan negative BARH Intact female No fleas and applied Activyl Deworming with Pyrental pamoate Friendly behavior during exam Geriatric dog Moderate to severe dental tartar NOSF
Weight 8.6
RE-EXAM (9/06/15): Nuclear sclerosis OU, Normal H/L, Severe dental disease, Nosf
A volunteer writes: Her eyes are the first thing you see…Big, wary and lined with mascara. Katiuska is a pretty and girly middle aged gal dressed in a lovely, latte, cream and grey coat. She looks healty and well nourished. Still, tiny she was found, all alone in our big city. Katiuska likes to be in the arms or on the lap where she feels safe and loved. She is a good walker and could be housetrained, eliminating in a few stops as soon as we leave the building. She nears other dogs, all big, without running away from them or barking at them. In her kennel, she is quite and takes little bits of roastbeef , gently from my hand. Katiuska is waiting at the Manhattan Care Center to start her life all over…with you and be the best little girl you ever had as a forever best friend.
BEHAVIOR
Katiusca came into our center as an owner surrender due to her owner’s failing health. She had a relaxed body during intake and allowed all handling. Katiusca held gaze for three full seconds during Look item, body a bit cautious. She stood still and accepted the touch during Sensitivity item, mouth closed, ears neutral. She followed at the end of the leash for Tag game, body soft, settled easily at end of game. Katiusca was uncomfortable with paw Squeeze, whale eye, body a bit stiff, pulling her paw back. She had no interest in Food, Toy, or Rawhide. When off leash with other dogs, Katiusca is forward, and displays assertive behaviors while interacting. Due to her cautious behavior, the Behavior Team feels Katiusca would do best with an Experienced adopter. When off leash with other dogs, Katiusca is forward, and displays assertive behaviors while interacting.
Look: 1. Dog holds gaze, body cautious. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds.
Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted. Dog’s mouth is closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft.
Food. No interest.
Toy 1. No interest.
Rawhide 1. No interest.
dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Katiusca is forward, and displays assertive behaviors while interacting.
GROUP BEHAVIOR: When off leash with other dogs, Katiusca is forward, and displays assertive behaviors while interacting. 9/10 update: Katiusca allows brief greeting and will approach other dogs to sniff. She becomes uncomfortable when solicited with play.
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