SNUGGLES – A1056262

Manhattan CenterMy name is SNUGGLES. My Animal ID # is A1056262.
I am a male tan and gray lhasa apso and shih tzu mix. The shelter thinks I am about 15 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/28/2015 from NY 10040, owner surrender reason stated was OWNER HOSP.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/29/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 13.8 LBS.

10/29/15 13:24 BARH, mm pink, tried to bite during PE H/L wnl severe dz, LN wnl flea dirt observed on caudal dorsum mild debris AU cataract AU eupneic BCS 5/9 A: sinus infection reported yesterday P: continue with clavamox PO BID for nasal dc and dental condition 10/28 quick vet check on intake dog has serous nasal discharge heart and lungs nsf, should be rechecked cirdc possible but less likely eitiology with adult dog needs new hope placement and xrays begin clavamox and monitor

10/29/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/29/15 15:40HRS Snuggles is a 15 year old male Lhasa apso mix that was cared for by his owner his whole life. He is being surrendered because of his owner’s health. SOCIAL LIFE & PERSONALITY Snuggles is described as calm, friendly and independent. He lived in a single adult household as the only pet. He has interacted with children aged 4 years old and teenagers. Snuggles is tolerant of the children and allows petting. When he notices other dogs he will sniff them and then bark at them. BEHAVIOR Snuggles is accustomed to being walked 4x a day and is house trained however he has been having bladder issues for the past year. His owner stated that Snuggles will urinate when he is aware that he is about to leave the house for his walk and he will continue to urinate as he is walking. The accidents occur daily. Snuggles is accustomed to being professionally groomed 1x a month. He allows petting but will become frightened if he is quickly approached from behind. He isn’t bothered by having his food touched while eating. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW Snuggles doesn’t play with toys anymore. He is normally found in the home sleeping. He behaves well when left alone. He is accustomed to eating Beneful dry dog food and Cesar wet dog food. He sleeps on a small cushion in one of the empty rooms of the house. DURING INTAKE Snuggles was sitting calm during intake. When he was approached form the front and a hand was extended towards him, he would sniff and allow petting. He was collared, scanned for a microchip (negative) and photographed without displaying any negative behavior.

WEB MEMO
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10/29/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Snuggles walks calmly on leash. He was sociable toward the handler during the assessment – soft body. He was calm and relaxed during handling. Snuggles was calm and relaxed when playing tag with assessor. He was uncomfortable with handling, turning quickly and snaps at the assessor hands. Snuggles was not interested in food, toys or rawhide. Snuggles was friendly with a soft body language during most of the handling item of the assessment but he became uncomfortable during the squeeze item trying to snap the assessors hand. 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: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, ears relaxed, open mouth. Squeeze 1: 5. Dog snap at the hand Food: 1.No interest. Toy: 1. No interest. Rawhide: 1. No interest.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
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10/28/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: reported 15y Mentation: BARH Eyes: oapcity associated with age Ears: waxy otherwise WNL Nose: nasal d/c seen by vet Teeth: moderate to heavy tartar, some swelling to gums, odorous mouth If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL, recently groomed Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: mild, allowed all handling Medication: added for sinus infection by vet on previous exam (amoxi/clavamox, 2ml BID), preventatives given ______________________________ quick vet check on intake dog has serous nasal discharge heart and lungs nsf, should be rechecked cirdc possible but less likely eitiology with adult dog needs new hope placement and xrays begin clavamox and monitor

10/29/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
10/29/15 13:24 BARH, mm pink, tried to bite during PE H/L wnl severe dz, LN wnl flea dirt observed on caudal dorsum mild debris AU cataract AU eupneic BCS 5/9 A: sinus infection reported yesterday P: continue with clavamox PO BID for nasal dc and dental condition 10/28 quick vet check on intake dog has serous nasal discharge heart and lungs nsf, should be rechecked cirdc possible but less likely eitiology with adult dog needs new hope placement and xrays begin clavamox and monitor