YANKEE – A1040579

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Manhattan Center

My name is YANKEE. My Animal ID # is A1040579.
I am a male black and brown yorkshire terr. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 06/18/2015 from NY 10027, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/22/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 5.0 LBS.

06/22/15 16:18 Severe dental disease Matted perianal area- shaved Normal H/L Dense nuclear sclerosis OU scan negative ears- wnl heavy dental tartar geriatric male intact slight nervous during exam

06/18/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/18/15 14:54 Basic Information Yankee was brought in as a stray after being found tied up in a park. Client stated that Yankee was friendly and didn’t show her any aggression. Behavior during Intake Yankee was friendly during intake; he immediately accepted treats from my palm and attempted to give kisses when I got down to his level. Yankee allowed all handling and showed no signs of aggression during intake.

WEB MEMO
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06/22/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Yankee was brought to our center as a stray so behaviors in the home are unknown. He was friendly upon intake, immediately accepted treats from admissions counselor’s hand and attempting to give kisses. Yankee allowed all handling for scanning, collaring, photograph. He walked nicely on leash for his relief walk, no pulling. Yankee held gaze for three full seconds during Look item, body soft. He leaned in during Sensitivity item, body soft, tail neutral. Yankee followed at the end of the leash for Tag game, body soft. He settled immediately when game ended. Yankee did not pull back his paw during both Squeeze attempts. He allowed the Food dish to be pulled away from him, but tried to bite the hand when it attempted to push his cheeks out of the Food bowl. Other than this one resource he was comfortable with all handling and friendly. He had minimal interest in Toy and Rawhide. Yankee approached helper dog at a comfortable pace, ears relaxed and tail at spine level, slight wag. Due to his reaction during Food item, Yankee must be placed with one of our New Hope Partners that can provide positive behavior modifications if additional guarding manifests in a home environment. Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed. Food: 5. Dog tries to bite. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog may smell and/or lick, then turns away. Rawhide: 1. Minimal interest in rawhide, dog may smell and/or lick, then turns away. Dog-dog: 2. Dog approaches helper dog with tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed, lip neutral.

06/23/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs Yankee is nervous and spends his time exploring his surroundings. 6/24 Update Yankee continues to be tolerant and explores the yard

06/18/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
scan negative ears- wnl heavy dental tartar geriatric male intact slight nervous during exam

06/22/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
06/22/15 16:18 Severe dental disease Matted perianal area- shaved Normal H/L Dense nuclear sclerosis OU scan negative ears- wnl heavy dental tartar geriatric male intact slight nervous during exam

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