CHULO – A1115681

Manhattan Center

My name is CHULO. My Animal ID # is A1115681.
I am a neutered male white and tan chihuahua sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/23/2017 from NY 10451, owner surrender reason stated was ALLERGIES. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-101921.

06/26/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Chulo A1115681 is at risk for New Hope only behavior. Chulo has allowed very minimal handling in the care centers and has escalated to growling and snapping upon some approach.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/24/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 7.3 LBS.

06/24/17 14:23 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~4 years Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative – MC placed on intake History : Subjective: Observed Behavior – screaming, trying to bite on exam – used towel around neck Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective T = P = R = BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition, mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic – very vocal on exam, no overt murmur on auscultation ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, long nails – trimmed on exam CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment ~4 year old MN dog male neutered apparently healthy Plan OK for placement Prognosis: good SURGERY: already neutered

06/23/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/17/17 17:43 Chulo is a four year old neutered small dog. He was surrendered by his owner due to allergies of family members in the home. Chulo was a gift from a family friend and has been with her owner for a few years. Chulo has lived with four children ages eight to sixteen and one adult. Chulo is described as shy and takes a few minutes to warm up to strangers. Chulo loves children according to his owner and is very protective. Chulo lived with another small dog and is described as tolerant and relaxed. He will engage in gentle play with the other dog in the home. Chulo has not been around cats. Chulo is housetrained and walked two to three times a day. He is accustomed to leashed walks and walks well on leash. Chulo does not like when he is disturbed while sleeping and owner stated he will growl. Chulo will bark his food bowl is touched while eating, owner stated he will not attempt to snap and the growl is usually enough for owner to leave him alone. Chulo does not particularly enjoy baths but will allow them. Chulo will bark and scratch at the door when someone approaches the home. Chulo has been kept only indoors and is well behaved when left alone. Chulo eats wet and dry brand Purina chicken flavored food. He is fed twice a day and is fed held a can of wet food mixed with dry. Chulo loves stuffed and squeaky toys. Chulo knows commands via sign language as his previous owner was hard of hearing. When counselor approached Chulo he barked and snapped at counselor’s hand and did not allow counselor to approach him or get close, Owner handled for intake.

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06/25/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile 6/23/17 Unaltered Male, Owner Surrender (In previous home for a few years) Previously lived with: Adults, children (ages eight-sixteen), and another small dog Behavior toward strangers: Shy Behavior toward children: Good with them Behavior toward dogs: Tolerant and relaxed Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: Chulo will bark if his food bowl is touched while he is eating Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Other notes: Chulo will growl if disturbed while he is sleeping SAFER ASSESSMENT: 6/25/17 Look: 5. Dog growls and snaps. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Chulo appeared fearful in the assessment room, avoiding the assessor. During look, he growled and snapped, so the rest of the handling items were omitted. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: 6/24: When introduced off leash to other dogs, Chulo will greet politely and wander the pen. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Upon intake, Chulo barked and snapped at the counselor. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 6/24/17 During his initial medical exam, Chulo was snapping. IN-SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: Upon approach, Chulo retreats to the back of his kennel. Upon leashing attempt, he growls and snaps at the leash. When coaxed to the front of his kennel, he slowly moves forward towards the door then allows the handler to carry him out with a slow approach. He is successfully leashed once in the handler’s arms. ENERGY LEVEL: Chulo appears to have a medium level of activity at the care center.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to how uncomfortable Chulo is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Chulo has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home. Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding: Chulo’s previous owner notes that he may bark when his food bowl is approached. We recommend that Chulo be left along while eating, and that food guarding behavior modification steps (available at ASPCApro.org) be utilized if this behavior is problematic in his future home. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Chulo’s mouth, and any time something is removed he should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. He should be taught the “drop” cue and trade-up games. _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Chulo is fearful at the care center and has growled and snapped. It is important to always go slow and give Chulo the option to walk away from any social interaction. Chulo should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Chulo’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Chulo would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.

06/24/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
6/24: When introduced off leash to other dogs, Chulo will greet politely and wander the pen. 6/25: Chulo keeps mostly to himself. 6/26: Chulo allows approach, though does not seek interaction.

06/24/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
06/24/17 14:23 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~4 years Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative – MC placed on intake History : Subjective: Observed Behavior – screaming, trying to bite on exam – used towel around neck Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective T = P = R = BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition, mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic – very vocal on exam, no overt murmur on auscultation ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, long nails – trimmed on exam CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment ~4 year old MN dog male neutered apparently healthy Plan OK for placement Prognosis: good SURGERY: already neutered

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
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