CHARLIE – A1097834

Brooklyn Center

My name is CHARLIE. My Animal ID # is A1097834.
I am a male cream shih tzu mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 11/25/2016 from NY 11211, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/29/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 13.6 LBS.

11/29/16 S/O: BAR. Active, eating well EENT: Eyes clear, moderate mucoid nasal discharge H/L: Occasional sneeze A: CIRDC P: rec doxycycline 1.4ml po q24 x 10 days. Continue to monitor while at BACC excellent prognosis

11/25/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/25/16 12:23 charlie was receptive to all handling. Counselor was able to collar, scan, ad pick him up.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

11/29/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Intact, Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/29/16 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. 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: 5. Dog becomes stiff and growls. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog smells, then turns away. Summary: Charlie showed some concerns with the Tag portion of the assessment, and escalated to a growl in warning. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Charlie was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Charlie keeps to himself as he wanders in a group of male and female dogs. He runs away from a male that attempts to mount him. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 11/25/16 During his initial medical examination, Charlie appeared tense and bared teeth upon handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the warning signs Charlie has demonstrated in the care center, along with his discomfort with handling, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can further investigate these behaviors before placement into a permanent home. We recommend only force-free training as training with aversives or force increases the likelihood of future aggression. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

11/26/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Charlie was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. 11/26 – 11/29: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Charlie keeps to himself as he wanders in a group of male and female dogs. He runs away from a male that attempts to mount him.

11/25/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
microchip scan negative intact male approximately 2 yrs old BARH EEN: WNL mild dental tartar severely matted throughout body – priority grooming scheduled 13.6lbs; BCS: 2.5/5 tense, shows teeth, used towel for exam

11/29/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
11/29/16 S/O: BAR. Active, eating well EENT: Eyes clear, moderate mucoid nasal discharge H/L: Occasional sneeze A: CIRDC P: rec doxycycline 1.4ml po q24 x 10 days. Continue to monitor while at BACC excellent prognosis

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