CHICITA – A1101500

Brooklyn Center

My name is CHICITA. My Animal ID # is A1101500.
I am a female tan and white chihuahua sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 01/13/2017 from NY 11421, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/25/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 9.6 LBS.

01/25/17 ACO reported not eating and not taking medication S/O: QAR. Food available, appears untouched EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge, crusted mucoid nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing observed A: CIRDC, inappetant P: Rec baytril 0.4ml IM q24 x 7 days. Excellent prognosis

01/13/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
01/13/17 15:25 Chicita is a 3 year old Female Chihuahua SH, she came as a gift from a friend when she was a puppy. Chicita is being surrendered due to the owner being in a nursing home. Chicita has no known health issues or injures, and has not recently been seen by the vet. Socialization: Around strangers Chicita will snap or bite the individual if the try to come close to owner or pet her. She has never around children, and does not get along with other dogs. Around other dogs Chicita growl at them or snap at them if they try to sniff her or come near her and play. She has bitten and individual before and left two puncture wounds on their hand as the individual was trying to get up to use the bathroom. Behavior: During Storms or fireworks, Chicita isn’t bother, and will lie calmly in her bed. If any individual tries to put their hand in or attempts to touch her food or bowl she isn’t bothered and allows it to be removed. When someone tempts to take way a treat or a toy Chicita is very playful and will engage in play. During bath time slightly tense and will hold on to her owner arm during the whole process and sometimes has a to be muzzled. If an individual tries to brush her she is not bothered. When an unfamiliar person or family member comes to the house Chicita will bark until the person leaves the house and somtimes will snap at the person. For a new family: Chicita was described as playful, affectionate, Confident and friendly with people she knows. She is Bilinigual and will understand commands in spanish and english. She has a high activity level and often enjoys playing with squeaky toys, fetch with tennis balls. Chicita is feed dry and chicken 2-3 times a day. She is house trained, and is only kept indoors. Chicita has never been crate trained, and has never been on leash outside. Upon Intake Chicita growled and snapped at the counselor as soon as the client was approached. During intake when the counselor tried to pick up Chictia for a photo she growled and tried to bite the counselor. Counselor was not able to collar chicita due to her being slighty tense and anixous during intake.

WEB MEMO
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01/25/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: 01/13/17 Intact female, Owner Surrender (l3 years in previous home) Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Growls and snaps. Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Growls and snaps. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: Yes, has been bitten leaving two puncture wounds on left hand of individual who went to get up from the couch. Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Playful, affectionate, confident and friendly with familiar people; high activity level Other notes: During intake, Chicita remained tense; she growled and snapped at the counselor when attempting to handle. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 01/25/17 Summary: Chicita has been difficult to remove from and return to the kennel. Chicita has allowed some handling in the care center but she is tense and avoids interaction with her new caretakers. She watches and tracks the humans around her carefully at all times. Due to the behaviors observed, and out of concern for her stress level, we do not feel it is appropriate to perform a handling assessment at this time. Please review the full owner surrender profile for information on Chicita’s behavior in his previous home as a guideline. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Summary MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 01/13/17 During her initial medical examination, Chicita snapped towards handling and remained uncomfortable throughout. ENERGY LEVEL:

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Chicita be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Chicita to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Chicita to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Chicita presents with outside of the care centers.) Potential challenges: _X_Handling/touch sensitivity _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Reactivity towards other humans was noted by the previous owner (lunging, growling). Because this appears to present a challenge outside of the care centers, guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly advised to assess this behavior and modify/manage as needed.)

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
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01/13/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
scan negative female, ~4 years showed hypereactivity, try to bite, not relaxed, showed aggression, allowed limited handling during PE eyes- clear nose- clear teeth- moderate stain and tartar throat- nsf skin/coat- shiny, well, no fleas or parasites seen ambx4 barh toes with nail- wnl/ medium nail nosf

01/25/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating NH ONLY
01/25/17 ACO reported not eating and not taking medication S/O: QAR. Food available, appears untouched EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge, crusted mucoid nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing observed A: CIRDC, inappetant P: Rec baytril 0.4ml IM q24 x 7 days. Excellent prognosis

Generated on Jan 25 2017 6:00PM

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