CLIFFORD – A1074898

 

Brooklyn Center

My name is CLIFFORD. My Animal ID # is A1074898.
I am a male tan and white chihuahua sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a RETURN on 06/12/2016 from OUT OF NYC, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/12/2016 Exam Type INITIAL – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 11.2 LBS.

Scanned positive 981020015790829 BARH- tolerated most handling Intact male 10 yrs old Eyes- cloudy eyes Ears and nose- clean and clear Teeth- moderate tartar and staining No parasites or fleas Ambx4 NOSF

06/12/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/12/16 10:57 Basic Information: Clifford is a 10 year old chihuahua mix who was returned for behavior reasons. Socialization: Around strangers Clifford is shy and doesn’t play. Clifford has spent time with children ages 15 to 17 and will growl when they are near her. Clifford spent time with three other dogs and would growl and abrk at two of them. Two of the dogs were pugs and one was a basset hound Clifford also spent itme with a cat but did not intereact with the cat. Behavior: Clifford did not attempt to bite another person or animal while with her care taker. Clifford is not bothered by loud sounds. Clifford’s previous owner did not attempt to touch his food or bowl while he was eating, take a a treat away or take a toy away so it is unknown how he will react to these events. Clifford is not bothered by anyone pushing/pulling him off of the furniture , giving him a bath, trimming his nails, or having his coat brushed. Clifford is friendly when someone holds/ restrains him. Clifford will growl when an unfamiliar person approaches his family or home. Clifford is not bothered by being disturbed while he is resting/sleeping. For a New Family to Know: Clifford is described as friendly, affectionate, shy, and mellow with a low activity level. When at home Clifford will follow around his owner. Clifford was kept indoors only and was fed both wet and dry food twice a day. Clifford is house trained and never has any accidents. Clifford is well behaved when left alone in a house or yard. Clifford has never been crate trained and for exercise enjoys slow walks and playing in a yard. WHen off leash Clifford will stay close by his owners’ side and will go to the bathroom on the grass and cement. Intake Behavior: Clifford allowed staff to collar and scan for a microchip but was growling while staff was collaring but had a loose body and wagging tail. Clifford aslo allowed staff to pet and pick him up.

WEB MEMO
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06/16/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Update: 6/16 Since Clifford’s last SAFER he was adopted and returned to us for growling at the owner’s 17 year old son and his friends. They only had for 10 days but realized that he would growl at two of three other dogs that he spent time with. The owner’s reported that Clifford was fine when interacting with them and would only growl at the son and his friends. We believe that Clifford can go to a home with an experienced adopter and no children. SAFER: 5/26 Clifford previously lived with adults and children ages 3 months to 19 years old. The owner stated Clifford is tolerant of the children but when he was provoked he would snap at them and he didn’t play with the children. The owner mentioned Clifford is fearful of strangers when one may reach he will snap but when he plays with adults he is gentle. It was reported by the owner when Clifford nails are being trimmed he will pull away and snap or bite. The owner reported Clifford is house trained using wee-wee pads, has a low activity level and well behaved when home alone. At intake it was reported Clifford was growling when attempting to handle him, assistance was needed from the owner and all handling was allowed. During SAFER Clifford came into the assessment room calm and relaxed, he was friendly and social towards the assessor. He allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Clifford was relaxed during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Clifford was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Due to some concerns with certain situations with Clifford attempting to snap or bite, the behavior department feels he can be suitable for an experience adopter with no children. Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is fearful and whines, his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is between his legs, body a bit tense and lip licks. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy 1: No interest.

05/25/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Clifford’s previous owner, Clifford has no experience with other dogs. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Clifford greets appropriately and wanders in the pen. He will offer correction when a dog continually solicits him. 6/13-6/16: Clifford displays the same behavior in playgroup.

06/12/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned positive 981020015790829 BARH- tolerated most handling Intact male 10 yrs old Eyes- cloudy eyes Ears and nose- clean and clear Teeth- moderate tartar and staining No parasites or fleas Ambx4 NOSF

05/26/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
05/26/16 14:15 VC: Geriatric exam S/O: BAR, APP ++. Dental disease 2/4. Cardiothoracic auscultation WNL, slightly muffeled heart sounds due to excess body condition. Area of alopecia at base of tail, consistent w/ stud tail. Multifocal patches of folliculitis on lateral aspect of thighs and dorsum. Bilateral grade 4 medial patellar luxation. BCS 8/9. A: Geriatric per owner, dental disease, luxating patellas, obese P: Will attempt course of clavamox to resolve skin lesions. Permanent waiver from ACC due to age. Recommend NH plea. Prognosis: Good.

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Brooklyn Center-P

My name is CLIFFORD. My Animal ID # is A1074898.
I am a male tan and white chihuahua sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/24/2016 from NY 10453, owner surrender reason stated was NEW BABY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/26/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 11.2 LBS.

05/26/16 14:15 VC: Geriatric exam S/O: BAR, APP ++. Dental disease 2/4. Cardiothoracic auscultation WNL, slightly muffeled heart sounds due to excess body condition. Area of alopecia at base of tail, consistent w/ stud tail. Multifocal patches of folliculitis on lateral aspect of thighs and dorsum. Bilateral grade 4 medial patellar luxation. BCS 8/9. A: Geriatric per owner, dental disease, luxating patellas, obese P: Will attempt course of clavamox to resolve skin lesions. Permanent waiver from ACC due to age. Recommend NH plea. Prognosis: Good.

05/24/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/24/16 15:35 Clifford is a 10 year old male Chihuahua short hair mixed. He was given to owner as a gift from a family member; he has been in their care for more than 4 years. He is being surrendered into our facility due to a new baby being in the home. He doesn’t walk on his back legs he drags them; as per owner this has been occurring prior to care. Clifford is fearful of strangers when one may reach he will snap when he plays with adults he is gentle. He has lived with children age range from 3months to 19 years old. He was tolerant of them when he was provoked he would snap at them; he didn’t play with the children. He has no experience with other dogs or being with cats. There is no known history of him biting another animal or person. If no wee wee pad is provided he will poop and pee indoors. He doesn’t like to go outside so he has never been for walks. During storms or fireworks he isn’t bothered. You are able to touch his food bowl while he is eating and he isn’t bothered when treats or objects are being taken away. He is afraid when getting a bath and will run away. When his nails are being trimmed he will pull away and will snap or bite. He doesn’t like his coat being brushed. When unfamiliar people approach the home he will bark and when unfamiliar people approach you he isn’t bothered. Clifford is described as being friendly with a low activity level that would do best in a family home. His favorite activities are laying in his bed or eating. When home he will stay in his favorite spot which is under the bed, he also likes to play with his toy balls, squeaky or stuffed. He was indoors only; he was free fed Pedigree both wet and dry. His favorite treats are Beggin Strips. He is house trained using a wee wee pad and has never has accidents within the home. When left alone in the home he is well behaved and he has never been left in the yard alone. He usually potty on the wee wee pads. During intake assistance was needed from owner due to Clifford aggressive behavior towards counselor such as growling when attempted to handling, client placed on collar, scan (negative) and photographed.

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05/26/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Clifford previously lived with adults and children ages 3 months to 19 years old. The owner stated Clifford is tolerant of the children but when he was provoked he would snap at them and he didn’t play with the children. The owner mentioned Clifford is fearful of strangers when one may reach he will snap but when he plays with adults he is gentle. It was reported by the owner when Clifford nails are being trimmed he will pull away and snap or bite. The owner reported Clifford is house trained using wee-wee pads, has a low activity level and well behaved when home alone. At intake it was reported Clifford was growling when attempting to handle him, assistance was needed from the owner and all handling was allowed. During SAFER Clifford came into the assessment room calm and relaxed, he was friendly and social towards the assessor. He allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Clifford was relaxed during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Clifford was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Due to some concerns with certain situations with Clifford attempting to snap or bite, the behavior department feels he can be suitable for an experience adopter with no children. Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is fearful and whines, his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is between his legs, body a bit tense and lip licks. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back his paw. Squeeze 2:1. Dog gently pulls back his paw. Toy 1: No interest. Dog-dog: According to Clifford’s previous owner, Clifford has no experience with other dogs. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Clifford greets appropriately and wanders in the pen. He will offer correction when a dog continually solicits him.

05/25/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Clifford’s previous owner, Clifford has no experience with other dogs. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Clifford greets appropriately and wanders in the pen. He will offer correction when a dog continually solicits him.

05/25/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
microchip scan negative intact male approximately 10 yrs old – geriatric BARH ears are clean eyes appear slightly cloudy moderate dental tartar, missing some teeth 11.2lbs; BCS: 5/5, obese nails were overgrown – gave nail trim nervous and growls, but allowed handling

05/26/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
05/26/16 14:15 VC: Geriatric exam S/O: BAR, APP ++. Dental disease 2/4. Cardiothoracic auscultation WNL, slightly muffeled heart sounds due to excess body condition. Area of alopecia at base of tail, consistent w/ stud tail. Multifocal patches of folliculitis on lateral aspect of thighs and dorsum. Bilateral grade 4 medial patellar luxation. BCS 8/9. A: Geriatric per owner, dental disease, luxating patellas, obese P: Will attempt course of clavamox to resolve skin lesions. Permanent waiver from ACC due to age. Recommend NH plea. Prognosis: Good.

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