COCO – 20140 (ALT ID – A0924593)
Gone - 2-23-2018 Manhattan
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GONE 02/23/18
Coco
Hello, my name is Coco. My animal id is #20140. I am a desexed female brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 07-Feb-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person health – medical.
Coco is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Coco is also a little overweight and suffers from mild dermatitis. Behaviorally, we suggest that Coco would be best suited to a dog experienced home.
(ALT ID – A0924593) **RETURNED 2/8/18**
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Who does not like hot chocolate? It reminds us of cold winters spent by the hearth, warming up with a beverage, or maybe a delightful afternoon with grandma when we were little. Coco is just that, a mushy, sweet and friendly gal who embodies all the warm thoughts around chocolate. Coco, owned since tender puppyhood, is with us through no fault of her own. She comes with glowing comments. She would be lively, playful, affectionate, love kids and other dogs (although she would bark at them while on the leash). A kennel is not Coco’s cup of tea. She is a great walker, though, likely house trained, an obedient sitter who gives paw and a loving lap dog who snuggles tightly against my chest and slobber my face with kisses. She likes treats, of course, (Coco is quite well nourished) and sits for them with the biggest smile. Coco is a middle aged dame, energetic, sociable and very affectionate, a little anxious (but only within our walls) who so would love to be once again a beloved four-legged family member. Come and meet her soon at the Manhattan Care Center.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 65 lbs
7/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:7 years Microchip noted on Intake?yes Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :previously adopted from MACC in 2012 but owner had to surrender as he recently had hand and back surgery and cannot care for her Subjective:BAR Observed Behavior -energetic and friendly; allowed handling for exam but did get worked up during tech check and growled once (seemed like she just got very overstimulated) Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective BCS 7/9 EENT: OU-mild periocular dermatitis/alopecia, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; mild tartar/staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: panting due to excitement, clear lungs; no murmurs or arrhythmias noted ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female spayed, green tattoo noted on abdomen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, small healing abrasion on medial aspect of R stifle; callous on elbows bilaterally CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:grossly normal Assessment 1. Overweight 2. Periocular dermatitis, suspect mild allergies Prognosis:good Plan: -recommend weight loss through dietary management SURGERY:n/a
13/02/2018
Reportedly had blood in stool yesterday and diarrhea today S/O -BAR, very energetic in kennel, appears friendly but seems anxious -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: open and clear -eupnic A 1. Diarrhea, suspect stress colitis P -metronidazole 500 mg PO BID x 7 days
19/02/2018
S/O -BAR, friendly and energetic -honking cough with intermittent end gag -eupnic A 1. CIRDC P -move to isolation -doxycycline 300 mg PO SID x 14 days -cerenia 30 mg PO SID x 4 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
upon intake, Coco was very affectionate and jumped on counselor. She allowed her leash to be taken off and counselor to put on another leash. she sat down on command. The owner helped counselor with collaring because of how wiggly she was. She allowed to be collared, scanned, and pet all over her body
Date of Intake: 2/7/2018
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
Basic Information:: Coco was brought in by the owner due to the owner recently getting surgery and unable to take care of Coco. She is spayed middle age female. The owner has had her since a puppy.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Coco is friendly and outgoing towards strangers and likes to jump on them. She allows everyone to pet her.
How is this dog around children?: She’s spent time around children ages 4, 8, and 11 and is relaxed and playful with them but will stiffen if they try tugging her tail and ears.
How is this dog around other dogs?: She plays exuberantly with other dogs int he dog park. She is leash reactive and will hard bark at them when the owner is holding her.
How is this dog around cats?: she has not been around cats so behavior is unknown.
Resource guarding:: She isn’t bothered when her owner takes away her food bowl but he has never taken away treats so it’s unknown how she would react. When her owner takes away a toy, she wants to play tug.
Bite history:: there is no bite history with Coco.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: very high
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: During loud noises such as thunderstorms, Coco is alert and barks. Coco will struggle when held or restrained from something she wants but calms down when given commands and pets. She loves baths and being brushed but her owner never trimmed her nails so it’s unknown how she would react. When an unfamiliar person approaches her owner, Coco waits until the owner gives her the okay to say hi. Coco is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, and excitable. She enjoys fetch with balls, tugging on stuffed animals, and chewing on bones. She sleeps on her own bed in her own room. She has never been crate-trained but knows sit, down, stay, come, and give paw. For exercise, Coco enjoys on and off-leash brisk walks. On leash she pulls when she sees another dog. Off-leash, she wanders but comes when called and usually stays close to her owner.
Date of intake:: 2/7/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (In home for 7 years)
Previously lived with:: Adults
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing, jumps up to greet
Behavior toward children:: Relaxed and playful but will stiffen if they try tugging her tail and ears
Behavior toward dogs:: Reactive on leash, hard barks at them, but exuberantly playful off leash at the dog park
Resource guarding:: None reproted
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Coco is described as having a very high level of activity.
Date of assessment:: 2/8/2018
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 3. Dog is soft in body and eye, and moves legs/body so that the Assessor is unable to hold the paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.
Summary:: Coco quickly approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. She jumped up several times during the assessment in a social manner. She allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary:: Due to immediate unprovoked escalation during off leash interaction with the helper dog, Coco is no longer a candidate to receive off leash interaction in the care center. The previous owner of Coco reported that she may hard bark at other dogs on leash, though was observed to be playful in dog park settings. Due to conflicting observations on Coco’s behavior around other dogs, the behavior department strongly advises against immediate introductions to other dogs outside the care center, unless under the guidance of a positive reinforcement based trainer.
Summary (1):: 2/8: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Coco displays a slight tense body with raised hackles. Without provocation, Coco lunges forward and begins snapping, growling and attempting to bite the greeter dog.
Date of intake:: 2/7/2018
Summary:: Coco jumped up on the counselor affectionately and allowed all handling.
Date of initial:: 2/7/2018
Summary:: Coco was active and social but growled once when over stimulated.
ENERGY LEVEL:: Coco’s previous owner described her as having a very high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Coco consistently displays highly social behavior with her human caretakers outside of her kennel. She maintains a loose wiggly body throughout interactions and solicits attention from handlers.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No young children (under 5),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to her previous owner reporting that Coco will stiffen if her tail or ears are pulled on, we recommend a home without young children. Single pet home/no dog parks: Although the previous owner reported Coco to behave playfully in select settings with other dogs, she was observed to escalate to snapping and attempting to bite the helper dog when introduced in the care center. It is unknown how this behavior around other dogs may translate outside of the care center or in situations of high stress.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity: Coco is reported to stiffen when children pull on her tail or ears. It is important to always go slow and give Coco the option to walk away from any social interaction. Coco should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Coco’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Coco may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. Basic manners/poor impulse control: It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Coco was reported to be reactive to dogs in her previous home, barking at them. Coco may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.
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RTO 03/14/17
**RETURNED 3/13/17**
SPAYED FEMALE, BROWN, PIT BULL MIX, 6 yrs
OWNER SUR – AVAILABLE, HOLD RELEASED Reason OWNER SICK
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 03/13/2017, From NY 10030, DueOut Date 03/13/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary scanned positive mc #985121010737754 BAR friendly yeasty ears moderate dental tartar flea comb negative spayed NOSF
Weight 60.6
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*** RETURNED ON 6/28/13 ***
I am a spayed female, brown Pit Bull Terrier mix.
The shelter staff think I am about 2 years and 6 months old.
I weigh 61 pounds.
I was found in NY 10030.
I have been at the shelter since Jun 28, 2013.
A volunteer writes:
Looking at a photo of adorable Coco, you can almost feel the love radiating from that sweet smile. And she’s not just another pretty face either, Coco is a truly good girl, inside and out. She’s a cuddler who wants to give and receive as much affection as possible and the rest of her time is spent being the most amazing ball player ever! It’s not often you meet a dog who knows how to properly retrieve a ball but Coco has it down to a science. I wanted to get some pictures of her enjoying playtime but she is so efficient at returning the ball to my feet that I never got the chance! Coco has excellent manners, sitting immediately upon request and her former owner tells us that she even knows how to shake a paw. He also wrote an extra note on her intake sheet saying “she is a good dog (very loving)” and Coco is more than willing to share that love with everyone she meets whether human or canine, though we are told she would do best in a cat-free home. Already spayed and ready to go, she will make a wonderful addition to her lucky adoptive family. Coco is as delicious as her name so treat yourself to a little something sweet and bring her home today!
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FEBRUARY 2018
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