COCO B – A1078408

Brooklyn Center

My name is COCO B. My Animal ID # is A1078408.
I am a female brown and tan beagle and pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/21/2016 from NY 11691, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/05/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 38.6 LBS.

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06/21/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/21/16 20:05 Basic Information: Coco B is an 3 year old beagle mix that has no past or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. The pervious owner has had coco B since she was 6 month old. Socialization: According to the owner Coco is friendly/outgoing. she came from a household that had children ages 16 months-14 years old, and another cat and owner stated that Coco B got along great with them. Coco B was relaxed and playful with the children and the cat. Owner also stated that Coco B has been around other dogs and plays gently with them. Coco has never bit another person or animal while in the care of previous owner. Behavior: Coco B is not bothered when someone tries to take away her food, treats or toys. Coco B usually shares her food with the owner, because she will bring some of it to her. Coco B is also not bothered by being pushed off the furniture in the house, being given a bath or having her nails trimmed, having her coat brushed, being held/restrained or when unfamiliar people approach owners home or yard. For a New Family to Know: Coco B is described as friendly, affectionate and playful with a high activity level. When in the home, Coco B liked to stay in her favorite spot. When owner would leave Coco B alone in the house and yard she was well behaved. Coco B was an is house trained and rarely/never had accidents in the house. For exercise, owner would let Coco B play in the backyard. When on the leash, Coco B walks right next to the owner. When it comes to toys, Coco likes balls, stuffed animals, squeaky toys, and bones. Owner fed Coco dry food only brand name Pedigree as Coco tends to vomit from wet food. Owner thinks that Coco would do great in a home that has children and a backyard.

WEB MEMO
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07/05/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – BEGINNER
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered female, owner surrender Previously lived with: children (ages 16 months to 14 years) and a cat Behavior toward children: got along well, relaxed and playful Behavior toward dogs: plays gently Behavior toward cats: relaxed and playful Guarding/possession behavior: none reported Bite history: none known Housetrained: yes Energy level/descriptors: friendly, affectionate, playful; high activity level Other notes: owner recommends a home with children and a back yard AGGRESSION ASSESSMENT: 6/23/16 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her body posture is a bit tense, her tail is down and lip licks. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, tail wagging. Squeeze 1: 1 Dog gently pulls back her paw. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in toy, smells, then turns away. Summary: Coco was social toward the assessment team and showed no red flag behaviors during the assessment. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Tolerant: These dogs are typically non-reactive on leash and will be either friendly or indifferent off leash. They can typically tolerate some rude behavior from other dogs and can be described as having a long fuse. They show relaxed, appropriate, easy-going body language around others. The Behavior Department recommends that Coco B be placed in a home with a dog that matches her calm energy level. PLAYGROUP: According to Coco B’s previous owner, Coco B has been around other dogs and plays gently with them. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Coco B was initially nervous and sensitive to other dogs greeting her. With further playgroup sessions, Coco B quickly became more relaxed and she becomes a staple in a group of calm male and female dogs. She is utilized as a greeter dog and displays calm, soft body language when meeting new males. She will appropriately correct a male that attempts to mount her. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 6/23/16: Coco B was gentle and loose bodied throughout her medical examination, and allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Engaged: Coco B shows a calm, moderate level of energy in the Care Center when engaging with humans and dogs.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Beginner home Coco B dog is human- and dog-social, affectionate and attention-seeking. No noted history of behavior challenges in a home environment, no red flags on the aggression assessment, social and appropriate toward other dogs and responds well to corrections from dogs and from humans. Energy level is fairly low, dog is calm and solicitious even in arousing environments. Shows generally good manners and will likely need a minimum of training and guidance to be a successful family pet. This is not a guarantee of future behavior, but based upon all known behavior information we feel that Coco B is appropriate for adopters with any level of dog experience and knowledge.

06/23/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Coco B’s previous owner, Coco B has been around other dogs and plays gently with them. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Coco B was initially nervous and sensitive to other dogs greeting her. With further playgroup sessions, Coco B quickly became more relaxed and she becomes a staple in a group of calm male and female dogs. She is utilized as a greeter dog and displays calm, soft body language when meeting new males. She will appropriately correct a male that attempts to mount her. The Behavior Department recommends that Coco B be placed in a home with a dog that matches her calm energy level. **Social Greeter Dog** 6/23: Coco B is nervous as she greets the other dog and is a bit sensitive, moving away when he attempts to greet her. She wanders in the pen, occasionally greeting the other dog. 6/24-6/29: Coco B displays soft body language as she wanders in the pen with a group of calm male and female dogs. She will correct a male that persistently sniffs her genital area. 7/1-7/3: Coco B was utilized as a greeter dog today. She displayed calm, soft body language through interactions with new male dogs. She will offer correction for a male that attempts to mount her.

06/23/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative QARH Tail wags, gentle and loose bodied, allows all handling F~ 3 years Ears – left ear “yeasty” smell, heavy yellow-white pus. Cleaned with Otic solution and applied otibiotic. Eyes, nose, throat clear – nose slightly scraped (from cage rubbing) Teeth slightly stained Coat clean – no flea dirt or parasites noted Nails short Ambx4 NOSF

07/05/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
CIRDC NOTED ON ROUNDS QAR. COUGHING WITH MILD NASAL DISCHARGE A: CIRDC P: REC DOXYCYCLINE 200MG PO Q24 X 10 DAYS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS

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