CORA – A1093559

Manhattan Center

My name is CORA. My Animal ID # is A1093559.
I am a female brown chihuahua sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/15/2016 from NY 10468, owner surrender reason stated was ATT PEOPLE.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/16/2016 Exam Type BEHAVIORPART2 – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 9.6 LBS.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) (See known history/potential challenges) _X_No cats (See known history; Cora has attacked/bit resident cat) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (See known history/bite history; Cora has attempted to snap multiple times during her stay at our care centers, for this reason along with known history, we believe Cora would benefit best from placement with a New Hope rescue group who can further assess this behavior in a stable environment.) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Cora has displayed fearful/defensive behavior during her stay at our care centers, tolerating very minimal handling; any form of direct touch may result in a fearful bite. It is recommended that Cora be allowed a proper time to decompress to aid in acclimating her to a new environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Cora to new and unfamiliar situations.) _X_Resource guarding (We cannot be certain whether any guarding or possessive behavior may appear in a home environment, but we recommend adopters comfortable with safe management and modification of guarding behavior in case it does.)

10/15/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/15/16 18:12 Cora is fearful and aggressive towards strangers and children and may randomly bite. She has not been around other dogs but she has lived with a cat before andshe attacked and bit the cat and should not be placed with cats. Cora is house trained to use the weewee pad. She will bite anyone that tries to take anything from her whether food, toys or treats. If she has somethng laying in her dog bed she is also very protective of it. She allows bathing but struggles and will bark when strangers approach the house. She has a high level of activity and likes to be in the same room as owner. She is kept indoors. She does not know any commands. She pulls lightly on the leash. Cora eats human chicken and other human food items all throughout the day. Cora growled at councilor if he approached her and did not walk if councilor was holding leash. Owner handlied for Cora.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

10/16/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward children: Has attempted to bite Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Lived with a cat, attacked and bit the cat FG/RG: She will bite anyone that tries to take anything from her whether food, toys or treats. If she has something laying in her dog bed she will also attempt to guard it. Bite history: Owner stated that he could not keep Cora due to her aggression and biting family and friends. Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: She has a high level of activity and likes to be in the same room as owner. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/16/16 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her body posture is stiff and fearful; her tail is low and not moving. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, her tail is between her legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears back Tag: 3. Dog repeatedly spins toward the touch, crouching, tail is tucked, mouth closed, body stiff. Squeeze 1 / 2: 2. Dog pulls back paw Toy 1. No interest. Summary: Recommend Experienced adopter with no children as Cora easily startles/becomes uncomfortable. PLAYGROUP: Summary MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/15/2016 During her initial medical examination, Cora appeared tense and struggled a bit, at times exposing teeth.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) (See known history/potential challenges) _X_No cats (See known history; Cora has attacked/bit resident cat) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (See known history/bite history; Cora has attempted to snap multiple times during her stay at our care centers, for this reason along with known history, we believe Cora would benefit best from placement with a New Hope rescue group who can further assess this behavior in a stable environment.) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Cora has displayed fearful/defensive behavior during her stay at our care centers, tolerating very minimal handling; any form of direct touch may result in a fearful bite. It is recommended that Cora be allowed a proper time to decompress to aid in acclimating her to a new environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Cora to new and unfamiliar situations.) _X_Resource guarding (We cannot be certain whether any guarding or possessive behavior may appear in a home environment, but we recommend adopters comfortable with safe management and modification of guarding behavior in case it does.)

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
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10/15/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: female Age 6Y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: clear Teeth: mild staining / tartar If abnormal BCS: 3 Skin: wnl Hair Coat: aph Declawed: no Any injuries: none Behavior: tense / fearful / needs time to warm up to the person / will show teeth at times Medication: none nosf

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
– Normal,
No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

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