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ELVIS – A1096483

Safe - 11-14-2016 Manhattan

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SAFE 11/14/16

ELVIS – A1096483

NEUTERED MALE, WHITE / TAN, SHIH TZU MIX, 14 yrs
OWNER SUR – ONHOLDHERE, HOLD FOR ID Reason NO TIME
Intake condition GERIATRIC Intake Date 11/10/2016, From NY 10029, DueOut Date 11/10/2016, I came in with Group/Litter #K16-081065

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary Microchip: 432F1D135D Sex: neutered male Age: reported 14y Mentation: BARH Eyes: possible KCS (green d/c and plaque over cornea) Ears: heavy wax due to fur on pinnae Nose: no d/c Teeth: heavy tartar, odorous, ddz If abnormal BCS: oevrweight Skin: WNL Hair Coat: mild mats throughout Declawed: overgrown, trimmed Any injuries: no Behavior: allows all handling but tense throughout Medication: N/A, preventatives given Sign up for grooming
Weight 19.2

A volunteer writes:
Elvis, a fourteen year old Shih Tzu born at home and raised all these years by the same family,  was relinquished into our care as his owner had no time for her rets anymore. He was brought in with Tara, another senior who was already adopted. He lived in harmony with young children, elderly Tara and did not seem to cause much trouble to his former masters. He came in quite matted and with an impressive eye discharge that we are treating.  Elvis caught immediately the attention of our groomer . Needless to say that he looks now quite handsome and much younger…He is an easy going elderly chap, accepts willingly a scarf around his neck  and my cleaning of his eyes. He takes gently soft treats from my hand. Elvis is a bit lost on unfamilar grounds and  severed from his family. I take him on my lap, swaddle him. He seems to like that and does not move an inch anymore……Elvis needs your help ….A person who knows how to care for the elderly and provide them with respect and love… Elvis is waiting for his angel at the Manhattan Care Center. Do not make him wait too long.

PROFILE:

Elvis is a 14 year old neutered Shih Tzu. He is being surrendered by his owner because he can no longer take care of him and his sick mother. Elvis was born at home. Owner stated he is not aware of any medical issues and does not remember when the last time he saw a vet.
Socialization
Elvis is friendly around strangers. He lived with children ages 4 and 7. He was relaxed and playful around them. He plays in a gentle manner with adults and does not play with kids. He lived with a 13 year old female Maltese. They were tolerant of each other and did not play. He never lived with cats or any other kind of animal. He has never bitten a person or other animal.
Behavior
Owner stated he has no behavior issues and is not bothered by loud or sudden noises. Elvis does not guard food, treats of any kind, or toys. He tolerates all handling. Owner has never trimmed his nails. He will bark if someone knocks on the door and is not bothered if someone approaches his owner.
For a New Family to Know
Elvis is affectionate, friendly, and mellow with a low activity level. He plays with balls and squeaky toys but does not play any games with his owner. He was kept indoors only and sleeps in his own bed. Owner fed him Alpo dry dog food. She fed him about 1 cup twice a day. He is house-trained and will go potty on wee-wee pads. He is well behaved when left home alone.  He has never been left in a yard or crate trained. He does not know any commands. Owner never walked him outside.
Behavior during Intake
Elvis tolerated all handling. I was able to pick him up and place him on our counter for a photo without any issues. No signs of aggression were displayed.

 

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