FLUFFY – A1100181

Manhattan Center

My name is FLUFFY. My Animal ID # is A1100181.
I am a neutered male tan maltese and chihuahua lh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 12/20/2016 from NY 10453, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/21/2016 Exam Type OBSERVATION – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 18.0 LBS.

Dog was groomed

12/20/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/20/16 16:24 BASIC INFO Fluffy A1100181 is an approximately 8 year old Maltese/Chihuahua Mix. He was a gift to the owner from friend’s 8 years ago. The main reason for surrender is that the owner is moving to a place where pets are not allowed. fluffy does not have any health concerns and according to the owner, was last seen by a Veterinarian last year for a regular check up and shots. SOCIALIZATION Fluffy is very fearful and shy around strangers. He lunges when being approached by a stranger. he has lived with 2 young children and he was relaxed, playful and respectful of the children. Fluffy plays gentle with children and adults alike. Fluffy has never bitten anyone. BEHAVIOR Fluffy does not have any behavior concerns. He allows you to take away his food bowl, water bowl, or toy away. He is not bothered if pushed off of furniture or restrained. If an unfamiliar approaches the owner or doorway, he sniffs at the air. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW Fluffy is best described as friendly, affectionate and playful. He has a high activity level. When home, he follows you around. He enjoys playing with any dog toy. He enjoys to play fetch. He has been kept mostly indoors. He is wee wee pad trained. fluffy is fed Alpo dry dog food. He sleeps in a crate. The crate is an open door crate where he comes and goes as he pleases. When home alone, he is well behaved. For exercise Fluffy runs loose in the home. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE Fluffy snapped at the Admissions counselors, but ultimately allowed handling and photos.

WEB MEMO
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12/22/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Neutered, owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults/two young children Behavior toward children: Relaxed, playful, respectful Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Fluffy is housetrained to use wee-wee pads indoors. Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: Owner reports Fluffy is fearful around strangers, may lunge. Owner reports Fluffy sleeps in a crate with door open so he can come and go. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/22/2016 Toy: 1. Minimal, sniffs, but does not fully engage Summary: Fluffy solicited attention from assessor, would lightly place front paws up and lick assessor’s face though snapped when attempting to collar. Fluffy may benefit best from placement with a New hope rescue who can further assess this behavior in a stable environment. PLAYGROUP: Summary MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/20/16 During initial medical exam, Fluffy appeared to be nervous, tense and snapped. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Fluffy has been observed to snap when frightened/stressed. It is recommended that Fluffy be allowed a proper time to decompress to aid in acclimating him to a new environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Fluffy to new and unfamiliar situations.)

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
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12/20/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
BARH scan negative neutered male nervous, tense, tries to bite modtartar clean ears matted hair on ears, face, front and hind limbs, ventral part of body need grooming 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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