GOLIATH – A1081569

Manhattan Center

My name is GOLIATH. My Animal ID # is A1081569.
I am a male black and brown chihuahua sh and welsh corgi pem mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/17/2016 from NY 10467, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/17/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 19.0 LBS.

No Final Exam

07/17/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/17/16 11:41 Basic Information Goliath was brought in as a stray due to his owner being unable to care for him. Owner has had Goliath for that past four years after purchasing him from a pet store. Owner says Goliath does not have any injuries or health concerns. Socialization & behavior Goliath is described as being initially shy but soon warms up when meeting new people. He has spent time around children in the park and owner says he is respectful and tolerant around them. He has been around two male Shih Tzu’s and owner says the dogs are respectful and relaxed when around each other. According to the client there have been no issues of Goliath biting anyone or another animal. Owner says when he feeds Goliath he growls at him once he places his food down. Owner has not attempted to touch it while he is eating. For a new family to Know Goliath is described as friendly, affectionate, and shy with a medium activity level. Goliath only goes out a couple times per week and is trained to use the bathroom outdoors as well as on wee-wee pads. Owner normally feeds Goliath boiled chicken but says he sometimes gives him dry food also. Behavior during Intake Goliath was very friendly during intake. He jumped onto counselor’s leg attempting to show affection. Goliath allowed all petting and was very affectionate. Goliath became uncomfortable when having his collar removed and sharply turned his head towards ACO’s hands, then when being collared he began to growl.

WEB MEMO
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07/20/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Goliath walked calmly on leash. He was stiff and did not show social behavior during the assessment. Goliath was uncomfortable with handling; he stands tall, and tries to look large. He wrinkles his muzzle exposing his front teeth. The behavior team decided to skip the handling part of the assessment for safety reasons. During the resources Goliath was not interested in toys. Goliath was surrender to us. According to his previous owner he is friendly, affectionate, and shy with a medium activity level. Goliath is described as being initially shy but soon warms up when meeting new people. He has spent time around children in the park and owner says he is respectful and tolerant around them. He has been around two male Shih Tzu’s and owner says the dogs are respectful and relaxed when around each other. Owner says when he feeds Goliath he growls at him once he places his food down. Owner has not attempted to touch it while he is eating. The behavior department feels that he would do best if placed with a New Hope partner who can follow up on this behavior in a more stable environment and can provide any necessary behavior modification before placement into a permanent home. Look: 4. raised his lips Toy 1: No interest. Playgroup Notes: Goliath is highly stressed out in the yard, paces, pants, seeks exit. Goliath corrects approach from dogs.

07/17/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
7/17: When off leash with other dogs, Goliath is tolerant of greeting and approaches calm dogs. He runs away when solicited with play. 7/19: Goliath is highly stressed out in the yard, paces, pants, seeks exit. Goliath corrects approach from dogs.

07/17/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
scan negative ears- wnl flea comb negative- treated with activyl mild dental tartar overweight male intact slight tense, nervous duirng exam

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

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