HOPE – A1113228

HOPE – A1113228

**SAFER: AVERAGE HOME**

FEMALE, TAN, CHIHUAHUA SH MIX, 10 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason OWNER SICK
Intake condition GERIATRIC Intake Date 05/31/2017, From NY 10472, DueOut Date 05/31/2017, I came in with Group/Litter #K17-099276

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Microchip: negative, placed 981020021235868 Sex: intact female Age: reported 10y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: heavy staining and calculus, odorous, light drooling If abnormal BCS: WNL /9 Skin: small pustule on right hip, seems like a clogged pore, WNL otherwise Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: allows all handling, friendly, affectionate Medication: N/A, preventatives given
Weight 8.0

Profile:

05/31/17 20:54

Basic Info:

Hope A1113228 is a female tan/white Chihuahua mix who was found as a stray 4mths ago and is being surrendered along with her kitty “sister” MJ A1113230 due to the owner’s health. Her last veterinary visit is unknown and currently has no known health issues/injuries.

Socialization:

Hope is friendly/outgoing with strangers. She hasn’t been around dogs but was friendly, affectionate, playful and exuberant with the adults in the home, MJ and an 8yr old child. Hope hasn’t bitten/scratched any person or animal.

Behavior:

Hope isn’t bothered by the following: having her treats/food/food bowl,toys touched/moved, being restrained or being brushed/bathed/groomed. Hope hasn’t been disturbed while sleeping/resting or had her nails trimmed.

For a New Family to Know:

Hope is described as friendly, playful, affectionate & loving with a medium-high activity level. She’s an indoor mostly dog that is housebroken (wee wee pads), is well behaved when left home alone & eats dry Pedigree dog chow food 2x a day. Hope sleeps on a dog bed or with the owner (most of the times) & enjoys stuffed, squeaky & ball toys. Hope is walked 2x a day where she pulls on her leash at times.

Intake Behavior:

During intake Hope had a loose, wiggly body & allowed all handling. She is the sweetest little girl that loves to be held & give kisses. Hope allowed to be scanned (-), collared and taken pictures of. She didn’t seem to mind being picked up/held at all and was placed into a kennel with ease which was hard for me as I wanted to keep her in my arms.

Behavior:

KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile

5/31/17

Unaltered Female, Owner Surrender (In previous home for four months)

Previously lived with: Adults, a child (age eight), and a can

Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward children: Friendly, affectionate, playful, and exuberant

Behavior toward dogs: Unknown

Behavior toward cats: Friendly, affectionate, playful, and exuberant

Resource guarding: None reported

Bite history: None

Housetrained: Goes on wee wee pads

Energy level/descriptors: Hope is described as friendly, playful, affectionate, and loving with a medium-high activity level.

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

6/1/17

Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, closed mouth.

Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game.

Squeeze 1: . Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Squeeze 2: . Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy.

Summary: Hope displayed no concerning behaviors on her assessment and was social throughout.

DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT:

Summary

PLAYGROUP:

When off leash with other dogs, Hope will greet politely then seek handler attention

INTAKE BEHAVIOR: 5/31/17

Upon intake, Hope had a loose, wiggly body and allowed all handling.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5/31/17

During her initial medical exam, Hope was social and allowed all handlin.

ENERGY LEVEL:

Hope is described as having a medium-high level of activity.  We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

 

CAME IN WITH : MJ – A1113230 (CAT) http://nyccats.urgentpodr.org/mj-a1113230/

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