KIMORA – A1101433

Brooklyn Center

My name is KIMORA. My Animal ID # is A1101433.
I am a female white and gray am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 6 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 01/12/2017 from NY 11368, owner surrender reason stated was BITEPEOPLE.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/17/2017 Exam Type BEHAVIORPART2 – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 53.2 LBS.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Due to the fear/avoidance behavior displayed in the care center as well as her reports of multiple bites, we cannot fully evaluate Kimora and feel that she will be best set up to succeed through placement with a New Hope partner. We recommend only positive reinforcement-based, force-free training for Kimora as aversive methods are likely to heighten his fear and increase aggression.) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (See known history; Kimora is extremely nervous around strangers and can be difficult to handle, she has a multiple bite history and shows clear signs of discomfort. It is important to respect those signs and to help Kimora gain comfort and confidence in order to avoid escalation.) _X_Resource guarding (Kimora may require positive reinforcement behavior modification to address this food guarding behavior. In addition to behavior modification protocol we recommend teaching Kimora “Drop It” and trade-up games. Safe and appropriate management is highly advised.)

01/12/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
01/12/17 12:14 Basic information Kimora is a 1 and a half year old female white and gray AMPT with no known medical conditions. Owners have had Kimora for 5 months and is surrendering because of behavior. Socialization Kimora has lived with children ages 5 -12 and is relaxed and playful with them. Kimora plays gently with children. With adults Kimora plays gently and somewhat rough sometimes. Kimora has lived with another female dog and was relaxed and affectionate with her. Kimora plays gently with female dogs. When introduced to a male dog Kimora played roughly and bite the dog. Behavior During storms and fireworks Kimora is calm. Kimora will growl and attempt to bite when touching her food bowl or trying to take bones away. Kimora play with toys and behavior is not known for taking them away. Kimora allows to be pushed off furniture with no problem. Kimora enjoys being brushed but is afraid of getting bathes and will try to get out of the water. When someone unfamiliar approaches the house or the yard Kimora will bark growl and bite if they come in. Kimora will chew on wood furniture. For the new family to know Kimora was described as playful Shy independent and fearful with a medium activity level. When home with Kimora she will follow you around seeking attention. Kimora knows the commands Hug, sit, paw and go outside. Kiroma is partially house trained but will have accidents in the house atleast once a day. Kimora goes to the bathroom on cement and dirt in the yard but has not been taken on walks outside. Kimora is crate trained but only uses the crate for up to 2 hours when people are over and has never been left alone in the house. Kimora eats blue wilderness dry food and table food. When on the leash Kimora pulls hard. Behavior during intake. Kimora was quiet during intake Kimora stayed close by owner. Kimora growled at counselor when they would enter the room. Kimora did not allow handling.

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01/17/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Intact, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults/female dog/children (ages 5 and 12) Behavior toward children: Kimora plays gently with the children in home Behavior toward dogs: Kimora plays gently with the female dog in home; when introduced to a male dog, Kimora played rough and bit the male dog. Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: Kimora will growl and attempt to bite when touching her food bowl or trying to take bones away. Bite history: Kimora has been reported to have bitten multiple people; Kimora has broken skin on 2 bites out of the 3; both bites were on the leg and were tenants, one was walking in through the gate and the other was walking out of their door. Kimora has also bitten a ten year old boy on the hand, not breaking skin, who was walking through the front door. Housetrained: Kimora is not housetrained Energy level/descriptors: Kimora was described as playful, shy, independent and fearful with a medium activity level. Other notes: Owner stated that Kimora is well behaved with her children but when anyone comes through the door, herself included, she is frightened Kimora will bite. SAFER ASSESSMENT: Summary: Kimora has allowed some handling in the care center but she is tense and avoids interaction with his new caretakers, in line with her owner’s report of Kimora’s behavior around strangers. Due to the behaviors observed, and out of concern for her stress level, we do not feel it is appropriate to perform a handling assessment at this time. Please review the full owner surrender profile for information on Kimora’s behavior in his previous home as a guideline. PLAYGROUP: 1/14: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Kimora displays soft body language and a low, wagging tail when greeting a novel male dog. She engages in gentle play when solicited and takes appropriate play breaks. She explores the pen when there is a break in play. 1/15: Kimora appears uncomfortable meeting a group of male and female dogs displaying raised hackles and a tense, high posture. She does loosen as the session continues and offers a handful of bounces but nothing more than that. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 01/13/17 During her initial medical examination, Kimora appeared scared and allowed minimal handling. ENERGY LEVEL:

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Due to the fear/avoidance behavior displayed in the care center as well as her reports of multiple bites, we cannot fully evaluate Kimora and feel that she will be best set up to succeed through placement with a New Hope partner. We recommend only positive reinforcement-based, force-free training for Kimora as aversive methods are likely to heighten his fear and increase aggression.) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (See known history; Kimora is extremely nervous around strangers and can be difficult to handle, she has a multiple bite history and shows clear signs of discomfort. It is important to respect those signs and to help Kimora gain comfort and confidence in order to avoid escalation.) _X_Resource guarding (Kimora may require positive reinforcement behavior modification to address this food guarding behavior. In addition to behavior modification protocol we recommend teaching Kimora “Drop It” and trade-up games. Safe and appropriate management is highly advised.)

01/14/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Kimora’s previous owner, Kimora has lived with another female dog and was relaxed and affectionate with her. Kimora plays gently with female dogs. When introduced to a male dog Kimora played roughly and bite the dog. 1/14: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Kimora displays soft body language and a low, wagging tail when greeting a novel male dog. She engages in gentle play when solicited and takes appropriate play breaks. She explores the pen when there is a break in play. 1/15: Kimora appears uncomfortable meeting a group of male and female dogs displaying raised hackles and a tense, high posture. She does loosen as the session continues and offers a handful of bounces but nothing more than that.

01/13/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: female Age: 1year 6 months Mentation: BARH EETN: wnl Skin: wnl Behavior: limited exam, did not allow handling, showed mild aggression, untrust and scared also was diificult to elaborated the exam to determined if is spayed or not 53.2lbs nail with toes- wnl nosf

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found

 

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