KITTY – A1093133

Manhattan Center

My name is KITTY. My Animal ID # is A1093133.
I am a female black and white chihuahua sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 12 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/11/2016 from NY 11211, owner surrender reason stated was NEW BABY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/14/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 5.4 LBS.

10/14/16 18:56 6-7 yo female Chihuahua S: tries to bite when handled O: – oral not examined closely – PE overall WNL except severely overgrown nails A: apparently healthy adult P: – recommend clipping nails at time of spay prognosis good

10/11/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/11/16 18:35 Basic Information Kitty is a 12 year old female Chihuahua who is being surrendered due to aggression. Owner got Kitty two years ago after a family member passed away. Owner stated Kitty has no behavior issues but has never seen a vet. Socialization Kitty is aggressive towards strangers and kids. She plays in a gentle manner with adults and does not play with kids. She lived with a 5 year old female Chihuahua and a male 1 year old French bulldog. She was playful around them and played in a gentle manner with them. She lived with a cat. She was tolerant of the cat. She bit the owner 2 months ago. Kitty was going to bite a delivery person and the owner when to grab her; at this point Kitty bit her owner drawing blood. She has never bitten another animal. Behavior Owner stated Kitty is very aggressive towards people. She barks at thunder storms. She will growl, snap, and bite if treat is taken away, if someone knocks on the door, or if someone approaches the owner. She is not bothered if her food is touched while she is eating, if a toy is taken away, if held, if disturbed while sleeping, if bathed, or if brushed. She will growl and bite if you attempt to trim her nails. She only allows people who she knows to handle her. For a New Family to Know Kitty is described as affectionate and anxious with a medium activity level. Owner stated she liked how Kitty would greet her at the door. She will follow her owner around at home. She likes to play with squeaky and stuffed toys. She likes to play fetch. She was kept mostly indoors and slept with owner. She was fed Back Country Grain free dog food. Owner gave her 1 1/2 cup per day. She is house-trained and will go potty on wee-wee pads and anywhere outside. She is well behaved if left home alone. She has never been left in a yard or crate trained. She does not know any commands. Owner would take her on brisk walks on a leash for exercise. She does not pull and will stay close when walked off the leash. Behavior during Intake Kitty did not tolerate touch. She showed teeth and bark when approached. I was able to wrap her up in a towel and then place her on our counter for a photo.

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10/14/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults, other dogs (Chihuahua, French Bulldog), cat Behavior toward children: not playful, tense and may snap in warning Behavior toward dogs: Playful Behavior toward cats: Tolerant FG/RG: Growls, snaps, and may bite if a treat is taken away. OK with food being touched and toys being taken away. Bite history: yes, one bite 2 months ago. Tried to bite a delivery person, owner intervened and was bitten. Blood was drawn. Surrendered due to aggressive behavior. Housetrained: Yes, eliminates outside and on wee wee pads. Energy level/descriptors: Kitty is described as affectionate and anxious, with a medium activity level. Other notes: during intake, Kitty did not tolerate touch. She showed teeth and bark when approached. The adoption counselor have to used a towel and wrap her for handling. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10-14-16 Toy 1: No interest. Dog-dog: 2. Dog does not approach the helper dog. Turns body to side in relation to other dog, or exits. Summary: Kitty was difficult to remove from her kennel showing teeth, growling. Once he was removed from her kennel he walks calmly on leash. She was uncomfortable when the behavior team tries to collar her Kitty wrinkles her muzzle to expose his front teeth. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Summary MEDICAL Behavior: 10-14-16: During her initial medical examination, Kitty was tense and uncomfortable with handling, but did not aggress. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): We, and the previous owner, recommend an adult-only home. _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Kitty’s bite history, concerns voiced by her previous owner, and her intolerance of handling in the care center, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide force-free behavior modification training before placement into a permanent home. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (see notes above)

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
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10/11/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Intact Female Scan negative for a microchip Geriatric healthy According to owner 12 yrs old Moderate dental tartar OU=clear Nose= No discharge AU=clean Coat is clean Dewormed with Pyrantel Flea Treatment= Activyl As of now no signs of CIRDC As of now no V/S/C/D Very scared during exam NOSF

10/14/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
10/14/16 18:56 6-7 yo female Chihuahua S: tries to bite when handled O: – oral not examined closely – PE overall WNL except severely overgrown nails A: apparently healthy adult P: – recommend clipping nails at time of spay prognosis good

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