LINDO – A1118121

Manhattan Center

My name is LINDO. My Animal ID # is A1118121.
I am a neutered male white and brown shih tzu and cocker span mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/10/2017 from NY 10029, owner surrender reason stated was PETS CONFL.

07/14/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Lindo A1118121 is at risk for a New Hope Only behavior determination, including a multiple bite history. Lindo has allowed minimal touch and handling in the care center, and has quickly escalated to high-level warnings (snapping) when touched. He was released for rescue placement only after his bite quarantine.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/13/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 16.0 LBS.

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:4 reported Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: behavior made full exam impossible Observed Behavior – non stop attempts to bite Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 200 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears not assessed Oral Exam: maxillary teeth in unuusal pattern PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: limited U/G: neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Plan: no treatment Prognosis: good

07/10/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/10/17 21:13 Basic Information: Lindo is a 4yr old small dog who was a girft from a family friend and was kept in the same home for the past month and a hald. Unfortunately he could not be kept anymore due to Lindo and another pet conflicting with each other. He was last taken to the vet last year for his yearly vaccines. Socialization: Around strangers and children Lindo is described as relaxed, respectful and outgoing and plays gentle with both adults and children. He has been socialized with one dog whom was a 4yr old Pitbull and he was tolerant of him and occasionally played gentle but would occasionally attempt to bite him as well. He has never been socialized with cats, has no record of ever biting another animal and has a record of biting a person. Behavior: Lindo will become anxious when he is alone, has attempted to escape his home when he has seen the door open and becomes nervous and attempts to hide when it comes to loud noises or fireworks. When it comes to having his food or treats touched while he is eating, or having his face touched during bath time or in general, or having his paws touched or cleaned Lindo will growl and snap at you. He isn’t bothered when it comes to having his toys touched while he is playing, being pushed off of furniture, being disturbed while he is sleeping, being brushed, having his nails trimmened or when someone unfamiliar approaches the home or owner. For a New Family to Know: Lindo is described as somewhat friendly, affectionate and playful, very confident and pushy, excitable and independent, fearful around big dogs and anxious. He has a medium activity level, enjoys walking around on 2 legs, loves to play with socks, enjoys following you around and being in the same room as you when you’re home, likes to play with balls and stuffed animals and likes to play fetch. He has been kept indoors only, likes to sleep in a dog bed, ate Science diet dry and wet food mixed 2x a day, enjoys boiled chicken occasionally, is considered very house-trained and has never had an accident at home. He is trained to use the bathroom on the wee wee pad or outside, is well behaved when left at home, has never been crate trained, likes to go on walks at least once a day, pulls lightly on leash and off leash will atempt to flee. Intake: Upon intake Lindo did not allow all handling, allowed having his picture taken and being placed in a kennel but had to be collared by previous owner.

WEB MEMO
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07/14/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
CANINE BEHAVIOR EVALUATION for LINDO A1118121 KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile Date of Intake: 7/10/17 Neutered male, owner surrender (in previous home 1.5 months) Previously lived with: Not reported Behavior toward strangers: Relaxed, respectful, outgoing, plays gently Behavior toward children: Relaxed, respectful, outgoing, plays gently Behavior toward dogs: Tolerant, playful with a large dog he knew well, behavior around other dogs is unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: Yes, Lindo will growl and snap when his food or treats are touched. Bite history: Yes, we are aware of two recent bites to humans. In June Lindo bit his owner’s mother when she was wiping his paws. He bared his teeth and then bit her right hand leaving broken and torn skin, and then retreated. Housetrained: Yes, trained to eliminate outside and on wee-wee pads Energy level/descriptors: Lindo is described as somewhat friendly, affectionate, and playful, very confident and pushy, excitable and independent, fearful around big dogs, and anxious, with a medium activity level. In July he bit his owner’s friend when she was hugging the owner’s mother. Lindo rushed forward and bit her left ankle. Other notes: Lindo will growl and snap when his face or paws are touched. He is anxious when left alone, may try to escape through open doors, and hides when there are loud noises or fireworks. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 7/14/17 Summary: Due to Lindo’s general discomfort with handling, known bite history, and the warning behaviors he has offered thus far in the care center, he is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Summary IN-SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: 7/11: First attempt to leash, Lindo lip curled and growled at the handler. Second attempt, he was able to be leashed and Lindo took a minute to come out of his kennel. He walked well on leash, ignoring the handler throughout. He head-flipped when the leash was clipped but is easily returned to his kennel. 7/12: Lindo dodged the leash at the start but was eventually leashed. Lindo remains aloof and ignores handler, staying as far away as possible. Head-flips again when clipping leash, but is easily returned to his kennel. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: 7/10/17: At intake, Lindo allowed some handling but would not allow the staff member to collar him.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 7/11/17: During his initial medical examination, Lindo was nervous, growling, showing teeth, snapping, and resisted handling. 7/13/17: During his veterinary examination two days later, Lindo showed similar behavior, snapping repeatedly when touched. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to bite history and repeated warnings of aggression, Lindo needs to be placed into an adult-only home. _X_Place with a New Hope partner Potential challenges: _X_Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression: Lindo has bitten at least twice in his previous home and has escalating to serious warnings of aggression repeatedly in the care center. _X_Anxiety: Lindo’s previous owner notes that he is anxious when left alone and fearful of loud noises.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
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07/13/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:4 reported Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: behavior made full exam impossible Observed Behavior – non stop attempts to bite Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 200 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears not assessed Oral Exam: maxillary teeth in unuusal pattern PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: limited U/G: neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Plan: no treatment Prognosis: good

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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