MIMI – A1107971

MIMI – A1107971

**SAFER : AVERAGE HOME**

FEMALE, TRICOLOR / WHITE, YORKSHIRE TERR / SHIH TZU, 8 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason NO TIME
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 04/05/2017, From NY 10469, DueOut Date 04/05/2017

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary  scared, allows handling  P = 70 R = wnl; BCS 6/9 EENT: OD crusty/ropey d/c c/w kcs, OS appears wnl Oral Exam: severe dental disease PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: pot belly U/G: intact female MSI: comedones on belly CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment KCS, ddz, rule out hormonal dz Plan cbc/chem optiimune/tab for eye eventually needs dental results: chem unremarkable (LES wnl) mild leukocytotis t4 recommended
Weight 12.0

PROFILE :

BASIC INFO

Mimi A1107971 is a Yorkie/Shih Tzu Mix.  The owner was unsure of how old she is because she was a gift from family, a year ago.  The main reason for surrender is that the owner does not have time for Mimi.  Mimi has not been to a veterinarian recently.

SOCIALIZATION

Mimi is friendly with strangers.  She plays gentle with adults.  Mimi has not lived with children and it is unknown how she is around them.  Mimi has not lived with another animal.  Mimi has never bitten anyone.

BEHAVIOR

Mimi does not have any behavior concerns.  She allows you to take away her food bowl, water bowl or toy away.  Mimi allows you to bathe her.  Mimi is not bothered if held, restrained, or moved off of furniture.  If an unfamiliar approaches the doorway, she barks.

FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW

Mimi is best described as friendly, affectionate and playful.  She has a medium activity level.  When home, she follows you around.  Mimi loves squeaky toys.  She is an indoor dog mainly.  Mimi eats any brand of dry food and sometimes wet pedigree dog food.  Mimi is house trained and goes potty on newspapers in the home and on grass outside.  When left home alone, she is well behaved.  Mimi sleeps on a doggy bed.  For exercise she is slow walked on the leash.

BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE

Mimi allowed all handling, collaring and photos.

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY:

Unaltered Female, Owner Surrender (In previous home for one year)

Previously lived with: Adults

Behavior toward strangers: Friendly

Behavior toward children: Unknown

Behavior toward dogs: Unknown

Behavior toward cats: Unknown

Resource guarding: None reported

Bite history: None reported

Housetrained: Goes on newspapers and outside

Energy level/descriptors: Mimi is described as friendly, affectionate and playful with a medium activity level.

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her ears are back, her tail is down, and she has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity:  1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed.

Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft.

Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy.

Summary: Mimi displayed no concerning behaviors on her assessment.

DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT:

Summary

PLAYGROUP:

Summary

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

During her initial exam, Mimi allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:

Mimi’s previous owner described her as having a medium level of activity.

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

 

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