MOCHA – A1100549

Manhattan Center

My name is MOCHA. My Animal ID # is A1100549.
I am a female chocolate and white am pit bull ter mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 12/27/2016 from NY 10026, owner surrender reason stated was NYCHA BAN. I came in with Group/Litter #K16-085126.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/02/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 45.8 LBS.

01/02/17 17:21 s; in quarrantine due to exposure to paro positive puppy and low titer (<20) to CPV o: no vomiting or diarrhea today BAR H eating and energetic a: aph at this time p: parvo test tonight (5 days post exposure) cont 14d quarrantine px: good at this time 12/31/16 S/O: vet check to check age p very nervous- muzzle placed, couln’t perform full oral exam. Permitted exam, but very stressed EENT: performed with tongue depressor- gums pink, mild tartar, AU- NSF H/L: hr=144, RR=36, lungs clear, eupneic, no m/a, ss pulses ABN: tense but non painful M/S: amb x4, BCS 3/5 LN: NSF UROGEN: FI, no palpable MGTs A: mild dental dz previous o stated p was 10yo, based on exam findings, estimate p to be 6yrs old P: as with any adult dog, annual cbc/chem/ua/fecal OPG recommended long term consider dental px for oral health, current dental disease very mild **ADDENDUM- later in day parvo titers came back, p has low titers (<20)-requesting PARVO SNAP test to be performed in 2 days as medical director instructed

12/27/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/27/16 11:03 Basic Information Mocha is a 10 year old female American Pitt Bull Terrier. Owner is surrendering her because she will be evicted from NYCHA if she keeps them. Owner adopted Mocha from a family member when she was a little puppy. Owner stated Mocha has no medical issues but has never seen a vet. Socialization Mocha is friendly around strangers. She lived with kids’ ages 4, 5, and 10. She was playful around them. She plays in a gentle manner with kids and adults. She lived with a 10 year old female American Pitt Bull Terrier. She was playful around her and played in a gentle manner. She lived with a cat and would bark and growl at the cat. She has never bitten a person or animal. Owner stated Mocha likes to go in the garbage and possibly destroy household items. She is not bothered by loud or sudden noises. Mocha does not guard food, treats of any kind, or toys. She tolerates all kinds of handling. She will bark if someone knocks on the door but is not bothered if someone unfamiliar approaches her owner. Owner has never trimmed her nails. For a New Family to Know Mocha is described as friendly, affectionate, and playful with a very high activity level. She will follow her owner around when home. She likes to play with socks and chase. She was kept mostly indoors and slept in her crate or in owner’s rood. Owner gave her human food twice a day. She is house-trained and prefers to go potty on grass. When left alone at home she will get into stuff and possibly chew on things like sneakers and may jump on top of counters knocking things down. She will also go through the garbage. She has never been left alone in a yard. She does well in a crate for 8 hours or so. She knows commands sit, stay, come, and down. Owner takes her on brisk walks on a leash. She does not pull and when walked off the leash she wanders but comes back when called. Behavior during Intake Mocha tolerated all handling. She barked most of the time she was in the admissions office. She seemed to be barking for her owner. She ate treats from my hand. She sat on command. She bowed her head down when petted and closed her mouth. She was skittish. No signs of aggression were displayed.

WEB MEMO

Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults, children (ages 4, 5 & 10), another large dog, and a cat Behavior toward children: Playful and gentle Behavior toward dogs: Playful and gentle Behavior toward cats: Barked and growled at the resident cat FG/RG: None reported Bite history: No bite history reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Mocha is described as friendly, affectionate, and playful with a very high activity level Other notes: When left alone at home Mocha is reported to sometimes chew on things (like sneakers), to go through the garbage, and to jump on the counter. Mocha is crate trained and does well for up to 8 hours. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 1/2/17 Look: 4. Dog holds eye contact while remaining motionless. Her body is stiff and becomes stiffer as assessment progresses. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Mocha is very fearful and became extremely stiff during Look. Due to this response, the remaining handling items were omitted. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Mocha has been uncomfortable with approach from other dogs in the care center. At this time, Mocha may be most comfortable as the only resident dog to allow time to decompress in a new environment. Any introductions done in the future should be performed slowly, with respectful dogs on a one on one basis. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:12/29/16 During her initial medical examination, Mocha was tense and nervous. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No cats: See Known History section _X_Place with a New Hope partner: While Mocha’s previous owner describes an affectionate, playful dog, she is not thriving in the shelter environment and has had a hard time with handling in the care center. She has generally given clear and protracted warnings and has not escalated to threatening behavior, but we are concerned that extra pressure may elicit higher level warnings. We feel that placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification guidance in a stable home environment will best set Mocha up for success in a future adoptive home. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods as more aversive techniques will likely increase fear and increase the risk of aggression. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

12/28/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Mocha has been uncomfotable with approach from other dogs in the care center. At this time, Mocha may be most comofortable as the only resident dog to allow time to decompress in a new environment. Any introductions done in the future should be performed slowly, with respectful dogs on a one on one basis. 12/27: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Mocha is nervous and avoidant of approach or interaction. 12/28: Mocha continues to keep to herself.

12/29/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative QARH MIld dental tartar Very tense and nervous Female As per owner the dog is 10 yrs old but looks very younger, will put vc for age determination Nosf

01/02/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
01/02/17 17:21 s; in quarrantine due to exposure to paro positive puppy and low titer (<20) to CPV o: no vomiting or diarrhea today BAR H eating and energetic a: aph at this time p: parvo test tonight (5 days post exposure) cont 14d quarrantine px: good at this time 12/31/16 S/O: vet check to check age p very nervous- muzzle placed, couln’t perform full oral exam. Permitted exam, but very stressed EENT: performed with tongue depressor- gums pink, mild tartar, AU- NSF H/L: hr=144, RR=36, lungs clear, eupneic, no m/a, ss pulses ABN: tense but non painful M/S: amb x4, BCS 3/5 LN: NSF UROGEN: FI, no palpable MGTs A: mild dental dz previous o stated p was 10yo, based on exam findings, estimate p to be 6yrs old P: as with any adult dog, annual cbc/chem/ua/fecal OPG recommended long term consider dental px for oral health, current dental disease very mild **ADDENDUM- later in day parvo titers came back, p has low titers (<20)-requesting PARVO SNAP test to be performed in 2 days as medical director instructed

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