COSETTE aka MONA – A1092717

Staten Island Center

My name is COSETTE. My Animal ID # is A1092717.
I am a spayed female brown and black boerboel mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 02/11/2017 from OUT OF NYC, owner surrender reason stated was BITEANIMAL.

AT RISK MEMO
No At Risk Memo

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/16/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 88.0 LBS.

Hx: The dog seem to be stable. A cage exam was performed.. O: EENT- NAF Cv- No murmur, strong and synchronous Ms- NAF, muscular Lymph nodes- NAF Abdomen- NAF Skin- NAF Neuro- Ambulatory in all 4 Ug- NAF Plan Follow protocol for DOH

02/11/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/11/17 17:04 Basic Information: Cosette is a 4 year old spayed female Boerboel mix that has no past or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. Owner has had Cosette for 5 months but had to surrender due to Cosette biting the family’s other dog. Socialization: According to the owner, around strangers Cosette is usually dismissive. When someone usually approaches her, she remains tolerant of interaction but does not engage in the interaction. She has been around children ages 12 & 16 & owners stated that she was always relaxed and respectful around them. Owner had 2 other spayed female dogs in the home a Boerboel mix and a Rottweiler/Australian Cattle dog mix and always got along with them and was always respectful around them until an incident yesterday 2/10 where she ended up biting and killing the owners other dog. Owner also had a cat in the home that was a neutered male & owner stated that Cosette would bark at the animal and tried to snap at him one time causing the animal to hide. Cosette has never bit a person but has bit another dog in the last 10 days breaking skin. Behavior: Cosette is not bothered by someone taking away her food, treats or toys, being pushed off furniture, being held/restrained, if someone disturbs her while sleeping, being given a bath, or having her nails trimmed. When unfamiliar people would approach the home, yard or owner, Cosette would bark and then walk away. For a New Family to Know: Cosette is described as friendly, affectionate, confident, mellow and independent. She has a medium activity level and liked to play with bones, kongs and ropes. In the home, she would follow the owner from room to room. Cosette was kept mostly indoors & is house trained. She never had an accident in the home while in the care of the owner. Owner fed Cosette both wet and dry food brand Purina One. When left alone in the home or yard, Cosette was well behaved. She is crate trained & would spend a few hours a day in one when owner first adopted her. Cosette knows the cues sit and come. For exercise, owner took her on brisk walks on the leash or let her go play in the yard. When on the leash, Cosette would not pull. Owner has never tried to walk her off leash so behavior is unknown. Behavior during intake: Cosette has a stiff body during intake but allowed counselor to scan for a mc, collar and take a picture without any issues. She let a staff member pet her but did remain stiff throughout the interaction.

10/18/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Mona is a Boerboel mix– a South African dog known for its calm, confident, and stable composure, and I couldn’t describe Mona any better than that! Sweet Mona has already stared her big soulful eyes straight into my heart, and I guarantee that she will yours too, if you come and see her. On our walks together, not only does Mona walk right next to me like a perfect angel, but she stops and looks up at me every minute to check in and make sure we’re still going the right way. When I sit down, she sits down. When I look across the street, she looks across the street– my (not so) little shadow. Mona will be a loyal and calm companion for any lucky adopter– please give her a visit today.

02/13/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 02/11/17 Spayed, Owner Surrender (5 months in home) Previously lived with: Adults/teenager (age 16)/two large female dogs/cat Behavior towards strangers: Tolerant Behavior towards children: Relaxed and respectful Behavior towards dogs: Has been respectful with resident dogs until recently Behavior towards cats: Bark and snap FG/RG: None reported Bite history: Yes; Cosette killed resident dog in home. Deceased animal was found with puncture wounds on head, neck, and inner thighs. Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, affectionate, confident, mellow and independent Other notes: Cosette has a stiff body during intake but allowed all handling KNOWN HISTORY: Full profile 10/07/16 Intact, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults/dogs Behavior towards strangers: May be uncomfortable; barking upon approach Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown – snapped at a small dog who attempted to remove dental stick from her possession Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: No Energy level/descriptors: Around strangers she can be uncomfortable and will bark when approaching; has growled upon unfamiliar approaches. Other notes: The owner described her as affectionate, like’s attention, confident, mellow, and independent. Her activity level is low. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/11/16 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. Her body posture is fearful, her tail is low and not moving. She 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 likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft. Squeeze 1& 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Cosette displayed no concern during her behavior assessment.

PLAYGROUP: According to Cosette’s previous owner, Cosette was in a household with 4 year old male Rottweiler and had a litter that lived in the same household. 10/8: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Cosette displays neutral body language when greeting a male dog. She shows slight assertive posturing -standing tall next to the male- but is tolerant of his face to face greetings as she explores the pen. At the end of the session she attempts to mount him but is easily interrupted by the handlers. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 2/11/17 During her initial medical examination, Cosette appeared tense though allowed handling. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No cats _X_Single-pet home _X_Recommend no dog parks _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the severity of bite incident we recommend Cosette may benefit best from placement with a New Hope rescue partner who can provide appropriate and safe management. It is highly advised that extreme caution is exercised when managing Cosette around other dogs as we are unaware of any triggers that may prompt a poor response. We cannot be certain if any other behaviors are suppressed as a result of her environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised. Potential challenges: _X_Basic manners/Poor impulse control: It is recommended that default behaviors such as “Leave it”, “Sit/Stay”, “Down” are reinforced to substitute frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training is recommended. _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: It has been reported that Cosette may be uncomfortable with unfamiliar approaches and possibly sudden movements, we recommend allowing Cosette to interact at her own pace and never force any forms of direct touch or engagement. _X_Multiple bite history/risk of future aggression

10/08/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
According to Mona’s previous owner, Mona was in a household with 4 year old male Rottweiler and had a litter that lived in the same household. When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Mona displays slight assertive posturing with male and female dogs. She is tolerant of face to face greetings but will offer correction when a male mounts her. The Behavior Department believes that Mona would be most comfortable as the only dog in the home, however a through dog-dog interaction can be conducted prior to adoption to ensure compatibility with a potential adopter’s dog. 10/8: Mona displays neutral body language when greeting a male dog. She shows slight assertive posturing -standing tall next to the male- but is tolerant of his face to face greetings as she explores the pen. At the end of the session she attempts to mount him but is easily interrupted by the handlers. 10/13: Mona displays slightly stiff body language when interacting with a male dog. She offers a correction when the male attempts to mount her. She is allowed to interact with her daughter and displays soft and tolerant body language. When introduced to a novel female, Mona displays slight assertive body language, standing tall next to the other female, but is able to listen to the handler interruptions and explores the pen.

02/11/2017 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan positive BARH AMBx4 Nervous,but allowed handling spayed~4yrs BCS:5/9 No fleas seen EENT:WNL Nosf

02/16/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating NH ONLY
Hx: The dog seem to be stable. A cage exam was performed.. O: EENT- NAF Cv- No murmur, strong and synchronous Ms- NAF, muscular Lymph nodes- NAF Abdomen- NAF Skin- NAF Neuro- Ambulatory in all 4 Ug- NAF Plan Follow protocol for DOH

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