MOONSTONE – A1100533

Manhattan Center

My name is MOONSTONE. My Animal ID # is A1100533.
I am a male brown and gray yorkshire terr mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a RETURN on 01/10/2017 from NY 10036, owner surrender reason stated was BITEPEOPLE.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
01/20/2017 Exam Type BEHAVIORPART2 – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 9.4 LBS.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to bite history. _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Moonstone bit multiple times in his new home. We have limited information on the bites or on his experience in the home, but as we cannot identify the triggers and the bites seem to have occurred with little warning, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can follow up and provide any necessary behavior modification. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training for Moonstone as more aversive methods are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of future aggression. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful: Moonstone has been timid meeting new people. He would do best with a slow approach and time to adjust to his new home and new family at his own pace. He should be the one to initiate interactions with new people and should not be forced to interact if he is turning away or avoiding. He will likely need a considerable acclimation period in his new environment. _X_Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression

01/10/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
01/10/17 20:31 He was very energetic and playful. No problem with the other dog in home. Good with other dogs outside and wanted to play.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

01/20/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: 12/26/16 No known history Unaltered, Stray Other notes: Moonstone was tense at intake, trembling and hiding under a chair. 1/10/17 Limited profile Unaltered male, returned adoption (in home for 1 week) Lived with: Adults, another dog (Yorkie) Behavior toward strangers: Unknown Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Conflicting information was provided regarding Moonstone’s behavior toward the other Yorkie in the home. Reported to be playful with dogs outside. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: Unknown Bite history: Yes. Moonstone bit one of the adults in the home twice, one on the left hand and once on the right arm. Information is limited. The bite to the left hand occurred while the adopter was putting a harness on Moonstone; severity of the bite is unknown. The bite to the right arm occurred while the adopter was sitting next to Moonstone, while he was playing with toy balls. No clear trigger was noted, he growled and bit, leaving punctures. Housetrained: Unknown SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/29/16 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. She allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, her tail is between her legs, body tense, mouth open. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body low and a bit fearful. Squeeze 1: 2. Dog quickly pulls back paw. Squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly pulls back paw. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Moonstone appeared fearful at times during her assessment but she allowed all handling. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: 12/27: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Moonstone appears low to the ground, submissive. She opens up, displays a wiggly body, and hops around playfully with the other dog. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/24/16 During her initial medical exam Moonstone appeared tense and nervous. ENERGY LEVEL:

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to bite history. _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Moonstone bit multiple times in his new home. We have limited information on the bites or on his experience in the home, but as we cannot identify the triggers and the bites seem to have occurred with little warning, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can follow up and provide any necessary behavior modification. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training for Moonstone as more aversive methods are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of future aggression. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful: Moonstone has been timid meeting new people. He would do best with a slow approach and time to adjust to his new home and new family at his own pace. He should be the one to initiate interactions with new people and should not be forced to interact if he is turning away or avoiding. He will likely need a considerable acclimation period in his new environment. _X_Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression

12/28/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Moonstone was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. 12/28-1/2: When off leash with dogs at the Care Center, Moonstone is social, checking in on the other small male and female dogs often as he explores the pen. He continually greets dogs face to face, persisting after they offer him correction.

01/11/2017 POST ADOPTION PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was AVERAGE
BARH scan pos#981020019456934 male intact tense, nervous heavy tartar no nasal d/c or occular d/c no coughing clean ears, clean coat poss CIRDC resolving minor abrasion on left thigh new wt 9.4 booster vax given on doxy tabs two more days NOSF

01/12/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating AVERAGE
01/12/17 12:13 S: eating well, energy level WNL O: BAR H AU: WNL OU: WNL Oral: severe dental tartar & calculi, retained deciduous 604 Int: WNL Lnn: WNL CV: NMA, s&s pulses, pink moist mm Resp: clear lungs, eupnic, no nasal discharge, no s/c Abd: tense abd on palpation Repro: intact male MS: 4x ambulatory, BCS 4/9 Neuro: mentation WNL, no ataxia A: CIRDC resolved dental disease p: discont doxy px: good, recommend dental cleaning with extration retained deciduous canine +/- adult teeth as necessary 01/11/17 11:41 s/o: BAR shy heart and lungs wnl sneezing, serous nasal d/c mild a: cirdc p: recheck tomorrow (day ten of meds) 1/11 BARH scan pos#981020019456934 male intact tense, nervous heavy tartar no nasal d/c or occular d/c no coughing clean ears, clean coat poss CIRDC resolving minor abrasion on left thigh new wt 9.4 booster vax given on doxy tabs two more days NOSF

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MALE, BROWN / GRAY, YORKSHIRE TERR MIX, 7 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 12/26/2016, From NY 11236, DueOut Date 12/29/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary microchip scan negative intact male approximately 7 yrs old BARH ears are clean eyes are clear severe dental tartar, retained deciduous canines 8.6lbs; BCS: 3/5 matted hair coat calm, allowed all handling
Weight 8.6

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