NACHO – 9864

Nacho
Hello, my name is Nacho. My animal id is #9864. I am a desexed male black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 12 years old.

I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 16-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person health – medical.

Nacho is at risk due to medical condition, oronasal fistula.
Nacho 9864 is at risk for an oral/dental condition, a possible oronasal fistula that will need additional diagnostics and treatment. Behaviorally, Nacho has been uncomfortable with certain types of handling, baring teeth during paw squeeze. He allowed only minimal handling at intake and during his medical examination. We recommend an adult-only home and a slow, gentle approach for Nacho.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 14.6 lbs

Vet Consultation
Vet Notes
suspect oronasal fistula

Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment
Upon intake, Nacho was curious of his surroundings, sniffing the floor. When counselor tried to collar, Nacho showed his teeth and retreated. Nacho was not okay when approached head on and would show his teeth. But when counselor came from the side and picked him up he was calm and relaxed.

Date of Intake: 10/16/2017,10/16/2017

Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered,Neutered

Basic Information:: Nacho is a 12 year old small breed dog who is mostly black with some brown on his leg and gray around his mouth. Nacho was found as a stray 2 1/2 years ago and was taken in by his previous owner. Nacho was taken to the vet when he was found to have a cyst removed and has had no other injuries or health issues. Nacho was surrendered because his previous owner could no longer take care of him due to her disability. ,Nacho is a 12 year old small breed dog who is mostly black with some brown on his leg and gray around his mouth. Nacho was found as a stray 2 1/2 years ago and was taken in by his previous owner. Nacho was taken to the vet when he was found to have a cyst removed and has had no other injuries or health issues. Nacho was surrendered because his previous owner could no longer take care of him due to her disability.

Previously lived with:: Nacho previously lived with one adult. ,Nacho previously lived with one adult.

How is this dog around strangers?: Nacho is hesitant when meeting strangers and will growl. Nacho will slowly gain confidence and approach strangers but it always on alert. ,Nacho is hesitant when meeting strangers and will growl. Nacho will slowly gain confidence and approach strangers but it always on alert.

How is this dog around children?: Nacho has interacted with children 3 years of age and older. Nacho is playful and respectful of children but is not tolerant of rough play such as pulling on the ears or tail. ,Nacho has interacted with children 3 years of age and older. Nacho is playful and respectful of children but is not tolerant of rough play such as pulling on the ears or tail.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Nacho does best around small dogs and will play and run around. With large dogs, Nacho will bark and growl and does not like being approached by a bigger dog. ,Nacho does best around small dogs and will play and run around. With large dogs, Nacho will bark and growl and does not like being approached by a bigger dog.

How is this dog around cats?: Nacho has only interacted with stray cats and has never tried to chase them or interact with them. ,Nacho has only interacted with stray cats and has never tried to chase them or interact with them.

Resource guarding:: Nacho will growl when his food bowl is being taken away by a stranger but not by his previous owner. Nacho does not like his toys or treats to be taken away from him and will growl and snap.,Nacho will growl when his food bowl is being taken away by a stranger but not by his previous owner. Nacho does not like his toys or treats to be taken away from him and will growl and snap.

Bite history:: Nacho has never tried to bite a person or another animal. ,Nacho has never tried to bite a person or another animal.

Housetrained:: Partially,Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Nacho has a medium activity level. ,Nacho has a medium activity level.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes,Yes

Medical Notes: When found as a stray, Nacho had a growing cyst in his rear area. Veterinarians determined it was not cancerous. At time of intake, Nacho had bloody sneezes that client was unaware of.,When found as a stray, Nacho had a growing cyst in his rear area. Veterinarians determined it was not cancerous. At time of intake, Nacho had bloody sneezes that client was unaware of.

For a New Family to Know: Nacho is a friendly, playful, mellow, and independent dog with a medium activity level. Previous owner’s favorite thing about Nacho was his happy energy when greeting her at the door. Nacho likes to play with balls and chases after them. He enjoys sleeping on blankets and tends to stay in his favorite spot at home, checking in on his previous owner once in a while. Nacho was free fed dry food all day and is mostly house trained. Nacho will use the bathroom when taken outside for walks but will use wee-wee pads when walks are not provided. When left alone, Nacho will bark and whine for a while but will eventually settle down. Nacho knows basic commands such as sit and stay and when being walked off the leash will come back on command. When on the leash Nacho will pull hard.,Nacho is a friendly, playful, mellow, and independent dog with a medium activity level. Previous owner’s favorite thing about Nacho was his happy energy when greeting her at the door. Nacho likes to play with balls and chases after them. He enjoys sleeping on blankets and tends to stay in his favorite spot at home, checking in on his previous owner once in a while. Nacho was free fed dry food all day and is mostly house trained. Nacho will use the bathroom when taken outside for walks but will use wee-wee pads when walks are not provided. When left alone, Nacho will bark and whine for a while but will eventually settle down. Nacho knows basic commands such as sit and stay and when being walked off the leash will come back on command. When on the leash Nacho will pull hard.

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