NENE – 18952
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Nene
Hello, my name is Nene. My animal id is #18952. I am a desexed male tan dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 22-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – aggressive towards people.
Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.
Nene is at risk for behavior reasons. Nene came to the Care Center with a reported bite history.For this reason, we are seeking placement only with a New Hope partner who can better assess Nene’s nature and requirements before placing her with an adopter. Medically, we have no concerns for Nene, who presents as a healthy geriatric dog.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 10 lbs
23/01/2018
BARH neutered male geriatric 10 yrs old reported nervous, tense, resisted handling, snapped heavy tartar clean EEN clean coat BCS 5/9 NOSF
23/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:10y Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -snapping +++ Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: ou sclerosis, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:mod tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy geriatric Prognosis:good Plan:n otx
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Nene approached with a wagging tail and smelled me. When I put a leash on him he shook his head and jolted back. once the leash was on she was calm. He allowed me to pet him and collar him. He jumped in circles when he saw new people and smelled other staff members and allowed them to pet him. He had a wagging tail and wiggly body. He play bowed and jumped up for attention. He allowed me to pick him up and was relaxed while in my arms. He smelled my face and allowed me to touch his ears, paws and belly.
Basic Information:: Nene is a tan and black small breed, medium hair male dog. He was found as a stray 10 years ago. He surrendered because he bit his previous owner.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers Nene is said to be shy for a few minutes and will bark or growl. When he plays with adults he is somewhat rough.
How is this dog around children?: Nene has not interacted with children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Nene has not interacted with other dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Nene has not interacted with cats.
Resource guarding:: Nene isn’t bothered if his food bowl is touched while eating. He isn’t bothered if a treat or toy is taken away.
Bite history:: Nene has bitten a person and drawn blood. The last time he bit was 1/16/18.
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Other Notes:: Nene snaps if held or if his nails are trimmed. He is afraid if given a baths. He’s friendly if his coat is brushed.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: The last time Nene was seen by a vet was last year. He has no known injuries or health concerns.
For a New Family to Know: When his previous owner was home Nene would tend to follow her around. He likes to play with balls and his favorite game is fetch. He was kept indoors. He ate dry dog food. He is not house trained and had accidents daily. When left alone indoors he barks and whines. He is also said to destroy household items such as towels. He is crate trained but barks. He knows the cue come. For exercise Nene was taken on slow walks a few times a month. On leash he pulls.
Date of intake:: 1/22/2018
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Bite history:: Yes, Nene bit his owner when the owner was reaching to pick up something on the floor. The bite was on the side of the owner’s hand and left four punctures. Previously, Nene bit the owner’s grandson, circumstances and severity of the bite are not known but the bite broke skin.
Date of assessment:: 1/25/2018
Look:: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted, body posture is stiff and fearful, tail is low and not moving. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick.
Tag:: 2. Dog is fearful but unresponsive when touched. Approaches the Assessor when the game ends. Dog is likely crouching, may have a long lip or lip lick.
Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away.
Summary:: Nene approached the assessor in the assessment room cautiously. He attempted to flee during handling and was tense throughout the assessment.
Date of intake:: 1/22/2018
Summary:: Nene was playful and had a wiggly body.
Date of initial:: 1/22/2018
Summary:: Nene was tense, snapping, and resisted handling.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Nene so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to Nene’s multiple bite history, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Nene’s multiple bite history, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Nene is fearful in the care center and has growled and snapped. He has bitten in his previous home. It is important to always go slow and give Nene the option to walk away from any social interaction. Nene should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Nene’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Nene would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.
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