PEACH – A1087224
Safe - 9-2-2016 Staten Island
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SAFE 09/02/16
Staten Island Center
My name is PEACH. My Animal ID # is A1087224.
I am a spayed female white and black fox terr wire and jack russ terr mix. The shelter thinks I am about 13 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/25/2016 from NY 10306, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/25/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 33.6 LBS.
08/25/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/25/16 15:20 Basic Information: Peach is a 13 year old female Wire fox terrier/Jack Russell terrier mix that has no past or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. Owner has had Peach for 8 years but had to surrender due to personal problems. Socialization: According to the owner, around strangers Peach is shy for a few mins & will try to hide behind the owner. Owner did not have any small children at home but did state that whenever his neighbor’s kids would try to approach Peach to pet her, she would start trembling and hide behind the owner. Peach has never been around cats therefore behavior is unknown. Owner did not have another dog in the home but did state that when he walked Peach and other dogs approached her outside she was respectful and would just want to smell them. She has never bit another person or animal while in the care of the owner. Behavior: Peach is not bothered by thunderstorms or fireworks but is very scared of the noise that shopping carts make. She is not bothered by having her food, treats or toys taken away, being pushed off furniture, being held or restrained, when unfamiliar people would approach the owner or being disturbed while sleeping. When owner would give Peach a bath, she was tolerant and just stands there. Peach does not like to have her nails trimmed and tries to pull her paw away and run away when having it done. For a New Family to Know: Peach is described as friendly, affectionate, pushy, and mellow with a low activity level. In the home, she likes to be in her favorite spot. She does not like to play with any toys and would rather lay down and relax instead. Peach was kept indoors only and is house trained. Owner stated that she never had any accidents in the home. When left alone in the home, Peach is always well behaved. Owner has never tried to crate train her so he is not sure how she would react to having it done. For exercise, Peach would be taken on slow walks on the leash. Owner stated that she pulls lightly on the leash. Owner was even able to walk her outside without a leash and stated she would stay close by but if she did wander around she would come back when her name was called. In the home, Peach was fed wet food only brand Beneful. Behavior during intake: When I approached Peach and put my hand out, she smelled my hand and backed away, giving me whale eye. I was able to pet her, scan her for a mc, collar her and take her picture without any issues. Whenev
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
08/30/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Peach came into our center as an owner surrender citing owner’s declining health. According to the owner, around strangers Peach is shy for a few mins & will try to hide behind the owner. Owner did not have any small children at home but did state that whenever his neighbor’s kids would try to approach Peach to pet her, she would start trembling and hide behind the owner. Peach has never been around cats therefore behavior is unknown. Owner did not have another dog in the home but did state that when he walked Peach and other dogs approached her outside she was respectful and would just want to smell them. She is reportedly not bothered by having her food, treats or toys taken away. Owner reports Peach is house trained, stated that she never had any accidents, well behaved when left alone in the home. Peach was nervous but allowed handling during intake and her initial medical exam. She was cautious and trembling upon entering SAFER assessment area, remained tense throughout entire assessment. Peach held gaze for three full seconds during Look item. She stood still during Sensitivity item, mouth closed. Peach followed at the end of the leash for Tag game. She did not pull her paw back on both Squeeze attempts. Peach showed no interest in Toy. She approached the helper dog at an appropriate pace, investigated and then turned away. Due to her level of discomfort with strangers, children, and new surroundings, Peach would do best with an Experienced adopter that does not have young children. She would benefit from going home to a calm, quiet, structured environment where she can relax and know what to expect. Look: 2. Dog holds gaze, tense, trembling Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, her tail is between her legs, body tense, whale eye Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft Squeeze 1 / 2: 2. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds, tense Toy 1. No interest. Dog – dog 2. Dog approaches the helper dog, investigates and then turns away
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
08/25/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scan positive 101788620 BARH AMBx4, stiff gait Nervous,but allowed handling Spayed~13yrs Overweight Mass on front left front paw distended abdomen Dental disease Otitis externa, Otibiotic SIDX7 days Ear cleaning SIDX7 days
No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
– Normal,
No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!
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