PRECIOUS – A1098602

Brooklyn Center

My name is PRECIOUS. My Animal ID # is A1098602.
I am a spayed female tan and white chihuahua sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 12/03/2016 from NY 11230, owner surrender reason stated was OWNER SICK.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/08/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 15.0 LBS.

No Final Exam

12/03/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/03/16 19:30 Precious is friendly and outgoing around strangers, small children, and adults. She plays gentle and exuberantly with both. She’s never lived or spent time with other dogs but has lived with another cat who is her friend. They played gently with each other. Precious has never bitten another dog or animal. During loud noises such as fireworks and thunderstorms, Precious isn’t bothered and carries on. She doesn’t mind when her owner takes away her food, toys, and treats and allows her to push her off of furniture and hold her. Precious isn’t bothered when she’s awoken from her slumber and likes getting brushed. She doesn’t mind baths and has gotten her nails clipped before from the pet shop who said she did well. She isn’t bothered when strangers approach her owner or home. Precious’s owner describers her as affectionate and mellow with a medium activity level. When she’s ready to play she enjoys jumping around the sofa cushion and playing fetch with balls and squeeky toys. Precious is mostly kept indoors and when her owner’s home, will follow her around or be in the same room as her. She’s very house-trained and rarely has accidents inside. She enjoys going potty outdoors on cement and dirt. When home alone, Precious is well-behaved. She has never been crate-trained and knows sit and down (in Spanish). For exercise, Precious enjoys slow walks on leash and does not pull. When off-leash, Precious stays close by her owners side. She only eats wet food and her favorite food is anything with chicken in it. Her favorite treats are also chicken-based. On intake, Precious was shaking once her owner left. She went between the counselor’s legs and waited, watching the door. She stood still while the counselor collared her and allowed the counselor to pick her up and place her on the counter. Precious wouldn’t look directly at the camera and kept trying to leap off of the counter. She allowed the counselor to pick her back up and place her down on the ground.

WEB MEMO
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12/06/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults/cat Behavior toward children: Friendly and outgoing Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Friendly FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: Upon intake Precious appeared nervous and was shaking SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/6/16 Look: 2. Dog holds gaze. Her body posture is stiff and fearful, her tail is low and not moving. 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 down, body stiff, mouth closed. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body low and a bit fearful. Squeeze 1: 5. Dog tries to bite. Toy: 1. Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy. Summary: Precious was fearful throughout her assessment and repeatedly growled and snapped towards the assessor when her paws were touched. Precious may benefit best from placement with a New Hope rescue partner who can further assess her behavior in a more stable home environment. PLAYGROUP: When off leash at the Care Center, Precious mostly keeps to herself and avoids interacting with the other small male and female dogs. She will offer corrections- barks- when another dog approaches her and attempts to greet her face to face. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/4/16 During her initial medical exam Precious appeared tense though allowed some handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Precious would benefit best from placement with a New Hope rescue group who can further assess this behavior in a stable environment) Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Precious has been observed to snap when startled. It is recommended that Precious be allowed a proper time to decompress to aid in acclimating to a new environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Precious to new and unfamiliar situations.)

12/04/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Precious’ previous owner reported that she has never been around other dogs. 12/4- 12/7: When off leash at the Care Center, Precious mostly keeps to herself and avoids interacting with the other small male and female dogs. She will offer corrections- barks- when another dog approaches her and attempts to greet her face to face.

12/04/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
microchip scan negative unaltered female 4 yrs old as per surrendering owner BARH EEN: WNL mild dental tartar, gingivitis 15lbs; BCS: 3.5/5 tense, allowed some handling

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
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No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

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