REINA – A1065923

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Manhattan Center

My name is REINA. My Animal ID # is A1065923.
I am a female cream and white chihuahua sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 02/24/2016 from NY 10458, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/25/2016 Exam Type OBSERVATION – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 7.9 LBS.

Nail trimmed.

02/24/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
2/24/16 18:20 Basic information: Reina is a roughly 7 yr. old Chihuahua short hair mix. The Owner got her from a friend as a gift; he has owned Reina for over 6 yrs. The owner surrendered Reina because the owner is moving to a place that does not allow dogs. Reina has no health problems and was last seen by a vet 5 months ago. Socialization: Around strangers Reina is very fearful and shy. Reina has lived with a one year old child she is relaxed and respectful around the child. Reina has never been around other dogs or cats so the owner has no idea how Reina would behave around them. Reina has never bitten anyone. Behavior: The owner stats that Reina is not bothered when some moves her food or treats while she is eating, when someone takes her toys away or when someone disturbs her while sleeping. Reina does not mind being brushed, given bathes and having his nails trimmed. When an unfamiliar person or animal approaches a family member or her homes he barks at them for a while and hides until she feels comfortable. The owner does not know how Reina is around loud noises such as storms or fireworks. For a new family to know: The owner describes Reina as friendly and shy with a medium activity level. Her favorite activity is to walk outside with his owner. In the home Reina tends to follow the owner around the house and is kept mainly indoors. Reina sleeps in a dog bed in the living room. Reina was fed various name brand dry and wet dog food seven times a day. She is house trained but does have accidents in the home if she is not walked, when outside she goes to the bathroom on or around trees and grass. Reina does not know any commands. For exercise Reina is used to brisk walks on the leash and twice a day and does not pull on the leash. She has never been walked off the leash. Behavior during intake: Reina very tense with body, when approached by staff Reina would retreat and attempt to hide. We were able to scan (-), collared and placed in dog kennel.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

02/26/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Reina was difficult to remove from her kennel showing teeth, growling. Once she was removed from her kennel with a towel she still fearful of the shelter environment she walks with a low and fearful body language. Reina was extremely fearful with his ears back, body low, tucked tail and quick nip the assessor during the look item. The behavior team decided to skip the handling part of the assessment for safety reasons. During the resources Reina was not interested in toys. She does not approach other dog, attempts to exit. The behavior department feels that she would do best if placed with a New Hope partner who can follow up on this behavior in a more stable environment and can provide any necessary behavior modification before placement into a permanent home. Look: 5. snap Toy 1: No interest. Dog-dog: 2. Dog does not approach the helper dog. Turns body to side in relation to other dog, or exits. Helper: A1065941

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

02/24/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact female Age: reported 7y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: minimal staining If abnormal BCS: slightly overweight but not above 3.5 Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A, overgrown Any injuries: Behavior: extremely fractious, sedated with 0.15ml dexdormitor, dog had light sedation and allowed back nails cut but tried to bite when front nails were done (could use more trimming); would sit scared and quiet in carrier but when touched would lunge and bit while whale eyed–dog would pursue handler aggressively once placed down or touch stopped Medication: N/A, preventatives given, vaccinations done at time of exam

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For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues.

If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email [email protected]. Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.

* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please click here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions.

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see: http://information.urgentpodr.org/category/frequently-asked-questions/.

You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.

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