RUBY – A1085478

Brooklyn Center

My name is RUBY. My Animal ID # is A1085478.
I am a spayed female tan maltese and poodle stnd mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/15/2016 from NY 11354, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/16/2016 Exam Type INITIAL – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 12.6 LBS.

Scanned negative BARH- tolerated soe handling; attempt to bite when picked up. Spayed female 5 yrs old Eyes, ears and nose- clear Teeth- mild staining and tartar No parasites or fleas Clean coat AMbx4 NOSF

08/15/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/15/16 16:13 Basic information Ruby is a 5 year old tan Maltese poodle mix with no known medical conditions. Owners have had Ruby for 1 year and are surrendering because of changes in the home. Socialization Ruby has not lived with for been socialized with children or cats. Around strangers Ruby is shy for a few days and has to be the one to come up to you. Ruby has lived with another dog and was affectionate and respectful towards the dog. Ruby played gently with the dog but with people he is somewhat rough and mouthy. Behavior During storms and fireworks Ruby is calm. Ruby isn’t bothered when having her food bowl touched while eating but will growl if someone tries to take away bones or treats. Ruby isn’t bothered when being pushed off furniture or held and restrained. Ruby is afraid of getting bathes but will let you wash her. Previous owner has not tried to trim her nails. Ruby does not like getting brushed and will run away when she sees a brush. When someone unfamiliar approaches the house Ruby will bark and when they enter go to sniff them. For the new family to know Ruby was described as playful calm and quiet with a low activity level. When home with Ruby she will follow you around seeking attention. Ruby enjoys playing with bones and stuffed toys. Ruby is wee wee pad trained but will only use the wee wee pad once and will go on the floor if the pad isn’t clean. Ruby is well behaved when left tin the house alone. Ruby knows the commands sit, paw high five and sin in both Korean and English. Ruby doesn’t go on walks outside much but when she has she is curious of her surrounding s and pulls lightly on the leash./ When off leash Ruby will wander forward but come back when called. Ruby eats dry dog food of any brand and gets dried beef or dried chicken as treats. Behavior during intake During intake Ruby was slightly tense. Ruby did not like the scanner and tried to bite is when counselor went to scan her. Ruby did not allow to be scanned or collared by the counselor.

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08/18/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Ruby is a five year old mixed breed being surrendered to our care centers due to the owner not having the time to provide the appropriate amount of care Ruby needs. Her former owner stated that Ruby is fearful of strangers and if someone reaches for her she will attempt to bite. If they let her warm up to them and give her some time she will allow them to pet her. Ruby is also protective of her teats and bones and will growl and run away if someone comes near her while she has them. It was also noted that Ruby gets mouthy while laying but has never broken skin. On approaching the assessment room, Ruby growled towards a staff member, making direct eye contact, body tense. Upon entering the assessment room Ruby appeared social towards the assessor, though as soon as any form of touch or direct contact was attempted, Ruby would stiffen and hard stare. It has been noted by several staff members that Ruby tolerates minimal handling and will snap with intent to bite when she is uncomfortable. Because of this, the behavior team feels a SAFER would be inappropriate at this time as it would not provide any useful or helpful information. It is recommended Ruby be placed with a New Hope placement partner who can provide an experienced foster home where she is allowed to decompress and acclimate to a new environment at her own pace. Force-free, reward based training is recommended when introducing/exposing Ruby to new and unfamiliar situations.

08/17/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Ruby’s previous owner reported she lived with another dog, which she gently played with, and was affectionate and respectful towards it. 8/17: When off leash at the care center, Ruby greets both males and females with a neutral body before pacing the area. 8/18-8/21: Ruby mostly keeps to herself in a group of male and female dogs. She will offer soft correction when a dog persistently greets her.

08/16/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative BARH- tolerated soe handling; attempt to bite when picked up. Spayed female 5 yrs old Eyes, ears and nose- clear Teeth- mild staining and tartar No parasites or fleas Clean coat AMbx4 NOSF

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
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