SAMMI – A1108393

Brooklyn Center

My name is SAMMI. My Animal ID # is A1108393.
I am a male white west highland and shih tzu mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 04/09/2017 from NY 11419, owner surrender reason stated was LLORDPRIVA. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-093526.

04/12/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Sammi A1108393 is at risk due to New Hope Only behavior

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/12/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 13.8 LBS.

04/12/17 Pre-surgery exam S/O: BAR. Hard barking and growling in kennel EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing A: No concerns on exam P: OK for neuter based on chart review 4/9/17 DVM Intake Exam Intact male Estimated age: 6 years old Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : Owner surrender Subjective: Apparently healthy intact male with and underbite Observed Behavior – Fractious. Bitting the rope. Evidence of Cruelty seen – None Evidence of Trauma seen – None Objective T = Not taken P = 120 bpm R = 28 bpm BCS 5/9 Euhydrated, CRT< 2 sec EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: underbite, mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Not performed Assessment Apparently healthy Behavior Plan Microchipped Bordetella, DAPP, Rabies Pyrantel advantage applied Behavior classes HW- negative Prognosis: Good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

04/09/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/09/17 18:07 Sammi is a 6 year old male West highland terrier mix; he came to his family from a previous owner and was surrendered due to Landlord issues. Sammi has no known health issues or injures, and has not recently been seen by the vet. Socialization: When Sammi is approached by a stranger he is friendly and outgoing. He has never been around children. He has been around one other dog a female Chihuahua mix; and is friendly and playful with the dog. He has no bite history. Behavior: . If an individual tries to touch Sammi ‘s food bowl he isn’t bothered. If someone tries to hold Sammi or pick him up he will snap and growl. During bathing and brushing Sammi is slightly tense but will allow individual to wash and brush him. When an unfamiliar person or family member comes to the house Sammi he barks and is very playful.. For a new family: Sammi was described Affectionate, playful and friendly with a high activity level. He likes to follow the family around the home. Sammi is feed dry food 2-3 times a day, and he is house trained goes outside to use the bathroom twice a day in the grass, cement or newspaper when inside the home. Sammi has been crate trained; and has been off leash in the dog park. . Admission behavior: When the counselor approached Sammi , he was relaxed but when the counselor tried to collar him he growled, photo was taken.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

04/11/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: 04/09/17 Intact male, owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Friendly, outgoing Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Friendly Behavior toward cats: None reported Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Affectionate, playful and friendly with a high activity level. Other notes: Sammi will snap and growl if someone tries to pick him up SAFER ASSESSMENT: 04/11/17 Summary: Sammi has remained difficult to manage in the care centers, out of concern for his stress level a SAFER assessment will not be conducted. DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT: Summary PLAYGROUP: Sammi’s previous guardian reported that he has lived with another small dog and was friendly and playful with her. When off leash at the Care Center, Sammi greets other small male and female dogs but mostly keeps to himself, exploring the pen. He is tolerant of another male mounting him and offered an appropriate correction- head whip and bark. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 04/09/17 During his initial medical examination, Sammi was tense and allowed minimal handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Sammi has displayed a low energy level in the care centers as he remains fairly shut down; previous owner reports high activity level in home environment. We recommend providing daily mental and physical stimulation as an outlet to direct his energy.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Sammi has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. 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: _X_Handling/touch sensitivity: Sammi has growled and snapped when being picked up, showing an uncomfortability with touch in certain areas. It is important to avoid holding Sammi at this time and being cautious when touching him in other areas as we do not know where he may have other sensitivities. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Sammi to be more comfortable with this. _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Sammi has displayed fearful behavior in shelter, he displays no social behavior towards handlers and attempts to increase distance and avoid contact. Because he is so uncomfortable, Sammi does not tolerate any form of human-touch and has attempted to bite upon direct contact.

04/10/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Sammi’s previous guardian reported that he has lived with another small dog and was friendly and playful with her. 4/10- 4/12: When off leash at the Care Center, Sammi greets other small male and female dogs but mostly keeps to himself, exploring the pen. He is tolerant of another male mounting him and offered an appropriate correction- head whip and bark.

04/09/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Intact male Estimated age: 6 years old Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : Owner surrender Subjective: Apparently healthy intact male with and underbite Observed Behavior – Fractious. Bitting the rope. Evidence of Cruelty seen – None Evidence of Trauma seen – None Objective T = Not taken P = 120 bpm R = 28 bpm BCS 5/9 Euhydrated, CRT< 2 sec EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: underbite, mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Not performed Assessment Apparently healthy Behavior Plan Microchipped Bordetella, DAPP, Rabies Pyrantel advantage applied Behavior classes HW- negative Prognosis: Good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

04/12/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
04/12/17 Pre-surgery exam S/O: BAR. Hard barking and growling in kennel EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No coughing or sneezing A: No concerns on exam P: OK for neuter based on chart review 4/9/17 DVM Intake Exam Intact male Estimated age: 6 years old Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : Owner surrender Subjective: Apparently healthy intact male with and underbite Observed Behavior – Fractious. Bitting the rope. Evidence of Cruelty seen – None Evidence of Trauma seen – None Objective T = Not taken P = 120 bpm R = 28 bpm BCS 5/9 Euhydrated, CRT< 2 sec EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: underbite, mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Not performed Assessment Apparently healthy Behavior Plan Microchipped Bordetella, DAPP, Rabies Pyrantel advantage applied Behavior classes HW- negative Prognosis: Good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

CAME IN WITH: IGGY – A1108394 (NOT AN URGENT DOG)

 

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