SEBASTION aka SEBASTIAN – A1094178

Manhattan Center

My name is SEBASTIAN. My Animal ID # is A1094178.
I am a male brown chihuahua sh. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/20/2016 from NY 10458, owner surrender reason stated was TOO MANY P. I came in with Group/Litter #K16-078727.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/21/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 8.6 LBS.

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10/21/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/21/16 14:55 Basic Info: Sebastian A1094178 is a 6yr old male red Chihuahua who was bred at home 6yrs ago and is being surrendered along with Samantha A1094177 due to too many pets. He was last seen by a veterinarian several years ago and currently has a skin issue. Socialization: Around strangers Sebastian is shy for a few minutes. He hasn’t lived with other dogs but was relaxed, affectionate & playful with the adults and Samantha in the home. Sometimes family members with children would visit the home and Sebastian was playful with them. He’s never bitten/scratched any person or animal Behavior: Sebastian “goes” indoors if someone takes too long to let him out to the patio. His behaviors are unknown for the following: having his food/food bowl, toys/treats touched/moved or being held/restrained. Saebastian isn’t bothered if someone unfamiliar approaches the home/family member but if anyone attempts to engage him in rough play he’ll bark, growl and or run/hide from them. Sebastian doesn’t like to be handled much during baths and he hasn’t had his nails trimmed. For A New Family To Know: Sebastian is described as friendly, affectionate, mellow (at times), playful & excitable (with Samantha) with a low-medium activity level. When the owner is home he follows them around sometimes. Sebastian enjoys ball, squeaky & stuffed toys. He’s a mostly indoor only dog who’s let out onto the patio to “go”. He isn’t used to leashes and doesn’t like them. He sleeps on a dog bed and eats house food 2x a day. When left home alone he isn’t destructive and knows no commands. Intake Behavior: Sebastian allowed handling with assistance from the owner.

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10/23/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Unaltered, Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward children: Playful Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: Unknown Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Unknown Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, affectionate, mellow, playful, excitable with a low-medium activity level. Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 10/23/16 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is stiff and fearful; his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 5. Dog bares teeth. Summary: Sebastian snapped when being taken out of the cage and bared teeth during sensitivity. Sebastian must be placed with a New Hope Partner. PLAYGROUP: 10/22: When off leash with other dogs Sebastian does not interact and spends his time seeking attention from the handler MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 10/20/16 During his initial medical exam Sebastian was nervous though tolerated all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13)(See potential challenges) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Sebastian has snapped multiple times during his stay at our care centers, for this reason we believe Sebastian 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 (Sebastian has displayed fearful/defensive behavior during his stay at our care centers, tolerating very minimal handling. It is recommended that Sebastian be allowed a proper time to decompress to aid in acclimating him to a new environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Sebastian to new and unfamiliar situations.)

10/22/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
10/22: When off leash with other dogs Sebastian does not interact and spends his time seeking attention from the handler.

10/20/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Intact male Scan negative for a microchip 6 years old according to the owner OU=clear Nose= No discharge AU=crusty Teeth are stainned Coat is clean Bilateral Dermatits vs other seen–vet check Location=each side of the back and hind legs Dewormed with Pyrantel Flea Treatment=Activyl Was nervous and scared during the initial Allowed handling and towling

CAME IN WITH : SAMANTHA – A1094177 (CAT)

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