SIREN – A1095784

Manhattan Center

My name is SIREN. My Animal ID # is A1095784.
I am a male white and black shih tzu mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 6 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 11/03/2016 from NY 10454, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/04/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 15.2 LBS.

No Final Exam

11/03/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/03/16 17:54 Siren for the most part got along with the children and people in the home but did inexplicably bite the father twice but did not break skin. They assumed that it was a reaction to him being startled. They did not take him on walks but put weewee pads down but he did not use them. Siren was calm during intake and although a ittle skittish he allowed handling.

WEB MEMO
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11/06/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray Bite history: Snapped/bit finder when startled though did not break skin. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 11/6/2016 Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body is trembling, his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, lip lick Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, neutral Squeeze 1: 4. Dog growls. Flank squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy Summary: Siren appeared uncomfortable throughout assessment, displaying warning growls. Because Siren displays handling sensitivity during his stay at our care centers, the behavior department believes placement with a New Hope partner would be most appropriate at this time. PLAYGROUP: When off leash with other dogs Siren engages in play when solicited. He will mount other males during play as well. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 11/3/2016 During his initial medical examination, Siren tolerated all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13)(See potential challenges) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Siren 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 (Siren has been observed to snap when startled. It is recommended that Siren 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 Siren to new and unfamiliar situations.)

11/05/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
11/5: When off leash with other dogs Siren engages in play when solicited. He will mount other males during play as well.

11/03/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: appx 1-2y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: no staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: unkempt but WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: allows handling but easily startled and does not seek attention from handler Medication: N/A, preventatives given

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