SNOOPY – A1122916

Brooklyn Center

My name is SNOOPY. My Animal ID # is A1122916.
I am a male tan and white chihuahua sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/22/2017 from NY 11206, owner surrender reason stated was BITEPEOPLE.

08/31/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Snoopy A1122916 is at risk for a New Hope Only behavior determination, including a multiple bite history. He has allowed handling by his daily caretakers with some acclimation time, but has escalated quickly to warning signs when handled in other situations and by new people. He has multiple incidents of biting and other high-level warnings, such as snapping, between his owner reports and observations in the care center. He was released for rescue placement only after his bite quarantine.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/01/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 16.1 LBS.

09/01/17 Pre-surgery exam S/O: QAR. Tense in back of cage EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing or coughing A: Apparently healthy P: Based on chart review and no signs of CIRDC, OK for surgery tomorrow

08/22/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/22/17 20:13 Limited profile as owner was not present. Snoopy has unpredictable behavior as he has bitten his owners on multiple occasions. He will growl, bare teeth and lunge forward to bite when someone tries to pet him. He was showing aggressive behaviors during intake with owners and no handling was done by counselor.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

08/29/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
CANINE BEHAVIOR EVALUATION for Snoopy A1122916 KNOWN HISTORY: Limited profile 8/22/2017 Intact male, owner surrender Behavior toward strangers: Growls, bares teeth Bite history: Yes has bitten on multiple occasion though only details of most recent bite were provided; Snoopy bit owner’s hand repeatedly – required stitches. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 08/29/2017 Summary: Due to his bite history in addition to the fearful behavior displayed in shelter, Snoopy is not an appropriate candidate for an assessment at this time. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 08/23/2017 During his initial medical examination, Snoopy snapped. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Due to his multiple bite history, the behavior department recommends Snoopy be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Snoopy to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Snoopy to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Snoopy presents with outside of the care centers. Potential challenges: _X_Handling/touch sensitivity _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression _X_Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression: Snoopy has a multiple-bite history and escalates quickly to snapping and biting, so this is an established behavior that he offers when he feels threatened. Snoopy needs careful behavior modification and management to prevent future bites. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training methods for Snoopy as more aversive techniques are likely to increase fear and increase the risk of aggression.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
No Group Behavior Summary

08/23/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam 8/23/17 Estimated age: ~3-5yrs, male Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Owner surrender due to biting, on DOH hold Subjective: Observed Behavior – BAR. Will snap. Blanket used for limited exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Teeth clean, pink mm H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery

09/01/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating NH ONLY
09/01/17 Pre-surgery exam S/O: QAR. Tense in back of cage EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing or coughing A: Apparently healthy P: Based on chart review and no signs of CIRDC, OK for surgery tomorrow

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