SOFIA – A1098576

Manhattan Center

My name is SOFIA. My Animal ID # is A1098576.
I am a female tan chihuahua sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 12/03/2016 from NY 10451, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/03/2016 Exam Type INITIAL – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 5.0 LBS.

12/03/16 16:31 scan neg 6yo Female Chijuajhua S: nice but nervous. good when muzzled O: BAR H AU: WNL OU: WNL Oral: not examined Int: alopecia affecting trunk only, normal hair growth on limbs and head , dewclaws on hindlimbs, nail on RHL curling into toe pad Lnn: WNL CV: NMA, s&s pulses, pink moist mm Resp: lungs clear x4, Abd: SNP Repro: female, distended mammaries, no masses, developed vulva no discharge MS: 4x ambulatory, BCS5/9, bilateral medially luxating patellas grade 3/5 Neuro: PLRs, menace & mentation WNL, CPs WNL, no ataxia A: alopecia X vs hormone responsive alopecia vs endocrine vs other P: no tx at this time px: good for overall health, open for hair regrowth

12/03/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/03/16 15:48 Basic Information Sofia is an approximate 6 year old female Chihuahua mix. She was found as a stray three days ago wandering the streets of the South Bronx. Finder kept her for a few days but had to surrender because her parents did not allow the pet in their home. Finder stated she gave her two baths and Sofia tolerated these baths. She tolerated handling but if someone new came in the house she would bark and growl. She did not display any signs of aggression towards the finder. Sofia became close to finder and would growl when someone approached the finder. Behavior during Intake Sofia growled and barked at the scanner. When I picked her up she tolerated all handling from me. She did not display any other signs of aggression other than the growling at the scanner.

WEB MEMO
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12/05/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray Previously lived with: Behavior toward children: Behavior toward dogs: Behavior toward cats: FG/RG: Bite history: Housetrained: Energy level/descriptors: Other notes: Upon intake Sofia growled at the scanner but tolerated all handling. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/05/16 Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions. Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed. Tag: 5. Dog snaps Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Sofia was very fearful throughout her assessment and head flipped throughout; she snapped towards the handler when attempting to initiate play. Though displaying some social and attention seeking behavior, Sofia may benefit best from placement with a New Hope Rescue who can assess her behavior further once in stable environment. PLAYGROUP: 12/5: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Sofia is a bit nervous. She greets calm dogs. She corrects play. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/3/16 During her initial medical exam Sofia appeared nice but was nervous, she tolerated handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No young children (under 5) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Sofia 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 (Sofia has been observed to snap when frightened/stressed. It is recommended that Sofia be allowed a proper time to decompress to aid in acclimating her to a new environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing/exposing Sofia to new and unfamiliar situations.)

12/05/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
12/5: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Sofia is a bit nervous. She greets calm dogs. She corrects play.

12/03/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
12/03/16 16:31 scan neg 6yo Female Chijuajhua S: nice but nervous. good when muzzled O: BAR H AU: WNL OU: WNL Oral: not examined Int: alopecia affecting trunk only, normal hair growth on limbs and head , dewclaws on hindlimbs, nail on RHL curling into toe pad Lnn: WNL CV: NMA, s&s pulses, pink moist mm Resp: lungs clear x4, Abd: SNP Repro: female, distended mammaries, no masses, developed vulva no discharge MS: 4x ambulatory, BCS5/9, bilateral medially luxating patellas grade 3/5 Neuro: PLRs, menace & mentation WNL, CPs WNL, no ataxia A: alopecia X vs hormone responsive alopecia vs endocrine vs other P: no tx at this time px: good for overall health, open for hair regrowth

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