TIGGER – A1071869

Manhattan Center

My name is TIGGER. My Animal ID # is A1071869.
I am a neutered male white and brown chihuahua lh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a RETURN on 08/16/2017 from NY 10128, owner surrender reason stated was TOO HYPER.

08/21/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Tigger A1071869 is at risk with a New Hope Only determination. Tigger has been returned multiple times for fearful behavior towards people and other dogs (growling and snapping); he may do best with placement with a New Hope rescue.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/17/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 8.4 LBS.

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8 years Microchip noted on Intake? yes History : return Subjective: BAR, hydrated Observed Behavior – Nervous on exam, resists oral exam, restraint needed, stiff/scared Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = 120 R = 20 BCS: 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mild tartar/gingivitis, will not allow thorough exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male castrated MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment; mild periodontal disease, otherwise appears healthy Plan rabies vaccine Prognosis: good SURGERY: already altered

08/16/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/16/17 19:33 Basic Information: Tigger is an 8 year old, neutered, small dog. The previous owner got Tigger from ACC 1 year ago but unfortunately decided that she had to return Tigger due to his behavior. Socialization: Tigger is very fearful of strangers. He will try to bite if someone gets too close to him while he is with his previous owner. He will charge at the door if a stranger comes to his house. The previous owner has never had him interact with children or cats in fear that Tigger will be aggressive towards them. He doesn’t play with other adults besides owner and when around other dogs he is scared and will try to hide. Behavior: Previous owner felt that Tigger was very hard too control. She claimed that Tigger was very anxious and would be fearfully aggressive towards other people when she was around. When he sees another dog in the street while owner was walking him he would start barking at other dog. Previous owner had trained Tigger to wait until she put the food down for him to eat it but never tried to remove it from him while he was eating because he would growl and try to snap at her when she did. It was the same thing with treats and toys. He isn’t bothered when being picked up by owner or disturbed while sleeping. He enjoys baths but is not ok with being brushed. He will try to bite. She never trimmed his nails so previous owner is unsure on how he will react. He barks when someone unfamiliar comes towards the house or towards them. For a new family to know: Tigger is a fearful, anxious, shy, excitable dog who has a very high energy level. Previous owner loved how smart and complex Tigger was with her. His favorite game to play with her was hide and seek. When owner was home he followed his owner around the house. He liked to play by himself with his favorite ball. He was mostly and indoor dog with 2-3 walks per day. He slept in his kennel at night. He is mostly house trained and the owner had trained him to pee in the tub between walks. When left alone at home he was well behaved. He knew all commands such as, sit, stay, come, roll over, lay down, and crawl to name a few. He ate home cooked vegan food made by his previous owner and his favorite treats are chicken jerky and apples. Upon intake, Tigger was pacing the room and whining. He kept jumping up on his owner. While in the medical intake room, he allowed all handling and jumped up on vet tech for affection and gave kisses on face.

08/19/2017 WEB MEMO

08/17/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Limited Profile, 8/17/17 (Third stay at care center) Neutered, Owner Surrender (in previous home for one year and three months) Behavior toward strangers: Fearful, attempts to bite when strangers approach. Behavior toward dogs: Fearful, reported to bark and lunge toward dogs on the street. Housetrained: Previous owner reports that Tigger is trained to urinate in the bathtub. Other notes: Reported to be anxious, fearful in the previous home. KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile, 5/31/16, (Second stay at care center) Neutered, Owner Surrender (in previous home for one month) Previously lived with: Adults, children (ages two through fifteen) Behavior toward strangers: Described as friendly and outgoing. Behavior toward children: Relaxed, at times exuberant and playful. Behavior toward dogs: Fearful, barks and pulls toward dogs outside. Behavior toward cats: Unknown. Resource guarding: Initially would growl when approached while eating. May growl when toys are taken away. Bite history: Reported to nip the previous owner when picked up, without breaking skin. Housetrained: No Energy level/descriptors: Reported as playful in the home. KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile, 4/29/16, (First stay at care center) Neutered, Owner Surrender (in previous home for seven years) Previously lived with: Adults, children (ages two through fifteen) Behavior toward strangers: Described as friendly and outgoing. Behavior toward children: Relaxed and playful. Behavior toward dogs: Fearful, cowers to the ground. Behavior toward cats: Unknown. Resource guarding: Would previously growl when approached while in possession of food or toys. Bite history: None reported. Housetrained: Previous owner reports that Tigger is trained to eliminate inside of the bathtub. Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, affectionate, mellow (at times), playful & excitable with a low-medium activity level. SAFER ASSESSMENT: 5/31/16 Summary: Due to Tigger’s reported behavioral concerns in his three previous homes, he is not a candidate for a handling assessment. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can further assess his behavior in a home environment. PLAYGROUP: Tigger’s previous caretakers have described him as “fearful” around other dogs he has met in the past. The behavior department feels that Tigger may be most comfortable as the only resident dog in a home at this time.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR Upon intake, Tigger was pacing the room and whining. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: During initial medical exam, Tigger initially allowed minimal handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Previous owners of Tigger have reported that he is playful in the home, with a low-medium level of activity. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13): Due to potential resource guarding reported by his previous caretakers (growling when approached while in possession of food or toys), we recommend an adult only home. _X_Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: See PLAYGROUP _X_Place with a New Hope partner: The severity of Tigger’s behavior in previous homes appear to be beyond what an average adopter can manage without additional training and behavior modification guidance. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can work with Tigger to modify these behaviors, and can provide Tigger and his new adopter or foster with additional support. Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding: Potential resource guarding was seen in Tigger’s previous homes. It has been reported that he may growl when in possession of food or toys. For this reason, we advise against ever removing items from Tigger’s possession without safely trading for an item or greater or equal value. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended to aid in safely managing/modifying this behavior in a new home environment. _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Previous caretakers of Tigger have been reported that he reacts fearfully around strangers, and may attempt to nip when uncomfortable with handling. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Tigger to new and unfamiliar situations. _X_Anxiety: Former caretakers of Tigger have reported anxious behavior in the home. It is unknown if this behavior will occur in any future home environment, but positive reinforcement and reward based training should be utilized to work with any concerns that do appear. _X_On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Tigger has been observed by former caretakers to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, and barking. He may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs and novel stimuli that may startle him.

05/03/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Tigger’s previous caretakers have described him as “fearful” around other dogs he has met in the past. The behavior department feels that Tigger may be most comfortable as the only resident dog in a home at this time. When off leash with other dogs, Tigger greets politely. He spends time to himself exploring the yard, and avoids when solicited with play. 5/31: Tigger keeps to himself and roams. 6/6 update: Tigger roams the pen and keeps to himself. 6/7: Tigger bounces around the pen, keeping to himself. 6/8: Tigger greets other small dogs politely, and roams the pen. When greeting a larger dog through the fence, he begins to growl. 8/17: Tigger keeps only to himself. 8/18: Tigger keeps only to himself and corrects for approach. 8/20-21: Tigger keeps to himself.

08/17/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NH ONLY
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8 years Microchip noted on Intake? yes History : return Subjective: BAR, hydrated Observed Behavior – Nervous on exam, resists oral exam, restraint needed, stiff/scared Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = 120 R = 20 BCS: 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mild tartar/gingivitis, will not allow thorough exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male castrated MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment; mild periodontal disease, otherwise appears healthy Plan rabies vaccine Prognosis: good SURGERY: already altered

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
– Normal,
No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

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ADOPTED 06/08/16

**RETURNED 05/31/16**

NEUTERED MALE, WHITE / BROWN, CHIHUAHUA LH MIX, 7 yrs
RETURN – AVAILABLE, HOLD RELEASED Reason TOO STRONG
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 05/31/2016, From NY 10022, DueOut Date 05/31/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Scan pos# 981020017240494 Returned adoptions BARH Mod dental tartar Clean ears Neutered male NOSF
Weight 7.0

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MALE, WHITE / BROWN, CHIHUAHUA LH MIX, 7 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason ALLERGIES
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date04/29/2016, From NY 10460, DueOut Date 04/29/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary Microchip: Negative Sex: Intact male Age~ Approx- 7 yrs BAR AMBX4 Eyes: Clear / wnl Ears: Clean/ wnl Nose: Clear / wnl Teeth: Moderate dental tartar BCS: 2.5 Skin: APH / WNL Hair Coat: WNL Any injuries: None seen Behavior: mild tense and nervous during exam Medication: None NOSF
Weight 6.9

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BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY: Limited Profile, 8/17/17 (Third stay at care center)

Neutered, Owner Surrender (in previous home for one year and three months)

Behavior toward strangers: Fearful, attempts to bite when strangers approach.

Behavior toward dogs: Fearful, reported to bark and lunge toward dogs on the street.

Housetrained: Previous owner reports that Tigger is trained to urinate in the bathtub.

Other notes: Reported to be anxious, fearful in the previous home.

 

KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile, 5/31/16, (Second stay at care center)

Neutered, Owner Surrender (in previous home for one month)

Previously lived with: Adults, children (ages two through fifteen)

Behavior toward strangers: Described as friendly and outgoing.

Behavior toward children: Relaxed, at times exuberant and playful.

Behavior toward dogs: Fearful, barks and pulls toward dogs outside.

Behavior toward cats: Unknown.

Resource guarding: Initially would growl when approached while eating.  May growl when toys are taken away.

Bite history: Reported to nip the previous owner when picked up, without breaking skin.

Housetrained: No

Energy level/descriptors: Reported as playful in the home.

 

KNOWN HISTORY: Full Profile, 4/29/16, (First stay at care center)

Neutered, Owner Surrender (in previous home for seven years)

Previously lived with: Adults, children (ages two through fifteen)

Behavior toward strangers: Described as friendly and outgoing.

Behavior toward children: Relaxed and playful.

Behavior toward dogs: Fearful, cowers to the ground.

Behavior toward cats: Unknown.

Resource guarding: Would previously growl when approached while in possession of food or toys.

Bite history: None reported.

Housetrained: Previous owner reports that Tigger is trained to eliminate inside of the bathtub.

Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, affectionate, mellow (at times), playful & excitable with a low-medium activity level.

 

SAFER ASSESSMENT: 5/31/16

Summary: Due to Tigger’s reported behavioral concerns in his three previous homes, he is not a candidate for a handling assessment. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can further assess his behavior in a home environment.

PLAYGROUP:

Tigger’s previous caretakers have described him as “fearful” around other dogs he has met in the past.  The behavior department feels that Tigger may be most comfortable as the only resident dog in a home at this time.

 

 

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