WALTER – A1109725

Brooklyn Center

My name is WALTER. My Animal ID # is A1109725.
I am a neutered male tan and white chihuahua sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a RETURN on 05/08/2017 from NY 11226, owner surrender reason stated was ATT PEOPLE.

05/09/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Walter A1109725 was placed At Risk for Behavior

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/08/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 9.9 LBS.

DA2PP and Pyrantel only needed; reweigh at 10.0 reflects a 0.1lb weight gain. Date: 5/8/17 Canine DAPP Product Name: Novibac Serial Number: 02121712C Location of Vaccination: RFL Revaccination Date: 4/22/18 0.5cc Pyrantel in food

05/08/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/08/17 13:55 Basic Information: Walter is a altered 5 year old Chihuaua mix. Walter was adopted from ACC 10 days agos but is being returned because of behavior concerns that the owner did not feel equipt to handle. Walter has no known healh problems or injuries. Sociaization: Walter is fearful of new people that enter his home. He will bark and growl at the person but will calm down after a couple of hours. Walter has not been around children to know his behavior with and around them. Walter was the only pet in the home but he would lunge, bark, and growl at people, dogs, and stray cats that he saw outside. Behavior: Walter does not have a bite history but is known to snap and growl. He is not bothered by loud noises such as sirens or thunder. Walter will growl if someone comes near him eating and will snap if the person contiues to approach. He will do the same behavior with treats. The owner also states that Walter does not take treats nicely from his hand and will catch his fingers in the process. He enjoys being picked up and held. It is unknown how Walter will behave when bathed, brushed, or havign his nails trimmed. For a New Family to Know: Walter is described as affectionate, shy, pushy, excitable, fearful, and anxious. He has a medium activity level and follows his owner around the house. He was given stuffed toys and kongs but Walter has no interest in them. He was fed wet and dry Sceince Diet dog food. He enjoys soft turkey and peanut butter treats. He is kept mostly indoors but is walked three times a day and appears to be house trained. He has not had any accidents in the home. When he is walked outside he will pull on his leash, growl, and lunge and people and animals. When left home alone, he will chew on blankets and the couch. The owner crate trained him to deal with the chewing. Walter will bark and shake the stuff inside the crate for 15 mins but will then fall asleep. After a few days of crate training, Walter would not go in the crate and would growl and snap when the owner picked him up to place him in the crate. He was kept in the crate for 10 hours on work days. He sleeps in bed with his owner. Admissions Behavior: Walter had a tense body but sat calmly in his owner’s lap throughout the admissions process. Walter did not growl or snap throughout the process but remained tense.

04/25/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: I saw the little red head comfortably snuggled in his finder’s arms. They were in the waiting room, waiting to be interviewed. The perfect pair.. The young man was walking his dog named Walter and a chihuahua came up to them, super friendly and looking for company. Not being able to keep two pooches, the good samaritan brought him to us and asked for the little Chi to be called…Walter and we did. Walter looks like a china doll..perfect and so delicate looking. He is a bit shy but his love and need of humans makes him come forward. He walks beautifully on the leash, does his business outside, accepts treats but above all, relishes his place in our arms….No way not to fall in love….I am and was already when I first spotted him in the waiting room. Come and meet Walter at the Manhattan Care Center and make him your very own and loyal companion. Another volunteer writes: Most Chihuahuas love to bury themselves underneath blankets and towels and even their bed, forcing humans to try to figure out if there really is a dog in the cage. Not Walter! When I walked into the room, he was standing at the front of his cage barking. I read his kennel card, quickly went to get a smaller leash, and was informed that he was named after the dog of the kind man who found him. Walter patiently allowed me to leash him and lift him out of his top cage. When I put him down in the hall, we were off! This 5-year-old cute little guy is a bundle of positive energy. I mistakenly thought that because he’s only 10 pounds, we should shorten the walk, and kept looking for a sign that he was getting tired, but nothing! Walter loved checking out things and getting my attention, He sat on my lap on the bench in the park. (I must admit I fell in love with him.) If you are looking for a happy, energetic, loving, confident, and handsome best friend to be there for you, run to our Manhattan Care Center to meet him. Walter is waiting at the front of his cage!

05/09/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: 05/08/17 Neutered, owner surrender (second stay in care center, in home for two weeks) Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Fearful; growls, barks Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Lunge, bark, growl at dogs outside Behavior toward cats: Lunge, bark, growl at cats outside Resource guarding: Growls and snaps when approached while eating Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Affectionate, shy, pushy, excitable, fearful, and anxious Other notes: When left home alone, he will chew on blankets and the couch. Walter would growl and snap when being picked up to be placed in crate. KNOWN HISTORY: None 2/22/17 Unaltered Male, Stray (first stay in care center) SAFER ASSESSMENT: 4/24/2017 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are soft, his tail is tucked, mouth closed Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft Squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed Toy: 1. Minimal interest in Toy, dog sniffs, then turns away. Summary: Walter was timid during the assessment. He was tolerant of handling without issue. Walter may benefit from a slow approach and slow introduction with a gentle, soft voice. PLAYGROUP: 4/23: When introduced off leash to dogs in the care center, Walter greets politely. He attempts to mount nearby female dogs. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 4/22/17 During his initial medical exam, Walter was very tense but allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Walter so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center Walter displayed low energy.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children _X_Placement with a New Hope partner Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding: Walter’s previous owner notes that he may growl/snap when his food bowl is approached. We recommend that Walter be left along while eating, and that food guarding behavior modification steps (available at ASPCApro.org) be utilized if this behavior is problematic in his future home. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Walter’s mouth, and any time something is removed he should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. He should be taught the “drop” cue and trade-up games. _X_Destructive behavior: Walter is reported to show destructive behavior in the home, such as chewing on furniture. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior but we suggest to future adopters that Walter will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so he can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. _X_Handling sensitivity: Walter has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times, especially when a person is reaching over him. It is important to always go slow and give Walter the option to walk away from any social interaction. Walter should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Walter’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Walter would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to him new surroundings. _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Walter has displayed all appropriate warning signals in his previous home when made uncomfortable. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Walter to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Walter to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Walter presents with outside of the care centers.

04/23/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Walter was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior around dogs is unknown. 4/23: When introduced off leash to dogs in the care center, Walter greets politely. He attempts to mount nearby female dogs. 5/9: Walter keeps to himself in a group of small male and female dogs. He is tolerant of the other dogs’ face to face greetings.

05/08/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:5 Microchip noted on Intake? y History : return <1 month Subjective: Observed Behavior – shaking, allows exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 80 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: heavy tartar, retained decid canine PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: dental dz Plan- dental in future Prognosis: good

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

Generated on May 9 2017 6:00PM=======================================================================

MALE, TAN / WHITE, CHIHUAHUA SH MIX, 5 yrs
STRAY – STRAYAVAI, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 04/22/2017, From NY 10033, DueOut Date 04/25/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~5 years Microchip noted on Intake? MC scan negative History : new intake on 4/22/17 – stray Subjective: Observed Behavior – nervous, very tense but allowed exam  Objective T = — P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact with 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment ~5 year old MI dog male intact apparently healthy Plan OK for neuter Prognosis: Good SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Weight 9.9

A volunteer writes:

Another volunteer writes:

Most Chihuahuas love to bury themselves underneath blankets and towels and even their bed, forcing humans to try to figure out if there really is a dog in the cage. Not Walter! When I walked into the room, he was standing at the front of his cage barking. I read his kennel card, quickly went to get a smaller leash, and was informed that he was named after the dog of the kind man who found him. Walter patiently allowed me to leash him and lift him out of his top cage. When I put him down in the hall, we were off! This 5-year-old cute little guy is a bundle of positive energy. I mistakenly thought that because he’s only 10 pounds, we should shorten the walk, and kept looking for a sign that he was getting tired, but nothing! Walter loved checking out things and getting my attention, He sat on my lap on the bench in the park. (I must admit I fell in love with him.) If you are looking for a happy, energetic, loving, confident, and handsome best friend to be there for you, run to our Brooklyn Care Center to meet him. Walter is waiting at the front of his cage!

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