Animal Profile
Chiquita
Hello, my name is Chiquita. My animal id is #177536. I am a female gold dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 6 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 9/8/2024, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- no time for animal.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Chiquita is at risk due to behavior concerns. Chiquita is highly fearful in the Care Centers, often thrashing, biting, and alligator rolling when staff attempt to leash her, making her difficult to manage. Her owner mentioned that she has bitten other dogs in the past, though the bites were not severe. Despite this, her owner describes Chiquita as a social, affectionate, active, playful, and vocal dog. Medically, Chiquita is apparently healthy.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form.Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Chiquita is at risk due to behavior concerns. Chiquita is highly fearful in the Care Centers, often thrashing, biting, and alligator rolling when staff attempt to leash her, making her difficult to manage. Her owner mentioned that she has bitten other dogs in the past, though the bites were not severe. Despite this, her owner describes Chiquita as a social, affectionate, active, playful, and vocal dog. Medically, Chiquita is apparently healthy. Chiquita arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. During her stay in shelter she has allowed allowed minimal handling. Chiquita has been observed to alligator roll and thrash on leash. Chiquita was also observed to bite and attempt to chew through the leash. Due to these detailed behaviors we recommend an experienced adult only home.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 17 lbs
9/9/2024
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-3 years based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - violent biting leash and thrashing; tense; allows to be picked up; the leash seems to be a trigger Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective P = 80hr (sedated) R = 25rr (sedated) BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: scant tartar on premolar and molars PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI MSI: before sedation ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; overweight CNS: before sedation mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Overweight Plan: Dog sedation: Using 0.4 ml dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) and 0.4 ml butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM Reversed with Antisedan-0.4 ml IM behavior assessment Trazodone- 50mg (5 to 10 mg/kg po q 12 hrs) sig: 1 tab po q 12 hrs Intake procedures SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Chiquita came in and was very tense in her carrier. I tried to get her out of the carrier in the admissions office where she became loose and was darting around the whole room and hiding under the computer. I was able to leash her but she started to thrash and bite the leash so hard that she was starting to bleed. At this point a staff member in admissions got a staff member from K9 behavior to help me. After some back and forth with Chiquita we were able to towel her, pick her up, walk her upstairs and place her into her kennel.
How is this dog around strangers?: Tends to hard bark and growl at strangers that come into their home. Tends to actively avoid and hide from strangers. Is shy and prefers contact on their own terms.
How is this dog around children?: none
How is this dog around other dogs?: none
How is this dog around cats?: tends to hard bark/growl and actively hide
Resource guarding:: none
Bite history:: has bitten other dogs when rough play would escalate. the bites have been reported to not be severe.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: very high
Other Notes:: Tends to hard bark/growl at strangers, children and cats when on walks. Has general anxiety. Tends to jump up during walks. Is anxious when left home alone. Fearful of loud noises. Is reported to be destructive when left home alone. Reported to be fearful when held/restrained. Will bark/growl when startled and woken up.
For a New Family to Know: Chiquita is a social, affectionate, active, playful and vocal dog that enjoys being around the living room. Allows owner/family to bathe and brush. Car rides make her nervous.
Date of intake:: 9/8/2024
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender
Behavior toward strangers:: Chiquita will hard bark and growl
Behavior toward children:: No experience
Behavior toward dogs:: No experience
Behavior toward cats:: Chiquita will hard bark, growl, and actively hide
Resource guarding:: None reported
Bite history:: Chiquita has bitten other dogs when rough play would escalate. The bites have been reported to not be severe.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Very High
Date of assessment:: 9/12/2024
Summary:: Due to high levels fearful behavior, thrashing and alagator rolling on leash, and leash biting, Chiquita is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.
Summary (7):: 9/12/24: Chiquita is laying at the back of her kennel as handler approaches. She gives a slight wale eye as handler kneels down to open kennel but is mainly aloof and stares at the kennel wall. Handler places a towel over Chiquita and begins picking her up. She begins squirming slightly around and cowers deeper into the kennel, handler is able to lift her. She begins visibly shaking across her entire body and continues to wale eye handler, handler repositions towel over her head and stands with her for a bit before placing her into a kennel with more space for her. Once she enters the kennel she quickly scurries to the back and stares at handler, Chiquita is hunched over and shaking with her ears and head low. Handler ends interaction to not further stress Chiquita.
Date of intake:: 9/8/2024
Summary:: Thrashing, leash biting, alligator rolling
Date of initial:: 9/9/2024
Summary:: Violent biting leash and thrashing; tense; allows to be picked up
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),No cats,Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to high levels of fear we recommend an adult only home at this time. No Cats: Due to hard barking and growling at cats while on walks we recommend a home with no cats. We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended.
Potential challenges: : Destructive behavior,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Separation anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting
Potential challenges comments:: Destructive Behavior/ Separation anxiety: Chiquita's previous owner states that she will become anxious and destructive in the home when left alone. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior but we suggest to future adopters that Chiquita will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so they can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. Please see handout on Destructive Behavior. Fearful Defensive: Chiquita has been observed to be highly fearful, alligator rolling, thrashing, and biting the leash while she is one leash. Chiquita's previous owner states that she will hard bark and growl when startled. It is important to move slowly with Chiquita, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow them to initiate interactions with new people. They should never be forced to greet or to interact if they are not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression. On Leash Reactivity: Chiquita's previous owner states that she will hard bark and growl at strangers, children, and cats while on walks. Chiquita will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other stimuli. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration. Leash Biting: Chiquita was observed to bite and attempt to chew through the leash during intake. We recommend walking them with a toy to dissuade them from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach them to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.