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coco
Was Killed on Feb 23, 2018
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coco
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (mix breed)
Profile: Medium size young adult female
Additional: housebroken
COCO 20140
TO BE DESTROYED 02/22/18 ? A volunteer writes: Who does not like hot chocolate? It reminds us of cold winters spent by the hearth, warming up with a beverage, or maybe a delightful afternoon with grandma when we were little. Coco is just that, a mushy, sweet and friendly gal who embodies all the warm thoughts around chocolate. Coco, owned since tender puppyhood, is with us through no fault of her own. She comes with glowing comments. She would be lively, playful, affectionate, love kids and other dogs (although she would bark at them while on the leash). A kennel is not Coco?s cup of tea. She is a great walker, though, likely house trained, an obedient sitter who gives paw and a loving lap dog who snuggles tightly against my chest and slobber my face with kisses. She likes treats, of course, (Coco is quite well nourished) and sits for them with the biggest smile. Coco is a middle aged dame, energetic, sociable and very affectionate, a little anxious (but only within our walls) who so would love to be once again a beloved four-legged family member. Come and meet her soon at the Manhattan Care Center.

Date of intake:7-Feb-2018
Spay/Neuter status:Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):Owner Surrender (In home for 7 years)
Previously lived with:Adults

Behavior toward strangers:Friendly and outgoing, jumps up to greet
Behavior toward children:Relaxed and playful but will stiffen if they try tugging her tail and ears

Behavior toward dogs:Reactive on leash, hard barks at them, but exuberantly playful off leash at the dog park
Resource guarding:None reproted
Bite history:None reported
Housetrained:Yes
Energy level/descriptors:Coco is described as having a very high level of activity.

Date of assessment:8-Feb-2018
Look:1. Dogs eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessors cupped hands.
Sensitivity:1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth.

Tag:1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:2. Dog quickly pulls back.
Paw squeeze 2:3. Dog is soft in body and eye, and moves legs/body so that the Assessor is unable to hold the paw.
Flank squeeze 1:Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:Item not conducted
Toy:1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.

Summary:Coco quickly approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. She jumped up several times during the assessment in a social manner. She allowed all handling and displayed no concerning behaviors.

Summary (1):2/8: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Coco displays a slight tense body with raised hackles. Without provocation, Coco lunges forward and begins snapping, growling and attempting to bite the greeter dog.

Date of intake:7-Feb-2018
Summary:Coco jumped up on the counselor affectionately and allowed all handling.
Date of initial:7-Feb-2018
Summary:Coco was active and social but growled once when over stimulated.
ENERGY LEVEL:Cocos previous owner described her as having a very high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)

Potential challenges comments:Handling/touch sensitivity: Coco is reported to stiffen when children pull on her tail or ears. It is important to always go slow and give Coco the option to walk away from any social interaction. Coco should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Cocos choice to approach a new person or thing. Coco may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings.