#But he Needs the fence collar on bcs he's mostly an outside dog and that's fine!

[keepitdreamin]

If you're wondering how I'm doing at 3am, I just spent a harrowing 20 minutes trying to get a collar back on this dog, the whole time worrying he was gonna bite me and I was gonna have to wake up my grandparents to drive me to an ER 🙃🫠

But hey! Good news no dog bites for me and now his electric fence collar doesn't look like it's about to fall off if he does one good shake so he can go back to avoiding me completely outside

[kylequat]

monkey, 10/16/17 - 1/11/19

this was my cat, monkey. i adopted him from a friend who found him as a kitten and raised him, but then had to move to an apartment which didn’t allow pets. he went from an indoor cat in an apartment to an indoor cat in a pretty big house, which he would run laps around. he tried to go outside desperately all the time, but we couldn’t let him out bc he hadn’t been neutered yet. on halloween night, he broke out around 8 pm, and made it all the way to my friend’s house - a mile and a half away. he returned safely at 3 am. we got him neutered and microchipped, and i got him an adorable collar with a bow tie and name tag. we let him run around outside, since he’d made it to my friends house and back safely. we absolutely loved each other. my mom said he would meow for me all day when i was at school. he would flip onto his back when he saw me so i could pet his belly - something he apparently only did for me. he was a big boy and i could bury my face in his soft big belly - mutually beneficial. he got pet with a human face and i got to stick my face in a cats belly. he chilled with me all the time in my room, he had food, water and a litter box all there.

yesterday, i was petting him, and he went outside. i didn’t see him for a little while, but i wasn’t worried bc he did that a lot and was always fine.

then i got a text from the microchip company. someone had found him, and he was now at a nearby animal hospital. he didn’t need medical attention.

i thought it was a glitch at first. i had just seen him.

i looked at the location of the animal hospital and called them.

they said someone saw him get hit by a car at camden & charmeran, a busy intersection very close to my house. they took him to the animal hospital, but he was already dead once he got there.

it had been raining for a few days, which we were all thankful for, being in a part of california which didn’t get much rain.

this also made it harder to see on the roads, and slightly slippery.

people drive very fast on camden, especially around that turn.

i’m thankful someone saw it happen and took him quickly. he wasn’t wet, and when i got to see him, i had trouble believing he was dead. he looked fine. i pet him and rubbed his belly, and it felt like he was just asleep. he wasn’t even very cold.

i put him in a circular wood box lined with the LoZ blanket he liked to sleep on. my mother and i lit sage and thanked the powers of the four cardinal directions, and their correspondences. i buried him in my backyard near the corner of our fence, which he liked to sit on and keep “lookout” for us. i put the still-lit sage on top of his box, with two large pieces of petrified wood. i began burying it after the last embers died.

this morning, i sprinkled some weed on his grave (he liked the smell of it, i swear) and drank some coffee, and remembered the mornings where he made it difficult to get out of bed. he was a very persuasive cuddler. i smoked most of a joint, but let it go out before it was finished. i placed a buddha statue and more petrified wood over his grave to protect him, and buried the roach for him.

i loved this cat with all my heart and soul. he was the second soulmate i met in october. the other almost left me by the end of that month, but i got several months with this cat. he was the only thing that could comfort me after the loss of the first. they reminded me of each other heavily. people told me “hey, you didn’t get the guy, but you got a cat! that’s way better!” i didn’t believe that entirely at first, i was still distraught by the first loss. but this second loss honestly hit me harder. this cat loved me unconditionally and always wanted to be with me. he loved me like i loved the other. and i loved monkey, he was my son, my sweet big baby. i would hold him and put his head on my shoulder, swaying lightly while leaning back so his body weight was mostly on my chest. i would sing to him, and he would listen to he music i played. he always wanted to see what i was doing. he sat on my jacket as i embroidered it, almost drank paint water, and tried to grab my pencil with his hands. (this cat did not have front and back legs, he had arms and legs. very dexterous.) he would purposely walk into my weed clouds to get stoned. i did not force it on him. we would cuddle for hours, stoned and happy, with him purring loudly the whole time. sometimes, he would start purring just from me looking at him. he loved me so much. he was my child. i wanted to be with him forever. he was so young. he was only about two years old. my two dogs from childhood are now both 13 and 9, and my mom’s bf’s dog is 15. they’re all more bonded with my mother and her bf since she is home almost all day and they like to sleep on their bed much more than mine. i put them on my bed and they lie down for 15 minutes, then go back to my moms room. this was perfect for monkey, who now got me all to himself. i felt less lonely since the dogs had been like that before i got monkey. i always had a soft warm big kitty pressed against me, purring so loud he would blow air through his lips. he had the best smile. he looked so happy. i feel terrible that he died so soon after i got him. but i also know that all the time i had with him was full of perfect love, and he seemed like a cat in heaven. there was nothing i could’ve done to prevent it, so i try not to feel guilty, except for one thing: he left around 5-6 pm, and before that he had been meowing at me to feed him. he was already developing a gut because when i first got him, i just fed him whenever he was hungry. then i read the directions on the bag, which said to give him about 1/4 of that. i was giving him twice as much as recommended already, feeding him in the morning, usually around 7 am before i went to school, and 7 pm. he left just before 7 pm.

if i had fed him, he wouldn’t have left. he would’ve stayed and chunched and munched and cuddled me.

but he was an adventurous spirit, always very curious. yesterday, he just decided to try to explore a new area of the neighborhood.

there’s a stoplight about 2 blocks down the street from where this happened, which is dumb because there is a park which would be a much better spot for a crosswalk. but there isn’t even a crosswalk. to a park. it’s just a 4 lane 30 MPH road. next to a park.

if there was a crosswalk, people wouldn’t drive so fast right there. my mother has several stories of people and animals dying in that spot.

i miss my baby. my room feels empty.

[phoenixfire-thewizardgoddess]

we’ve had foster pupper harvey for like, a week, and so far:

-i have endured more dog spit than three humans should ever deal with, i am lubricated enough to become a giant slug at all times

-covered in the bruises and scratches one associates with very stressed, hostile cats seeing the giant barking baby for the first time he couldn’t get to them, there’s an aviary door, but apparently that doesn’t mean they can’t lose their shit and climb you like a tree... three separate times

-has somehow wiggled his giant fucking body through the dog fence, in what family has referred to as ‘the closest thing you’ll ever see to birth, head first, one shoulder, the other and he slides on out’, which is a phrase i never wanted to hear... 

-just fucking took off like a racecar after the nearest wallabies once outside the fence, requiring everyone to fucking run through ass-deep grass squeaking toys in order to find him, he thought it was HILARIOUS... sibling caught him eventually

-once caught, offered pure Passive Resistance by flopping to the ground and requiring himself to be half-carried, half-dragged back up the hill to home, then had a massive nap after his cuts and scratches were dealt with

-has adopted a not-so-helpful stalking walk when he sights a cat, thinks this will make him less spooky so he can talk to them... does not work; still not allowed near them

-can no longer go out into the yard without someone with him, has to go out on a lunge lead, specially bought in a huge hurry from local horse store... 

-refuses to do certain bathroom activities whilst on the lunge lead, waits until no one is looking, has gone through an obscene amount of puppy pads in the last few days... literally, 110 pack, 5 left...

had to buy more. like, they’re $25 for a big pack (puppy pads are just blueys, like in hospitals, let’s be real) so some of us are very poor

-cannot be allowed to be alone in the house... will eat literally anything.  fucking ANYTHING, has chewed no less than three shaving razors to shreds, somehow avoiding causing any damage to his mouth??? also took out several dolls, a pumice stone, a plate, and several mad magazines... he’s a whirlwind

-has a cute little dance he doesw when excited, even when sitting his two front legs seem to tap out this pattern that always makes me think if the opening notes to Africa by toto

-still jumps up all the time, working on ‘down’, he gets it mostly. sometimes thwarts the rule by jumping up on the wall or nearby furniture, and falling back, into your arms. like some romance novel damsel in distress... who licks your face. lmao.

-have had to order a bunch of specialised items to work with him... so what we know about him after observing his behaviours over the last week is: -definitely ~8months, just very large -was a christmas puppy, who was originally very loved and always playing! -got too big, had no training or manners or boundaries -was clearly left outside, chained in a backyard for a significant length of time -his reactions when dealing with other animals, with people and how he responds on a lead have informed this analysis. whoever threw this boy away failed him, but at least he won’t spend his life tied up in a backyard desperate for love.

+he’ll need a ‘halti’ or however you say it. Special harness that allows you to control a large, powerful dog without having your arm wrenched from its socket... +getting a clicker, to reinforce training (has ‘sit’ and ‘down’ and ‘come’; about half the time. his emergency carers taught him ‘sit’ in a week, and we’re following on with more intense work) +special teeth-cleaning treat ball... for one, he’s a smart boy who would love a treat ball, but also it’ll be a good challenge + good for his mouth. +slow-feeder bowl. Harvey eats like the offspring of a vacuum cleaner and a leafblower, desperate and exploding it everywhere. He is under the impression it will disappear if he doesn’t get it immediately... (Harvey requires puppy food, but given how small the puppy food kibbles are, and how he eats at current, we have to give him regular optimum, just because the kibbles are larger... also they absorb water a little easier, which is how we slow his feeding down at current)

+a screaming chicken toy, he loves anything that squeaks, and will come immediately 

+stronger dog seatbelt

we already had a bed, bowl, blanket, handful of toys, harness, collar, etc. waiting for him, but it tends to amass to more once we meet the new doggos, and learn their specific needs.

-he is desexed, so that’s one less thing to worry about. 

-he is not currently adoptable, and likw Willow before him, will be with us for some time, just to learn how to calm down and accept affection without being so anxious. he’s a lovely boy, who is also a little shit, but we love him.

-he’s going to get bigger. Harvey has no fucking clue how big he is, or that suddenly licking someone up the leg/on the butt is not ‘cute’ and rather ‘sweet motherfucking christ what was that?!’  but he’s only 8 months and we think he’ll grow larger soon enough. he was a surprise when we got him/we were told ‘puppy’ and got a 26kg animal who could put his front paws on your shoulders and lick you on the forehead

-likes to chew on electrical cords, has given me a heart attack more than once

-can crawl through or over any barrier, #demon

-likes to fall asleep with his head on your feet/resting against your ankle, or with a paw touching you. very affectionate.

-can be supremely frustrating, but then, so are kids

-has to be reassured when put in bed/crate for night, or in the bathroom (bc it’s easier than trying to move another dog outside with him free)

-ww’ll have to create a run and reinforce the fences before he can run free

-has been known to pull clothes off the line, for fun. doesn’t ruin them, just... takes them off. has no concept of ‘games’. will chase a thrown ball, but does not think to retrieve it. willow had the same issue, she learned to play when socialised with the other dogs living in the household, but he’s not ready for that yet. soon.

-loves all the other dogs 100% does not understand jumping on them (esp. blind foster doggo Debbie) does not gain their love (he is pure puppy, no training, no manners, nothing but continuous frantic need for approval... working on calming him down, he has done really well since arriving, able to sit and have little naps, and one-on-one training/affection)

-he will be the perfect addition to a family soon enough, he’s soft and loving, very energetic, playful and fun. just needs to stabilise, grow reassured that he doesn’t need to be so desperate for affection and anxious, and learn to sit/stay/play. etc.

it’s been a big week and money should grow on trees, gdi

[bloojayoolie]

Baseball, Bored, and Children: our new bestie hab arvived 58531 2 years old 59 lbs Good Looking 2 Year Old- Young, friendly, social, good manners, takes treats nicely, enjoys attention & affection - Microchipped & up to date on vaccines At Staten land ACC waiting lor Dove TO BE KILLED 5/11/19 YOUR NEW BESTIE HAS ARRIVED <3 Playful & Spunky Shortstop! A volunteer writes: Shortstop is very friendly with staff and volunteers at the center. He was very loose and excited to meet other dogs through our backyard fence. A Staff Member Writes: Shortstop is young, fun and a very handsome pup. He's been waiting on 3rd base, hoping to slide into another home! He's in adoptions at SIACC. A staff member writes: It's baseball season and who doesn't need a Shortstop? We have an awesome dog named Shortstop and he's so cute! Shortstop has the perfect name because he loves to play ball. He zooms around the yard so fast and he is definitely the MVP! This dog is very playful and loves to run around and have fun. He is such happy dog too! Shortstop is located at The Staten Island Care Center, so why not stop by and complete your team today. Volunteer Sandra Mcdonald writes: I love Short Stop, he fun, playful and oh so sweet...He can sit, give both paws and stay... Hes a great dog ... who would do well in an active home or with a big yard to run around and play in! A Staff Member Writes; Shortstop was brought to us because the finder wanted to keep him however, Shortstop and the resident dog didn’t get along. Shortstop was relaxed and playful with the children in their home. He is a playful pup that loves laying in the sun after taking a swim in the pool A Volunteer Writes: Shortstop is fun, energetic, and appears to be friendly with other dogs. He loves the water, and loves people. He is very bored sitting in his kennel most of the day, so he's been getting some extra play time in the yard to help him unwind. It's great to see him lounging in the pool on a warm spring day. Shortstop doesn't even wait for the pool to be filled up when he gets outside. He just poses in the frog leg position. Maybe one day he'll have a home and a pool of his own! Shortstop is in adoptions at SIACC! MY VIDEOS: Shortstop ~ Young and Friendly https://www.facebook.com/sishelterdogs/videos/361604461114076/ https://www.facebook.com/sishelterdogs/videos/1102701413248645/ https://www.facebook.com/sishelterdogs/videos/2202602016519628/ Jules and Shortstop in Playgroup Their caretakers post: It warms our heart when two dogs get along in playgroup. But I think we've uncovered a little secret between these two lovers. Shortstop and Jules are kennel neighbors on the inside. Who knows if they talk at night when no one is around! Jules is very depressed in there, and Shortstop was there to brighten her spirits up today. Shortstop has been here about one month already. That's a long time for a boroughbred to kenneled up most of the day. Please share them for a new home! https://www.facebook.com/sishelterdogs/videos/2316457155299021/ SHORTSTOP, ID# 58531, 2 yrs old, 59.2 lbs, Staten Island Animal Care Center, Large Mixed Breed Cross, Brown / White Male, Found Stray Shelter Assessment Rating: Medical Behavior Rating: Green INTAKE PROFILE - BASIC INFORMATION: Shortstop is a 2 year old intact, male dog that was brought in as a stray. Shortstop is friendly and outgoing. Shortstop spent time at finder's home with 2 children ages 7 and 10. He was relaxed and playful. Shortstop displayed aggressive behavior with finder's dog, who is a German Shepard. Finder stated that Shortstop would not stop barking at their resident dog. There is no known bite history and according to the finder Shortstop might not be housetrained. The finder describes Shortstop´s energy level as high. Other Notes: Finder stated that Shortstop destroyed items in their home and is not house trained. INTAKE NOTES – DATE OF INTAKE, 29-Mar-2019: Upon intake: Shortstop became tense while trying to scan for a microchip. Finder stated that when they brought him to the vet, he did not like getting scanned and displayed fearful behavior. He did allow collaring and positioning for a picture. MEDICAL EXAM NOTES 11-Apr-2019 Progress Exam Subjective: pre-neuter exam; loose stool the past two days, none observed today Objective BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: minimal dental calculus PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, hair mostly regrown at previous patch of alopecia at mid-dorsum, pre-scrotal incision site- intact, no swelling or discharge CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment appears healthy Plan: no treatment needed 3-Apr-2019 Spay/Neuter Summary [Surgery Template - Dog Neuter] Was this dog a cryptorchid? No If so describe - Pre scrotal Incision Spermatic Cord Ligation with: 2-0 PDS Sub Q closure: 2-0 PDS Skin closure? 2-0 PDS intradermal 3-Apr-2019 Pre-Op Exam Subjective: pre-neuter exam; loose stool the past two days, none observed today Objective: BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: minimal dental calculus PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 descended testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, patch of alopecia at mid dorsum- hair regrowing CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment patch of alopecia- R/O abrasion vs other; hair regrowing diarrhea- appears resolved Plan: neuter today 3-Apr-2019 Surgical Notes Anesthesia Summary: Canine NEUTER Pre Medication: Cerenia 10 mg/ml –2.6 ml SQ, once Morphine 25 mg/ml – 0.53ml IM, once. Dexmedetomidine 0.5 mg/ml – 0.16ml IM, once. Induction: Midazolam 5 mg/ml- 0.53 ml IV, once Propofol 10 mg/ml –10 ml IV, once. Testicular block: Lidocaine/Sterile water/ (1.3mL/ 1.2mL), administered pre-operatively. Anesthesia Notes: Size 9.0 mm ET tube placed, maintained general anesthesia throughout procedure on variable isoflurane and variable O2. Used (rebreathing) system with 2 L bag. 20g IVC placed in R cephalic vessel. Intraoperative IV LRS at 5-10mL/kg/hr at 250 mL/hr NSAID: Rimadyl 50mg/mL injectable, 2.1 mL, SQ, once post-operatively, for post-operative pain relief. Recovery Status: Uneventful Anesthetist/Surgical Monitor : 1289/1494 Start 1 tablet of Carprofen 100 mg SID PO x 3 days as pain management. 2-Apr-2019 Progress Exam Loose stool noted 4/1 and 4/2 BAR start proviable 1 capsule PO SID x 1 week 29-Mar-2019 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior - loose body, wagging tail Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: minimal dental calculus PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 descended testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, patch of alopecia with central scab at mid dorsum CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: underweight patch of alopecia- R/O abrasion vs other Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery *** TO FOSTER OR ADOPT *** HOW TO RESERVE A “TO BE KILLED” DOG ONLINE (only for those who can get to the shelter IN PERSON to complete the adoption process, and only for the dogs on the list NOT marked New Hope Rescue Only). Follow our Step by Step directions below! *PLEASE NOTE – YOU MUST USE A PC OR TABLET – PHONE RESERVES WILL NOT WORK! ** STEP 1: CLICK ON THIS RESERVE LINK: https://newhope.shelterbuddy.com/Animal/List Step 2: Go to the red menu button on the top right corner, click register and fill in your info. Step 3: Go to your email and verify account \ Step 4: Go back to the website, click the menu button and view available dogs Step 5: Scroll to the animal you are interested and click reserve STEP 6 ( MOST IMPORTANT STEP ): GO TO THE MENU AGAIN AND VIEW YOUR CART. THE ANIMAL SHOULD NOW BE IN YOUR CART! Step 7: Fill in your credit card info and complete transaction HOW TO FOSTER OR ADOPT IF YOU *CANNOT* GET TO THE SHELTER IN PERSON, OR IF THE DOG IS NEW HOPE RESCUE ONLY! You must live within 3 – 4 hours of NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Norther VA. Please PM our page for assistance. 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[bloojayoolie]

Being Alone, Bones, and Cats: @manhattan aco waiting for LOVE Smile 413% 1 years old, 58 lbs HANDSOME AS EVER awesome smile, friendy affectionate, very well behaved when home alone- Confused & unsure at shelter, needs an experienced hero, time ξ LOTS OF LOVE to you! **** TO BE KILLED - 11/15/2018 **** IMAGINE BEING DRAGGED INTO SOME UNKNOWN PLACE AND THEN LEFT THERE BY THE ONE PERSON WHO WAS SUPPOSED TO LOVE AND PROTECT YOU..... That's what happened to Bleu, and this could very well be his last memory. Alone, confused, abandoned. :'( Sacre bleu!! That notice me face on Bleu tugs the heart! Soon to graduate puppy-hood, 1 year old Blue still has the excitement, joy, curiosity, innocence, softness and affection of a baby. He wears a tux, and has the cutest white chip on his onyx black nose. Bleu is at the perfect age to learn the ropes in order to be a champion companion pet. He is eager, intelligent and loves people. The staff carries him cradle style, wrapped in a blanket, to his kennel. Soft bodied, sociable, super smiley and open to all. His intake photo speaks volumes of his character. As charming and adorable as he is, landing on the Euthanasia list puts him in most urgent need. Doggies just like him are destroyed regularly, therefore he is slated to become a statistic. His happy-go-lucky disposition will hopefully be his good luck charm. Please message this page if you are interested in fostering or adopting this special youngster. Wishing on a star! BLEU@MANHATTAN ACC Hello, my name is Bleu My animal id is #46936 I am a male black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center The shelter thinks I am about 1 years old, 58 lbs Came into shelter as owner surrender Nov. 10, 2018 Reason Stated: MOVING - NO PETS Bleu is rescue only At the care center, Bleu has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. We recommend New Hope placement. There are no medical concerns at this time. My medical notes are... Weight: 58.8 lbs Vet Notes 11/11/2018 [DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1y Microchip noted on Intake? no Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : owner surrender Subjective: BARH, unremarkable appetite or defecation Observed Behavior - very energetic, poor lead control - will thrash on lead Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: unremarkable PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact 2 testicles soft and symmetric, no leakage or discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: visually normal Assessment healthy patient Prognosis: excellent Plan: ok for surgery refer to behavior for further assessment SURGERY:Okay for surgery 1619 14/11/2018 S/O - vocalizing in kennel excessively. Circling and hitting tail against wall A - kennel anxiety P - trazadone 10mg/kg SID PO x 14 days Details on my behavior are... Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow Behavior History Behavior Assessment Bleu came in leading her previous owner by the leash. He had loose body language and was sniffing around the center. He peed in the center of the lobby and then began whining and crying in response to another dog barking in the back. He continued to bark for the duration of the intake. He allowed the counselor to approach him, pet him, scan for microchip, collar him, and leash him. He was distracted by the squeaky toy and began chewing it and playing with it. When brought to the dog holding room, he was hard barking at the other dog and wagging his tail. He was pulling hard against the leash and when he got close to the kennel he would thrash and bite at the leash. We attempted to use another leash to pick him up and cradle carry him into the kennel. He continued thrashing and biting at the leash until it broke. He began walking around the dog holding room until he were able to entice him into the medical bay with a squeaky ball. We re leashed him and he continued to play with the ball. we gave him some water and walked him around the room for a little bit, then took him to the dog holding room. I put a blanket underneath him and we cradle carried him into the kennel. He was thrashing but we were able to get him inside the kennel. Once inside he laid down and had very loose body language. Date of Intake: 11/10/2018 Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable Basic Information:: Bleu is a 1 year old large mixed breed with a black and white coat. He was brought in by his previous owner due to not having the time or space for him. Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child How is this dog around strangers?: Bleu is friendly with stranger and will approach them, sniff them, and jump on them. How is this dog around children?: Bleu spent time with a 15 year old girl and he was playful and energetic with her by approaching her and jumping on her and licking her when he would see her. How is this dog around other dogs?: Behavior around dogs is unknown. How is this dog around cats?: Behavior around cats is unknown. Resource guarding:: Bleu has never exhibited resource guarding behavior. Bite history:: Bleu has never attempted to bite or scratch Housetrained:: Partially Energy level/descriptors:: Medium Other Notes:: Bleu is friendly when being held or restrained, disturbed while sleeping, getting brushed, getting his nails trimmed or feet touched. He will cry at first in the bath or when he gets wet. Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes Medical Notes: Bleu has a pork allergy and had been to the vet last 6 months ago. For a New Family to Know: Bleu is a friendly, affectionate, and playful dog who loves squeaky toys and bones. He is an indoor dog who is mostly house trained but rarely has accidents. He is not crate trained but knows the commands sit and stay. When he is left alone in the home he is very well behaved. When Bleu is on leash he will pull hard against the leash. Date of intake:: 11/10/2018 Spay/Neuter status:: No Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender Previously lived with:: Adults and a teenager (age 15) Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly Behavior toward children:: Playful and active with the 15 year old in the home Resource guarding:: None reported Bite history:: None reported Housetrained:: Partially Energy level/descriptors:: Bleu is described as friendly, affectionate, and playful with a medium level of activity. Date of assessment:: 11/13/2018 Summary:: Due to the behavior Bleu has displayed at the care center (thrashing and snapping at times when on leash), he is not a good candidate for a handling assessment at this time. Please see his owner surrender notes for a full history of his behavior in his previous home. Summary (1):: When greeting the female greeter dog through the fence, Blue stiffens, hard barks, and lunges. An off leash greeting has not yet been conducted due to safety concern. The previous owner did not cite behavior around other dogs. Date of intake:: 11/10/2018 Summary:: Loose body, allowed handling. Barked at another dog and chewed the leash Date of initial:: 11/11/2018 Summary:: Active, thrashed on leash ENERGY LEVEL:: Bleu is described as having a medium level of activity. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to the behavior seen at the care center of Bleu thrashing and snapping on leash, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to the behavior seen at the care center of Bleu thrashing and snapping on leash, we recommend Due to the behavior seen at the care center of Bleu thrashing and snapping on leash, we recommend Potential challenges: : House soiling,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Bleu is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center, Bleu has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Bleu may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: While walking on leash at the care center, Bleu has panicked, thrashing around wildly and snapping, at one point grabbing a handler's jacket in his mouth. We do not know if this sort of behavior will appear outside of the care center. 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 Bleu to new and unfamiliar situations. BLEU IS RESCUE ONLY…..TO SAVE THIS PUP YOU MUST FILL OUT APPLICATIONS WITH AT LEAST 3 NEW HOPE RESCUES. PLEASE HURRY!!! IF YOU CAN FOSTER OR ADOPT THIS PUP, PLEASE PM OUR PAGE FOR ASSISTANCE. WE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH LINKS TO APPLICATIONS WITH NEW HOPE RESCUES WHO ARE CURRENTLY PULLING FROM THE NYC ACC. PLEASE SHARE THIS DOG FOR A HOME TO SAVE HIS LIFE.

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Being Alone, Bones, and Cats: Hercules 0-10 s old, 55 les 5 & ace A beloved family pet given up for owner health. Adored a toddler, loved some stray kittens. Wiggly, Kissy, Affectionate, Social and Sweet with everyone he meets. A sterling resume, an absolute gem of a dog! TO BE KILLED - 9/5/2018 <3 Loves kids, was friends with stray kittens, a friend to everyone he meets, Hercules needs a new and loving home now that his owner is ill. Respectful of children, respectful of cats, friendly and kissy with strangers, Hercules has led the life of a much-loved family pet. But now his parent’s health is failing, and there is no one willing to care for him. Hercules is said to be 8 - 10 years old (conflicting data from ACC and owner) but he is definitely young at heart. Wiggly, friendly, a gentleman to all, his owner told the intake staff with love and pride in his voice that “There are stray kittens that come into the yard often, and they go into Hercules food and he will just walk away when they are in the yard.” Is he a good boy or what? He’s extremely affectionate, never guards his things, is housetrained, and an all around GREAT guy. Hercules will need some follow up care at the vet for the mass on his stomach, but if you foster, the rescue that pulls will pay his medical expenses. You just add love and support. Let’s not let Hercule’s owner down, let’s find a new and loving home where Hercules will once again be the center of someone’s world, and where they will be his. No one is more deserving, no one is more sweet. PRIVATE MESSAGE our page or email us at MustLoveDogsNYC@gmail.com for assistance saving his life. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/AFPipMN6wuU Hercules, ID # 39386, @ 8 Yrs. Old, 55.6 lbs. Brooklyn ACC, Large Mixed Breed, Brown / White, Unaltered Male Owner Surrender Reason: Owner’s Health Shelter Assessment Rating: Intake Behavior Rating: OWNER SURRENDER NOTES – BASIC INFORMATION: Hercules is a 10 year old male that has a mass on his abdomen. Owner had Hercules for 10 years but had to surrender due to owner’s health issues. Hercules previously lived with 2 adults. When a strangers would come to the home, Hercules was wiggly and approach them right away so they can pet him. When walked on leash on the street and someone would approach him, he was friendly and would allow to be petted. Hercules had a 1 year old grandchild that would come to the home often and stated that Hercules was always respectful around the child. He was also around the owners nieces and nephews of all ages and was always respectful around them. Owner stated that 3 years ago, his tenant left behind a female dog that bit Hercules on the tail while they were playing so ever since then he keeps Hercules away from other dogs so behavior is unknown. Hercules is respectful around cats. Owner stated that there are stray kittens that come into the yard often and will go into his food and he will walk away when they are in the yard. Hercules is not bothered when someone touches his food, treats or toys. Hercules does not have a bite history. He is housetrained and has a medium activity level. Hercules is not bothered when someone pushes him off furniture, being held/restrained, being given a bath, having his coat brushes, having his paws touched, being disturbed while sleeping or when an unfamiliar person would approach the home or yard. Hercules does have a medical issue – he has a mass on his abdomen. For a New Family to Know: Hercules is described as friendly, affectionate, playful and excitable. He has a medium activity level and likes to play with bones. In the home, he liked to stay in his favorite spot. Hercules was kept mostly indoors and is house trained. He was fed dry food only in the home brand Kibbles N Bits. When left alone in the home, Hercules would chew on the couch from time to time. When left alone in the yard, he was well behaved but sometimes would try to escape from under the fence. For exercise, he was taken on brisk walks outside and be let out in the yard to play. When on leash, Hercules pulls lightly. Owner was able to walk him off leash by the home and stated he would come right back. INTAKE NOTES – DATE OF INTAKE, 8/25/2018: Hercules had a soft and wiggly body during intake, tail high. He approached counselor right away and was rubbing his head against counselors hand. Counselor was able to scan for a microchip, collar and take a picture without any issues. Hercules sat by the owners legs during intake and was even giving kisses. PLAYGROUP NOTES – DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: Hercules previous owner reported that he kept him away from other dogs so his behavior around them is unknown. 8/26: When off leash at the Care Center, Hercules greets a novel female with a heightened posture and dances his feet back and forth. He begins to mark several areas of the yard, then returns to his sexual motivation flirtations. He is tolerant of her pushy play solicitations but doesn't not reciprocate. Behavior Assessment Date of intake:: 8/25/2018 Spay/Neuter status:: No Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender, in home for 10 years Previously lived with:: 2 adults Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, wiggly, attention seeking Behavior toward children:: Respectful Behavior toward dogs:: Kept away from other dogs due to being bitten by one previously. Behavior toward cats:: Respectful Resource guarding:: None reported Bite history:: None reported Housetrained:: Yes Energy level/descriptors:: Friendly, affectionate, playful and excitable with a medium energy level Date of assessment:: 8/28/2018 Look:: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor's cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog's mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft. Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw. Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw. Toy:: 1. No interest. Summary:: During the handling assessment Hercules allowed all handling with no concern. He showed no concern in the toy item. Summary (1):: Hercules previous owner reported that he kept him away from other dogs so his behavior around them is unknown. 8/26: When off leash at the Care Center, Hercules greets a novel female with a heightened posture and dances his feet back and forth. He begins to mark several areas of the yard, then returns to his sexual motivation flirtations. He is tolerant of her pushy play solicitations but doesn't not reciprocate. 8/28: Hercules presents himself with a high tail and tall posture when greeting a novel female dog. He does not mount her and chatters throughout the session. Date of intake:: 8/25/2018 Summary:: Soft, wiggly, allowed all handling ENERGY LEVEL:: His/her previous owner describes NAME as an energetic/calm/moderately enthusiastic dog. NAME displayed high energy and movement throughout assessment. NAME will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him/her engaged and exercised. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training techniques for NAME. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience) MEDICAL EXAM NOTES: Weight: 55.6 lbs Vet Notes 28/08/2018 [DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:reported 10, changed to 8y Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :o surrender. mass on abdomen for 1 year Subjective:unusual mass on abdomen--hairless knob that has sheath of normal fur over it at roughly umbilical area Observed Behavior -wags tail, allows exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: ou sclerosis, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:limited, moderate tartar and wear PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:intact 2 testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, scars on lateral thigh, mass umbilical area CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: mass. dental disease Prognosis:good Plan:biopsy and neuter in future SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age 1/09/2018 H:CIRDC signs seen on rounds S: BAR, consistent sneezing, no coughing, no vd. Eyes: Unremarkable OU Ears: Unremarkable AU. Nasal Cavity: Mild serous nasal discharge Lungs: Eupneic U/G: Normal external genitalia. No discharge. Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. BCS = 5/9 Integument: Otherwise unremarkable haircoat. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Rectal: Not performed. Externally normal. Assessment 1) CIRDC Plan: Move to iso, start Doxycycline 10 mg/kg SID x 14 days start enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg PO SID x 14 days *** TO FOSTER OR ADOPT *** If you would like to adopt a dog on our “To Be Killed” list, and you CAN get to the shelter in person to complete the adoption process *within 48 hours of reserve*, you can reserve the dog online until noon on the day they are scheduled to die. We have provided the Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan information below. Adoption hours at these facilities is Noon – 8:00 p.m. (6:30 on weekends) HOW TO RESERVE A “TO BE KILLED” DOG ONLINE (only for those who can get to the shelter IN PERSON to complete the adoption process, and only for the dogs on the list NOT marked New Hope Rescue Only). Follow our Step by Step directions below! *PLEASE NOTE – YOU MUST USE A PC OR TABLET – PHONE RESERVES WILL NOT WORK! ** STEP 1: CLICK ON THIS RESERVE LINK: https://newhope.shelterbuddy.com/Animal/List Step 2: Go to the red menu button on the top right corner, click register and fill in your info. Step 3: Go to your email and verify account Step 4: Go back to the website, click the menu button and view available dogs Step 5: Scroll to the animal you are interested and click reserve STEP 6 ( MOST IMPORTANT STEP ): GO TO THE MENU AGAIN AND VIEW YOUR CART. THE ANIMAL SHOULD NOW BE IN YOUR CART! 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