BILL NYE – A1106561

BILL NYE – A1106561

**SAFER: AVERAGE HOME**

MALE, TAN / BLACK, CHIHUAHUA SH MIX, 15 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 03/19/2017, From NY 10029, DueOut Date 03/22/2017

Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary No Initial Exam

A volunteer writes:  Bill Nye is a “science guy” and I’m not sure why our little 5 lb peanut is named after him.  Perhaps because Bill is famous for saying, “Humor is everywhere, in that there’s irony in just about anything a human does” and our little guy is looking for the humor in his new situation.  He’s itty bitty, with a little pink tongue that lolls out of his mouth, his eyes are cloudy, he probably doesn’t hear very well, but when he starts motoring along on leash – watch out!  Those little legs can move!   He does great on leash, and watching this little guy navigate a sidewalk is not to be missed. When we come up on a big dog he just stands there as if saying, ‘hey big guy, I’m down here!’   He loves to cuddle, snuggling close as I lift him in my arms.  Bill is looking for a retirement home in which he can enjoy his golden years….he needs a bit of food to put some weight on his too thin frame, a soft bed and a loving person.  He’s a gem, discover him for yourself today.

BEHAVIOR:

KNOWN HISTORY: None

3/19/17

Unaltered Male, Stray

SAFER ASSESSMENT:  3/20/17

Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. He 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, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is closed.

Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft.

Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all.

Flank squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all.

Toy: 1.  Minimal interest, dog sniffs toy.

Summary: Bill Nye displayed no concerning behaviors on his assessment. Flank used due to medical.

DOG-DOG INTERACTION ASSESSMENT:

Summary

PLAYGROUP:

Summary

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 3/19/17

During his initial medical exam, Bill Nye was social and allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:

In the care center, Bill Nye displays a low level of activity.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

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