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COLTON – A1117114

Safe - 8-16-2017 Staten Island
Rescue: Amsterdog Animal Rescue
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SAFE 08/16/17

COLTON – A1117114

**SAFER : AVERAGE HOME**

NEUTERED MALE, BROWN / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 8 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition GERIATRIC Intake Date 07/01/2017, From NY 10304, DueOut Date 07/04/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary Estimated age: 8 years History :  stray, friendly   BCS 5/9 EENT:  OU- lenticular sclerosis, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam:  moderate/severe dental calc 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, approx 2 inch soft subcutaneous mass at right thorax, approx 2 cm cutaneous mass at ventral chin, approx 1 cm raised erythematous lesion at left perineal area CNS:  mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment moderate/severe dental disease cutnaeous and subcutaneous masses- R/O benign vs malignant Plan recommend FNA and cytology of masses Prognosis: fair
Weight 56.5

A volunteer writes: Colton came into the shelter as a stray in early July. He appears to be well fed and nicely groomed; Colton is a serious older gentleman, not much for playing but enjoys getting all the affection he can from our volunteers and staff (video below is evidence). Colton walks great on leash and takes treats gently. Colton would love a home with plenty of love and treats to give. If you’re interested in adopting Colton, come to the Staten Island Care Center to meet him.

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY:None

Neutered male, stray

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted. His ears are back, his tail is down, and he has a relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.

Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture, open mouth

Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft, shakes off mid game.

Squeeze 1 / 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed

Toy 1: 2. Dog playfully takes toy away, body soft.

Dog-dog: 2. Dog approaches helper dog with tail at spine level, body not stiff, ears relaxed, lip neutral.

Summary:Colton displayed no concerning behavior during his behavior assessment.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR

During intake, Colton was tense, moving away from the scanner and hiding under Finder’s chair.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

During his initial medical exam, Colton was a bit nervous but allowed handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:

We have no history on Colton so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, Colton displays as having a medium level of energy.

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

 

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  1. Colton needs lots of shares and pins! Please help save this boy! He’s eight years old and he’s been neutered. He desperately needs someone to save him from this terrible place. He came in as a stray and is nervous and tense, that’s all we know. He’s nervous and tense because he doesn’t have a home and someone to love him! Please share him Far and Wide to save this poor, sweet boy. He deserves a second chance at life! Please Share Adopt Foster Rescue Pledge to save this sweet soul from this terrible place!?

  2. Another beautiful frosty face! Don’t let this incredible senior gentleman die in the shelter! Save him! He has a lot of life to still live and lots of love to give! #SavetheSeniors ???

  3. Only a few comments on this adorbale senior..Look at his video You can’t help but fall in love with this big guy..What a sweet mush. $25.00 pledge

  4. Won’t someone give Colton a chance.?.This old boy deserves some lovin, a warm bed with doggie treats on his pillow..Look at that adorable gray face..Looks like he smiling..Love this big hunk..

  5. Please Please share frosty face colton..Colton is not a player, but a lover who will stay by your side and never want to leave you..He would make a wonderful family pet..

  6. #SaveColton ❤️❤️❤️ This nice fella needs a home this weekend! Praying and sharing! ?

  7. Colton you handsome devil..Why hasn’t anyone scooped you up yet?..This boy is a keeper..If I have to be your constant advocate so be it..Please share, foster, adopt, or pledge.. Colton has been here too long..Please get him out, before he is hit with the dreaded shelter disease.

    • I’m working with a rescue right now to adopt him if he’s still available 🙂

      • I’m pretty sure Colton is still there…I pray you can adopt him..He is a real sweetheart..I worry for him. So many good dogs have been put down at this God aweful place…Tiffany Keep us updated please.

        • He’ll be coming to his new forever home soon where he’ll have a doggy friend and be spoiled for the rest of his life!

          • OMG!!!! I’m so happy..Thank you so much Tiffany for rescuing Colton..Bless you..I wish you much luck with your new loving Pup..Colton is so lucky to have you, and he knows it believe me. So excited for you both..Cannot wait to see him on the Safe list.

  9. SAFE!!!!! So Happy..I needed to see it..Bless you Tiffany..Happy life Colton you big hunk

  10. Thank you Tiffany for saving this handsome frosty face! May you and Colton have a happy life!!! ❤️