LUCKY – A1098586

Manhattan Center

My name is LUCKY. My Animal ID # is A1098586.
I am a male tan and white basenji mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 12/03/2016 from NY 10029, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/04/2016 Exam Type INITIAL – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 31.0 LBS.

Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: appx 10m-1y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no /c Teeth: no staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: wiggly and friendly towards handlers, nervous in shelter but seeks comfort in handlers and is easily distracted from environment “threats” Medication: N/A, preventatives given

12/04/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/04/16 11:21 Basic information Lucky is a younger male unaltered dog. Owner is moving where landlords would not allow dogs. there are no injuries or health concerns owner is aware of. socialization Around strangers, He is friendly and outgoing and jumps on them. He has lived with children 10 and 7 year old and was respectful with them. He played somewhat rought with the younger child. He played exuberant with adults. he has not lived with other dogs or cats. There is no bite history of a person or animal. Behavior Client stated he defecates and urinates indoors and destroys shoes if left out. he isnt bothered with storms or fireworks.touching food bowl is unknown. he isnt bothered taking a bone out. He growls when taking a toy out of his mouth. When given a bath he struggles and trimming his nails he struggles to get away. He is friendly when brushing his coat. for the new family to know client described him as friendly, affectionate, mellow, and anxious. His activit level is high. He doesnt care for toys and doesnt play any games. He was kept mostly indoors and ate dry food. He is not house trained and has daily accidents. He was never left alone in house. He didnt have access to a yard or was crate trained. He knows to give paw. He pulls lightly on leash and was never off leash. Behavior upon intake He was receptive to handling including collaring, scanning and intake photo

12/06/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes:I first met Lucky in the waiting room. He was sitting all snuggly, on a chair between his two owners. Such a pretty pooch, a little fox with dark velvety eyes, begging ears and a mushy nose. I asked if I could pet him. He was quite welcoming and gave my hand a lick. I knew I had to see him again and last night, we went for a stroll around the block. What a great walker he is! Although said not to be housetrained, Lucky eliminated fully along the way without marking his territory. A host of dogs were met, small and big. Lucky did not mind them a bit(he was a little shy in one of our playgroups with his peers although he tried to mingle). It was much too dark for outside pictures so we had to settle for the next best…A lit hallway. Lucky was fine with me tethering him loosely to the wall and outfitting him with a scarf. He sat obediently, treats helping of course(he took them gently from my hand) and posed patiently for the pictures. He was in no way wary of the eye of my new camera that is quite big…Of course, I was gentle in my handling of Lucky. He was a family dog, happy among his loved ones counting children he used to play with. To find himself in a strange environment, between 4 walls is pretty scary for a little dog’s brain and sometimes leads them to react in ways they would never do at home. In a nutshell, I was quite pleased with my encounter with Lucky. He is friendly, likes to be caressed, talked to, is well mannered and easy to be with.Consistent, patient, firm while gentle teaching should likely put Lucky on the right track. A volunteer writes: Looking every bit like a baby fox, Mr. Lucky joins us when his family moved. I noticed that in my first pictures his ears are straight up, and in additional pictures they fold over…..I can’t help but wonder if that indicates a comfort level and acceptance of me as a friend. Lucky is shy but friendly and affectionate, giving me lots of kisses once our relationship is established. In my lap for kisses, running off to greet a dog passing our pen, and then back for kisses, his lush coat calls for my fingers to run through it. Our little, smart red head foxy boy is looking for a new person to give him the training and love it sounds like he never had. Won’t you give him a chance?

12/05/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: N/A Unaltered, Stray Previously lived with: Adults/Children (ages 7 and 10) Behavior toward children: Friendly/outgoing though may at times engage in rough play Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown FG/RG: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: No Energy level/descriptors: Lucky is described as friendly, affectionate, mellow, and anxious Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 12/5/16 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: 5. Dog growls. Toy: 1. No interest. Summary: Lucky appeared friendly and social but growled while being handled in certain areas. Lucky may benefit best from being placed with a New Hope partner who can use positive reinforcement training to assess this behavior in a stable environment. PLAYGROUP: Luck engages brief play when solicited by respectful dogs. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Lucky and polite resident dogs. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 12/4/16 During his initial medical exam Lucky appeared friendly and allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner (Lucky may benefit best from placement with a New Hope rescue who can further assess his behavior in a more stable environment.) Potential challenges: _X_House soiling _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression (Though he displays social behavior, Lucky has appeared to become uncomfortable upon certain approach and handling and has displayed all appropriate warning signals indicating discomfort. We recommend force-free, reward based training when attempting to work/modify this behavior.)

12/04/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Luck engages brief play when solicited by respectful dogs. The behavior department recommends slow introductions between Lucky and polite resident dogs. 12/4: When introduced off leash to other dogs in the care center, Lucky takes time to warm up, then begins to engage in bouts of play. He becomes overwhelmed by rougher play. 12/5: Lucky greets briefly. He follows a female dog while whining, appears intent on mounting. 12/6: Lucky offers brief greetings and sniffs. He briefly engages in play when solicited.

12/04/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: negative Sex: intact male Age: appx 10m-1y Mentation: BARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no /c Teeth: no staining If abnormal BCS: WNL Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: N/A Any injuries: no Behavior: wiggly and friendly towards handlers, nervous in shelter but seeks comfort in handlers and is easily distracted from environment “threats” Medication: N/A, preventatives given

 

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