Behavior Determination: Experienced A volunteer writes: We seek to adopt a pet for all kinds of reasons…and we pick him or her for all sorts of reasons, too. Looks, temperament, behavior, habits, breed, you name it. Why would Madison be the lucky one, the chosen one to be your new forever best friend? Because each heart has its own guidelines that does not listen to reason. It is simply called…Love. Madison is no fashion model (although Twiggy might almost look pale next to her), her muzzle is greying, and her coat is of a common camel color. She carried a litter not long ago and she is anxious, a little all over the place like a firefly. She is as hungry as a caterpillar and takes any opportunity she sees to obtain treats (that she does not guard). Jumping or sitting, hopping on a bench, searching my bag…she is full of hope, determined, smiles and whips the air with a happy tail. Madison seems to have been on a chronic quest for attention, food and kindness. Here is where your sensitive heart strings might chime and tell you Madison is the one. She is a survivor who has faith and trust in us, humans. A difference in her life you can make, and get in return a beloved forever best friend. It happened to me with…a cat I found sick and soaked in a ditch and was one of my best friends for seventeen years. Madison is waiting for you. A volunteer adds: Madison now has a minor cold. The staff handed her to me for a walk in the yard. I took a good look at her. This is Madison? Really??? I could not believe my eyes. I barely saw her ribs that were prominent few days ago. She was less anxious too, more playful, interactive and although still very interested in food, treats were not as much her focus. What shelter food and some company can do to a dog. Just imagine what your presence, leadership and your home would do for to Madison. It would make a world of difference.Come and meet her soon….

Madison is at risk due to CIRDC.

Weight: 37.2 lbs

Animal Behavior Saved At: 9-Oct-2017 15:36:49.000 Animal ID: 8627 Animal Name: Madison Age: 2 Years 1 Week Tag Number: Breed: American Pit Bull Gender: Female Spayed / Neutered: Unknown Handler: Observer: Behavior Assessment Date: Retest Date: Retest Reason: Next Test Date: Date of intake: 2-Oct-2017 Spay/Neuter status: No Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Stray Previously lived with: Unknown Behavior toward strangers: Unknown Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: Unknown Bite history: Unknown Housetrained: Unknown Energy level/descriptors: Unknown Date of assessment: 3-Oct-2017 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s 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: 2. Dog quickly pull back. Flank squeeze 1: Item not conducted Flank squeeze 2: Item not conducted Toy: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away. Summary: Madison paced and whined when in the assessment room. She ran up to the assessor when called and was social, having a soft body. She was distracted at times during her assessment and displayed a high level of activity and movement. Summary (1): Madison has displayed brief polite greeting to dogs, though has primarily displayed anxious behavior during interactions. History around dogs is unknown. The behavior department recommends that future introductions be conducted at a slow pace to dogs who are respectful and calm. 10/3: When introduced off leash to the male greeter dog, Madison does not approach, paces the perimeter while seeking exit anxiously. Summary (2): 10/6: Madison greets a male dog politely then seeks handler attention and exit. Summary (3): 10/7: Madison greets politely then anxiously wanders the pen seeking exit. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below) Behavior Asilomar TM – Treatable-Manageable Potential challenges: Anxiety Potential challenges comments: Anxiety: Madison displays anxious behavior at the care center, pacing and whining in playgroup and in the assessment room. As we have no history of her behavior in a home, we do not know if this behavior will appear. We recommend giving Madison things to do to relieve her anxiety such as Kongs, puzzle toys, and walks. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used. Recommendations Adoption Recommendations: Comments: Suitability With Children: Other: Experience Yard Size: Overall Rating: Passed For Rehoming: Indemnity/Waiver: Adoption Summary: Behavior Determination: Experienced A volunteer writes: We seek to adopt a pet for all kinds of reasons…and we pick him or her for all sorts of reasons, too. Looks, temperament, behavior, habits, breed, you name it. Why would Madison be the lucky one, the chosen one to be your new forever best friend? Because each heart has its own guidelines that does not listen to reason. It is simply called…Love. Madison is no fashion model (although Twiggy might almost look pale next to her), her muzzle is greying, and her coat is of a common camel color. She carried a litter not long ago and she is anxious, a little all over the place like a firefly. She is as hungry as a caterpillar and takes any opportunity she sees to obtain treats (that she does not guard). Jumping or sitting, hopping on a bench, searching my bag…she is full of hope, determined, smiles and whips the air with a happy tail. Madison seems to have been on a chronic quest for attention, food and kindness. Here is where your sensitive heart strings might chime and tell you Madison is the one. She is a survivor who has faith and trust in us, humans. A difference in her life you can make, and get in return a beloved forever best friend. It happened to me with…a cat I found sick and soaked in a ditch and was one of my best friends for seventeen years. Madison is waiting for you. A volunteer adds: Madison now has a minor cold. The staff handed her to me for a walk in the yard. I took a good look at her. This is Madison? Really??? I could not believe my eyes. I barely saw her ribs that were prominent few days ago. She was less anxious too, more playful, interactive and although still very interested in food, treats were not as much her focus. What shelter food and some company can do to a dog. Just imagine what your presence, leadership and your home would do for to Madison. It would make a world of difference.Come and meet her soon…. Color Match: Profile/Activity Level:

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