MAJOR TOM – A1062768

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MAJOR TOM – A1062768

***SAFER : AVERAGE HOME ***

MALE, TAN / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER / SIBERIAN HUSKY, 3 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 01/12/2016, From NY 11411, DueOut Date 01/15/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary scan neg ~3yo, male intact BARH. Nervous but allowed all handling. Bcs 4/9 mild dental tartar/gingivitis, eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge, ears wnl normal thoracic auscultation; normal abdominal palpation integ wnl; ambulatory x 4 intact male no concerns on initial exam. continue to monitor while at bacc. excellent prognosis
Weight 50.2

PROFILE

Major Tom was in the lobby with his finder. He was whining and pulling towards the exit. When approach he maintained his soft body. He turned his head and allowed the counselor to pet his head. He maintains a soft body and walk well on a leash. He allowed all handling. He whined throughout the intake and showed no concerning behavior.

BEHAVIOR

Major Tom came in as a stray, so his past behaviors in a home are unknown. At intake it was reported Major Tom was friendly with soft body posture, he allowed all handling. During SAFER Major Tom came into the assessment room calm and relaxed, he was friendly, social and affectionate towards the assessor, allowed all handling items to be conducted without issue. Major Tom was relaxed during the tag interaction, and during the resources portion of the assessment Major Tom was easy to handle when engaged with the item. Major Tom appears to be sociable, and did not display any behaviors concerns, so the department feels he can be suitable for an “Average” adopter.

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 leans into the Assessor, eyes soft, soft and loose body, open mouth.

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

Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his paw.

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

Toy 1: No interest.

Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Major Tom greets politely at the gate but is somewhat disinterested. He is mostly sexually motivated but will engage in bouncy play.

GROUP BEHAVIOR

When off leash with other dogs, Major Tom greets politely at the gate but is somewhat disinterested. He is mostly sexually motivated but will engage in bouncy play.

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For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://urgentpodr.org/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues.

If you are local to the Tri-State, New England, and the general Northeast United States area, and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or email [email protected]. Our experienced volunteers will do their best to guide you through the process.

* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

For more info on behavior codes and ratings, please click here: http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions.

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see: http://information.urgentpodr.org/category/frequently-asked-questions/.

You can call (212) 788-4000 for automated instructions.

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