MAX – 9390
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SAFE 10/25/17
Max
Hello, my name is Max. My animal id is #9390. I am a desexed male black brown dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 9 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 10-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- cannot afford to care for.
Max 9390 is at risk for a respiratory infection (CIRDC) and other medical conditions including a heart murmur and dental disease that will require treatment. Behaviorally, he has been social and has allowed all handling in the care center, though his previous owner reports growling over high value items. We recommend an experienced adopter prepared to work with those behaviors.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Max is a shy middle aged gentleman who, for nine years, has only known family life. Imagine how he must have felt finding himself in a place like ours, new to him and full of people and dogs he never met. He is a good boy, though and complies with what ever is proposed to him, a walk with staff and volunteers, a playgroup with his peers or a stop by the medical department. Max is always ready for a walk. He could go and go and go and never seems tired. He loves the park, rolls in the grass, the leaves, and leaves the squirrels alone. Although we are told that Max goes on weewee pads, he always did with me his business in the street. He likes soft treats and stands on his hinds, leaning on my lap to ask for more. He is very low key although lively when needed. He welcomes caresses anytime. His former family said that Max would is friendly to strangers and good with children, and even plays like a kid. Max has right now a little cold that we are treating. He will need you very soon so come and see him at the Manhattan Care Center and make him yours.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 23 lbs
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, Max allowed counselor to pet and collar him. Max allowed counselor to take picture and followed counselor to his cage without pulling or and hesitation. Max was friendly, body calm and jumped straight into the cage.
Date of Intake: 10/10/2017
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered
Basic Information:: Max is a 9 year old small breed dog who has been with client for 1 year. Max previously lived with client’s aunt since he was a puppy. Max has no known health problems but was taken into surgery about 3 years ago for his leg.
Previously lived with:: Max previously lived with 2 adults.
How is this dog around strangers?: Max is friendly around strangers but will bark at them if they are waiting outside his apartment door.
How is this dog around children?: Max has interacted with children aged 4, 7 and 8. Max is relaxed, playful and respectful of the children he has interacted with and client states he can act like a child himself.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Max has not interacted with other dogs but client noticed that on walks Max will try to avoid other dogs and will not bark when being barked at.
How is this dog around cats?: Max has never been around cats and client is unaware of how he would react.
Resource guarding:: Max will only guard if he has a bone in his mouth. He runs away when client tries to take bone away. When client is too close, Max will growl.
Bite history:: Max has no known bite history.
Housetrained:: No
Energy level/descriptors:: Max has a medium activity level
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Max had surgery for his back leg about 3 years ago.
For a New Family to Know: Max is a friendly, affectionate, and playful dog with a medium activity level. Max’s favorite thing to do is play tug with his squeaky toys. Max was kept as an indoor dog and is a bit timid when going on walks. Max eats both dry and wet food which is made available to him two times a day. Max is not trained to use the bathroom outdoors but will use wee-wee pads indoor. When outside, Max will pull lightly on the leash and will sometimes walk behind you.
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