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MJ – A1073830

Safe - 5-24-2016 Manhattan

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This dog is one of many animals in the NYC Animal Care Center and he/she became at risk the moment they entered the doors. Fosters/adopters save lives and this dog will soon be out of time! Do not wait for this animal to appear on the At Risk List! Start sharing and advocating now. If you are interested in fostering or adopting, message the Urgent help desk at helpdogs@Urgentpodr.org and they will help answer any questions you may have.

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MJ – A1073830

**SAFER: AVERAGE HOME**

SPAYED FEMALE, BLACK, STAFFORDSHIRE MIX, 2 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, HOLD RELEASED Reason NO TIME
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 05/15/2016, From NY 10035, DueOut Date 05/18/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary BARH scan negative mild tartar ear infection clean coat female intact NOSF
Weight 34.0

A volunteer writes:
A little chocolate peanut topped with bunny ears. That’s my absolute favorite combo and little MJ is one of my absolute favorite pups. Surrendered to our care for a myriad of reasons, MJ has known one family all her life and lived happily with them, including young children and other pups. When I first approach MJ in her kennel she shocks me by promptly rolling over on to her back for a belly rub! I scooch inside her kennel door and perch on its ledge rubbing her adorable, tiny tummy as her mouth flops open into a happy grin. We may be inside four, concrete walls but to MJ, we’re in heaven. Eventually I decide it’s time to get about our business and we trot outside where MJ promptly attends to it. Toys and treats don’t interest her much and truthfully neither does the hustle and bustle of the city’s streets. MJ seems a bit overwhelmed sticking close by my side. I hear her whine a bit when traffic dies down and she ushers us quickly back to the yard. There on a bench she curls up in my lap and together we watch the birds boldly darting around our pen. Her breathing is slow and calm. She’s at peace surrounded by quiet. As it grows dark and we head indoors, I recall reading a note of her former owner’s. One that stuck in my head. That MJ goes to bed when asked to “go home.” I whisper it to her, and it’s true. She crawls inside and I give her one last belly rub. This is her “home” for now. But I know not for long. MJ is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan’s ACC.

PROFILE

Mj is a 2 year old female Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix. Her family got her from a family member whose dog had puppies;MJ was the smallest. MJ’s family had to surrender her due to a new baby, lack of time, cost, and landlord conflict. MJ has thick, irritated ears.

SOCIALIZATION

MJ is friendly/outgoing with new people. She lived with a child who’s currently 8 years old and has spent time with children of all ages. She’s relaxed, playful, and tolerant with children. She plays exuberantly with people. She lived with another medium sized adult female dog as well as her brother. She was relaxed, playful, tolerant, and affectionate with them. She cuddled with them and played somewhat rough. She’s never bit anyone.

BEHAVIOR

MJ doesn’t mind storms. She doesn’t mind when someone take her food/treat/toy, moves her off furniture, holds/retrains her, wakes her up, or brushes her. She is nervous during baths. She pulls her paws away and tries to run away during nail trims. She barks when someone is at the door but is friendly once they enter and if they approach her family.

FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW

MJ’s family describes her as friendly, affectionate, playful, and high energy. She followed her family around and sat in their laps. They held her and carried her around like a baby. She plays with balls and stuffed toys and likes to play tug and chase. She lived inside and slept with her owner or on her dog bed. She ate dry and wet Alpo and Kibbles and Bits foods. She enjoys cheese as a treat. She pottied on wee-wee pads at the door to the balcony and didn’t have accidents. She sits when asked. She goes to her bed when her family asks her to “go home.” She wasn’t walked outside.

INTAKE

MJ had a soft, slightly low body. She approached me, sniffed me, sat next to me, and leaned into me while I pet her, scanned her (-), collared her, and positioned her for pictures. She followed me closely and sat next to me while I worked. She wagged her tail when I talked to her.

SAFER

MJ pulls a bit on the leash. She was calm and relaxed during handling and easily engages in play, body is loose and wiggly, mouth open.  MJ was not interest in toys.

MJ did not show any concern during the behavior assessment. The behavior department feels that she can go to an Average home.

Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.

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

Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game.

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

Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.

Toy 1. No interest

PLAY GROUP

When off leash with other dogs, MJ s a bit nervous and cautious of interaction.  She backs away from greeting and offers a small correction when solicited with play.

5/17 update: MJ is uncomfortable and seeks handler attention.  She bares teeth when approached from behind.

 

 

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