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MOCHA – A1072993

Safe - 5-14-2016 Manhattan

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SAFE 05/14/16

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MOCHA – A1072993

**SAFER: AVERAGE HOME**

SPAYED FEMALE, BR BRINDLE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 1 yr, 6 mos
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason OWNER SICK
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 05/09/2016, From NY 10457, DueOut Date 05/09/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary Microchip: Negative Sex:Spayed as per owner(Not allow to see the spay scar) Age~ Approx- 1 yr,6 months BARH AMBX4 Eyes: Clear / wnl Ears: Clean/ wnl Nose: Clear / wnl Teeth: Very Slight dental tartar BCS: 3 Skin: APH / WNL Hair Coat: WNL Any injuries: None seen Behavior: Mild tense and nervous during exam Medication: None NOSF
Weight 40.2

A volunteer writes:
Like a chocolate and caramel kiss, 1.5 year-old Mocha is as sweet as they come. Surrendered to our care due to her owner’s health, Mocha is about one thing and one thing only: love! Wherever you are, that’s where she wants to be. On first meeting miss Mocha she wiggled frantically in her kennel, not so much over the excitement of a walk but from the prospect of pets. The moment she was leashed and the door was opened she attached herself to me, rubbing her beautiful, brindled coat along my legs just like a cat. We walk briskly to the park with little Mocha, of course, right by my side. There are distractions everywhere – traffic, pigeons, squirrels(!), other pups – but Mocha’s main focus continues to be yours truly. This girl is all about people. Free in a pen Mocha is happiest when getting her belly rubs. She flops onto her back and lets her jaw fall open into an impossibly goofy grin as I scratch, scratch, scratch. When I leave her for a moment to grab more treats, Mocha suddenly cries out and begins to whimper uncontrollably. The shelter can be a scary place and it’s clear that Mocha’s security blanket is human touch and “her” people. She makes friends quickly and easily and she loves them with all her heart. How lucky they are for it. As I’m headed out for the night I pay Mocha one last visit. She is resting, eyes open, in her kennel on her bed. I make a quick dash to the supply room, find our biggest, fluffiest blanket, crack the door open and slip it inside. Not quite her people, not quite human touch, but until we meet again, it will do. Mocha is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan’s ACC.

PROFILE

Mocha A1072993 is a 1 1/2yr old spayed female brown brindle AMPBT mix that was bought as a puppy 1yr ago down south and is being surrendered due to owner health. She was last seen by a veterinarian in mid 2015 and currently has no known health issues/injuries.

SOCIALIZATION

Around strangers Mocha is friendly/outgoing. She’s spent time around younger neighborhood kids and was gentle, exuberant, relaxed, playful with them also the adults in the home. According to the owner Mocha doesn’t like female dogs or male dogs that attempt to mount her. She has never bitten/scratched any person or animal.

BEHAVIOR

Mocha isn’t bothered by the following: having her food/food bowl, toys/treats touched/moved, being moved off of furniture, being brushed, bath time (at times) or being disturbed while sleeping/resting. She hasn’t had her nails trimmed. If someone approaches the home/family member Mocha will bark.

FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW

Mocha is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident & excitable with a high activity level. The owner likes that she’ll bring you her leash when she wants to go out and Mocha enjoys playing. Mocha enjoys ball, squeaky, stuffed & rope toys and games of fetch, chase, wrestling & tug. She is mostly an indoor only dog who sleeps on a dog bed or in a crate, she is walked 2x a day where she pulls on her leash. Mocha eats dry Purina dog chow 2x a day. She will have accidents in the home if someone takes too long to take her out. When left home alone Mocha is placed in her crate.

SAFER

Mocha came into our center as an owner surrender citing owner’s health issues. It is reported Mocha has spent time with neighborhood children, is gentle, exuberant, relaxed, playful. Owner reports Mocha isn’t bothered if anyone touches her Food, Toys, Treats. Mocha is placed inside a crate when home alone, will bring you her leash when she wants to go out. Mocha is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, and excitable. During intake, Mocha allowed all handling, very wiggly, jumping affectionately onto admissions counselor’s lap. Mocha pulled on leash for her relief walk. He jumped up and licked assessor’s face during Look item. Mocha leaned in during Sensitivity item, licks hand, tail wag. Mocha follows at the end of the leash for Tag game, a bit distracted. She pulled her paw back and whimpered on both Squeeze attempts. She showed no interest in Toy, though this may be due to environment as owner reports Mocha enjoys balls, squeaky, stuffed, and rope toys as well as games of fetch, chase, wrestling, and tug. When off leash with other dogs, Mocha avoids and seeks handler attention. The Behavior Team feels Mocha would do well with an Average adopter. She may benefit from daily mental and physical stimulation in the forms of daily walks, runs, exercise, play as well as durable toys such as kongs and nylabones to positively direct her enthusiasm.

Look: 1. Dog jumps up to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.

Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, licks assessor’s hand

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

Squeeze 1 / 2: 2. Dog gently pulls back and whimpers.

Toy 1: No interest.

Dog-dog: When off leash with other dogs, Mocha avoids and seeks handler attention.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR

Mocha allowed all handling. She allowed to be scanned (-), collared & taken pictures of including positioning her during her photo session which was a little difficult as she was very wiggly and wanted to jump onto my lap and or grab the squeaky toy. Mocha then walked into the kennel on her own.

For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following: http://information.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 read here:http://information.urgentpodr.org/acc-placement-status-descriptions/

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

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

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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