SOOKIE – A1084096

SOOKIE – A1084096

FEMALE, BLACK / WHITE, POMERANIAN MIX, 9 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason NYCHA BAN
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 08/04/2016, From NY 11101, DueOut Date 08/04/2016,

MEDICAL:

Scan negative Female, ~ 9yrs Tolerates handling and petting Moderate tartar, gingivitis Bilateral nuclearsclerosis NOSF BARH

BASIC INFORMATION

Sookie is an all-black Pomeranian mix. Sookie was given to owner as a gift & has no known health issues. Sookie was surrendered to ACC due to owner moving to a residence that does not allow pets.

SOCIALIZATION

Sookie is friendly around strangers and loves getting pet. Sookie has been exposed to small children, Sookie gets along with children & adults. Sookie has been exposed to other dogs & gets along with them. Sookie has not bitten or scratched another animal or person. Sookie is best described as a loving, affectionate & playful dog.

BEHAVIOR

Sookie does not show signs of aggression when owner touches food bowl while she is eating. Owner is able to take bone, toy or any object from her mouth with no problem. Sookie enjoys bathing and grooming, when an unfamiliar person approaches the home, she barks & makes the owner aware. Sookie may urinate & defecate when she hears loud noises such as thunder storms.

FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW

Sookie has a high activity level. Owners favorite things of  Sookie is,  she is extremely affectionate & is always there to greet the owner. She loves to play  & would do best in a family home or a single person home with alot of energy & time. For exercise, she loves to go ‘out for brisk walks. Sookie is used to walking off leash & will not run away. She has been kept mostly indoors & enjoys eating dry/wet food. She is wee-wee pad & house trained

BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE

Upon intake, Sookie displayed a loose body & an open mouth. Sookie loved to receive attention from the counselor. Sookie allowed all handling & scanned negative.

PLAY GROUP

Sookie’s previous owner reported that she gets along with other dogs.

8/7: When off leash at the Care Center, Sookie mostly avoids the other dogs but will correct them with a growl and lip curl when they approach and attempt to greet her.

ENRICHMENT

Sookie was at the front of the kennel, shaking, when I approached her. She allowed me to placed my rope on her and lift her out the kennel. I carried her to the play pens where she sat next to me. I placed her on the bench next to me and gave her affection. She was tolerant of my petting and did not give me an issue when it was time to go back.-V.LD

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