About JAMES

TO BE KILLED 02/21/2021 ALL DOGS NEED PATIENT AND LOVING HOMES - Not just shelter dogs. James is quite the hunk, weighing in at 77 pounds. He's at an awesome age where walks are cherished but so is a good NetFlix session on a cozy couch, complete with good eats and ear massages. Not much is known about this handsome boy because he came into the shelter as a stray, brought in by the police. Since then, no one has come to claim James. How could anyone be missing such a big good looking dog and not care. However that could be, they didnt deserve him. Lets advocate for James and get him into a home where he'll always be safe and loved. JAMES@BROOKLYN ACC James ID#108894, 7 years old, 77 lbs Large Mixed Breed, LIGHT BRINDLE/WHITE unaltered male Came into shelter as a STRAY Medical Behavior: Behavior Assessment Rating: New Hope only INTAKE DATE: 12/14/2020 PET PROFILE: My health has been checked. My vaccinations are up to date. My worming is up to date. I have been microchipped. INTAKE INFO / OWNER PROFILE: Date of Intake: 14-Dec-2020 Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown Basic Information: James is a large mixed breed who was brought into ACC as a found stray by police officers. Previously lived with: unknown How is this dog around strangers? known How is this dog around children? unknown How is this dog around other dogs? unknown How is this dog around cats? unknown Resource guarding: unknown Bite history: unknown Housetrained: No Energy level/descriptors: unknown Other Notes: unknown Has this dog ever had any medical issues? No Medical Notes: unknown For a New Family to Know: unknown Behavior Notes: Upon intake, James was nervous. He allowed to be collard and taken straight into a kennel. No further handling occurred through counselor. BEHAVIOR: Date of intake: 14-Dec-2020 Spay/Neuter status: No Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: BEHAVIOR: Summary: Due to James' increasing anxiety and escalation during the handling assessment, it was ended early and did not continue. James' became aroused as he became more anxious and escalated to jumping up and biting at the drag leash the assessor was holding. He continued to jump up, biting and pulling at the leash. Handling Assessment Leash Walking Strength and pulling: No pulling Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Highly distracted by smells Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Focused on smells Call over: Does not approach Sociability comments: Hyperfocused on smells, distracted Handling Soft handling: Highly avoidant, would not approach Exuberant handling Handling comments: Arousal Jog Arousal comments: Knock Knock Comments: Toy Toy comments: DOG-DOG: Summary: James was surrendered as a stray so his past behavior with other dogs is unknown. 12/16: Due to a lack of appropriate greeters, a gate greet is conducted. James is sexually motivated as he greets a novel female dog. He chatters hard and heightened his posture. FUN FACTS: INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Date of intake: 14-Dec-2020 Summary: Nervous but allowed for handling MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Date of initial: 14-Dec-2020 Summary: BARH, darting eyes, pulling on lead, hyperreactive to sound and touch, eating treats well. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: New Hope Only Recommendations: No children (under 13) Place with a New Hope partner Recommendations comments: No children (under 13): Due to James' unknown behavioral history with children, and his observed behavior in the care center it is recommended that he be placed in an adult-only home at this time. Place with a New Hope Partner: James shows a high level of anxiety and avoidance in the care center. While he has allowed for some handling, he has escalated his behaviors when uncomfortable and will require an experienced foster through a New Hope Partner. Potential challenges: Anxiety Leash-biting Potential challenges comments: Anxiety: James has shown a high level of anxiety at the care center, he is hyper focused on smells and has not shown social behavior with handlers. During interactions he will alternate between sniffing and seeking an exit, never readily settling or relaxing. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety. Leash Biting: James' jumped up, snapped at, and bit - held onto his drag leash during his assessment. He maintained a neutral body and did not vocalize, but began this behavior as his anxiety increased. Please see handout on Leash Biting. Recommendations Adoption Recommendations: Comments: Suitability With Children: Other: NHO Yard Size: Overall Rating: Passed For Rehoming: Indemnity/Waiver: Adoption Summary: Due to the need for extensive behavior modification, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. Please read the below information thoroughly about this dog and if you are interested in fostering or adopting, please fill out the pre-screener form. Do not click the 'Adopt Me' button on this webpage. This animal i

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