About COBALT BLUE

Available NY,NJ,CT,PA,DC,MD,DE,NH,RI,LI,MA,VT,ME COBALT BLUE WAS HERE BEFORE and even as a pup, it took him too long to find a home. Times are a little harder and the first thing people are discarding is their pets, as if they have no feelings. THEY DO. They sadly sit, waiting for their family to come back for them. Most don't come back. Barely 13 months old, this gorgeous gray boy named Cobalt Blue needs a loving, active family now. One that doesn't mind going for walks, hikes or playing Fetch. A staff member writes: Cobalt blue is a sweet boy with a lot of energy. He is athletic and curious boy who loves to play with his people. He loves to play with toys and needs an outlet for his energy so he would do best with a household of active people. He is a goofy boy and you will often find him playing with toys in his kennel on his back. He loves to make a little 'nest' in his kennel with his bedding and almost tucks himself in. He is just a puppy with so much love to give and he greets everyone who walks by his large puppy eyes and a picture perfect pose. A volunteer writes: Cobalt Blue is just stunningly handsome. Even though he could easily rest his laurels on his good looks, he also has an amazingly sweet personality. COBALT BLUE@Brooklyn ACC Cobalt Blue ID#166938 Estimated to be 14 months, 67.4 lbs Large Mixed Breed, Gray NEUTERED Male Came into shelter as a Owner Surrender/Return Zip Code: BROOKLYN NY 11225 Medical Behavior: 2. Blue Behavior Evaluation: LEVEL 4 INTAKE DATE: 08/02/2023 PET PROFILE My health has been checked. My vaccinations are up to date. My worming is up to date. I have been microchipped. *What my friends at ACC say about me* I'm described as friendly, affectionate, playful, and excitable. I can be a little shy with people I don't know, but once I warm up, I become a love bug. I love to give kisses, get belly rubs, and play. I know the cues sit, come, and shake/give paw. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. ASSESSMENT NOTES Date of intake:: 8/2/2023 Spay/Neuter status:: No Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no prior history Other Notes:: Date of intake: 3/25/2023 Spay/Neuter status: No Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): limited profile provided Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adults and children (ages 10, 13, and 16) Cobalt Blue will growl if approached while eating or if his food is touched and is anxious when left alone Housetrained: Partially Date of assessment:: 3/26/2023 Summary:: 8/3/23: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Loose, tipping into overarousal, seeks contact Handling Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Handling comments: Neutral Arousal Jog: Follows (loose, neutral) Arousal comments: None Knock: Approaches (loose) Knock Comments: None Toy: Hovers, growls Toy comments: Tense 3/26/2023: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Fearful Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Body tense Soft handling: Fearful Exuberant handling: Fearful Comments: Stands still, tense Arousal Jog: Follows (body low, fearful) Arousal comments: None Knock: Backs away Knock comments: None Toy: No response Toy comments: None Summary:: BACC NOTES - (August 2023) Due to operational limitations, dog-dog introductions are postponed. MACC NOTES - 3/26/23: Cobalt Blue sniffs a dog at the gate with a neutral body. Summary (2):: 09/01/23 As the handler approaches, Blue is in his kennel with a loose, wiggly body and wagging tail. The handler leashes Blue easily and proceeds outside for a walk. Blue maintains a loose, wiggly body all the while walking moderately beside the handler. Blue takes treats gently when administered and will also catch them if tossed. The handler pets Blue which he allows, leaning in to be pet more. The handler and Blue return back to the facility where Blue enters the building and his kennel quickly 8/20/23 Cobalt is witnessed hard barking, snarling, and baring teeth from inside of his kennel. The handler is administering Enrichment to the dogs in room 10 and when approaching Cobalt's kennel, he was fine. After the enrichment is administered, Cobalt resumes the aforementioned behaviors. 08/18/23 When the handler approaches the kennel, Cobalt is jumping onto his kennel door with a loose frame. The handler unlocks the kennel door and Cobalt begins to vocalize at the handler with a wagging tail. The handler leashes Cobalt and is successful, proceeding outside for a walk. Cobalt displays a loose body and wa

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