About TEMPO

Available NY,NJ,CT,PA,DC,MD,DE,NH,RI,LI,MA,VT,ME GORGEOUS TEMPO IS JUST A YEAR OLD AND WAITING FOR A LOVING HOME WHERE HE CAN THRIVE. Tempo's story is sad. He was found tied up to a pole, on a hot day in July, where he was understandably scared. The person who found him built him a little cardboard house, as well as provided him with food and water. Then Tempo was taken away by the ACO staff, where he sits in a cage, hoping he can find love and happiness. Although he was slow to warm up to staff, he does like treats and a soft, slow approach. Tempo liked playing fetch and with toys with a volunteer and he especially loved watermelon. What he'd love even more, though, is a loving home and family. Please be the one to give Tempo a new rhyme and rhythm to his life! Save him and love him furever! A volunteer writes: Tempo was found tied up, scared, overnight. When someone found him, they built him a little cardboard house, and gave him food and water until the ACC rescue team was able to pick him up. Understandably, Tempo was nervous after all he had bean through. He has been slow to warm up to staff members, but does appreciate treats and a slow, soft approach. He is a little guy, with little legs. He is definitely interested in toys, and after a few practice rounds he becomes a fetch master. He scoots his little body into our laps once he is comfortable, chomps on some watermelon. We hope to help Tempo upgrade from his cardboard box shelter into a real home! TEMPO@BROOKLYN ACC Tempo ID#178527, 1 year 1 mos 3 weeks old, 53 Lbs Medium Mixed Breed, Brown/White Unaltered Male Came into shelter as a ACO Zip Code: BROOKLYN NY 11208 Medical Behavior Evaluation: 4. Orange Behavior Rating: LEVEL 4 INTAKE DATE: 07/29/2023 PET PROFILE: Stray, no known history, My health has been checked. My vaccinations are up to date. My worming is up to date. I have been microchipped. *A Little Bit About Me* What my friends at ACC say about me: Please check here for updated adoption hours. My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. Upon arrival ARS was able to put leash over the dogs neck and walked dog to van with no issues. Dog is slightly fearful but overall ok. No other information available as the dog was left tied to a pole. Tempo is in need of emergency placement due to behavioral concerns. Tempo was initially fearful and avoidant of touch and most forms of interaction other than being offered treats. He has warmed up to select handlers and caretakers but remains uncomfortable when presented with novel situations. Due to the length of stay, Tempo has also begun to leash bite. Medically, Tempo recently recovered from CIRDC. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. Please check here for updated adoption hours. ASSESSMENT NOTES Date of assessment:: 8/1/2023 Summary:: Tempo has been fearful in the care center and slow to warm to staff. The below behavioral assessment is not a complete list of the behaviors he may display. Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Explores room, tail alternating between wagging and low, takes treats but does not solicit contact Handling Soft handling: Fearful Exuberant handling: Fearful Handling comments: Tense, whale eye, leans in briefly when handler scratches base of tail before tensing again Arousal Jog: Follows (low, fearful) Arousal comments: None Knock: No response Knock Comments: Ignores Toy: No response Toy comments: Ignores Summary (2):: 9/21/23: Tempo is jumping up and down in her kennel when handler approaches. She is frantic and overexcited when she comes out, pulling and spinning on leash. Tempo is led to the play yard where she is placed on a drag leash. Tempo is mildly difficult to leash due to her wiggling. She is leashed and let into the next pen where there is a variety of enrichment set up. Tempo engages readily with the enrichment, but does not work to access anything not readily available. She and handler walk towards the mat where they work on relaxation protocol. Tempo is able to sit, but does not lay down. She pulls hard returning to kennel and enters the kennel readily. 9/6/23: Tempo is standing neutrally in his kennel when the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and led to the assessment room. Tempo moves slowly, coughing almost constantly, until he brings up a small amount of clear discharge. Tempo is moved for

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