About HAMILTON

Available NY,NJ,CT,PA,DC,MD,DE,NH,RI,LI,MA,VT,ME Attention fans of the lowrider, blockhead chunks! We have an absolute hunky bear waiting on love! As hard as it is to believe, Hamilton was found tied to a fence and brought into the shelter. Excited and grateful to be saved, he greeted everyone at the shelter enthusiastically. He presents with a super soft body, huge smile and big, round, honest eyes. His video is completely adorable and showcases his incredible disposition. Hamilton obeys all shelter demands, and is an excited doggie. He is still young, and very playful. As usual the shelter finds fault with nearly every pet brought in, and so pouncing on Hamilton's excitement and zest. Staff describes him as friendly, soft bodied and cooperative. He seeks attention and sits down for petting. He even behaved awesomely during his medical exam. No resource guarding or aggression demonstrated. Appallingly the shelter placed him on the kill list instead of ensuring he finds a loving home. They see nothing wrong with destroying a sweet, healthy, young companion pet. If you are interested in saving this super cool and handsome boy, please message us now before it is too late for Hamilton. HAMILTON 182117 BROOKLYN ACC Estimated to be 5 years 1 week old, 57 Lbs UNALTERED MALE, MEDIUM MIXED BREED STRAY FROM NY MEDICAL BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: BEHAVIOR RATING: LEVEL 3 INTAKE DATE 09/11/2023 PET PROFILE Stray, no known history. Hamilton is white and tan male dog that was found tied up outside and was brought to ACC as a stray. During intake: he was friendly and outgoing. Due to his excitement I was not able to collar him but he did allow the staff to take his picture. Hamilton is in need of emergency placement due to behavioral concerns. While Hamilton has displayed some social behaviors, he has not acclimated well to the shelter environment. He has a high level of anxiety and a low threshold for arousal. Hamilton screeches in his kennel when he sees handlers and will leash bite when being removed from his kennel for walks. Once out of his kennel, Hamilton is unable to relax and remains in a heightened state of arousal and anxiety. Medically, Hamilton has been diagnosed with dental disease, has a small mass on the shoulder, and has hematuria. 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 have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I am playful and cute! I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them. I am looking for a home with a patient person. Please check here for updated adoption hours. ASSESSMENT NOTES Date of assessment:: 9/12/2023 Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately Social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: panting, pacing, explores room Handling Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Handling comments: neutral body, panting, sits down for petting Arousal: Follows loose Arousal comments: follows with neutral body Knock: No response Knock Comments: Ignores Toy: Sniffs, Ignores Toy comments: No response Summary:: Due to operation limitations, dog-to-dog introductions are postponed. Summary (2):: 9/14: Hamilton was screeching at a handler when she was cleaning the kennel above him. 9/12/23: Hamilton is observed earlier in the day screaming at staff as they walk by. When the handler approaches to get Hamilton out, he is panting heavily but does not begin to vocalize. He begins to leash bite as the handler attempts to leash him, holding on for a few seconds before letting go. He does not respond to food or a squeaker. The handler is eventually able to leash him while he is drinking water. He is led to the canine behavior office for a handling assessment. Hamilton continues to pant heavily and the handler notes that his chest is slick with drool. He tolerates leashing and solicits contact from handlers. Hamilton tolerates the assessment and is returned to the kennel without issue. As soon as the door to the kennel is closed behind Hamilton he begins to scream again. Handler tosses a few treats that Hamilton ignores and walks away. Date of intake:: 9/11/2023 Summary:: friendly and outgoing, ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Hamilton so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3 Recommendations:: No children (under 13) Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to H

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