About HAZEL

Available NY,NJ,CT,PA,DC,MD,DE,NH,RI,LI,MA,VT,ME Cat, dog and kid friendly Hazel is only 3 years old, and was dumped by her family with the beyond ancient 'no time' excuse. Hazel loved her family and would always make time for them. In fact, she loved to cuddle and comfort them, which is some of her former family's favorite things about her! Whenever she sits she loves to give her owners her paw to receive massages. Hazel is friendly with dogs she knows, kids, and even cats. She's described as social, affectionate, active, vocal, independent, and even lazy. Who doesn't love a couch potato to binge watch your favorite shows? Hazel LOVES bath time and allows her family to brush her. She loves car rides, going outside, and any toy that squeaks. At her short stay at the ACC, Hazel has been fearful, but around familiar handlers, she has been loose, wiggly and sought attention. Hazel was only dumped a few days ago, and the ACC isn't allowing her much time! She is going to need someone to work fast to save her life! If you want this super girl, please let us know! HAZEL 181996 MANHATTAN ACC Estimated to be 3 years, 2 weeks, 69.6 lbs UNALTERED FEMALE, LARGE MIXED BREED OWNER SURRENDER FROM NY, NO TIME MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 3. Yellow. BEHAVIOR RATING: Level 4 INTAKE DATE: 09/25/2023 PET PROFILE Upon intake the dog was hard barking and lunging in the lobby. Due to this MC scanning and collaring were not possible. K9 behavior assisted in bringing her to the kennel due to dogs behavioral concerns. Date of Intake: 9/25/2023 Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown Basic Information:: Hazel is a 4 year old female LMB who was brought to MACC after owner could no longer keep her in the home. Previously lived with:: 6 adults,1 child, 5 dogs , 3 cats How is this dog around strangers?: Around Strangers Hazel is described to be friendly and outgoing but at times may hard bark / growl. How is this dog around children?: Around children she is friendly and outgoing. How is this dog around other dogs?: Around familiar dogs she is playful but with unfamiliar dogs on leash she actively avoids. With unfamiliar dogs off leash she actively avoids and hard barks / growls. How is this dog around cats?: Around cats she is described to be friendly and outgoing as well as playful. Resource guarding:: it is unknown if Hazel Resource Guards due to owners never attempting to take something out of her possession. Bite history:: none reported. Housetrained:: Yes Energy level/descriptors:: medium/ high Other Notes:: Hazel is reported to be mouthy and takes treats hard. She often jumps up often / non-stop and is fearful of loud noises such as storms/thunder, fireworks and arguments. When on walks Hazel tends to react to strangers that approach the home or the yard by growling or hard barking. When Hazel is held or restraint she tends to bark / growl and lunges. When hazel is disturbed during her sleep she isn't bothered. When she is startled she is fearful. if she gets pulled off the furniture, gets her feet/ paws touched and gets her collar grabbed she isn't bothered. Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes Medical Notes: She has a cataract on her left eye. For a New Family to Know: According to her previous owners Hazel is described to be social/affectionate dog who is very active and playful. she is vocal and independent who at times can be a lazy/ couch potato. She tends to spend most of her time where the people are as well as the bedroom and the living room area. If New owners take Hazel to the groomers a few things to know would be that she loves bath time/ water and allows her owners/ family to brush her. Previous owners state that she does very little to no pulling on the leash and goes on walks for at least 1 hour. She does not have a set schedule for walks. Hazel has never been crated and loves going on car rides. Owners describe her to be a hyper dog who knows cues such as sit , paw, lay and stay. Some of her previous owners favorite things about her would be how she loves to cuddle and comfort you. Whenever she sits she loves to give her owners her paw to receive massages. Hazel's favorite activities include going outside and her favorite toys are anything that squeaks. ASSESSMENT NOTES Date of intake:: 9/25/2023 Spay/Neuter status:: No Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender Previously lived with:: Adults, children, cats, dogs Behavior toward strangers:: Barks/growls, at times friendly Behavior toward children:: Friendly Behavior toward dogs:: Friendly with familiar dogs, barks at and avoids novel dogs Behavior toward cats:: Friendly and playful Resource guarding:: None reported Bite history:: None reported Housetrained:: Yes Other Notes:: Described as 'mouthy'/may take treats hard. Date of assessment:: 9/27/2023 Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 sec

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