About BLUE

Available NY,NJ,CT,PA,DC,MD,DE,NH,RI,LI,MA,VT,ME BOUNCED AROUND LIKE A RUBBER BALL, HOW DOES ANYONE EXPECT BLUE TO TRUST AND THRIVE?! Yet, he does trust and he still thrives, maintaining that amazing Level 2 rating that he earned back in 2021 when he first strolled through the doors of the acc. As gorgeous and friendly and social as this boy is, now six years old, he can not find a true and lasting home with a BFF/Family dedicated to loving him and keeping him safe. That could be why his eyes are so sad and worried and his lasest pics. That worry is heartbreaking. Blue seems to be wondering if these hooman's are ever going to get it right before he winds up dead in a garbage bag. Lets fight fight fight for Blue's life. Lets find this super deserving boy the home he needs before it's too late. A staff member writes: Blue is a highly social dog who loves people! Blue is a gorgeous dog looking for his forever home. He has become quick friends with staff at the care centers as he is a soft and wiggly boy who is super boisterous and goofy. He has enjoyed playing with his toys in the pool in the backyard. He is a distinguished dog looking for someone to throw the ball around for him and help him work on his resource guarding and leash reactivity. He needs to be the only pet in the household but don't let that deter you as Blue has enough personality you wont even dream of having another pet! BLUE@MANHATTAN ACC Blue ID#57021, 6 years old, 55 lbs Medium Mixed Breed, Brindle Unaltered Male Came into shelter as as Agency Medical Behavior Evaluation: 4. Orange Behavior Assessment Rating: LEVEL 2 INTAKE DATE: 7/21/2023 PET PROFILE: My health has been checked. My vaccinations are up to date. My worming is up to date. I have been microchipped Blue is on emergency placement for behavior concerns. Blue has recently started to become more stressed while in kennel, pacing and hypersalivating. Additionally, Blue remains highly dog reactive in the shelter; cage fighting when removing from kennel as well as hard barking, lunging and growling while walking past them on leash. Medically, Blue is apparently healthy but is underweight. What my friends at ACC say about me* My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles! I am playful and cute! I need a home where there are no other dogs. I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them. 7/22/2023 Estimated age: 6yo Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive History: agency, found abandoned Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - eating treats and allowing petting, tolerant of exam however during blood draw started thrashing possibly dog reactive Is there evidence of Cruelty?no Is there evidence of Neglect?no Is there evidence of Trauma?no Objective T =np P = 100 R =28 BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT ( 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testes palpated MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, muscle wasting, underweight CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment 6yo MN Large mixed breed -hx of heart murmur-not heard today -underweight -significant weight loss since 2021 Prognosis: good Plan: cbc/superchem pending intake task recommended behavior consult SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to previous HM 7/23/2023 Blood Results: mildly elevated WBC count- 20,000 r/o stress vs immune response vs other mildly low calcium, low phosphorous and low albumin r/o poor nutrition vs loss vs other monitor appetite consider repeat chemistry in 2-3 weeks 7/26/2023 BCS 2-3/9 on visual exam adding TID feeding chart to kennel Details on my behavior are... Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow Date of intake: 7/21/2023 Spay/Neuter status: No Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Stray Date of assessment: 7/23/2023 Summary: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Light Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Stays by assessor, soft Handling Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Handling comments: Stands still Arousal Jog: Follows (loose) Arousal comments: None Knock: No response Knock Comments: None Toy: Grips, takes away Toy comments: Body somewhat tense Summary:: 7/23/23: Blue approaches a dog at the gate with a tense body and then lunges, showing teeth, barking, growling, and snapping. 2021: Blue was surrendered as a stray along with three other large mixed breed dogs. Limited information was provided so his past behavior is unknown. 2/24: Blue immediately be

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