Etcho Needs Rescue Now!!

Etcho is a sweet-faced boy that recently got dumped at the shelter by his family. Below is the evaluation and volunteer notes on this boy - he sounds like a wonderful dog!!

ETCHO – A887927 – 9 month old male pittie mix – 65lbs


*** His video!!! ***
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A volunteer writes: I love big dogs. Nothing breaks my heart more than seeing a big dog curled up, head down and clearly in distress. Etcho was that dog yesterday. He is so terrified in the shelter, and so distraught that every inch of him reflects his fear. Etcho is a beautiful 9 month old, 65 pound boy whose owner states that he never socialized him. He does say aboout Etcho that he loves men, women and children, but has not been around other animals or allot of people other than his family. He also states that he is only partially housebroken, although every time I took him out yesterday he relieved himself outside and his cage was completely clean. Etcho was so affectionate and happy to have some attention. He immediately attached himself to my side, and as we walked down the street (he is great on the leash), if any noise startled him he immediately nestled into me for security. Every time I reached out my hand to pet Etcho he cringed a bit, so one wonders if his former experience was not all it should have been. I love this dog, he is gentle and calm and so desparately in need of someone to love him as he should be loved. I sat down on the bench to take some notes and he jumped up next to me and after a while nestled himself close to me. Etcho is beautiful on the outside, gorgeous face, well kept coat, and the perfect weight for his size. He needs someone to help him blossom from the inside, someone to love him, make him feel secure and show him the world as it is meant to be for him. This is a special boy.

Additional volunteer info: I have been spending time with Etcho who is becoming a bit more relaxed in the shelter environment. He is trusting a bit more, and not quite so reluctant to be with strangers. He may have been hit in his previous life, as he still does cringe when he sees a hand unexpectedly. I think Etcho will do best with an experienced owner in a home without young children. He needs time to build his confidence and to trust and feel secure. He gave kisses yesterday indicating that he is learning to trust me and feel comfortable with me. I was so honored by his trust!!


Scan negative

Look 2 :Dogs eyes are averted with close dmouth ,tucked tail and ears back ,allows head to be held loosely in the assessors cupped hands
Sensitivity 2 :Dog stands still,accepts touch while tense in body with tucked tail and closed mouth
Tag 2 :Dog is fearful and unresponsive to the assessor ,approaches the assessor with head low and tucked tail after play
Squeeze 1 :Gently pulls paw away
Squeeze 2 1 :Gently pulls paw away
Food 1 :No interest
Toy 1 :No interest
Rawhide 1 :No interest
Dog to dog 2 :Does not approach the helper dog ,turns to side in relation to the other dog
Helper 8877953

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Has a cut nex to left eye,healed
Demeanor is extremely fearful and tense
Male intact
Nosf

Manhattan - 212-722-4939 (hit 0 for operator, do not leave a message. May need to hit 0 a few times

Prada -Pitbull/Bunny Rabbit Mix

Prada can be found in the Manhattan Center.Her Animal ID # is A888437. She is a female black and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks she is about 1 year old. She was found abandoned.

Here is her story:

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 02/08/2011 from NY 11234, owner surrender reason stated was ABANDON.
Reason for New Hope: TEMPER.

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MOST RECENT MEDICAL RATING, BEHAVIOR RATING & MEDICAL ENTRY

A volunteer wrote: Prada is a big, gorgeous black pittie with ears that look like airplane wings, a tiny white patch above her nose, and a little trail of white under her chin and down her belly. This 1 year-old puppy is extremely affectionate to all she meets, and I found this out very early when I met the cops that found her. They were gushing about how much they adored Prada, and had lots of questions about how quickly she would be able to find a home. They described the abandoned apartment that Prada was found in as being "straight out of Silence of the Lambs", and that the police had received 5 separate calls about her, because people in the neighborhood loved her and were worried about her being abandoned. Sure enough, as soon as I bent down to pet her, she started wiggling her whole body, wagging her tail, and ended up collapsing right there for belly rubs. It looks like she might have been used for breeding at one time, although she does appear to be well fed, weighing in at 60lbs. Most of the time I've spent with her has consisted of laughing at her hopelessly affectionate appearance -- she pants with her tongue hanging out of the side of her mouth, with her ears reaching for the sky. She walked fairly well on the leash, pulling a bit but extremely eager to please. By the time our walk was over, she had a spiders-web of slobber wrapped around her black-as-night snout, causing passersby to giggle as well. Everyone I've spoken to -- from the police to other volunteers -- who have spent time with Prada are in love, and so a forever home is exactly what this adorable puppy deserves.

02/10/2011 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION - QUESTION
Exam Type BEHAVIOR Look 1 :Eyes averted with soft body ,low tail wagging ,long lip and ears back ,allows head to be held loosely in the assessors cupped hands Sensitivity 2 :Dog stands still,accepts touch while tense in body with low tail ,long lip and ears back Tag 1 :Dog follows at the end of the leash ,body is loose with open mouth,wagging tail and ears back Squeeze 1 :Dog gently pulls back her paw Squeeze 2 1 :Dog gently pulls back her paw Food 1 :Lifts head and ceases eating Toy 1 :No interest Rawhide 1 :No interest Dog to dog 4 :Dog rrushes the helper dog while attempting to bite 887347

02/09/2011 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAMMedical rating was 2 NC - MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was QUESTION
SCAN NEGATIVE BRIGHT, ALERT, RESPONSIVE, HYDRATED PHYSICAL EXAM mod tartar slight dirty coat unpredictable NOSF

Manhattan - 212-722-4939 (hit 0 for operator, do not leave a message. May need to hit 0 a few times)

She doesn't have much time.

Help Daden - New York City

02/13/11 -- UPDATE:

URGENT--DADEN NEEDS A FEMALE FOSTER HOME IMMEDIATELY~~ Daden, recovering from surgery on his leg, which was broken by a human. Daden isn't yet ready to trust a guy, but is comfortable with women. If you can help, please call 917 689 8414. THANKS~!!!

Please help Daden, the sweet injured pittie boy from NY ACC.

Daden had been pulled and is safe!

Daden's leg is broken in 2 places and the rescue group that will be taking him will need funds for his vet care. He is going to Somers Animal Hospital on 2/3/11. He is currently sedated and resting until then.

The vet has estimated his care to be between $2000 - $3000. If you prefer to make donations directly, here is the info:

checks can be mailed to:
Somers Animal Hospital
352 Rt 202
Somers, NY 10589
914-277-3686

Chip in link:

http://laurenschipinwidget.chipin.com/save-injured-daden-from-ny-acc

Roxy Needs a Real Home....

Roxy was adopted several years ago at ACC by the daughter of the woman who called the Pets for Life program to pick up the dog. The daughter and her mother have kept the dog confined for one year in a crate.
Pets for Life repeatedly asked the woman if the dog honestly never left the crate, or went on any walks, and the woman confirmed that the dog has not left the crate in one year.

Roxy A808862 – 2 yr. spayed Staffie. OS, no time. 35 pounds

A VOLUNTEER WROTE: As you can see from this picture, Roxy is an excellent fetcher and retriever. Roxy lives to chase balls and quickly retrieve them for you. Of course, she doesn't drop them right away, but if you tell her, she will release it and happily wait for you to throw it again and again. Rated "no concern" by the vets - she's very sociable and loves to be pet. She comes when called and has a very gentle disposition. Roxy has a lovely grey-blue color to her coat, but it looks like she could take a long bath and do with some fattening up. Great, great pup.

Brooklyn Shelter NY 718 649 9070

Shai, the "Actor Handsome" Boy

Shai is a gorgeous golden colored 8-10 month old boy with winning looks and a sunny personality. On top of all that he has the most breathtaking amber/hazel eyes, coupled with a soft, plush coat to add to his movie star good looks. He was languishing in a local animal control for a few months when we found him. He was passed over by a local rescue because he was very timid and was easily flooded by too much attention by too many people all at one time. He growled and looked away... They were all afraid of him, but truth be told, he was more scared of them.

We are not completely sure as to what breeds he represents but our best guess is that there may be Sharpei, retriever, Belgian Malinois, and ?? (not sure what else!).

Shai... is making wonderful progress in his foster home and is happy and becoming more confident. He adores his foster brother, Billy, and has a blast playing rough and tumble with him out in the back yard.

He is neutered and up to date on his shots. He is about 55 lbs. and is fully grown. He is a wonderful and affectionate boy! Ready for his forever home!!!

If you are interested in meeting Billy,please contact Joann @ kaatzndogz@aol.com or go to this link:

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/15863501

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