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My basic info
Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
A Volunteer Writes:
Achilles is a 5-7 yo neutered German Shepherd , a stray at the shelter since 5/15/2011. He was found tied up accross a veterinary clinic in the Bronx and the clinic manager herself brought Achilles to the Manhattan shelter. From our conversation, she thought highly of Achilles and said that he was very playful, although gentle, loved to run and would be great for a senior citizen. How different can animals be inside and outside a shelter........Achilles is an imposing German Shepherd. He is the real "thing". A tiny bit overw but gorgeous. Achilles is easy going but pulls on the leash. I see most of the Shepherds do that at the shelter. They are running ....nowhere, lost. It is so ...like them....Achilles is very much housetrained. He does not mark. He took treats(liver) gently from my hand as a reward for sitting promptly on command. A number of dogs were met on the street and Achilles was totally civil with them. At first, Achilles was a little aloof which fits with his distress but little by little , he got comfortable with me and sat very close to me for a petting session. I am surprised and not surprised at his behavioral evaluation. He is stressed and needs a gentle approach. He was great with an animal professional outside the shelter and nice with me, a lay person, a volunteer. What else can I say.
I hope that Achilles can be given a chance. He is beautiful. Achilles is at the manhattan shelter waiting for a Shepie lover.
SCAN NEGATIVE
BRIGHT, ALERT, RESPONSIVE, HYDRATED
PHYSICAL EXAM
mild to mod tartar
sheading
tense upon examneutered male
NOSF
Look2 :Dog pulls out of the assessors cupped hands each tiem without settling during the three repetitions
Sensitivity 2 :Dog stands still,accepts touch while stiff in body with low tail and closed mouth
Tag 4 :Dog stands his groung while stiff in body and baring teeth
Squeeze 5 :Dog turns towards the assessor while attempting to bite
Food 2 :Dog follows the dish while tense in body ,lifts head after a bit of pressure from hand to cheek
Toy 3 :Dog takes the toy away,keeps a firm grip while tense in body
