Friendly brindle amstaf Maxine in dangr@Brklyn kill sheltr in Brooklyn, New York
A volunteer writes:
During the first few days of her stay sometimes I would see a staff member walking back from the yard with Maxine slung over their shoulders -- "she's really good, she just doesn't want to go back inside." A pleasantly plump, dark brindled beauty with pleading eyes. She is an older gal (the best kind!) with all the benefits that often come with age -- quiet, well-behaved, excellent leash manners, housebroken, and tricks already up her sleeve (including "sit," "heel," and "shake"). Maxine's previous owners report that she doesn't always get along with other dogs, but she offers a low tail wag when we've seen others on walks and she has been tolerant in playgroup. That she is out of her element is palpable, but after a little bit of warm-up time Maxine readily seeks comfort from people. She'll softly wag her tail when I call her over, sit next to me on the bench, prop her paws up on the fence to greet a passing staff member, lean into me when I pet her, and even give kisses! Though she no longer needs to be carried, she still peacefully protests going back inside. She is very intelligent and seems to have the care center programmed as "not home" in her GPS. Even blocks away she knows when we turn a corner to head back and puts on the brakes, hoping that we can just keep walking in the other direction. Once inside the gates, she seems to accept the reality that today isn't the day she bids farewell to her cage and is easily walked inside. She wags her tail and approaches the familiar faces we pass in the hallway. . . and we assure her that soon someone will notice what a sweet, wonderful lady she is and give her a place to program as "home"!
A Staff member writes:
Maxine is a shy older lady who was adopted from AC&C eight years ago, but was brought back last week due to landlord issues. I was smitten the first time I saw her! Maxine is short, a bit chubby, and sweetly approached me with a low wag when I called her over. Maxine takes a few minutes to warm up to new people, and will likely do best in a home where her family will give her the time she needs to become comfortable in her new environment. Please help Maxine find her forever home, and pull this gentle girl from BACC today!
A Staff member updates: Maxine is a sweet pup that was surrendered to us because of landlord issues. She can no longer stay in her home and is now looking for a new forever home!! She did very well on her SAFER and loves human attention. It was noted by her previous owner that she has not always gotten along with other dogs and children. Her behavior around other dogs in the care center is tolerant. She has not been interested in playing with other dogs, but enjoys playing with humans. Pull this sweet girl today and help her find a home!
MAXINE -ID# A0723858
*** RETURNED 03/15/15 - "LANDLORD ISSUES" ***
SPAYED FEMALE, BL BRINDLE / WHITE, STAFFORDSHIRE MIX, 9 yrs
OWNER SUR - EVALUATE, HOLD FOR ID Reason LLORDPRIVA
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 03/15/2015, From NY 11230
Maxine is located at Brooklyn Animal Care and Control. I am not affiliated with them. For more info about Maxine or to see her current status, copy - paste this link:
http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/maxine-a0723858/
This dog is located at the Brooklyn Animal Care&Control (2336 Linden Blvd Brooklyn 11208). For more information on a particular dog, email help @ urgentpetsondeathrow.org (remove the spaces) but ONLY email if you are serious about adopting. Please do not email for status updates... You may also contact the NYC ACC at (212) 788-4000 for further automated instructions. Also, have the ID# and shelter location listed at the top of this post handy when inquiring!! This dog is in danger of being on the euthanasia list and could be scheduled to be killed at any time! If you absolutely cannot get to the shelter, please contact participating rescue groups listed toward the bottom of the link to see if they can assist you:
http://www.facebook.com/notes/urgent-part-2-urgent-death-row-dogs/adoption-info-and-list-of-rescues/405703306122877
On behalf of the dog before you, THANK YOU
For more information on adopting please read the following:
http://urgentpetsondeathrow.org/must-read/
If you cannot adopt foster ! Fostering is free and does not have to be pernament it can be short term but will save a life ..contact a rescue group from the link above for more info about fostering
From The ACC site: To help ensure successful adoptions, please fill out a pre-adoption application (http://www.nycacc.org/pdfs/adoptions/AdoptionApplication.pdf) and bring it with you when you come into the Care Center to adopt a pet. If you are coming from outside of the immediately area, it is strongly suggest that you first complete an application and email it to adoption @ nycacc.org -This will allow ACC to answer any questions and resolve any potential obstacles before you make the trip.
*This dog is located at Animal Care and Control, I am not affiliated with them and I cannot 'hold' or pull any dog...I am simply trying to help give them the 2nd chance they all deserve. You will have to call the Animal Care Center at the tel# above, or contact a rescue group from the link above for assistance.