Robin

Robin ACCT-A-169315 is an approximately 4-year-old female who came in as a stray on 7/17, found on a neighbor's porch, and presenting with acute heat stress. During her stay in shelter, Robin has amassed a fanclub of volunteers and staff - hanging out in a staff office (until her separation anxiety got the better of her), then soaking up as much attention as possible from volunteers on the adoption floor. Robin's an expert at fetch, giving hugs, and looking fabulous despite her itchiness. She's looking for rescue placement where she can continue her journey of recovery. Videos: Robin baskin in the pool: https://youtube.com/shorts/0Fmw5n6EK6g?si=ERyT6YmxQVL2a4nI Robin playing ball: https://youtu.be/LF_42s-pui0?si=JK7_Rov5Q2oAPbvd Robin knows sit: https://youtube.com/shorts/KgLqfp0FuRE?si=EuPxZkkEStzP2ddF Robin loves to play: https://youtu.be/o0Xzs60z5dk Robin and Sugar Cone pt 1 https://youtu.be/sHyqW6DSsNQ Robin and Sugar Cone pt 2 https://youtu.be/L-l45nYBIRk Behavior notes -- Per volunteer on 7/27: Robin is actually the perfect girl. Robin knows how to sit and even knows paw! Robin is gentle with treats and loves hot dogs. Robin walked into the play yard, immediately picked up a ball and wanted to play fetch. Robin is just a fun loving wiggle girl. She even wanted to play in the water! Robin met Olivia Benson through the fence and seemed friendly, wiggly and interested. Robin is definitely a girls girl and loves her people. Robin needs a family to give her some lovings, heal her skin and give her the life she deserves! Per staff on 7/22/24: Took Robin out with a volunteer and she was so much fun. She was easy to leash and lead out of her kennel and was immediately soliciting attention from her handlers. Once out in the yard, she romped around, sat for treats, and enjoyed chasing tennis balls - she would bring them back and trade for treats. She allowed all handling/petting and was such a sweetie! Per volunteer 7/21/24: I took Robin outside for the photo shoot. I had no problems leashing her, but she is eager to leave her kennel and did happily jump on me in her excitement. She's so little, it's really no problem. When we went into a yard, she walked into the baby pool and layed down, but not before she found the ball that was in the bottom of the water - seems she is one dog not afraid to put her face in the water. She laid in the pool no turning or splashing, it was just Robin basking in the water. When we played ball, she retrieved it and even allowed me to take the ball from her.She knows sit and takes treats gently. When I returned her to her kennel, I tossed in some treats to coax her inside, and she stepped in easily. Per staff on 7/21: Hung out with Robin and her volunteer handler for a few minutes on 7/20, while they were spending time in a play yard. Robin was having fun: loose, wiggly, playful, affectionate, social, attentive, and well-mannered. She sat for treats, gave hugs, and played fetch. Per staff on 7/18: Moved Robin to my office as she is very affectionate and people oriented. Noted that she does appear to have separation anxiety, likely exacerbated by a dog in the surgery banks who was vocalizing very loudly. Started gabapentin to help with anxiety, gave her a bunch of different high value chews to play with. She likes Bully Sticks best. Per staff on 7/17: Miss Robin was perfectly behaved when she was being treated for severe heat stress. She stood as calmly as she could and let us cool her down, and even allowed me to place an IV catheter to give her fluids! She is the sweetest little girl despite how painful her skin must be, and she loves to do tricks in return for snacks. She will sit and every fiber of her being will tremble because of how much she wants to be the goodest girl ever! Per staff on 7/17: Finder was in a rush to drop off the dog. When I asked him what was wrong with the dog (he had put yes to sick/injured) he said nothing was wrong. I pressed again and he showed me pictures of the dog with what looked similar to burns. He refused to touch the dog, saying his neighbor had put the dog in his truck. Pictures of the dog looked worse than the dog actually did. It looked like the dog had been healed from the injury that took place in the photo. Behavioral assessment: KNOWN HISTORY: -Stray KENNEL PRESENTATION: -Robin was very excited to get out of kennel! She was standing by the door when I approached, and had soft eyes, a wagging tail, and started doing excited toe taps when she saw me. She tried to push her way out when I opened the door but I was able to easily leash her and keep her contained until secure. LEASH SKILLS: Pulls minimally HANDLING: Robin was loose and bouncy with me right away! She happily trotted into the room and jumped on me right away for pets and attention! She allowed all handling with no issues right away, no warm up needed! She was wagging the whole time, just happy to be paid attention to. I offered her some treats and she showed me that she's a very smart girl! She knows "sit, "paw/shake, and "lay down! Robin took all of her treats gently and was VERY food motivated. I'm sure she could learn even more tricks with a little time! She would cry when I would type and stop paying attention to her, so she seems to seek comfort in her handler and really likes attention. Overall Robin is an incredibly sweet and affectionate girl for how beat up she is! PLAY: Likes to play, gets bouncy and jumpy, almost like she wants to jump right into your arms! TOYS: Likes squeaky toys and soft toys. Trades for treats!