Bluey

Symptom: Underweight

The animal you are adopting is either underweight or has lost weight during their stay at the shelter. Many animals come into the shelter already underweight and a majority of the time it is due to them previously being underfed. The stress of being in the shelter alone can cause some animals to lose weight without there being an underlying medical condition. If there is no underlying medical cause most of the time underweight animals or animals that have lost weight while in the shelter will quickly gain weight once in a home environment. This animal received a physical exam by a veterinarian and no immediate medical cause for weight loss/thin body condition was found. Due to the number of animals that experience issues with weight while in shelter and our limited resources this animal did not receive further diagnostics to rule out an underlying medical cause for being underweight. This animal should have a general health exam with a veterinarian as soon as possible after adoption, especially if you notice additional weight loss or inability to gain weight. Your veterinarian can make further medical recommendations for testing and medical treatment if needed. OAS is not responsible for post adoption diagnostics or treatment.

Background: Brought in on protective custody hold on 9/2/26. Owner was unable to care for the dogs due to illness. Given Yellow dot on intake. No intake handling notes available. Updated to Blue dot on 9/4/26: dog was initially very overwhelmed and sensitive. Hesitant to come out of kennel. Darted around on leash in response to environmental stimuli. Hesitant to pass people walking in the hallway. Updated to Yellow dot on 9/10/26: Crew volunteers noted that dog is more relaxed with handling. Yellow volunteer was able to leash, socialize, and walk dog without issues.B Summary of most recent volunteer and staff handling notes. Staff handling notes include one outing and handling for dog-dog evaluation.B

O: Standing at the front of the kennel with neutral posture, loose body and soft eyes. Easy to leash. Moderate pulling on leash down the hallway and while walking outside. Urinates and defecates immediately on entering the yard. Orients to handler in the yard. Leans into pets all over head, neck, chest, shoulders, back with loose and relaxed musculature and loose wagging tail. Tolerant of touch around belly and legs. Steps closer after consent check. Volunteers report dog will crawl into lap for pets. Does not respond to verbal cue or lure for sit. Takes treats with a soft mouth. Picks up tossed toys and prances around with loose body and high wagging tail. Does not engage with barking ward mates while walking through the ward. Hesitates at the kennel threshold, but follows handler into kennel. Slip leash can be removed by hand without issue.Volunteer notes to date are consistent with staff notes.

A: Affiliative young dog with minimal training. Presents as medium stable energy. Playful with toys and shows enjoyment with pets. Treat motivated. Possibly house trained (eliminates on entering the yard). Does not appear to know any basic commands. Yellow for volunteer handling: dog pulls moderately on leash and hesitant to return to kennel; can be somewhat environmentally sensitive but has relaxed over time and appears to be acclimated to the shelter routine. Consider for Green if recommended by volunteers.B B

P: Make available for adoption. Adopters should continue to work on basic manners (leash skills, recall, sit) using a patient, reward-based training approach. Unknown how this dog may behave around children.B

S: Dog-dog evaluation with a male and female tester dog. Tester dogs selected due to their ability to politely greet and not escalate conflict.

O: Dog pulled hard to approach the gate. Sniffed the testers through the fence, remained calm and non-reactive. Inside the yard, dog pulled to approach the testers, stood still as the female sniffed him all over. All leashes dropped. Started bouncing around and play bowing towards the female. Approached the male, tail wagging, weight shifted back. Continued bouncing around with the testers and following them as they moved around the yard. Lots of forward play with both testers. Male gave him a fairly large corrections and he moved back and lowered towards the ground.B

A: Gentle (possibly wrestle), Medium Energy, High Contact, Neutral-Forward Social Dynamic, may Take Corrections, no Conflict observed, Playgroup Size 2-3.

P: Recommend placement with appropriately matched dogs, or placed as a solo dog with appropriate dog friends.

Bluey – Affectionate, Playful, and Silly

Bluey is a 2-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix weighing 52 pounds. He’s a wonderfully affectionate, people-focused guy who has a playful side too.

• A serious snugglebug: Bluey instantly approaches when his person kneels down and happily snuggles in for pets and affection. Once the affection starts, he leans in closer, wiggling his whole body and tail. He may even offer some sweet face kisses and an unexpected ear tickle!
• Playful and engaging: Bluey loves toy play and readily drops his toys, both spontaneously and in exchange for treats. He also enjoys treat-finding games and exploring a snuffle mat.
• Food motivated and gentle: Bluey takes treats gently and happily engages in “find it” games, although he usually has little interest in working on verbal cues.
• Calm around other dogs: Bluey shows curious interest in nearby dogs but remains calm and does not engage with his barking neighbors. He would do best with appropriately matched dogs or as a solo dog with well-matched canine friends.

Follow him in foster with @foster_friends_of_baygull on Instagram, and click here to learn how to adopt and submit your adoption questionnaire.

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A post shared by BayGull's foster friends from OAS (@foster_friends_of_baygull)