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My name is VELMA!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated over 3 weeks ago

My basic info

Breed
Dutch Shepherd
Color
Brown/Chocolate
Age
2 years 2 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
A1345299

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

08/19/24 14:59
Dog behavior has improved. Inside of kennel when split from other dog inside of kennel, I am able to leash as she is now approaching the kennel door and bows her head to get leashed and is no longer biting at leash or displaying any aggressive behavior. She does not hesitate to come out of kennel and once she was outside I was able to do a full and invasive handling. She did well with me checking her teeth, pickiing up her front and back paw, checking and pulling her ears, petting her stomach and even allowed me to pick her up . She seeks attention when called with a low tail wag, a submissive head bow, a relaxed mouth and calm eyes. When walking around she ignored other dogs barking at her and just sniffed around with a calm body posture.
LB

07/09/24 15:58
Since sharing a kennel with other dog has been getting better inside the kennel, comes when called and will lick hand. When I split them up and tried to leash her by herself her behavior went back to biting, striking, and jumping at leash. She eventually was leashed and froze again and did not want to getout of kennel. I then left the leash on and lifted the divider so the other dog can calm her down.

I then split them up and tried to pull her out again and she went out without an issue, walked around and sniffed. I did basic petting and put dog back.

Use caution when leashing.
LB

07/02/24 08:27
ON June 27,
Dog was at back of kennel, trying to bite leash when I tossed it in first time, shaking, lip licking, puckeing lips. Had to lasso to leash and once leashed she freezes and did not want to move out of kennel. Showed her another dog she came in with and was more motivated to go outside of her kennel.

Outside of her kennel she is tail tucked but had no dilated eyes, relaxed mouth, rubbing on the dog she came in with. When getting overwhelmed she went under the legs of a volunteer who was sitting near by. Only able to do basic petting on back, not able to fully restrain.
Moving her in with other dog.
LB
Shelter
San Jose Animal Care Center

Contact info

Pet ID
A1345299
Contact
Email
Address
2750 Monterey Highway, San Jose, CA 95111
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Pet adoptions interviews/lost pet tours end one hour before closing. Shelter Hours:
Monday closed
Tuesday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Stray animal drop-off everyday 7am - 9pm.

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Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Adoption applications are accepted until 30 minutes before closing.

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