mr. happy

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About mr. happy: ***DEADLINE. MUST EXIT SHELTER BY 5PM THUR 3/19*** Needs an adopter or rescue. Adopters visit in person. Rescues please visit in person or email TransferDAS@rivco.org

A1876646

Description: I am a male, 63.20 lbs, brown and white Boxer mix.
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 7 years old.
More Info: I have been at the shelter since Aug 29, 2025.
I am an at risk animal. Please contact the shelter for more information.

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Shelter STAFF OBSERVATIONS
08/29/25 13:39- DOG WAS APPROACHABLE WAS ABLE TO WALK ON LEASH AND GOT INTO KENNEL ON COMMAND.
09/02/25 18:28 Appears to exhibit social behavior with handler from inside the kennel. Has kennel mate at time of observation.
10/14/25 10:07 - DDO Report Card Statement: \"Today I got to walk around a sports park and watch kids play soccer, went to a restaurant and lay down while waiting to be pet by the next person, and say Hi to lots of people!\" \"Three words to describe me: Easygoing, friendly and Happy!\" \"I like to play with toys.\" \"I can do tricks.\" \"I like to ride in the car.\" \"I like to go out on the town.\" \"I'm social and fun.\" \"I'm calm and laid back.\" \"Today I encountered: other dogs 'May get anxious through wagging tail.\" \"I'm an expert on leash.\" \"Mr. Happy is a great dog to walk and does well in social settings! He would make a great companion. He knows \"sit\" and \"shake.\" He loves car rides and lays down any chance he gets. He ignored small dogs who barked at him though does get excited/anxious to greet some dogs. He is happy and laid back! with a spark of curiosity ❤\"
10/25/25 12:32 Dog Day Out Report Card Statement: \"Today I got to... Brockton arcade, to human park and In n Out 😊 Three words to describe me: Happy, Social, and Loving. Today I encountered: other dogs and kids. I like to ride in the car. I'm calm and laid back. I'm pretty good on leash. Was reactive with other dogs, but I don't think it was aggression, think he wanted to play.\"
11/05/25 15:18 Observed dog in kennel. Dog has 1 kennelmate at time of observation. Dog was on the inside portion on the kennel alarm barking at handler with fixated stare. Dog appears to show signs of kennel stress.
11/07/25 17:32 Dog Day Out Report Card Statement: \"Today I got to... walk around downtown Riverside and Fairmount Park. Three words to describe me: Obedient, excitable, and happy! Today I encountered: other dogs and kids - very friendly w/ kids. I like to ride in the car. I like to go out on the town. I'm social and fun. I'm calm and laid back. I'm pretty good on leash. Very tolerant of people & kids, gets distracted by squirrels, likes to kick up dirt and grass after going to the bathroom... but otherwise he is very loving and a very good boy.\"
11/14/25 16:47 DDO Participant. Kennel mate at time of walk thru. Dog appears to be stress panting. Seeking attention from handler.
11/16/25 15:35 - DDO Report Card Statement: \"Today I got to walk, run, play with kids, explore a backyard and house.\" \"I like to go hiking.\" \"I like to run.\" \"I am housebroken.\" \"I like to ride in the car.\" \"I like to go out on the town.\" \"I like to cuddle.\" \"Today I encountered: kids 'ages 13+\" \"I'm pretty good on leash.\"
11/22/25 15:39 Dog Day Out Report Card Statement: \"Today I got to... hiking, 3 Dog. Three words to describe me: loves to hike, loving, sweet. Today I encountered: kids. I like to go hiking. I like to ride in the car. I'm social and fun. I'm calm and laid back. I'm and expert on leash. He is good in the car he likes to hike he is a very calm dog.\"
11/25/25 10:21 DDO Participant. No kennel, has recently gone out on DDO. No Stress panting today. Continues to seek attention from handler.
12/06/25 15:45 Dog Day Out Report Card Statement: \"Today I got to... play at the park, work on leash walking, learn some tricks. Three words to describe me: excited, playful, loving. Today I encountered: other dogs. I like to play with toys. I can do tricks. I'm working on my leash skills. Loves to play, high energy.\"
12/11/25 18:02 - Walked on leash to the play yard. Social with handler and other dogs while in play yard. Handler notes stiff body language when kenneled in small spaces with other dogs.
12/17/25 11:56 NOD, No kennel mate. Social with handler.
12/17/25 Possible resource related conflict X2. Wrote NOD on kennel card.
01/10/26 13:26 - Walked on leash to play yard. Dog is social with handler in play yard.
01/10/26 Email Statement From DDO Participant: \"Together we went on a long walk about 2.5 miles and he encountered people and other dogs and even a cat he was neutral with the cat did not bark at anyone did not bark at any of the dogs. He even playfully chased a squirrel. After our walk, he was able to relax at home and take a little nap. He was super kind and sweet and such a good boy and I think he would be a great fit for a household that doesn?t have other animals and lives a pretty calm lifestyle. However, although he is seven years old, he was still active and enjoyed running around. He was really good in the car as well. He only used the restroom outside had no accidents in the house.\"
01/28/26 17:50 Dog participated in a playgroup today. Dog observed as semi steerable during gate greetings. Dog appeared to be assertive with an impulse control issue. Altercation occured and dog appeared to have an uninterruptible drive, redirecting towards handlers. Recommend muzzle work and long line.
02/13/26 Dog Day Out Report Card Statement: \"Today I got to? go to two parks, eat pup cup, went shopping, got treats, and ate a taco. Three words to describe me: calm, curious, cute. Today I encountered: adults. I like to run. I like to ride in the car. I like to go out on the town. I'm social and fun. I'm calm and laid back. I'm pretty good on leash.\"
02/18/26 Dog participated in playgroup today. Dog was observed presenting offensive and assertive behavior towards other dogs. Muzzle work is needed.
📍🏥MEDICAL NOTES
08/29/25 15:13 BAR, appears healthy intact M, est age 7yr, mc scan -. Gave vectra, bord, dhlpp
10/11/25 11:16 BAR, appears healthy ok to go on dog day out. Gave rabies vax, dhlpp, vectra, implanted MC.
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