anthony

POOR ANTHONY A2500916 is a LENGTH of STAY DOG - since DEC-25-2025

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05-AUG-26 - Interact - 08/05/26 14:38 Anthony was standing at the kennel door with a stuffed toy in his mouth when staff approached. He was easy to leash and had no issues walking to the yard. In the yard, Anthony sniffed around. He approached staff and leaned on them for pets. He allowed all petting. He cruised around the yard picking up and playing with stuffed toys. There were no issues returning to the kennel. - NS

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30-JUL-26 - Rescue - 07/30/26 12:04 request for assistance. mr

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29-JUL-26 - Interact - 07/29/26 10:32 Anthony had a great experience during his field trip to a local news station. He was easy to leash, and staff had no trouble walking him to the vehicle. He hopped right in, settled into his crate, and relaxed for the drive.

Upon arrival, Anthony eagerly greeted everyone with a waging tail and plenty of enthusiasm. While waiting for his segment, another dog entered the building, which momentarily excited him. He became a bit vocal and attempted to move toward the dog, showing some mouthy behavior, but he was easily redirected. Within a few minutes, he calmed down, sat, and waited patiently for his on-air appearance.

Anthony did an excellent job during his interview. During another segment featuring food, he kept a very watchful eye on the snacks but remained manageable. Throughout the experience, he carried a hamburger stuffy, which he proudly held during much of the adventure.

The return trip to PRC was smooth, and he was easily walked back to his kennel. mja

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24-JUL-26 - Interact - 07/24/26 16:30 Staff leashed Anthony easily and on the walk to the play yard, Anthony walked slow. He took his time sniffing his surroundings and ignored all other dogs on the way to the play yard. Once we were in the yard, Anthony sniffed around the yard and ran around a little too. Anthony then rolled over onto his back and began rolling around like this for a couple minutes. Staff walked towards the neighboring play yard to ask the volunteer in there to borrow a toy. Anthony followed staff over there until he saw a dragonfly and began chasing it. The volunteer that was in the other yard threw over a toy for Anthony and he immediately picked it up and started trotting around the yard with it in his mouth. After spending a bit more time in the yard, staff started walking Anthony back to his kennel. He walked back with the toy in his mouth and had no pull on the leash. Anthony looked at all the dogs we passed by but continued the walk to his kennel. Staff had no issues getting him in the kennel or unleashing him. RP

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07-JUL-26 - Interact - 07/02/26 Per volunteer: Anthony (A2500916) woke up and came to the door, making it easy to leash him. He walked calmly to the yard, ignoring the other dogs. He was very playful, chasing toys and playing fetch, eventually choosing a stuffed toy and a tennis ball as his favorites. He shared them easily and came over gently for treats. He briefly sat beside me on the bench before resting his head in my lap. He walked nicely back to his kennel, carrying his tennis ball, and was easy to unleash.

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30-JUN-26 - Interact - 06/29/26 Per volunteer: Anthony showed excitement in the kennel with some jumping but was easy to leash and walked calmly outside with no pulling. There was no reactivity when passing kennels. In the yard, he was playful and energetic, running with the handler and showing strong interest in plush toys. He was highly treat-motivated, accepted treats gently, and did well with simple cues like sit, stay, and name recognition. Overall, a fun, engaging, and easy-to-handle dog.

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24-JUN-26 - Interact - Anthony greeted Staff at the kennel door with loose posture and a wagging tail. He was easily leashed and walked well towards the Enrichment room. There, Anthony picked a toy out to bring to the yard and walked well with it. Once in the yard, Anthony sniffed and relieved himself before placing the toy by Staff for pets. Staff was able to pick the toy up and give it to Anthony without issue. Anthony allowed Staff to pet him all over without issue and had no problem with his toy being taken from his mouth. When it was time to return to the kennel, Anthony did so without issue. JB 6/24/2026

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22-JUN-26 - Interact - 06/18/26 Per volunteer: Anthony was very playful. He enjoyed playing fetch with a stuffed toy and maintained a high, wagging tail and loose body while being petted from head to tail. He excitedly jumped up but was easily corrected.

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10-JUN-26 - Interact - 06/01/26 13:57 Per Volunteer: Anthony was barking and jumpy at his kennel gate, he ate a treat and was easily secured. He exited with a moderate pull, relaxed body and tail, as we walked to the play yard. Anthony immediately played with all the toys on his own, and we played fetch. I sat down, and he did not approach as he continued to play with his toys. While I was swapping out leashes, he allowed me to pet him all over maintaining a relaxed body. As we were preparing to leave the yard, he grabbed a stuffed toy and carried it back to his kennel. He was easily returned and unleashed. - CL

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07-JUN-26 - Interact - 06/07/26 14:21 When staff approached gate Anthony loves to have a stuffed toy in his mouth with a loose body and tail wags. he gets excited when staff starts to make way for gate lock. he tends to drop the toy and starts whining and wagging his tail more vigorously at the gate. He is a easy leash and easy walk. Staff had no issues passing other dogs and going to play yard. In the yard he was very happy an detail wags. He sleeked pets from staff and smelled around but not straying far from staff. when he found a stuffed bear in the yard he immediately picked it up and insisted on carrying back to his kennel. He didn't show any signs of issues with staff touching the bear in his mouth, he would release bear to staff immediately but would start seeking the bear immediately. He had no issues releashing and taking back to kennel but insisted in keeping his bear. -AC

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21-MAY-26 - Interact - 05/18/26 12:46 Per Volunteer: Anthony was very active at his kennel door, but easy to leash with a loop leash. He had a mild to moderate pull on the way to the play yard. He sniffed around and played with toys and allowed petting on his rump and behind his ears. He accepts treats gently. He was returned to his kennel easily with a toy in his mouth. - CL

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08-MAY-26 - Interact - 05/08/26 11:55-Anthony greeted MS with relaxed body posture and wagging tail. No issues leashing and removing from kennel. Walks well on leash but observed that he becomes reactive at times with the other neighboring dogs. Upon entering the yard, Anthony cruised around and used the restroom. He came up to MS and sat down for attention. He enjoyed taking treats from hand and he seems to know \"sit\". He jumped up onto lap with his two front paws and licked face. He allows all petting and handing. He became reactive on the way back to the kennel but was able to redirect attention to get him back into his kennel. No issues unleashing. MS

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05-MAY-26 - Foster - 05/05/26 08:56 - This short stack is ready to be your house hippo adventure buddy! He hopped in my car easily with a huge grin. We went to the park and did 3 miles together with water breaks and stops for pets . Anthony is the epitome of fierce loyalty. He checks in on walks by looking back at you which is a foundation of trust for dogs. It was difficult to get a picture of him alone as he would collapse his chest into me and flop. He is dainty in his licks and handicaps himself not to nip as excited as he is to love you. If you stop and look the other way he will turn around ready for you to lead the way!! Towards the end of our excursion he walked slower. He took about 10 minutes break before busting out into his hot boy trot again. We celebrated after with a pupcup. He was non reactive towards people, bikes, and kids on our walk. Anthony is a great dog who is waiting for his best friend. mc

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01-MAY-26 - Interact - 05/01/26 16:51 Per volunteer: Anthony was easy to leash and he walked with a slight pull and showing no interest in the other dogs along the way. He immediately engaged himself with playing with the toys. He would chase after and exchange out of the ones that I threw him with the one he was carrying. He allowed for and solicited for lots of pets from head to tail. He would stand still for chest rubs, and full pets across his sides. We moved to the garden where Anthony carried a toy with him. He explored the entire yard independently and then came over to where I was seated on the bench for more pets. We moved back to the yard, and Anthony accepted a couple treats gently. He enjoyed licking some whipped cream off of a plate. He carried a toy back to his kennel with him and was easy to unleash.

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30-APR-26 - Interact - 04/29/26 14:27 Anthony was laying in the interior of his kennel when approached by staff. He was an easy leash and walked with a light pull. No reactivity to passing kennels/dogs. He spent a long time sniffing around the yard. Came when called and allowed pets all over. He had a loose body for the entirity of the time in the yard. Anthony climbed into staffs lap on several occasions to solicit attention. He loved playing with toys of all kinds but seemed to prefer the plush toys. He was overall very playful, affectionate, and goofy. He knew how to sit for treats and accepted them gently. Anthony spent the remainder of the time in the yard playing with toys and soliciting attention. Easy kennel. - AH

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Name: Anthony
Animal ID: A2500916
Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier
Sex: Male - Neutered
Kennel: D24
Intake Date: 25-DEC-25
Found Near: 3408 E Mohawk Ave Tampa 33610
Microchip: 991001911559034
Age: 6Y
Weight: 66.7 lbs
Days at Shelter: 205