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About manotas: A5775091 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-05-07 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: Ready to go home PRIMARY BREED: AMERICAN STAFF PRIMARY COLOR: BROWN SEX: Male SIZE: WEIGHT: 47 AGE: 4 years 0 months Large Dogs OK Medium Energy Level Owner surrendered Manotas was easy to leash, handle, and remove from the kennel. In the play yard, he displayed a social, playful, and relaxed demeanor with both handlers and other dogs. He exchanged greetings appropriately, engaged in play chase and playful wrestling, and frequently sought affection from handlers. Manotas demonstrated a loose, wiggly body throughout most interactions and integrated well into the group. During one play interaction, another dog overcorrected him, resulting in a brief scuffle. Manotas appeared to defend himself appropriately, and handlers were able to redirect and separate the dogs easily. He sustained a small puncture wound to the muzzle and was taken to medical for treatment. During his handling assessment, Manotas remained friendly, relaxed, and tolerant of full-body handling without issue. Manotas is recommended for public adoption, medium energy level, and appears suitable with large dogs. He may benefit from continued socialization and confidence building. May 11, 2026 E26-093373 PLAYGROUP DOWNEY A5775091 ?The behaviors described today reflect the dog?s responses in an Animal Care Center environment and during assessment. A dog's behavior in an Animal Care Center may differ significantly from how they behave in a home. Stress, confinement, and unfamiliar surroundings can cause dogs to act out?or suppress behaviors that may emerge later. A dog's behavior may change based on surroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences.? Manotas greeted the runner nicely and was easy to leash/remove from the kennel. Manotas was taken to the catch pen and was collared/leashed with ease. Manotas greeted the dogs at the barrier with a relaxed demeanor and was allowed into the play yard. Manotas displayed a relaxed body, open mouth pant, natural ear set, relaxed tail wag, and soft eyes. He exchanged greetings nicely and continued to socialize once he moved on. Manotas explored the yard sniffing and marking various locations. As he explored Manotas was given play bows and he reciprocated. Manotas easily integrated himself into the group displaying a loose/wiggly demeanor. Manotas participated in play chase and playful wrestling. He continued to play nicely for some time maintaining a loose/wiggly demeanor. Manotas took breaks to solicit petting from the handlers with a loose wiggly demeanor. He continued to roam and explore the yard. In one instance Manotas attempted to play with a dog, but she overcorrected resulting in a scuffle. Manotas appeared to defend himself, but the handlers quickly intervened and were able to separate them using handler tools (spray bottle/ shake can). Manotas was allowed to decompress but had a small puncture on his muzzle. Manotas was taken to medical prior to being returned to his kennel. Manotas displayed a social and playful demeanor with a push/pull play style and was easy to steer during a scuffle. Manotas could benefit from further socialization and confidence building. See additional assessment for placement recommendations. PUSH/PULL SOCIAL NON REACTIVE FRIENDLY/EASYTO REMOVE1 LARGE DOGS OK MEDIUM BASIC MANNERS 05/11/2026 Eval Type: Training: Kids: Large Dogs: Small Dogs: Energy Level:Ken Handling: Reactive: Play Style: Sociability: Animal ID: Review Date: Eval Date: Eval Location: Eval Comments: E26-093374 HANDLING DOWNEY A5775091 ?The behaviors described today reflect the dog?s responses in an Animal Care Center environment and during assessment. A dog's behavior in an Animal Care Center may differ significantly from how they behave in a home. Stress, confinement, and unfamiliar surroundings can cause dogs to act out?or suppress behaviors that may emerge later. A dog's behavior may change based on surroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences.? Manotas was in the play yard prior to the assessment and was given time to decompress. Manotas displayed a loose wiggly body, open mouth pant, natural ear set, loose tail wag, and soft eyes. He approached the handler soliciting petting from them with a loose wiggly demeanor. Manotas allowed the handler to examine his ears, mouth, abdomen, back, lower extremities, and tail without incident. Manotas is ok for public adoption medium energy level large dogs ok. PUSH/PULL SOCIAL NON REACTIVE FRIENDLY/EASYTO REMOVE1 LARGE DOGS OK MEDIUM BASIC MANNERS 05/11/2026 Eval Type: Training: Kids: Large Dogs: Small Dogs: Energy Level:Ken Handling: Reactive: Play Style: Sociability: Animal ID: Review Date: Eval Date: Eval Location: Eval Comments: 1Print Date: 05/18/2026 Behavior Assessments.pdf Added May 18, 2026 at 1:42 PM ? 77.21 KB Open in new tab Download

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