Rusty's care needs are:
[YELLOW]Background: Brought in by finder on 8/14/26. Finder noted dog was friendly and jumped right in the car. Was loud (barking, whining) while riding in the car. Intake staff noted that dog seemed overall social but became very uncomfortable (bx00#28;very nervous and avoidantbx00#29;) with intake handling. Dog resisted going into kennel. Given Yellow dot on intake. First time meeting handler for evaluation on 8/18/26.O: Dog stood and walked to the front of the kennel with neutral posture, soft face, wide and soft wagging tail, relaxed open mouth. Easy to leash. Moderate to hard pulling on leash down the hallway and outside to the yard. Off leash in the yard. Dog oriented to handler. Leaned in to pets all over head, neck, chest, shoulders, back, with soft face relaxed musculature, soft wagging tail. Handler crouched in the yard, dog leaned fully into handlerbx00#25;s lap and rolled over for belly rubs. Relaxed open mouth and wagging tail throughout interaction. When handler stood, dog jumped up and down making moderate contact with handler. Sat when asked. Took treats with a soft mouth. Followed tossed toys but did not pick up. Sat when handler picked up a ball, chased the ball, but did not pick up. Did not eliminate in yard (had previously been out). Walked with moderate to hard pulling back to kennel. Stalled at threshold. Followed handler back in. No issues removing slip leash by hand. A: Affiliative juvenile. Shows enjoyment with pets. Presents as medium to high energy. Pulls hard while on leash, but easy to manage d/t size. Knows sit.B Showed minimal interest in toys. Yellow for volunteer handling d/t some jumping with high arousal. Consider for Green if recommended by volunteers. P: Make available for adoption. Recommend adopters continue to work on basic manners (leash skills, recall, sit) using a patient, reward-based training approach. Dog may be a good fit for a variety of homes. Observed jumpy behavior may make a home with young children less suitable.[2026-08-19 03:10:00.000]