A.K.A. Big Mick, Mickaroni, The Mickster, Mickey Moose, Mickaroon, and Whatagoodboy!

Last updated Feb 7, 2024

History

Mickey was on the loose and wandered into a campground. He found a child by a camper trailer and they played together. Mom of child let their pet Great Dane out of the camper and it attacked Mickey. Mickey defended himself. Injuries occurred. Animal Control was called. The family demanded that Mickey be destroyed because he’s a “vicious pit bull”.

A veterinarian examined and evaluated Mickey and found no aggression at all. P.M.F.C. took him in and kept him quiet until The Family left the area.

Base Info

Arrival date: March 20th, 2023
Breed: Staffordhire Terrier/Black Labrador
Sex: Neutered Male
Age: Adult
Birthdate: March 2018
Weight: 61 pounds on Mar. 20
………… 57 lbs May 1, 2023
………… 64 lbs Aug 1, 2023
………… 62 lbs December 2023
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
General Health: Excellent
Temperament: Happy, bouncy, enthusiastically affectionate.
SAFER Test performed: No
Departure date: Undetermined

Relational Behavior

Relates well to other dogs: Yes
Can eat food/treats near other dogs: Yes
Preferred style of play: Likes gentle wrestling. Will do some running.
Is affectionate: Yes
Is good with:
. Men: Yes
. Women: Yes
. Children: Yes
. Cats: Probably not, gets excited about vagrant cat in our area.
Jumps up on people: Occasionally
Mouths: Yes – its more an enthusiastic licking. Working on that.
Walks well on a leash: Yes

Commands

Comes when called: Yes
Sits on command: Yes
Down / Off: Yes
Shake / Paw: Working on it … almost there.
Kennels on command: Yes

Adoption Information:

Start by submitting a completed Adoption Application (Now an on-line, mobile friendly form).
Contact information for your veterinarian is required and we will do a reference check.
If local (within @50 miles), schedule a meet-n-greet after your application has been processed. If you have another dog, bring it. A home inspection and interview will be done after a successful meet-n-greet.
If not local, adopter needs to contact a reputable rescue in THEIR area and request that rescue pull the dog from us after performing a home inspection and investigation of their own. You will then adopt the dog from them.
Local adoption fee is $200.00 This includes neuter surgery, vaccination against Parvovirus, Distemper, Adednovirus, Rabies, and Bordatella and a thorough de-worming. This dog has been microchipped and will be registered in the adopters name. Any health issues we found were addressed and are described below.

Observations:

Big Mick has clearly enjoyed life as a house dog before. He is tidy in his habits and enjoys being able to come inside when he wants to.

One notable thing: when I’m dishing up their meals, most cottage dogs are singing their songs of encouragement. Mickey on the other hand settles on his bed and quietly chews a bone as an appetizer. He is such a good boy.

Recently Mickey has needed to share his apartment with another dog. Twice, different dogs. Both spayed females, but I don’t think it would matter. He did SO well at sharing, they even ate meals together without any antagonism. Mickey is so easygoing!

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