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SECOND CHANCE Neg.. e 6 %1,1 g `EH;NC' a t v epi,vaw w u OREGON HM Transfer Vaccination Eligibility Agreement. U C A id E SOCIETY Adult Dogs(6 months and up)Behavioral and Breed Considerations •All dogs must tolerate safe handling for an exam and assessment. • Must not attempt to bite handler • Must not display fearfulness so severe that the animal cannot perform normal daily functions •Animals that are sensitive to loud noises or fast movements may not be successful in a busy shelter such as Oregon Humane Society. (Dogs should be comfortable living in an urban or suburban setting.) •All dogs should be able to walk past another dog while on leash. Those dogs who lunge with intent to bite, towards the other dog or handler, are not candidates for transfer. •OHS encourages that partner shelters perform basic behavior evaluations on all dogs, including a dog to dog assessment.See addendum 4 for example Second Chance Agency Animal Profile. •All adult bully breeds will need pre-approval from the Second Chance Team. • If you have any questions about an animal's suitability for OHS, please contact Second Chance Coordinators for pre-approval. Kittens(5 months and under): • OHS will consider kittens 2Ib and over, which is typically about 8 weeks old. • If you would like to send kittens younger than 8 weeks, have a nursing mother with kittens, or a pregnant cat please contact OHS for pre-approval. All kittens must tolerate handling during the exam and assessment. • In good health at the time of the transfer • Cats(6 months and up): •OHS will consider cats less than 5 years •OHS may consider cats that are FIV positive, but transfer must be pre-approved •All cats should be able to be safely handled during the exam and assessment • Must not attempt to bite handler • Must not display fearfulness so severe that the animal cannot perform normal daily functions Small Animals: •OHS will consider all rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, and small birds from Second Chance partners when space allows •They must tolerate handling and must not try to bite handler • Please contact Second Chance Coordinators to discuss possible transfer Animals with Medical Conditions: Please contact the Second Chance Team (secondchance@oregonhumane.org) to begin the approval process as soon as possible. Approval can take 48 hours. Priority is given to Oregon partner agencies. Certain medical/surgical cases may be considered depending on severity and resources available. These types of cases must first be pre-approved by the Second Chance Team before transfer and include: • Post Ringworm (must have 1 negative culture before transfer being considered clear) •Severe Demodex or Sarcoptic mange • Orthopedic injuries including fractures & amputations • • Eye conditions i.e. entropion, ectropion, cherry eye repair, and enucleation • Dentistry