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07/04/2023

07/03/2023

In search of a furry new family member? Meet Bee and more adorable animals up for adoption.

04/03/2023

"He was picked up as a stray and when we contacted the owners, they said they did not want him anymore."

20/02/2023

20/02/2023

ADOPTED

Jean is an adorable girl who is only a year old. She is a perfect medium size around 37 pounds. Jean is a sweet girl who loves people. She is energetic and would enjoy daily walks and a yard to run in. She gets along with most other dogs. If you’re looking for a fun dog to love, apply to adopt Jean!
https://southamptonanimalshelter.com/pets/jean-66991768/

15/02/2023

Chilly is about 3 years old and weighs roughly 56 pounds. Chilly is a strong boy but super sweet. He gets along with medium and large dogs, but needs a home without cats. Chilly loves to run in the yard and enjoys his daily playgroups. He’d do best in a home with older children. If he sounds like a good match for you. apply for Chilly today!⁠
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https://southamptonanimalshelter.com/pets/chilly-59128918/

14/02/2023

Maintaining an optimal level of wellness is absolutely crucial to live a higher quality life. Wellne

14/02/2023

30/11/2022

13/10/2022

11/09/2022

27/08/2022

RESERVED

**** EUTH LISTED - DIES 8/30/2022 ****

LONGEST STAY - 100+ DAYS :'( A private donor has graciously offered to pay $250 to the New Hope partner that pulls Roxanne. Also, a $500 stipend will be offered to the New Hope partner that pulls Roxanne. Please note that in order to qualify for the stipend, the animal cannot go to a boarding facility. ($750).

ROXANNE'S IS OUT OF TIME. IT'S NOT A GAME. She really needs a legit hero and she needs him/her NOW. Roxanne won't get another chance. Not only is she beautiful but she's very loving and affectionate. Roxanne is also a very resilient girl. She's also been playful with other dogs and has joined a playgroup multiple times. After 100 PLUS days at the shelter this girl is still just as sweet and endearing. Of course she's going to need time to decompress. That goes without saying. But more than anything she needs a dedicated foster or adopter to step up and help her before it's too late.

ROXANNE@BROOKLYN ACC
Hello, my name is Roxanne. My animal id is #138504. I am a female fawn brindle dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 3/15/2022, with the surrender reason stated as animal behavior - aggressive towards people.

AGE: About 2 years 1 month old
WEIGHT: 68.2 lbbs
BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: Rescue Only

Roxanne is on emergency placement for behavior concerns. Roxanne has recently begun to display a higher level of reactivity (hard barking, growling) towards strangers in kennel and out. Medically, Roxanne is apparently healthy.

Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form. Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response.

Roxanne arrived at the care center from her previous home. Some behavioral concerns were noted in the home - Roxanne would begin to growl, bark, and snap when approached by a select adult and child family members. She is reported to growl when in possession of treats and has begun to growl and snap when offered food. In the care center, Roxanne has appeared a bit tentative and uncomfortable with direct touch, often flinching away. However, she has allowed leashing and has displayed some brief interest in socializing with select familiar handlers.
Roxanne should be placed under the guidance of an ACC-approved rescue partner. An adult-only, experienced foster home is required and Roxanne should be allowed a period of decompression. Assistance from a behavior professional who utilizes positive reinforcement methods is strongly advised.

A SHELTER VOLUNTEER WRITES

26/08/2022

**** EUTH LISTED - DIES 8/27/2022 ****

A SHELTER VOLUNTEER WRITES: When I look at Luna, I see an oversized puppy. In fact, she is only 11 months and has spent 2 of those 11 months in the Brooklyn shelter. I love the baby pink undertones around her eyes and snoot, and her sweet face. Any time I pass her kennel I usually find her sitting up front, patiently and quietly watching everyone who passes her by. In spite of her 60lbs, she looks like a baby to me and has puppyish ways about her still. She has bouts of playful energy, loves to snuggle with people she knows, and eats a hamburger we feed her so gently we ooh and ahh while she nibbles bites from our hands.

Luna was originally surrendered due to a move into a home whose landlord didn't welcome her. She had originally lived with 4 young kids she reportedly did well with. Her original family said she was initially shy with new people but warms up

LUNA LUZ@BROOKLYN ACC
Hello, my name is Luna Luz. My animal id is #139392. I am a desexed female white dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 3 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a returns on 5/11/2022.

Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.

Luna Luz is on emergency placement due to behavior. She has begun to display a high level of deterioration; lunging, hard barking at the front as well as spinning. She is also observed to scratch and bang on the transfer door. Medically, Luna Luz is apparently healthy.

Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form. Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response.

Luna Luz is on emergency placement due to behavior. She has begun to display a high level of deterioration; lunging, hard barking at the front as well as spinning. She is also observed scratching and banging on the transfer door. Medically, Luna Luz is apparently healthy.

**** EUTH LISTED - DIES 09/08/2022 ****

A SHELTER VOLUNTEER WRITES: When I look at Luna, I see an oversized puppy. In fact, she is only 11 months and has spent 2 of those 11 months in the Brooklyn shelter. I love the baby pink undertones around her eyes and snoot, and her sweet face. Any time I pass her kennel I usually find her sitting up front, patiently and quietly watching everyone who passes her by. In spite of her 60lbs, she looks like a baby to me and has puppyish ways about her still. She has bouts of playful energy, loves to snuggle with people she knows, and eats a hamburger we feed her so gently we ooh and ahh while she nibbles bites from our hands.

Luna was originally surrendered due to a move into a home whose landlord didn't welcome her. She had originally lived with 4 young kids she reportedly did well with. Her original family said she was initially shy with new people but warms up

LUNA LUZ@BROOKLYN ACC
Hello, my name is Luna Luz. My animal id is #139392. I am a desexed female white dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 3 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a returns on 5/11/2022.

Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.

Luna Luz is on emergency placement due to behavior. She has begun to display a high level of deterioration; lunging, hard barking at the front as well as spinning. She is also observed to scratch and bang on the transfer door. Medically, Luna Luz is apparently healthy.

Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form. Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response.

Luna Luz is on emergency placement due to behavior. She has begun to display a high level of deterioration; lunging, hard barking at the front as well as spinning. She is also observed scratching and banging on the transfer door. Medically, Luna Luz is apparently healthy.

Luna initially came into the care center as an owner surrender and then spent some time in an adopter's home before being returned due to a bite incident in the home. In her original owner's home, she lived with three adults and four young children. The owner described her to be initially shy and once she warmed up, would play somewhat rough. With the children in the home, she was described to be relaxed, playful, and respectful. In the adopter's home, she lived with two adults and two older children. The adopter noted that Luna would hard bark and lunge at strangers and animals including cats and dogs. With the children in the home, she was usually tolerant but was noted to growl and hard bark. The adopter states that Luna has redirected while reacting to dogs on the street and will growl when told "no". In the most recent bite incident, the owner's son tried to move her face away while reacting and his hand got into her mouth and she bit down. Due to the behavior concerns, we recommend that Luna goes to a single-pet, adult-only home through a New Hope Partner who can provide positive reinforcement-based training.

My medical notes are...
Weight: 66 lbs

Vet Notes
Post Surgery Note
4/22/2022

Starting trazodone 5 mg/kg PO q12h indefinitely based on an estimated weight of 60 lbs

4/25/2022

[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 8 months reported by owner

Microchip noted on Intake? no

History: o/s

Subjective: BARH. No c/s/v/d noted.

Observed Behavior - nervous

Evidence of Cruelty seen - no

Evidence of Trauma seen - no

Objective

T =
P = 100
R = eup
BCS= 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: clean teeth
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: female, no spay scar seen, spay area clean, prominent v***a - no discharges
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: externally unremarkable
Wood's Lamp Exam:

Assessment
Junior F intact large breed dog

Prognosis: Good

Plan:
Routine intake tasks
Trazodone was started daily for FAS.

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

5/11/2022

[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age:9m

Microchip noted on Intake?y

History:acc return, few weeks

Subjective:

Observed Behavior -tail tucked but wagging. very nervous but will approach with head down wagging

Evidence of Cruelty seen -n

Evidence of Trauma seen -n

Objective

T =
P =80
R =30
BCS 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam:none, muzzled
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G:spayed at acc
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment: healthy

Prognosis:good

Plan:trazodone 125mg trazodone bid

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
Temporary waiver due to
Permanent waiver due to

5/25/2022

Progress exam

History
Intake 5/11/2022: Clinically healthy
Today, 5/25: Diarrhea noted on rounds.

Subjective:
BAR, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting. Diarrhea FS 6/7 in kennel

Objective:
Cageside exam performed.

Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge
Nasal Cavity: Clear bilaterally, no discharge
Lungs: Eupneic
Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness.
Neuro: Appropriate mentation.

Assessment:
-Diarrhea

Prognosis:
Good

Plan:
-Start proviable 1 capsule PO q24h x 7d until 6/1

7/23/2022

Erroneously received clonidine 0.6 mg and gabapentin 400 mg PO intended for other animal. Doses within therapeutic ranges, monitor.

7/26/2022

Increasing trazodone to 10 mg/kg PO q12h for continued management of FAS

8/1/2022

Progress exam--otitis externa

Subjective:
BAR, no c/s/v.d

Objective:
Cageside exam performed.

Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge
Ears: Visible discharge and erythema, AS > AD
Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge.
Lungs: Eupneic
Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness.
Neuro: Appropriate mentation.

Assessment:
-Otitis externa

Prognosis:
Good

Plan:
-Scheduled ear clean, otipak placement
-Start cephalexin 30 mg/kg PO q12h x 14d until 8/15
-Start rimadyl 4.4 mg/kg PO q24h x 7d until 8/8

8/1/2022

Start gabapentin 10 mg/kg PO q12h indefinitely for continued management of FAS

Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment
Handled directly by behavior staff.

Date of Intake: 4/20/2022

Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable

Basic Information:: Luna is a nine month old, altered female, white/grey large mixed breed. She was adopted from the ACC and was kept in the home for approx. 2 weeks. Luna was returned due to a bite incident along with some behavior concerns. She has no known health concerns.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 2 children

How is this dog around strangers?: She is often described as aggressive; was noted to hard bark/lunge.

How is this dog around children?: She lived in the home with two children; aged 18 & 16. Around them, she was often described as usually tolerant and aggressive; noted to growl and hard bark.

How is this dog around other dogs?: While on walks, Luna was noted to hard bark/lunge at other dogs.

How is this dog around cats?: Luna was noted to hard bark/lunge if cats or any small animals were seen outside.

Resource guarding:: Owner has never tried to take a toy or treat away; resource guarding concerns are unknown. She is not bothered if her food/bowl is touched while eating.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: In her previous home, Luna was noted to have accidents indoors, destroy stuff indoors, and be aggressive towards small animals/strangers. Owner has never try to bathe, brush her coat, trim her nails, hold/restrain her, or push/pull her off of furniture; behavior is unknown.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: None

For a New Family to Know: Luna is often described as an affectionate and playful dog with a high activity level. Whenever you are home, she tends to lounge in her favorite spot. She likes to interact with toys such as balls, stuffed toys, squeaky toys, and chew toys. She has been kept indoors only and is partially housetrained; will have accidents a few times per week. She was fed both wet and dry Pedigree brand dog food twice a day; amount is unknown. For exercise he is used to brisk walks on leash; is noted to pull hard on leash.

Date of intake:: 5/11/2022

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender

Previously lived with:: Adults and teenages (ages 16 and 18)

Behavior toward strangers:: Aggressive, barks and lunges at them

Behavior toward children:: Growled and hard barked at the teenages in the home

Behavior toward dogs:: Lunges and hard barks

Behavior toward cats:: Lunges and hard barks

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: Yes, Luna bit the 16 year old in the hom when he was walking her. Luna was lunging and hard barking at a dog and the person pushed her face away. Luna bit down on his wrist, resulting in scratches.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Friendly, playful, excitable with a medium energy level

Other Notes:: 4/20/20: First stay at care center, owner surrender
Previously lived with: 3 adults, 4 children
Behavior toward children: Relaxed, playful, respectful with resident children
Resource guarding: None reported
Bite history: None reported
Housetrained: Yes
Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, playful, excitable with a medium energy level

Will destroy household items and urinate/defecate indoors when left alone

Date of assessment:: 4/22/2022

Summary:: Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Mild
Reactivity to humans: None
Reactivity to dogs: None
Leash walking comments:

Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Timid, moderately social
Call over: Approaches readily, loose
Sociability comments:

Handling
Soft handling: Seeks contact, soft
Exuberant handling: Seeks contact, soft
Handling comments:

Arousal
Jog: Follows, loose
Arousal comments:

Knock
Knock Comments: No response

Toy
Toy comments: Minimal interest

Summary:: According to Luna's previous owner, she was not introduced to other dogs while in their care. So her past behavior with other dogs is unknown.

4/21: When off leash at the Care Center, Luna is introduced to a novel male dog. She is fearful and reluctant to approach but does with coaxing from handlers. Luna remains fearful as she greets the male then quickly scurries away.

Summary (2):: 8/12/22 Upon approaching Luna in the kennel, she is jumping up at the front, barking. She is easily leashed and walked out, she pulls hard all the way outside. As we pass another dog, Luna begins fixating and lunging toward them, she is unable to be readily refocused. After her walk, she is then brought into the yard where she engages with toy items, zooming around the yard. Luna engages in fetch with the handler, readily trading. Throughout the session, Luna jumps up onto the handler exuberantly to seek attention. After some time, she is easily leashed and returned to the kennel without issue.

8/10/22: On her way back from a relief walk, Luna is dropped off in the assessment room by a staff member. She runs into the room and jumps on handlers with a wagging tail and wiggly body. She is exuberant and high energy, mouthing with no pressure. She sits down and takes a long-lasting chew gently from the handler, carrying it around for a minute before laying down to chew on it. She spends the duration of her time in the room working on the chew until it's gone, checking in with handler periodically to wag and solicit petting with a loose body. After she finishes her treat, the handler offers her a handful of tennis balls which she rolls and chases around on her own, again, checking in with handlers by running over and jumping on them to briefly accept petting. After some time, she allows handlers to adjust her collar while taking treats before they re-leash her to return her to kennel. She enters without issue.

8/1: Luna becomes visibly anxious in her kennel. She alternates between banging on her transfer door and jumping to the top of her kennel repeatedly.

7/27: Staff reported that Luna persistently bangs on her kennel door.

7/19/22: Luna is sitting in the front of her kennel with a soft face and body when the handler approaches. She sees handler and stands, becoming loose and wiggly. She allows for easy leashing and exits the room without issue. She is led to the assessment room where she runs back and forth between the two present handlers, jumping on them soliciting attention and petting. She leans into petting eagerly when offered. Handler gives her a bully stick and she lays down and chews it for quite some time until it's finished. She then engages eagerly with spray cheese than handler applies to a rubber nylabone. She checks in with handler for attention once she finishes it and allows easy re-leasing, returning to kennel without issue.

Summary (3):: 6/15: Luna was at the front of her kennel with a loose body. She presses and rubs herself against the bars as the door is unlocked. Luna is easily leashed but once she exits the kennel, she rushes toward one of the neighboring dogs while grumbling. The handler keeps her on a short lead and quickly moves towards the exit but she continues to attempt to reach around the handler to reach the other dogs. Once out in the hallway, Luna jumps up on the handler twice to seek attention. The handler walks Luna to the play yard and she pulls hard on the lead. Upon entering the yard, Luna sees another dog/handler pair in the first pen. She attempts to rush towards the pen but is unsuccessful due to the handler still having her on a short lead. Luna quickly walked past the first pen and put it into the third. She remains fixated on the dog/pen area but the handler is able to refocus her with treats as the other dog exits the yard. Once the other dog leaves, Luna is let off leash and she races around the pen before returning to jump on the bench and rub her body along the handler's chest and lap, seeking attention and more treats. Towards the end of the session, another handler approaches the pen with a dog from the lot to ask the first handler a question. The first handler quickly picks up the drag leash and uses treats to refocus her. Luna screeches once but otherwise accept the trets. Luna is then leashed and returns to her kennel without issue.

6/8/22: Luna is at the front of the kennel with a loose and wiggly body. She is easily leashed and taken outside where she pulls toward different staff members with a loose body. Once outside, she is placed on a drag leash and she jumps up on the handler socially. She then jumps up on the play area platform and sits on cue for treats. Handler calls her over and she goes with a soft body and allows all petting. She is brought back inside without issue.

5/12: Luna was at the front of her kennel when approached. She is initially hesitant but otherwise leashed easily. She is taken to the play yard and she greets two handlers with a loose wiggly body. Luna is tolerant of being collared and having a drag leash attached. Once off-leash, Luna races through the pens, exploring. Luna alternates between seeking attention from both handlers and seeking treats for the duration of the session. Once the session is over, Luna returns to her kennel without issue.

Date of intake:: 4/20/2022

Summary:: Nervous, tolerated handling

ENERGY LEVEL:: Luna is described as having a medium level of activity.

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 7/19/22 Luna has been observed to run into the kennel transfer door of the neighboring dog behind her and hit it very hard with her body as well as dig at it with her paws. When handlers approach her in this state she softens and recovers.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: Place with a New Hope partner,No children (under 13),No cats,Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:: No children:: Due to Luna's reactivity and bite history, we recommend an adult only home.

Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Luna be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Luna to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Luna to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Luna presents with outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Bite history (human),On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Luna is reported to have accidents in the home. Please see handout on House Soiling.

Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Luna is reported to lunge and bark at strangers and to growl and bark at the teenages in the home. She will need a very slow approach and positive reinforcement behavior modification to work with her around new people. Please see handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.

Bite history (human): Luna bit the 16 year old in the hom when he was walking her. Luna was lunging and hard barking at a dog and the person pushed her face away. Luna bit down on his wrist, resulting in scratches. Please see handout on Bite History.

On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Luna is reported to be reactive to people and dogs, lunging and hard barking at them when on walks. When her walker attempted to move her head away while reacting, she bit him, showing she may have a potential to redirect this reactivity onto the handler. Please see handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.

26/08/2022

**** EUTH LISTED - DIES 8/27/2022 ****

*** A $500 stipend will be offered to the New Hope partner that pulls Roxanne. A private donor has also graciously offered to pay $250 to the New Hope partner that pulls Roxanne. Please note that in order to qualify for the stipend, the animal cannot go to a boarding facility. ***

ROXANNE@BROOKLYN ACC
Hello, my name is Roxanne. My animal id is #138504. I am a female fawn brindle dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 months 1 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 3/15/2022, with the surrender reason stated as animal behavior - aggressive towards people.

Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.

Roxanne is on emergency placement for behavior concerns. Roxanne has recently begun to display a higher level of reactivity (hard barking, growling) towards strangers in kennel and out. Medically, Roxanne is apparently healthy.

RESERVED

**** EUTH LISTED - DIES 8/30/2022 ****

*** A $500 stipend will be offered to the New Hope partner that pulls Roxanne. A private donor has also graciously offered to pay $250 to the New Hope partner that pulls Roxanne. Please note that in order to qualify for the stipend, the animal cannot go to a boarding facility. ***

ROXANNE@BROOKLYN ACC
Hello, my name is Roxanne. My animal id is #138504. I am a female fawn brindle dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 months 1 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 3/15/2022, with the surrender reason stated as animal behavior - aggressive towards people.

Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.

Roxanne is on emergency placement for behavior concerns. Roxanne has recently begun to display a higher level of reactivity (hard barking, growling) towards strangers in kennel and out. Medically, Roxanne is apparently healthy.

Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form. Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response.

Roxanne arrived at the care center from her previous home. Some behavioral concerns were noted in the home - Roxanne would begin to growl, bark, and snap when approached by a select adult and child family members. She is reported to growl when in possession of treats and has begun to growl and snap when offered food. In the care center, Roxanne has appeared a bit tentative and uncomfortable with direct touch, often flinching away. However, she has allowed leashing and has displayed some brief interest in socializing with select familiar handlers.
Roxanne should be placed under the guidance of an ACC-approved rescue partner. An adult-only, experienced foster home is required and Roxanne should be allowed a period of decompression. Assistance from a behavior professional who utilizes positive reinforcement methods is strongly advised.

A volunteer writes, "Roxanne was such a pleasant surprise today at the shelter. She has been around at ACC for over a month and we have greeted her through kennel doors, but we are now allowed to walk Roxanne. And what a joy she is to walk. First, she stops to say hi to a staff member who is also her total BFF. After some wiggly wagging butt scratches, and a hug or two, Roxanne makes her way down the street. We can tell that she has an ant in her pants kind of vibe that always makes us think we should head to the yard to play! And that is exactly what Roxanne needs. She gets 3 of our stuffies and loves to leap around the yard at them. She grabs one and throws her head around like a bucking bronco having the time of her life. Her fun time playing results in her bringing out her giant happy smile! Roxanne has a beautiful brindle coat, white splotches, and white tips on her toes! She told me that the white tips on her toes make her bounce around better and faster like moon shoes. Roxanne has been playful with other dogs and has joined a playgroup multiple times. She will need a decompression and adjustment period when going to a new home and is available to new hope rescue

My medical notes are...
Weight: 68.2 lbs

Vet Notes
3/16/2022

[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age:1.5y

Microchip noted on Intake?n

History:o surrender

Subjective:difficult exam

Observed Behavior -very scared/tense, mostly around men. very head shy. female handler dog seems to trust and was jumping on playfully. dogs eyes needed to be covered for exam, muzzled

Evidence of Cruelty seen -n

Evidence of Trauma seen -n

Objective

T =
P =80
R =30
BCS 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam:no exam
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G:no ss felt
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment:healthy

Prognosis:good

Plan:ohe

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

3/25/2022

Starting clonidine .01 mg/kg PO q12h indefinitely for continued management of FAS

5/17/2022

Went on on walk this morning, after a few hours ACAs report P has swollen face.

Physical exam:
BAR, very energetic and playful
Moderate facial and pinnae swelling; particularly on left side of face, lips and bilateral periocular region.
Oral exam: buccal mucosa swellings bilaterally, L>>R. No obvious focal lesions seen (though difficult to assess due to patient's excitability)

Assessment:
Hypersensitivity (allergic) reaction - r/o bee sting, other insect bite/sting to left side of face or inside mouth

Plan:
Administered at 11am:
-Diphenhydramine 2mg/kg IM
-Dexamethasone 0.2mg/kg SC

*Continue to monitor for any changes.

5/18/2022

Increase trazodone to 10 mg/kg PO q12h indefinitely for continued management of FAS

8/6/2022

Mild bloody discharge from v***a, v***a appears enlarged. Patient BAR, taking treats well. Appears to be in heat, CTM while at BACC.

Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment
During intake, Roxanne remained really friendly and would often jump on staff. She pulls very hard on leash and has high energy. Staff was able to collar, photograph, and place into the kennel with no issues.

Date of Intake: 3/15/2022

Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown

Basic Information:: Roxanne is a 1 year old, unaltered, tan brindle, large mixed breed. Her previous owner adopted her from a close friend and kept her in the home for 3 months. She was surrendered due to behavior concerns happening when the owner is dealing with PTSD/having to go into a care facility. She currently does not have any health concerns.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child

How is this dog around strangers?: She is often described as friendly/outgoing; plays gently with adults.

How is this dog around children?: She lived in the home with a nine month old and was often described as relaxed, playful, and affectionate; plays gently with children.

Roxanne has had behavior concerns with the child the past 2-3 weeks where she would growl at her.

How is this dog around other dogs?: She spent time with dogs of various ages/sizes at the dog park and was often described as relaxed, playful, and respectful; plays exuberantly and somewhat rough with other dogs. Roxanne will have rare occasions where she will growl at other dogs if they "come off too strong" upon meeting.

How is this dog around cats?: None

Resource guarding:: Roxanne is not bothered whenever her food/bow is touched while eating or has her toys taken away but will growl if treats are taken away.

Bite history:: None

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: She is afraid of taking baths and having her nails trimmed. She remains friendly whenever she is held/restrained, having her coat brushed, and whenever someone unfamiliar approaches the home/yard. She is not bothered whenever she is pushed/pulled off furniture and disturbed while sleeping.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: Medical concerns are unknown.

For a New Family to Know: Roxanne is often described as a friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, pushy, excitable, and independent dog with a medium activity level. Her previous owner loved how gentle she was around children and loved how much she liked to cuddle. When you're home, she will often be in the same room as you or lounge around in her favorite spot. She has been kept mostly indoors and is house trained; accustomed to going potty on grass, cement, and gravel/dirt. She was fed dry Blue Wilderness brand dog food; two cups twice a day and her favorite treats are pig ears. She responds to the following cues: 'sit', 'come', 'down', 'stay', and 'heel'. For exercise, she is used to slow walks on leash, brisk walks on leash, off leash walks/dog parks, and playing in the yard. She is known to pull hard on leash and will wander some but stay close when off leash.

Date of intake:: 3/15/2022

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Was relaxed, playful though has been growling and hard barking at child in home

Behavior toward dogs:: Relaxed, playful usually though has growled at times

Behavior toward cats:: Unknown

Resource guarding:: Growls if treats are taken away

Bite history:: None reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Friendly, affectionate, playful with a high energy level

Other Notes:: Reported to growl, hard bark, and snap at wife in the home on multiple occasions, she additionally has begun growling at their nine-month-old daughter.

Date of assessment:: 3/17/2022

Summary:: Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Mild
Reactivity to humans: None
Reactivity to dogs: None
Leash walking comments:

Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social, timid
Call over: Approaches loose, timid
Sociability comments: Lip licking, panting throughout

Handling
Soft handling: Stiffens, head flips
Exuberant handling
Handling comments: When handler attempts to gently pet Roxanne, she immediately flinches. When attempting to pet on back, Roxanne stiffens, whale eyes and head flips quickly.

Arousal
Jog
Arousal comments: Did not attempt

Knock
Knock Comments: Did not attempt

Toy
Toy comments: Did not attempt

Summary:: According to Roxanne's previous owner, she spent time with dogs of various ages/sizes at the dog park and was often described as relaxed, playful, and respectful. She is reported to play exuberantly and somewhat rough with other dogs. Roxanne will have rare occasions where she will growl at other dogs if they overwhelm her upon meeting.

3/16: Handlers did not attempt to collar Roxanne due to her high levels of fear. A gate greet is conducted with a novel male dog. Roxanne greets the male with a nervous posture and her hackles were raised.

3/29: Roxanne returns to playgroup today after a decompression/adjustment period. She greets a novel male dog with a soft body before returning to seek attention from handlers.

Summary (3):: 4/6/2022- Upon approaching kennel, Roxanne displayed a soft body and face while wagging. When I opened the door she nudged at the opening with her nose and allowed me to easily leash her. She exited the room quickly pulling moderately and loosened tension on her leash upon exiting the room. In the pens she sniffed around with a low tail and was alert due to several cars and staff members making noise in our yard. However whenever called or touched she became wiggly and loosened up. Roxanne appeared most soft and loose when she remained close to me. When I sat she immediately approached and gently placed both front paws on my lap while allowing petting all over with a wagging tail. She licked my face gently whenever close enough. When she saw a staff member from a distance through the pen fences, she let out a few barks, curved her body slightly and backed away. She was easily deterred with a squeak toy noise and treats. She responded to "sit" and took treats very gently.

3/29: Roxanne becomes loose and wiggly upon approach. She is easily leashed and led to the yard where she allows all handling for the drag leash. Roxanne explores her environment readily, not fearful. When called she approaches loose postured and jumps into the handlers lap while leaning into pets. She gets distracted by outside noises but is receptive to refocusing with treats. She preferred to stay near the handler propped up in her lap licking her while receiving pets across her body, remaining soft. She took treats gently and engaged in play with "find it" and played with soft plushy toys. She was easily leashed coaxed with treats and returned to her kennel without issue.

3/26 When approaching Roxanne in kennel, she is at the front, loose bodied with a wagging tail. She attempts to dodge the leash initially though is able to be lured with treats, she is easily walked out. Roxanne relieves herself right away once outside, she walks by other dogs without issue. She is then led to the play yard where a drag leash is attached. Roxanne wanders the yard and briefly checks in with handler throughout, neutral overall. When an unfamiliar staff member approaches the pens, Roxanne's hackles raise and she stays close to handler, she begins yawning and lip licking. After some time in the yard, Roxanne is easily leashed and walked back to her kennel without issue.

3/18: Roxanne was at kennel front with a neutral posture. She evaded the leash at first moving around it to step out. After a few moment she allowed it over her head and exited at the handlers side. Roxanne walked loose leash and passed other dog/walker pairs with no response. She passed novel people easily as well. She checked in with the handler throughout the walk and placed her muzzle in the handlers hand allowing her to pet her briefly giving tail wags. The handler offered her treats and she approached to sniff them but did not accept. She was easily clipped and returned to her kennel without

Summary (4):: 5/19/22 Roxanne is at the front of her kennel upon approach, loose and wiggly. She is easily leashed and walked out. During her walks Roxanne immediately relieves herself, she walks past other people and dogs without issue. Roxanne is then led to the pens where a drag leash is attached and she is allowed to wander. Roxanne begins engaging in fetch with handler, trading readily. Afterwards handler sits on bench and Roxanne jumps up next to them, soft bodied and leaning in. Roxanne stays near handler for some time, soft and attention seeking. After some time, she is easily leashed and walked back to kennel without issue.

5/10/22 Roxanne is at the front of her kennel, loose bodied, she is easily leashed and walked out. Roxanne pulls hard on her way out, during her walk, she relieves herself right away. Afterwards, Roxanne is taken to pen where a drag leash is attached and she is allowed to wander. Roxanne runs around the pens for bit but prefers to stay near handler, seeking attention. Roxanne remains loose bodied throughout, leaning into handler for petting. When a group of three people come towards the pen area, Roxanne begins lip licking and pressing herself into handler; treats are tossed towards her which she begins eating. One different handler begins taking Roxanne's picture, she is initially wary and continues to lean into handler during this, lip licking and looking away. After some more treat tossing from them, Roxanne allows for her picture to be taken without issue. When the unfamiliar handler reaches out to pet Roxanne, she quickly moves away. After this, she is taken to separate pen for a few minutes and sits next to handler on bench seeking attention. Roxanne is then leashed and brought back to her kennel without issue.

4/15/2022- *Roxanne was set up for a sleepover in the assessment room. Handler opened door to the room, slowly approaching Roxanne who was sleeping on a dog bed. At first Roxanne lifted her head and stayed still. Upon getting closer, Roxanne softened and began to wiggle and wag. Handler moved gate and Roxanne came to handler, stood on her hind legs and gently licked handler's face with a wagging tail, circling in excitement. She accepted treats and leaned fully into handler's legs for petting, remaining soft and loose. Handler leashed her easily and Roxanne pulled moderately/hard out of the building. On the walk, after she relieved herself she lightened tension on the leash. Her body remained loose and she wagged /wiggled when spoken to. She responded to "Sit' command and took treats gently from handler, then leaned in for some more petting. She returned to her kennel without issue.

Summary (5):: 6/8/22: Roxanne is at the front of the kennel sitting when approached. She begins to jump up on kennel bars with a soft body but stops when handler cracks kennel door open. She is easily leashed and taken outside where she runs around the yard. She greets a small dog at the fence with a soft body. She jumps up on handler socially and licks handler's hands and arms. She is leashed and taken back inside without issue.

5/21/22- Roxanne was laying in her kennel resting when handler approached. She got up and came to the front of the kennel as handler unlocked it, hopping up on two feet, wagging and wiggling. When she stopped jumping up she allowed easy leashing and exited her kennel pulling with moderate strength. She exited the room with no issue and was led to the yard where she allowed easy attachment of the drag leash. Once allowed free range, she ran around the yard sniffing and would run back to handler often to solicit petting, rubbing and pressing into handler's legs. She sat and waited for treats on cue and took them gently. She briefly chased after two ball toys and handler alternated tossing each one for her. She would run back to handler when handler called, bumping into handler's legs in excitement and wagging when pet. She was easily re-leashed and led back inside to the garage where she was given an ice block from the freezer. She carried it back to her kennel in her mouth climbed on to her kuranda bed with it and was unleashed into kennel with no issue.

Summary (6):: 7/28/22: Handler approaches Roxanne's kennel and she runs to the door to greet them with a soft body/face and wagging tail. She is leashed in one easy motion and pulls hard out to the play yard. She allows handler to attach a drag leash while remaining loose and once free to roam, she runs around the yard exploring and greeting handlers. She greets them wagging and jumping and accepts treats eagerly but softly from hand. Handlers offer a frozen treat cup and she sits and wags as she laps it up as handler holds it for her. After she finishes it, handlers coax her toward both the pool and the sprinkler, but she is uninterested in engaging in the water. She spends the majority of her time trotting between handlers and soliciting attention. She is re-leashed and pulls hard back to kennel without issue.

7/14/22 Roxanne is at the front of the kennel upon approach, she is easily leashed and walked out. Once out of the room, Roxanne begins jumping up onto handler in a social manner. She pulls hard to get outside, once out, Roxanne maintains a steady pace next to handler. She readily relieves herself on the walk. Roxanne is then taken to the yard where a drag leash is attached, she zoomies around the pen with a toy in her mouth for a bit. Roxanne then jumps up on the bench next to handler, seeking attention and allowing petting. After some time, she is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue.

7/9/22:Roxanne is on her kuranda bed toe tapping and wagging her tail with a loose body when handler approaches. She is approaches for easy leashing and pulls hard to the assessment room. Once in the assessment room, she allows handler to attach a drag leash as she jumps around, wagging and circling in excitement. She briefly grabs a small plush toy she finds on the floor and runs around with it. Handler offers her a bully stick, which she sits for and takes gently. She spends the remainder of the interaction chewing on the stick by the handler's feet. She wags when handler pets her body as she chews. She is re-leashed and carries the stick back to kennel in her mouth without issue.

6/17 (note added next day)- Roxanne is laying down on her kuranda bed when handler approached. Upon seeing handler she lifts her head and immediately wags, stands and approaches. She is easily leashed and led out of the room. She pulls hard on leash and jumps/ spins with a loose body briefly in hallway before continuing to walk. She is led to the play yard where she allows handler to attach a drag leash remaining loose. She finds a plush toy and engages with it, shaking and tossing it for herself. She takes tossed treats and spends most of the interaction sniffing around the yard and checking in intermediately with handler. She accepts petting with a soft body. She becomes slightly anxious when re-leashed, ceasing wagging/turning her head back, but quickly recovers to a soft body and wag. She trots back into kennel with ease.

Summary (7):: 8/16/22: Handler approaches Roxanne and she greets handler with a loose body and rapid wag, whining softly in anticipation. Handler opens the door and she jumps up slightly but allows easy leashing. She pulls hard exiting kennel and harder as she enters the hallway. Upon seeing a familiar handler, she becomes even more exuberant and loose bodied, pulling to meet them with wiggles and jumps. She is led out to the yard where she allows handler to attach a drag leash and then runs as soon as she has free range. She trots around and explores briefly before circling back to check in with handler with a wag. She accepts peanut butter for some time, licking it gently from a tube and off handler's hands. She sits on cue for treats and accepts them gently from hand or catches them in the air, remaining loose. She is re-leashed after some time and led on a brief relief walk where she periodically checks in with handler, soliciting treats by sitting or gently nudging handler on the hand with her nose. She is re-clipped and led back to kennel without issue.

8/12/22 Roxanne is at the front of her kennel upon approach, loose bodied and barking. She is easily leashed and walked out, Roxanne begins to jump up onto handler in the hallway in a social manner. Roxanne is then brought to the play yard where she engages with toy items. She then jumps up onto the bench next to handler, leaning in and seeking attention. Roxanne sits next to handler majority of the session, leaning in and receiving gentle petting. After some time, she is leashed and returned to kennel without issue.

Date of intake:: 3/16/2022

Summary:: Friendly, allowed handling

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to the potential for defensive aggression, we feel as though Roxanne would be best set up to succeed if placed into an adult only home environment.

Place with a New Hope partner: Roxanne is reported to growl, hard bark and snap at one of the owners in the home. In the care center she has shown some moderately social behavior, however, remains uncomfortable with most forms of direct touch (stiffens, whale eyes, head flipping). Roxanne is also observed to flinch and jump away from most loud noises and sudden movements. For these reasons, we recommend placement with an experienced rescue partner. Force-free, reward based training only.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Roxanne is reported to growl, bark and snap at one of the owners in her previous home, please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression.

Roxanne is reported to growl if her treats are taken from her, please see handout on Resource guarding.