Date of intake:: 1/8/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (No Known History)

Bite history:: 1/17/26: A handler was attempting to collar Bellamy. Bellamy head whipped and bit the handler on the left hand. It was a bite and release that left four marks, two of which appear to be tooth grazes and two that appear to be punctures.

Date of assessment:: 1/9/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Fearful Call over: Does not approach Sociability comments: Tense, does not approach handlers, allows pickup, growls after collaring, lip lifts. Soft handling: Tolerates contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Comments: Tense during handling Arousal Jog comments: Follows neutral bodied Knock Knock comments: Does not approach Toy Toy comments: No response

Summary (6):: 1/28/26: Bellamy is lying down in kennel as the handler approaches. He is easily pre-clipped leashed and brought out the room. On the street, Bellamy walks ahead with little leash tension. He shows no interest in passersby; he also stops to relieve himself. Upon entry, the handler returns Bellamy to kennel with ease.

Summary (7):: 1/27/26: Bellamy has been observed to growl and hard bark in kennel whenever someone is near it. 1/X/26: It is reported on the behavior board that Bellamy is very difficult to leash. 1/21/26: Bellamy is at the front of his kennel feet on bars soft body when handler enters room. He takes treats and is easily leashed with a pre-clip leash due to handling sensitivities. He is walked in the yard where he pulls ahead of handler exploring. He initially baulks when returning to kennel but when some pressure is placed on the leash he goes in without issue. 01/15/26: Bellamy is at the center of his kennel as handler approaches. He is offered treats but does not accept any, he dodges the leash a few times before being successfully leashed and taken to the street for his walk. Outside Bellamy ignores people and dogs he sees and will pull mildly. He stops to sniff occasionally and walks with handler without issue. After a while he is brought back inside and allows handler to clip his leash before he returns to kennel without issue. 1/9/26: IT is reported on the behavior board that Bellamy did not want to walk but jumped on the bench, sat on handlers lap and was ok to be carried. 1/9/26: Bellamy is lying down in kennel. As the handler opens the kennel, he goes further back into his kennel; and as they attempt to leash him, Bellamy begins to low growl. The growling increases with every attempt, and Bellamy snaps at the leash. Once the handler leashes him, Bellamy stops growling. The handler pulls him closer to the front, and places a blanket over his head. As a staff member holds the leash, the handler picks Bellamy up, carries, and places him on the ground. On the street, Bellamy walks ahead with little to no leash tension. After the walk, the handler brings Bellamy inside for his assessment (see notes). Afterwards, the handler clips their leash and walks Bellamy to his kennel. As the handler attempts to return him, Bellamy refuses to enter the kennel; he then begins to thrash as leash pressure is added. A second handler uses a leash as a sling and places it under Bellamy. Both handlers bring Bellamy into his kennel and remove their leashes.

Date of intake:: 1/8/2026

Summary:: Growled initially, allowed leashing and pickup

Date of initial:: 1/9/2026

Summary:: Tense and trembling, allows muzzling, growled for abdominal palpation, does not escalate

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Bellamy so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No Children: Due to Bellamy's fearful behavior and potential for defensive aggression we recommend a home with no children. We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Handling/Touch Sensitivity: During his medical exams and during his assessment, Bellamy was observed to growl and lip lift during certain handling. It is important to always go slow and give Bellamy the option to walk away from any social interaction. Bellamy should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Bellamy's choice to approach a new person or thing. Bellamy may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Fearful/Potential for Defensive Aggression: During intake and medical exams Bellamy was observed to growl at staff either when initially approached or during handling. It is important to move slowly with Bellamy, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Bellamy to initiate interactions with new people. He should never be forced to greet or to interact if he is not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression. Bite History (Human): Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression.