Animal Profile

Leo is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Leo arrived at the Care Center as an owner surrender after a bite incident in the home. Leo had two bite incidents in the home, both bites broke skin and medical treatment was required. In care Leo has been observed to be highly reactive to dogs, observed to lunge, hard bark, and visually fixate. With select staff Leo has been noted to be social and solicit contact. Medically, Leo is being treated for CIRDC but is otherwise apparently healthy.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Leo is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Leo arrived at the Care Center as an owner surrender after a bite incident in the home. Leo had two bite incidents in the home, both bites broke skin and medical treatment was required. In care Leo has been observed to be highly reactive to dogs, observed to lunge, hard bark, and visually fixate. With select staff Leo has been noted to be social and solicit contact. Medically, Leo is being treated for CIRDC but is otherwise apparently healthy.

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Weight: 23.6 lbs

Medical Notes

1/31/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-3 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: ACO-impound, owner surrender. DOH-B. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - tense and lip licking in kennel but loose wiggly body upon entering intake room, jumps up socially on staff and allows all petting, tense for tasks but does not escalate. Muzzled as precaution and vocalized for blood draw so opting to save for time of sx. Resumes being social/soliciting attention after tasks completed. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, mild tartar -- limited due to muzzle PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact male, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Apparently healthy Intact male DOH-B Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Observe DOH-B hold Await sort/behavior assessment Rx: Trazodone 75mg PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Okay for surgery

2/4/2026

Hx: Reported to have fallen in the yard on the snow, and remained frozen in position - in a crouch with LHL sticking out to the side. Limping on LHL briefly but then walked normally after that. Also coughing. When Field picked up pt in the field, they wrote: "Dog allowed staff to walk dog out to vehicle and place in kennel. Staff placed left hand on dog's hind end to lift into vehicle and dog yelped and turned head but did not bite. Dog allowed staff to slowly pick up from under belly and place in kennel." S: Alert, wagged tail and put front feet up on my pant leg. Walked calmly down hallway with handler. We muzzled pt for exam and he was tense and crouched during the exam but stayed still. O: BAR-H, MMs pink -No nasal or ocular discharge -Eupneic, no coughing or sneezing -Body slightly tense for overall exam including front legs. Became very tense and stiff with a crouch when I started to examine the hind legs. No lesions noted on feet x4, no swelling/laxity/crepitus in any joints of front legs or in hocks/stifles. Pt would not stand with HLs fully extended for me to evaluate for patellar luxation. Pt very stiff and resistant to hip extension. A: 1. Suspect pt slipped on the snow and had LHL pain this morning - R/O minor soft tissue trauma vs. hip dysplasia vs. MPL vs. partial CrCL tear vs. other 2. Pt may have had hx of LHL pain causing him to be reactive to left hip touch at intake on 1/31/26. P: Carprofen 50 mg PO SID x7 days - if lameness continues, consider sedated ortho exam and rads 1088

2/10/2026

On 2/10/2026 at approximately 10am, I examined Leo 246626. He has appropriate mentation at this time with no neurologic signs present, and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at ACC.

2/10/2026

EEN: Clear nasal discharge, sneezing. RESP: Eupneic A: CIRDC P: Doxycycline 100 mg 1 tablet po sid x 10d

2/12/2026

SO: Has been on carprofen for LH lameness and is currently on treatment for CIRDC BAR, comes to kennel door when spoken to. Reported bringing up foamy material eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRDC on treatment P: lameness not reported nor appreciated during kennel side exam monitor for vomiting, but sounds like coughing up material while on walks

2/14/2026

Rabies vaccine given

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Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 1/31/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Bite history:: Leo’s previous owner stated that Leo bit their daughter on the left side of the nose and their granddaughter on the left side of their ear. Both bites broke skin and they both victims went to urgent care.

Date of assessment:: 2/11/2026

Summary:: Leo arrived at MACC following a bite incident. Leo’s previous owner stated that Leo bit their daughter on the left side of the nose and their granddaughter on the left side of their ear. Both bites broke skin and they both victims went to urgent care. During intake Leo was inside a crate in the home. Staff asked the son to place a leash on Leo. Leo was taken to the vehicle, when staff placed their hand on Leo’s hind end to lift him into the vehicle, he head whipped and vocalized (yelped). While in care Leo has allowed handled. He has been observed to bark and lunge towards other dogs while on leash. Due to the multiple bite history, Leo is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary:: 2/12/26: Leo greets another dog at the gate with a soft body. He then disengages and seeks handler attention.

Summary (6):: 2/12/26- Leo was laying down on his bed with a soft body when handler approaches his kennel, he come to the front as they unlock the door and is easily leashed. He is taken to the play yard for a dog dog. He is social with handler and jumps up on their legs with his front paws allowing handler to scratch his head, neck and back. He gently takes treats and is soft bodied throughout the walk. He is easily clipped and returned to kennel without issue. 2/9/26: Leo is at the back of his kennel lying in his bed. He gets up and walks forwards with a loose, wiggly body. He is easily leashed. Once outside, he relieves himself. He allows petting and takes treats. He is clipped easily and walked back in. Upon entering the kennel room, another dog (Teddy) in kennel right in front of him hard barks at him, and Leo lunges forwards and barks back. He is pulled towards his own kennel which he quickly hops into, then he immediately vomits.

Summary (7):: 2/2/26: Leo is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed with ease and is then taken to the yard. In the yard, he walks ahead of the handler with a tense body and low tail. He would constantly look behind him and hard stare at the handler. He has no interest in treats the handler would try to offer him. He would hard stare at dogs in pens as he walked around the perimeter of the yard. On the way back to his kennel, he lunges and hard barks with a tense body towards a dog in the hallway. He is able to be taken away and enters his kennel with no issue. 2/1/26: Leo is curled up asleep at the back of his kennel. As the handler approaches, he looks up but does not move. He is eventually convinced to get up with treats which he sniffs but doesn't eat. He is easily leashed and follows the handler out of the building. He is moderately tense but explores. He relieves himself. He is brought back in early due to the cold. He balks at his kennel door and is muscled in. He now eats the treats left on the floor from before. 02/01/26: Leo is at the front of his kennel as handler approaches, he is offered treats and sniffs them but does not accept them. He allows leashing without issue and walks with handler out to the yard for his walk, outside he sniffs around and investigates the play yards and stops to relieve himself. When seeing a dog which begins reacting to him he begins reacting as well and barks/lunges on leash toward them. He walks around for a bit but due to the cold and salt on the ground irritating his paws begins slowing down while walking so handler begins bringing him back inside to wait for his kennel to be finished. While inside Leo barks at dogs on leash as he passes the kennel rooms and walks with handler to the office where he will quickly turn and bark if he hears dogs barking in the distance but begins to settle. He is offered more treats and begins jumping on handler soliciting social interaction and allowing pets. He is then clipped and brought back to kennel, while returning he barks at the dogs he sees in neighboring kennels and needs to be muscled inside.

Date of intake:: 1/31/2026

Summary:: Allowed handling, yelped when picked up

Date of initial:: 1/31/2026

Summary:: Tense and lip licking in kennel but loose wiggly body upon entering intake room

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to bite history we recommend an adult only home. No Dog Parks: Due to on leash reactivity, we recommend no trips to the dog park. 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,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Handling Sensitivity: During intake Leo was observed to yelp when they attempted to pick him up. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Leo to be more comfortable with this. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Multiple Bite History/ Bite History (Human): Please see bite history above for more details. Escalating to biting is a behavior that Leo has rehearsed repeatedly over their life. This behavior is likely to continue as it has become part of Leo's repertoire, and will need careful management to work toward reducing triggers for Leo and reducing the resulting bites. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression. On Leash Reactivity: Leo has been observed to bark and lunge towards other dogs in the kennel room and while on leash. Leo will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.