Animal Profile

Grumble is at risk due to behavior concerns. At the Care Centers, Grumble accepts treats and shows a neutral posture, but he does not actively seek attention. During his intake, he was initially tense but softened as staff interacted with him. Grumble escalated to biting a staff member on their hand when they attempted to grab his leash. He exhibited similar behavior during his exam, quickly turning his head with an open mouth when a staff member touched his hind leg. Medically, Grumble is diagnosed with CIRDC and is receiving treatment. Grumble also has a right perineal hernia. Grumble is passing stool adequately despite weakness in right rectal wall.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. 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. Pre-Screener Form Grumble is at risk due to behavior concerns. At the Care Centers, Grumble accepts treats and shows a neutral posture, but he does not actively seek attention. During his intake, he was initially tense but softened as staff interacted with him. Grumble escalated to biting a staff member on their hand when they attempted to grab his leash. He exhibited similar behavior during his exam, quickly turning his head with an open mouth when a staff member touched his hind leg. Medically, Grumble is diagnosed with CIRDC and is receiving treatment. Grumble also has a right perineal hernia. Grumble is passing stool adequately despite weakness in right rectal wall. Grumble was surrender as a stray so his past behavior in a home is unknown. During Grumble's intake, he initially displayed a tense posture but gradually relaxed. When a staff member approached his collar, Grumble quickly turned and bit their hand, breaking the skin. At the Care Centers, Grumble accepts treats but doesn't actively seek attention. He remains cautious but allows staff to walk him. Grumble would do best in an adult-only foster home through a New Hope Partner, where he can decompress and progress at his own pace.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 125.6 lbs

Medical Notes

12/10/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 to 7 years given dentition and behavior Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray. Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Standing at kennel door and easily leashed. Muzzled easily and ate peanut butter from tongue depressor. Tolerated vaccination and microchip placement. Whipped head with open mouth toward staff when touched hind end. Unable to complete tasks. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 120 before sedation R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear. Cropped pinna AU. Mild brown debris AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact. MSI: Erythematous and swollen lateral right hind paw. Erythematous callus elbows. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Right perineal hernia from 12 to 6 o'clock. Some feces is collecting in right hernia but pet is able to push it out. Assessment Soft stool with tape worms Right perineal hernia. Pet is passing stool adequately despite weakness in right rectal wall. Local dermatitis r/o mite vs contact allergy vs other DOH-B Prognosis: Fair Plan: Intake tasks Sedated with Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 1.1 ml + butorphanol 10mg/ml 1.1 ml IM Praziquantel 56.8 mg/ml 3mls SQ divided between two sites. Antisedan 0.8 ml IM Trazodone 100 mg 5 tablets po bid indefinitely Nexgard 136 mg 1 tablet now Nexgard 11.3 mg 1 tablet now SURGERY: Okay for neuter

12/19/2024

SO: BAR standing at kennel door eent: eyes clear, green mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRDC P: Doxycycline 600mg PO SID x10d cerenia 60mg PO SID x4d

12/20/2024

SO: Due for release from rabies observation BAR, standing at kennel door, no concerns reported on symptoms board eent: eyes clear, clear mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate, no neurological deficits appreciated at this time A: no clinical signs of rabies appreciated P: On 12/20/2024 at approximately 10:45 AM 216355 Grumble was examined. Patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurologic signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at MACC.

12/21/2024

1 mL SQ Rabies vaccine has been administered on RHL

12/23/2024

Staff note persistent leash biting. A: high arousal in shelter P: Clonidine 0.3 mg 2 tablets po bid while in shelter

12/23/2024

MSI: No lameness noted on walk. Hind paws are inflamed. A: r/o contact dermatitis vs other P: Carprofen 100mg 2 tablets po sid x 5 days

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 12/10/2024

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no history

Date of assessment:: 12/20/2024

Summary:: During Grumble's intake, Grumble was tense but then loosen his body posture. When a staff member attempted to grabbed his leash, he bit them n the hand, breaking skin on the index finger, palm and back of the hand. Later, during his intake exam, Grumble head whip with an open mouth towards a staff member when they touched his hind leg. Due to this quick escalation Grumble will not receive a handling assessment.

Summary (7):: 12/23/24: ACS report that when clipping the leash Grumble began biting the leash. When the hook was used to remove the leash in kennel, Grumble bit the hook once. 12/16/24: Grumble is standing at the front with a neutral body as handler approaches. He is easily leashed and brought out to the yard for a walk. He remains neutral bodied throughout walk, sniffing his surroundings, occasionally giving a small tail wag, and relieving himself. He does not solicit pets but does softly accept treats. He is returned to kennel without issue. 12/11/24: Grumble is standing at the front of his kennel as handlers approach. He is offered high value treats and while distracted with them is double leashed He is taken out of kennel and walked to the yard, he pulls moderately when walking with handlers and enters one of the play yards. Grumble is offered more treats and takes them from handlers quickly and intensely but without applying pressure to handlers hand. He uses the bathroom outside after a little and once finish stands at the center of the play yard, occasionally looking up at handlers and briefly staring. He is clipped and returned to kennel where he is observed to baulk and thrashes slightly but upon a second attempt is returned to kennel without further issue. 12/10/24: (LATE ENTRY): Grumble is standing in his kennel, facing the door. He is not interested in treats and will dodge the leash when presented. Vienna sausages and squeakers are used to distract him long enough to secure two leashes on him. He comes out of kennel without issue and is walked in the yard. He walks slightly ahead of handlers, light pulling on leash. He relieves himself and then will stand neutral body in the pens randomly staring at one of the handlers. He is walked back to the kennel and lifts his leg to step in then backs up handlers toss treats but need to muscle him into kennel. He goes in but then turns quickly, barking, neutral body and pushing his head against the door. He allows handlers to use the hook to remove the leashes.

Date of intake:: 12/10/2024

Summary:: Bit a staff member

Date of initial:: 12/10/2024

Summary:: Head whip when back of leg was touhed

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

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Grumble's behavior in the Care Centers, Grumble should go to a home with olde children. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in the Care Center environment, the behavior department recommends Grumble 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 Grumble to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Grumble to new and unfamiliar situations.

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

Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Grumble has displayed fearful defensive behavior as well as handling sensitivity in the Care Centers. While he has displayed a soft posture, Grumble once escalated to biting a staff member and head whipping at another. Positive reinforcement should be used to help Grumble feel comfortable with new people engaging in some handling such as grooming and medical handling. Please see the handouts on Handling/touch sensitivity and Fearful/potential for defensive aggression Bite history (human): Grumble has bitten a staff member, breaking skin. Please see the handout on Bite history. Leash Biting: Grumble has been observed to bite the leash when handler attempts to clip their leash. We recommend walking them with a toy to dissuade them from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach them to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.