Animal Profile

Avocado Toast is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Avocado Toast was recently returned to ACC due to an incident in his previous foster home. When the foster parent stepped out the house Avocado Toast was able to leave the area he was in and enter a different area where some foster kittens were being kept. One kitten was found deceased after interaction with Avocado Toast. During his stay in the care center Avo has been observed to be fearful. Medically Avocado Toast has dental disease.

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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 Avocado Toast is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Avocado Toast was recently returned to ACC due to an incident in his previous foster home. When the foster parent stepped out the house Avocado Toast was able to leave the area he was in and enter a different area where some foster kittens were being kept. One kitten was found deceased after interaction with Avocado Toast. During his stay in the care center Avo has been observed to be fearful. Medically Avocado Toast has dental disease. Avocado Toaster was returned to MACC due to an incident in the foster home. When the foster parent stepped out the house Avocado managed to leave the area he was being kept in, and get into the room where some foster kittens were being kept. During his stay in the care center Avo has been observed to be fearful. Noted to keep his distance from handlers and have a tense body and low tail. During his previous stay in the care center Avo was also noted to be fearful. Due to the detailed behaviors we recommend an adult only home with no cats. My foster wrote: Meet Avocado Toast, I call him Avo, this 4 year old boy is really sweet and very affectionate. Avo loves my company, follows me everywhere and is always ready for an adventure. We take long walks in the parks and beach, we've even walked in the rain no problem! Avo wants to meet every human and dog we pass and gets loads of compliments for his beautiful brindle coat and fantastic ears! He's learned to sit on command , loves his treats (biscuits, carrots, blueberries and ice cubes). Avo is easy to handle, lets me clean his paws after walks, and a good boy in the bath.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 34.5 lbs

Medical Notes

6/7/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-5 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Acquired by agency Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - tense but approaches handler readily for interaction, very food motivated 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: 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, mild tartar (PDDZ 1/4) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Tense but 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 Underweight Mild dental disease Intact male Prognosis: Fair to good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort TID feedings SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to weight

6/10/2025

Staff note pet vomited. QAR. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge RESP: Eupneic ABD: Not distended MSI: Ambul x 4 NEURO: QAR A: r/o stress vs viral vs food sensitivity P: CTM

6/13/2025

Grey nasal discharge and sniffling noted during cage side rounds. Still appears to be eating. A: CIRDC Eating P: Rx: Doxycycline 175mg PO SID x10d

6/18/2025

SO: Currently on treatment for CIRDC, reported HL lameness and blood in kennel BAR, standing at kennel door, no blood noted eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4, RH paw mild swelling of digits and erythema neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: RH paw mild swelling P: continue doxycycline Carprofen 50mg PO SID x3d

6/23/2025

No CIRDC symptoms Plan Move out of dog isolation

7/8/2025

anxious behavior being displayed; broke out of kennel and was destructive in foster home Will need to increase exercise Hope to alleviate some of the FAS: Trazodone- 100mg (5 to 10 mg/kg po q 12 hrs) Sig: 1 1/4 tab po q 12 hrs

7/23/2025

FP emailed: Pet ingested 1 teaspoon Raw Cacao Powder. Product photo and info uploaded to vet docs. Advised FP to contact Offsite Poison Center. Case number and report uploaded to vet docs. More info in GAN.

7/31/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-5 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: Returned from foster due to bite incident in the home Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - aloof in kennel, accepts treats offered Objective- Visual exam only due to being UTD on most tasks EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion ABD: Relaxed U/G: Externally WNL MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Mild dental disease Intact male DOH-B Prognosis: Good Plan: Update tasks + exam Await sort Observe DOH-B hold Rx: Trazodone 125mg PO BID indefinitely Rx: Gabapentin 200mg PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Okay for surgery at conclusion of DOH hold

8/2/2025

SO: BAR, standing at kennel door with watery diarrhea all over linens at back of kennel 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: diarrhea P: fenbendazole 35lbs dose PO SID x5d monitor for continued occurrence

8/8/2025

Diarrhea improved, but not completely resolved. Soft serve ice cream consistency, FS 4-5/7 P: Adding medical feeding sweet potato for 5d

8/9/2025

At approximately 7:30am on 8/9/2025 Avocado Toast was examined. He was standing up right at the front of the kennel and looked at me during the interaction. He did not show any signs of neurologic deficits or abnormalities during the interaction or during his time in care. A: No signs of rabies or neurologic deficits P: Consider releasing from DOH hold

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 7/31/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, Limited History (returned from foster approx 2 months)

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

Behavior toward strangers:: Avocado is friendly

Behavior toward children:: No experience

Behavior toward dogs:: Avocado is playful

Behavior toward cats:: Avocado will chase a cat

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: On July 30th the foster parent stepped out for a class, during that time Avocado managed to leave the room he was staying in. He was able to get into the room where the foster kittens were staying. One kitten was found deceased with saliva on it and blood coming from its mouth. No puncture wounds were able to be found.

Other Notes:: Previous stay- 6/7/25: Stray, No known history During their previous stay Avocado was noted to be fearful *Previous assessments can be given upon request*

Date of assessment:: 8/6/2025

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: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Tense body, low tail Soft handling: Tolerates contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Comments: Keeps distance from handler Arousal Jog comments: Required a lot of coaxing, baulks, does not follow handler Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler with coaxing Toy Toy comments: No interest, No reaction

Summary (6):: 08/07/25: (For assessment) Avocado Toast is quietly standing at front of kennel. Avocado Toast sniffs treats but does not take any through kennel door. Avocado Toast is taken to driveway, it is observed that Avocado Toast's paws are red, seemingly irritated. Avocado Toast sees two MMB with staff members on two separate walks exiting MACC, shows no interest. Avocado Toast sees familiar staff and slowly approaches with loose body and slow wagging tail. A pigeon lands within 15 feet of Avocado Toast, he shows no interest. Avocado Toast is taken to Behavior office for assessment. (see assessment for detailed info) After completing assessment Avocado Toast is easily switched from clipped drag leash to standard slip, and returned to kennel without issue.

Summary (7):: 08/01/25: (Note this is the first EN for Avocado Toast's 2nd stay) Avocado Toast is slightly whale eyed, neutral bodied, and quiet in front of kennel has handler approaches. Avocado Toast takes treats and is easily leashed. Avocado Toast walks out of kennel room with loose leash and relaxed body. Once on sidewalk Avocado Toast maintains loose-neutral body, checks in with handler visually for verbal cues, understand sit commands, and takes treats from hand gently. Avocado Toast shows no interest in MMB passing in street, and upon re-entering MACC, and LMB is exiting with staff member, Avocado Toast is easy to put into a sit, shows no interest in dog exiting, and takes treats gently. Avocado Toast re-enters MACC, and kennel safely; takes treats from handler through kennel door. From previous stay at ACC: 6/14/25: Avocado Toast is at the front of the kennel with a neutral body, he is easily leashed and quickly walks out of the kennel and out of the room. Handler tosses treats to lead him to the street. A trail of treats are made to encourage him to the driveway and out onto the street. He eats the treats that are tossed. Handler sits in a small area and Avocado Toast stands with a neutral body in front of the the handler, taking treats gently. He tolerates brief petting on his back. Treats are tossed to coax him back into the driveway. Avocado Toast then stops taking treats and continues walking on his own. He is then taken back into the room and returned to kennel without issue. 6/13/25- ACS reported when trying to walk Avocado toast on the street, he was wouldn't walk far in either direction lowering his body to the ground and pulling back to the building. 6/10/25: Avocado Toast is lying down in his kennel. Handler crouches down and talks softly to him. Avocado approaches the front slowly. Handler offers him some treats. Avocado Toast takes a treat and spits it out. He is easily leashed and walked out of the room. He slowly walks to the driveway and stops and stares at people passing by in the driveway. Handler verbally encourages him to walk forward and then crouches to coax him forward. Avocado approaches the handler and leans his head on the handler's leg. He allows gentle petting on his head and side. Avocado Toast refuses to continue walking and they turn around towards the building. He is walked back to the building and brought to the assessment room. He does not approach the assessor but allows collaring. After his assessment, Avocado Toast is returned to kennel without issue. 6/9/25: It is reported on the behavior board that Avocado was fearful and did not want to come out of kennel.

Date of initial:: 6/7/2025

Summary:: Tense but approaches handler readily for interaction

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Avocado Toast 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),No cats,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 13): Due to fearful behavior we recommend a home with no children. No Cats: Due to an incident with a cat in his foster house, we recommend a home with no cats. 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: : Fearful,Bite history (other animal)

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Avocado was observed to be tense during their medical exam and their assessment. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. Avocado would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to their new surroundings. Please see handout on Decompression Period. Bite History (Other animal: Cat): Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression.