Animal Profile

Lilo is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in care, and in her previous home. Lilo in her previous home as two bite incidents. One where Lilo was chasing a cat, and when the owner intervened Lilo redirected onto the owner, breaking skin and drawing blood. Lilo in another instance was at the park and grabbed a small dog, that did not break skin. In care, Lilo has been fearful in care, avoiding some interaction with select staff and not acclimating to the care center environment. Medically, Lilo has some mild skin issues, and is currently being treated for CIRDC.

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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 Lilo is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in care, and in her previous home. Lilo in her previous home as two bite incidents. One where Lilo was chasing a cat, and when the owner intervened Lilo redirected onto the owner, breaking skin and drawing blood. Lilo in another instance was at the park and grabbed a small dog, that did not break skin. In care, Lilo has been fearful in care, avoiding some interaction with select staff and not acclimating to the care center environment. Medically, Lilo has some mild skin issues, and is currently being treated for CIRDC.. Lilo was surrendered into care as a stray but spent a few weeks in her finder's home. Her finder described her as a very active and playful dog who would enjoy spending most of her time in the living room while she played with toys, especially plushies. Lilo was reported to be nervous during car rides and was given a dry and wet food diet from Fresh Pet, favoring chicken bites as a treat. The finder did report 2 bites while in the home - one incident was a redirection onto the finder from chasing the resident cat, and the second was to a smaller dog; the bite to the smaller dog did not break skin. During her intake, Lilo was highly fearful and reluctant to walk on a leash, thrashing and flailing as she was walked to her kennel. She has warmed up to the select handlers and has shown social behaviors, but does revert to fearful behaviors when introduced to novel stimuli. Due to the concerns reported in the home and during her stay in care, we recommend that Lilo to be placed in an adult-only home through a New Hope Partner that can allow her the time and space to decompress at her own pace.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 42 lbs

Medical Notes

9/13/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 y/o based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History: stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - initially timid and tense, then warmed up with slow approach, eagerly taking treats (especially cheese); progressed to loose wiggly body during interaction Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective T = not taken P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean though slightly erythematous, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition, no tartar or plaque PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female intact, no spay scar or tattoo present MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; moderate periocular erythema CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Assessment: ~1-2 y/o FI LMB Mild dermatitis Mild otitis Prognosis: Good Plan: Ok for intake tasks Cleaned both ears with Aurocin Administered Nexguard PO *May need longer term management for allergies - continue to monitor closely *Start trazodone 150mg PO q12h SURGERY: Okay for surgery

9/23/2025

Progress exam: CIRDC noted on rounds Subjective: QAR, no S/V/D. Coughing & huffing present. Untouched food noted Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: dry discharge present MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Move to iso, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x10days & medical feedings PO q12h x5days -CTM, recheck in 3 days

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Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake dog was friendly while in the car. Once the client brought her inside she became very fearful and stressed. She refused to walk, was thrashing and pawing at the rope. Staff decided not to collar due to behavior.

Date of Intake: 9/11/2025

Basic Information:: She is a black and white MMB female dog who was surrendered to ACC due to her owner not coming back for her.

Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 3 children, 2 cats

How is this dog around strangers?: Playful, friendly and outgoing.

How is this dog around children?: Playful, friendly and outgoing.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Has no experience with familiar dogs, will alert bark at unfamiliar dogs when on leash and off-leash she will hard bark or growl.

How is this dog around cats?: Playful.

Resource guarding:: Considers toys and treats items of value but the client ever attempted to take them from her.

Bite history:: Yes, with both a person and another animal. Person incident 08/06/2025: She has a high prey drive and went after the resident cat in the home. Once stopped she redirected and nipped the client. The bite did break skin but did not require medical attention. Animal incident 08/08/2025: She went after a small dog and managed to bite it/hold it in her mouth before being told to drop it and she did so. This incident did not break skin or require medical attention.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Very high

Other Notes:: She is unbothered by being held or restrained, disturbed while sleeping, being startled or moved off furniture, having her paws touched or her collar grabbed.

Medical Notes: Last vet check was on 06/10/2025.

For a New Family to Know: She is a very active and playful dog who spends most of her time in the living room of her home where she enjoys playing with toys that make noise or plushies. She allows her family to brush and bathe her and is accustomed to going on 1-2 walks a day for 10mis at a time during which she mildly pulls on her leash. She has been crate trained and will do well in a metal crate for up to 8 hours. She does not have much experience in cars but gets nervous getting in and being in a car. She knows the cue sit, she eats both wet and dry food preferably of Fresh Pet brand and her favorite treats are chicken bites.

Date of intake:: 9/11/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray; in finder's home for 3 weeks

Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 3 children, 2 cats

Behavior toward strangers:: Playful, friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Playful, friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: alert bark on leash; hard bark and growl off leash

Behavior toward cats:: playful but did attempt to chase resident cat

Resource guarding:: none reported due to finder not attempting to remove any items from her

Bite history:: Yes, with both a person and another animal. Person incident 08/06/2025: Lilo's finder reported that Lilo went after the resident cat in the home. Once stopped, she redirected and bit the finder breaking skin; the bite was reported to be a bite and release, not needing medical attention. Animal incident 08/08/2025: She went after a small dog and managed to bite it/hold it in her mouth before being told to drop it and she did so.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Lilo is reported to have a very high energy level.

Other Notes:: Lilo is unbothered by being held or restrained, disturbed while sleeping, being startled or moved off furniture, having her paws touched or her collar grabbed. Lilo is reproted to enjoy playing with toys that make noise or plushies. She allows her family to brush and bathe her and is accustomed to going on 1-2 walks a day for 10mis at a time during which she mildly pulls on her leash. She has been crate trained and will do well in a metal crate for up to 8 hours. She does not have much experience in cars but gets nervous getting in and being in a car.

Date of assessment:: 9/14/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: mild pulling Reactivity to humans: inconclusive - did not pass Reactivity to dogs: inconclusive - did not pass Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): stays close to handlers, takes treats, easily startled Call over: approaches readily Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: leans in, tense, lip lick Exuberant handling: leans in, tense, lip lick Handling comments: Arousal Jog: follows, nervous, body low and hunched Arousal comments: Knock: no response Knock Comments: Toy: grips, moves away Toy comments:

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 09/17/25 Lilo is introduced at the gate to a novel male dog while off leash at the care center. Lilo will approach the gate with an exaggerated approach, jumping in and out of prey bow while huffing. Lilo runs away and returns to the gate line, prey bowing and then seeking attention from the handler present in her pen. As she prey bows for a third time, this time she lip curls, causing the male dog to be frustrated and both dogs must be moved away from the gate. Lilo is returned to kennel.

Summary (7):: 9/18: Lilo is seen hard barking at a neighboring dog while in her crate. A handler readjusts her kennel cover to reduce visual stressors. 09/17/25 (PG Note): Lilo is standing at the front of her kennel with a loose and wiggly body and will allows handler to leash her with ease and is escorted to the play yard to meet a playmate. Once inside the yard, a drag leash is placed on her. Lilo displays a play bow with a wagging tail and darts toward the gate to greet. As her mouth tenses, she begins hard barking at her playmate, appearing conflicted in her behavior. Lilo is removed from the play yard and returned to her kennel safely without any issues. For more information, see Dog-to-Dog Note. 9/14/25: As the handler approached the crate, Lilo rushed forward with a loose wiggly body and allowed handler to leash her as she pushed her nose out. Lilo had no issue walking out of meet and greet but began to crouch and pull as dogs began to bark in their kennels. On the ramp, she paused and jumped on the handler looking around with her ears pinned, seemingly in response to trucks and traffic. Once in the play yard, Lilo sniffed around for a second before getting the zoomies, pooping and then zooming some more. The handler knelt down to see if Lilo would engage. Lilo leaned in for pets but was hyper vigilant. Lilo was leashed and untucked her tail on the ramp. However, once in the building Lilo crouched and walked with a tense body back to her crate. 09/13/25: When the handler approaches Lilo will retreat to the back of the kennel. The handler will toss treats and Lilo will come forward to take them cautiously. When the handler presents the leash, Lilo will retreat to the back of the kennel. The handler is able to leash Lilo easily although she is avoidant. Once leashed, Lilo will willingly follow the handler out of the kennel and out of the room. Once the dogs in the neighboring kennels begin barking she will begin halt, head whipping very briefly. The handler is able to coax and encourage Lilo forward which she does. Lilo will follow the handler out of the care center. When on leash Lilo will spend her time smelling the ground and exploring her new surroundings. Lilo will stand on the handler with her front paws, soliciting attention while lip licking in appeasement. Lilo is escorted back to the care center. When approaching her crate, the Lilo will trot with her and she will enter willingly. Lilo is secured safely.

Date of intake:: 9/11/2025

Summary:: highly fearful, thrashing, flailing, shaking

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Lilo's high levels of fear displayed during her intake and while in care, in addition to her bite history, we recommend an adult-only home at this time. No cats: Due to the concerning behaviors with the resident cat, we recommend that Lilo not be placed in a home with cats or small animals. Place with a New Hope Partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment and during her stay, the behavior department recommends Lilo 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 Lilo to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward-based training only is advised when introducing Lilo to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Lilo presents with outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Bite history (human),Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity | Fearful: During her intake, Lilo refused to walk, was shaking, began thrashing, pawing, and nipping at the leash, and sat down every few steps. She has warmed up to familiar handlers and will solicit attention, but she reverts back to fearful behaviors when introduced to novel stimuli. Please see the handout on the Decompression Period. Multiple Bite History | Bite history (human) | Bite history (dog): Lilo was reported to have bitten her finder and a small dog while in the home. Lilo was reported to have been chasing the resident cat when the finder intervened, and Lilo redirected, biting the finder's right hand. It was reported to have broken skin but did not need medical attention. Lilo was reported to have also bitten a small dog at a park. Lilo was reported to have released the dog, and there wasn't any notable injury to the smaller dog. Please see handout on Bite History.