Animal Profile

Apollo is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Apollo was brought back to the Care Center as an owner surrender due to a change in living situation. During his previous stay, he was brought in due to a bite incident that occurred to another dog while walking on the street. Since returning to the Care Center, Apollo has been noted to be reactive to dogs with tense body and hard staring. Apollo has allowed easy leashing for walks, allowed petting, and is social with staff. Apollo's most recent owner notes that Apollo is initially shy and prefers contact on his own terms when meeting new people but warms up quickly. Medically, Apollo is apparently healthy.

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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 Apollo is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Apollo was brought back to the Care Center as an owner surrender due to a change in living situation. During his previous stay, he was brought in due to a bite incident that occurred to another dog while walking on the street. Since returning to the Care Center, Apollo has been noted to be reactive to dogs with tense body and hard staring. Apollo has allowed easy leashing for walks, allowed petting, and is social with staff. Apollo's most recent owner notes that Apollo is initially shy and prefers contact on his own terms when meeting new people but warms up quickly. Medically, Apollo is apparently healthy. Apollo's previous owner reported that he got loose, bit another dog, and would not release until the other dog's owner physically intervened. He was also noted to guard food, with hard barking and growling. While in the care center, Apollo has displayed a stiff body, hard stares toward other dogs, and low receptivity to treats. With handlers, he has generally been social and will take treats, though he has at times fixed them with intense stares. Based on these observations, we recommend placement through a New Hope partner in an experienced, adult-only home, with no trips to dog parks.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 45 lbs

Medical Notes

1/11/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 1y, exam agrees 1-2y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Escaped from owner and bit another dog. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Vocalizing and tense when entering room. Allows for placement of muzzle. All handling for exam and tasks was completed while eating plate of wet dog food. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen-no Evidence of Trauma seen -yes-small abrasion on back of R elbow Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: not performed PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, small abrasion on caudal aspect of elbow CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment wound-abrasion, does not appear to be bite wound underweight Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks appropriate to DOH hold cleaned wound with peroxide expect wound to heal without further intervention Starting indefinite trazodone for in shelter FAS 100mg PO BID SURGERY: Okay for surgery

1/21/2025

On 1/21/2025 at approximately 9 am, I examined Apollo 218444. He has appropriate mentation at this time with no neurologic signs present, and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at ACC.

1/21/2025

EEN: Tan mucoid nasal discharge RESP: Eupneic A: CIRDC P: Doxycycline 100mg 1 1/2 tablets po sid x 10d

8/31/2025

Estimated age: 1yo Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive History: owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - friendly, allowed all medical handling, wagging tail Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective T = np P = 110bpm R = 32brpm BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: scant tartar accumulation, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testes palpated MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Assessment 1yo MI Medium mixed breed apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: intake task trazodone 100mg PO BID indefinitely (previously prescribed) SURGERY: Okay for surgery

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of Intake: 8/30/2025

Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered

Basic Information:: Apollo is a 1 year old male MMB. Owner is surrendering due to moving into a new home and no pet policy order.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child age 7y/o, and 1 other large dog.

How is this dog around strangers?: Friendly & outgoing. Very playful. shy/contact on their own term.

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

How is this dog around other dogs?: playful and tolerant when it comes to familiar dogs. Unfamiliar Dogs - On Leash : Lunges and snaps. Unfamiliar Dog - off leash :Lunges and snaps.

How is this dog around cats?: Lunges and snaps.

Resource guarding:: when food or valuable treat is in front or in his presence, Apollo will growl and hard bark when attempting to remove.

Bite history:: Yes, On January 11,2025 Dajia was walking her two dogs Apollo and Rex at the back of her building, a man with a husky was also outside in the back walking his dog. Apollo, has a history of slipping out of his leash as per owner. Apollo ended up slipping out of the broken leash and immediately directed towards the husky, biting and holding on to the husky's tail. Daija was not able to assist with removing Apollo from the husky as Rex began to become reactive to the situation, Both dogs were caught in their leash together while Apollo continued holding on to the husky. Daija asked the owner of the husky to put Apollo in a chokehold in order to remove Apollo away from the husky's tail while she placed her dog, rex, back in her car. The man was successful in removing Apollo but his husky ran away from him. No bite history since 1/11/2025.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: medium/low

Other Notes:: Only behavior noted from owner is that he deals with general anxieties when left alone. To strangers that approach family, small dogs, large dogs, strangers that approach home, cats, and small animals, he will lunge or whine to get to them and attempt to get to the other dog. Held/restrained : isn't bothered disturbed while resting/sleeping: isn't bothered Startled : isn't bothered Pushed/pull off furniture : isn't bothered feet/paws are touched : isn't bothered collar grabbed/touched : isn't bothered/fearful

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Apollo is described as a social, affectionate, very active and playful and independent dog. He spends most of his time in the livingroom. He allows for owner/family to bathe and brush him. Allows owner/family to trim nails and touch paws. He is rated a level 2 by owner when walking, very little to mild pulling. He goes out for walks 2-3 times a day for 15 minutes. Apollo is crate trained, for at least 7-8 hours inside of a cage. Apollo loves car rides and will lay down during car rides. He knows the following commands: stay, sit, down, and eat, and drop it. Owner's favorite things about Apollo is how he is very friendly, loves to lounge, is friendly to all people and when properly socialized, he will be very sweet and nonchalant. And how loyal he is to the family His favorite snacks are acana beef and pumpin treats. He has been raw fed. He loves chicken legs, turkey feet, and he loves blueberries as well. his favorite games are tug of war.

Date of intake:: 8/30/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child age 7y/o, and 1 LMB

Behavior toward strangers:: Apollo is friendly, outgoing and playful

Behavior toward children:: Apollo is friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: Apollo is friendly with familiar dogs, will lunge towards unfamiliar dogs on and off leash

Behavior toward cats:: Lunges and snaps

Resource guarding:: Growl and hard barks when food is remove from him

Bite history:: At 2 pm (1/11/2025), Apollo's owner was walking their two dogs, Rex (LMB) and Apollo (mmb) at the back of their building and a member of the public (MOP) and their husky were also there occupying the back. Apollo, was walked with a broken leash and ended up slipping out of the leash during the walk and ran towards the MOP with their husky. Apollo immediately bit and held onto the tail of the husky, breaking skin and causing bleeding. The husky was unable to defend themselves, and Apollo's owner was unable to grab Apollo. Rex's and Apollo's leashes got tangled, so Apollo's owner unclipped Rex's leash and held him by the scruff. The husky’s owner was successful in removing Apollo with the use of a chokehold, but the husky ran away. Apollo’s owner stated that Apollo has never bitten another dog before and lived with the other resident dog without issue in close to a year that they’ve had him in the home.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium/Low

Other Notes:: Only behavior noted from owner is that he deals with general anxieties when left alone. To strangers that approach family, small dogs, large dogs, strangers that approach home, cats, and small animals, he will lunge or whine to get to them and attempt to get to the other dog. Held/restrained : isn't bothered disturbed while resting/sleeping: isn't bothered Startled : isn't bothered Pushed/pull off furniture : isn't bothered feet/paws are touched : isn't bothered collar grabbed/touched : isn't bothered/fearful 1/11/25: First stay, Owner Surrender: Previously lived with: 2 adults, 1 child age 7y/o, and 1 LMB Behavior toward strangers: Apollo is friendly, outgoing and playful Behavior toward children: Apollo is friendly and outgoing Behavior toward dogs: Apollo is friendly with familiar dogs, will lunge towards unfamiliar dogs on and off leash Behavior toward cats: Apollo will lunge Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: At 2 pm (1/11/2025), Apollo's owner was walking their two dogs, Rex (LMB) and Apollo (mmb) at the back of their building and a member of the public (MOP) and their husky were also there occupying the back. Apollo, was walked with a broken leash and ended up slipping out of the leash during the walk and ran towards the MOP with their husky. Apollo immediately bit and held onto the tail of the husky, breaking skin and causing bleeding. The husky was unable to defend themselves, and Apollo's owner was unable to grab Apollo. Rex's and Apollo's leashes got tangled, so Apollo's owner unclipped Rex's leash and held him by the scruff. The husky’s owner was successful in removing Apollo with the use of a chokehold, but the husky ran away. Apollo’s owner stated that Apollo has never bitten another dog before and lived with the other resident dog without issue in close to a year that they’ve had him in the home. Housetrained: Partially Energy level/descriptors: Medium/Low Other Notes: Apollo's previous owner describes him as a social and affectionate dog that allows grooming and nail trims. Apollo may know the cues stay, sit, down and drop it. ***Previous assessment available upon request***

Date of assessment:: 9/2/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard pulling – pressure is maintained the entire time on leash Reactivity to humans: None – ignores Reactivity to dogs: Stiff, hard stares, needs to physically moved away Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted approach – active, exploring environment, not fearful Call over: Readily approaches Sociability comments: Stares at handlers intensely, display a wagging tail Handling Soft handling: Tolerates contact - Slightly tense, fixates on handler Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact - Slightly tense, fixates on handler Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follows, neutral Arousal comments: Knock Knock Comments: No response Toy Toy comments: Grips, moves away to play with toy

Summary:: 9/5/25: Apollo greets another dog at the gate with a tense body. He avoids further contact with the other dog by making eye contact with handler and whining.

Summary (6):: 09/10/25: Apollo is sitting quietly toward front of kennel as handler approaches. Apollo accepts treats offered through kennel door, and is easily leashed. Apollo exits kennel with moderate pulling, is neutral but forward bodied on walk. Apollo sees a LMB outside of driveway, he visually fixates with somewhat tense body but loses interest as distance begins to increase when passing by, looks at handler when cued verbally. Apollo recovers to walk with consistent moderate pulling, neutral soft body. Apollo checks in visually with handler for verbal cues, takes treats and understands sit commands. Apollo allows petting of back/torso area with soft body and wagging tail. Apollo returns to MACC, re-enters kennel without issue and takes treats through kennel door. 9/2/25: Apollo is at the back of the kennel, handler approaches, curled up in his linen. The handler unlocks the kennel and he comes to the front of the kennel with a tense body, he is staring at the lock as it is placed on the kennel. He is easily leashed and pulls very hard out of the kennel and out of the room. Apollo is taken to the street where he continues to pull very hard. He stops to sniff areas and relieve himself. When he sees dogs he stares at them with a tense body and forward posture. Apollo is brought to the assessment room where he greets the assessor with a soft wagging tail. He takes treats gently. After his assessment he is returned to kennel without issue,

Summary (7):: Previous stay at ACC: 1/24/25: Apollo is sitting at the front of the kennel, tail wagging as handler unlocks the door. He is easily leashed using a treat as a lure. He pulls towards the other dogs as he passes their kennels. In the yard, he is alert, pulling towards another dog in a neighboring pen. Handler calls him and he sits and accepts treats. He finds a ball, plays with it and shakes his head while the ball is in his mouth. He will drop the ball and pick it up chewing on it stnading over it. If it rolls away, he scurries after it. He goes back into his kennel without issue. 1/13/25: Apollo is at the front of kennel with a loose body as handler approaches. He is easily leashed and brought out to the driveway. He maintains a loose and wiggly body as he sniffs the ground and his surroundings. He is kept on a kennel rope and is aloof. He is brought back to kennel without issue.

Date of intake:: 1/11/2025

Summary:: Aloof, wiggly body and wagging tail

Date of initial:: 1/11/2025

Summary:: Vocalizing and tense when entering room. Allows muzzle. Allows all handling and tasks

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Apollo 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,Single-pet home,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 Cats: Due to lunging towards cats we recommend a home with no cats. Single Pet Home/ No Dog Parks: Due to bite history we recommend a single pet home with 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: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Apollo was noted to be partially housed train. Positive reinforcement should be used to help manage this behavior. Please see the handout on House Training. Resource guarding: Apollo is noted to hard bark and growl when his food is remove. Nothing should removed from his possession and positive reinforcement training should be used to teach him the trade game. Please see the handout on Resource Guarding. Bite History (Dog)/On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Apollo became tense and hard stares at dogs, and one time bit and held onto another dog. Positive reinforcement should be used to help Apollo feel comfortable wearing a muzzle and to check in with his handler when he sees a trigger. Please see handout on Bite History and On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration. Anxiety: Apollo is noted to have general anxiety. He should get daily enrichment to help manage this behavior. Please see the handout on General Anxiety.