Animal Profile

Banana Split is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Banana Split was returned to shelter following a bite incident in the home. A child in the home was playing tug-of-war with Banana Split. Banana Split let go of the toy then proceeded to jump on the child knocking them to the ground and bit the child on the lip; then redirected and bit the adopter on the hand when being pulled away. The bite to the child broke skin however medical attention was not needed. Outside of this incident Banana Split was described as active and playful. In the Care Center Banana Split has been exuberantly social with staff, treat receptive, and has engaged in pattern games. Medically, Banana Split is currently 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 Banana Split is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Banana Split was returned to shelter following a bite incident in the home. A child in the home was playing tug-of-war with Banana Split. Banana Split let go of the toy then proceeded to jump on the child knocking them to the ground and bit the child on the lip; then redirected and bit the adopter on the hand when being pulled away. The bite to the child broke skin however medical attention was not needed. Outside of this incident Banana Split was described as active and playful. In the Care Center Banana Split has been exuberantly social with staff, treat receptive, and has engaged in pattern games. Medically, Banana Split is currently healthy. Banana Split was recently returned to the care center due to a bite incident that occurred in the home. Banana Split was playing tug of war with the resident 7 year old. He let go and then jumped towards the rope that they were holding and tackled them down to the ground. Banana Split then bit the child on the lip and broke skin. The adopter pulled him off, and he attempted to bite their hand. They then put him in his crate. While closing the door, he attempted to bite again. No medical treatment was sought, but the bite made a small hole on the child's lip. Recently, Banana Split has been observed to circle around the handler and then bite the leash. Due to the detailed behavior we recommend an experienced adult only home. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles! I will need daily physical activity to keep me healthy and happy! I am playful and cute!

My medical notes are...

Weight: 38.2 lbs

Medical Notes

5/13/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8-12m Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Soft wagging tail. Allows all handling with soft body for exam and tasks. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, OD small scleral hematoma at lateral canthus, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, minor staining on upper premolars 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 CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment scleral hematoma otherwise apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks neuter new home expect scleral hematoma to resolve uneventfully SURGERY: Okay for surgery

5/20/2026

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Start 1 tab of carprofen 75 mg sid po x2 days as pain management

5/26/2026

S: C/S, watery nasal discharge O: EENT: watery nasal discharge. C/S reported A: CIRDC P: Move to Iso Rx: doxycycline 150 mg PO SID x 10d Is the Initial Medical Status being Changed? New Medical Status: Is the Initial Behavior Status being Changed? New Behavior Color:

5/27/2026

SO: Returned to shelter yesterday after bite incident in home. Diagnosed with CIRDC BAR, out on walk with staff member during visual exam eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate, no neurological signs appreciated A: no clinical signs of rabies appreciated CIRDC P: continue monitoring for clinical signs of rabies

6/1/2026

On 6/1/2026 at approximately 10:14 am, I examined Banana Split 254398. He has appropriate mentation at this time with no neurologic signs present, and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at ACC.

6/4/2026

Post-Op Exam S: QAR, takes treats offered. O: EEN- eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge H/L- eupneic, no sneezing or audible congestion MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: No evidence of CIRDC P: CTM in care Ok for placement

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, dog was social and friendly. He allowed staff to scan for MC, collar, and leash.

Basic Information:: Banana Split is an approx 10-month-old MMB dog who was returned from a trial adopn after 4 days.

Previously lived with:: 2 Adults, 2 children, a snake

How is this dog around children?: Friendly, outgoing, playful

Housetrained:: Partially

Other Notes:: Banana Split used the bathroom inside on wee-wee pads and outside on walks. He very rarely had accidents. He is reported to be mouthy, jumps up often, anxious when left alone, and was destructive with the walls. He is not bothered when held, disturbed while sleeping, startled, pushed off furniture, paws touched, and collar grabbed.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Banana Split was described as very active, playful, vocal, quiet. He spent most time where people are, in the bedroom, or in the living room. He would pull very little. Banana Split was walked for 30 min 3-4 tmes a day. He has not been crated. He knows sit and is learninng "stay". Trial adopter said that he loves to cuddle and play tug o' war. He sleeps in silly positions.

Date of intake:: 5/19/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

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

Bite history:: On May 22nd around 6pm, Banana Split was playing tug of war with the resident 7-year-old. He let go and then jumped towards the rope that she was holding and tackled her down to the ground. He bit her lip and broke skin. The adopter pulled him off and he attempted to bite her hand. She put him in his crate and said "bad boy". While closing the door he attempted to bite again, she said "no bite" in a scolding manner. He was barking loudly while in the crate, ripped up his wee wee pads, and peed. No medical treatment was sought, it was a small hole and ointment was put on. It has closed since.

Other Notes:: Previous stay 5/13/26: Stray, No known history

Date of assessment:: 5/27/2026

Summary:: 5/17/26: Handling Assessment Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Loose and wiggly Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Seeks contact Comments: Loose body Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler exuberantly Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: Grips light and engages with the toy exuberantly, and loose body

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 5/19/26: Banana Split greets another dog at the gate with a soft body and soft wagging tail.

Summary (5):: 6/5/26: Banana Split is laying down, soft body as handler approaches. He stands when kennel door is unlocked. He takes a treat through kennel bars, however when leasing begins to retreat, almost pouncing back and forth in kennel with loose body. Banana Split does this for several attempts to leash but is leashed when his attention is kept on a treat lure. Banana Split exits with mild pull. On elevator tries to engage with staff with loose body, soft eyes. Banana Split is walked on sidewalk, he takes treats offered that are dropped on ground. Banana Split picks up a small plush squeaker toy left behind by another dog, Banana Split holds it for about half a block and drops it. Banana Split is walked around the block. He allows petting of torso with loose body and sweeping tail wag. Banana Split re-enters kennel without issue.

Summary (6):: 5/31/26: Banana Split is at the front of the kennel with a soft body and wagging tail. He is jumping up and down. He is easily leashed with a treat lure and is taken out of the kennel. He pulls moderately out of the room and taken downstairs. Banana is brought to the driveway where he walks back and forth sniffing his surroundings. He observes a dog and stares towards them with the tip of his tail wagging slowly. His head is raised and ears forward. Banana Split is walked around and handler does a brief pattern game with them. Jumping up and down onto a bench for treats. After sometime, he is then walked back inside the shelter and is returned to kennel without issue. 5/30/26 [LATE ENTRY] : Banana Split is at the front of her kennel with loose body when handler approaches. She is easily leashed with a treat lure and taken out for a PM walk. She attempts to jump exuberantly on the handler in elevator but stops for a treats. She pulls moderately in the hallways and as soon as she gets outside she relieves herself. She attempts to jump again on the handler what caused her paw got tangled in the leash. Banana Split starts circling and biting the leash. Handler uses a treat and it helps to redirect her but after she attempts to bite the leash few more times; After she stops and sits in front of the handler; she is panting a lot and avoiding eye contact. She comes closer to the handler and in the next second attempts to nib their knee. She immediately stops after handler straight armed her and tossed a treats to distract. After some time she calms down and follows handler during the walk; her body remains soft and she gently takes treats. During returning Banana Split moderately pulling in the hallway and towards the room. Handler is able to pre-clip the leash and bring Banana Split back into her kennel with no further issues.

Summary (7):: 5/27/26: Banana Split is laying down quietly in kennel. As handler approaches he is loose bodied, soft eye contact with handler. He is easily leashed with a treat lure. Banana Split exits with loose body, mild pull. On elevator familiar staff enter, Banana Split attempts jump on the staff members in a social manner, loose body, soliciting contact while being pet on his face and neck. He is walked to the driveway, he sniffs around areas of interest, stays focused on staff members he sees and attempts to greet them allowing all contact solicits contact. After some time he is walked back to kennel, enters without issue, takes treats offered. 5/17/26 (Assessment): Banana Split greeted handler with a loose and wiggly body at front of kennel. He was easily leashed and picked up from the top kennel. Outside he showed no reactivity to dogs nor people. Banana Split did show some fear when a door was opened, he dropped low to ground but quickly recovered and walked thru the door. He was taken to the behavior room for an assessment. Banana Split was social with handlers and allowed a collar to be placed. He was returned to kennel with no issue.

Date of intake:: 5/13/2026

Summary:: Social, allowed handling and pick up

Date of initial:: 5/13/2026

Summary:: Soft wagging tail. Allows all handling with soft body for exam and tasks

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Banana Split 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 addition 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 the bite incident in the adopter's home, Banana Split should go to a home with no children. Place with a New Hope partner: Banana Split should go to a New Hope Partner that an manage her behavior.

Potential challenges: : Low threshold for arousal,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Bite history (human): Banana Split bit a child in the home while playing. Please see the handout on Bite History. Low threshold for arousal: During play, Banana Split became aroused and bit a child. Positive reinforcement should be used to teach Banana Split impulse control. Please see the handout on Arousal.