Animal Profile

Loyalty is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Loyalty has been observed to be highly fearful during her stay in shelter. She has been noted to growl, snarl, and bare teeth towards staff. During her previous stay in shelter Loyalty presented the same behaviors. Loyalty has been observed to become receptive to treats from familiar handlers. Medically Loyalty has periodontal 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 Loyalty is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Loyalty has been observed to be highly fearful during her stay in shelter. She has been noted to growl, snarl, and bare teeth towards staff. During her previous stay in shelter Loyalty presented the same behaviors. Loyalty has been observed to become receptive to treats from familiar handlers. Medically Loyalty has periodontal disease. Loyalty was brought into the care center as a owner surrender. The owner reports that Loyalty is a social and an affectionate dog. On intake Loyalty is highly fearful and escalated to growling and baring teeth at staff. In the care center, Loyalty remains highly fearful continuing to be tense, whale eyeing, pinning her ears while growling and barring teeth at handlers. Loyalty will need an experienced foster and adopter through a New Hope partner that can engage in positive reinforcement reward-based training to address these challenges.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 58.6 lbs

7/2/2020

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: reported 1y, exam agrees Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive History: Owner surrender due to housing issues Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Tail tucked, growling and whale eyed in kennel. Tail tucked an trembling when brought into intake. Sedated for intake exam to reduce FAS. 0.45ml Dexmedetomidine 500mcg/ml, 0.45ml ketamine 100mg/ml, 0.45ml butorphanol 10mg/ml Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzled for exam, clean adult incisors and canines PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female intact, no spay scar apparent, mature nipples and vulva 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 Assessment: apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks full reversal atipamezol given in kennel start trazodone 100mg give 1 and 1/4 PO BID indefinitely for in shelter FAS unless otherwise directed SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to covid 19

7/2/2020

[Spay/Neuter Waiver - COVID-19] This animal is temporarily waived from ACC and NYC's sterilization requirements in compliance with the U.S. Surgeon General & American Animal Hospital Association's recommendation to discontinue all elective surgical procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

7/2/2020

Per Dr. 1697, sedated with Dexmedetomidine 0.5 mg/ml 0.45 ml IM, Butorphanol 10 mg/ml 0.45 ml IM, and Ketamine 100 mg/ml 0.45 ml IM at 12:28pm Reversed with Antisedan 5 mg/ml 0.45 ml IM

11/6/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4-5 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: Owner surrender due to housing challenges Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - whale eyes, tense/lip licking, reported to have been baring teeth on intake. Opted to sedate using 0.7 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.7 ml Butorphanol (10mgml) IM. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = 80 bpm (sedated) R = WNL BCS: 5/9 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: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact female, no OHE scar or tattoo noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4 (prior to sedation), skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities (prior to sedation) Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Mild PDDZ Intact female Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort/ behavior assessment 1/2 volume reversal IM SURGERY: Ok for surgery

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

2024: Upon intake, Loyalty was tense, had her tail tucked, and retreated from handler when approached. She snarled and showed teeth when staff attempted to take a photo of her. K9 behavior assisted in getting her to her kennel. 2019: Loyalty was friendly outside MACC, she approached counselor with tail wagging and sniffed and got pets on the head. She put on the brakes coming in the admissions office but was coaxed in little by little. While in the office she became more tense bodied, was whale eyeing a little bit, had her tail tucked and did not solicit attention from counselors. Behavior staff was asked to come assist with removal of the harness and to bring into a kennel. When they came in she low growled and when staff tried to get a slip leash on she snapped towards the leash. Behavior staff double leashed her and walked her to her kennel.

Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable

Basic Information:: Loyalty is a 5 year old female dog who is being surrendered due to housing issues

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 3 children

How is this dog around strangers?: In her most recent home, Loyalty was reported to be shy on contact and prefer contact on their terms with strangers and visitors. She hides away and actively avoids as well. In a previous home, Loyalty was reported to be shy for a few minutes but then will approach you with tail wagging and you can pet her on the head. She may bark if she hears people outside in the hallway and approach the door of the apartment. She plays gently with adults.

How is this dog around children?: Loyalty has previously lived with children. Loyalty is friendly, outgoing, relaxed and playful around children, she plays gently with them.

How is this dog around other dogs?: With other dogs, she actively hides away from them. Will avoid interaction with them as well.

How is this dog around cats?: Tolerant of cats.

Resource guarding:: No reported issues

Bite history:: no bite history.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: Is not bothered by being held or restrained. Startled when pushed and pulled off furniture. Barks and growls when her paws are touched.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: None known.

For a New Family to Know: By her most recent owner, Loyalty is described as a social and affectionate dog. Knows when to sit, lay down and go home. Might have to say things twice to her though because she gets lost in playtime. Really likes peanut butter. In a previous home, Loyalty is described as a friendly dog. She is very playful and cuddly. She loves playing with balls, stuffed toys or squeaky toys. She will play tug or chase. She sleeps in bed with the owner. She eats both wet and dry food about 1-2 cups 2x/day. She loves any kind of treats, but especially bacon flavored. She does well being crated for about 6 hours. She knows the commands for sit and come. She likes brisk walks on leash and she will pull slightly. She has never been off-leash.

Date of intake:: 11/6/2024

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 3 children

Behavior toward strangers:: Shy at first, prefers contact on her own terms, avoids and hides.

Behavior toward children:: Friendly, outgoing, relaxed, plays gently

Behavior toward dogs:: Hides away, avoids interaction

Behavior toward cats:: Tolerant

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: None reported.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Owner reports Loyalty to have a high energy level.

Other Notes:: 7/1/2020: First Stay Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):Owner Surrender Previously lived with: Adult, children Behavior toward strangers: Shy at first Behavior toward children: Relaxed and playful, plays gently Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported. Housetrained: Partially Energy level/descriptors: Medium level of energy During this stay, Loyalty was fearful and snapped at staff. Previous behavior assessment is available upon request.

Date of assessment:: 11/9/2024

Summary:: Loyalty arrived at MACC as a owner surrender, on intake Loyalty is highly fearful and escalated to growling and baring teeth at staff. During her stay in the shelter Loyalty remains highly fearful continuing to be tense, whale eyeing, pinned ears while growling and barring teeth at handlers. Due to high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety a handling assessment will not be conducted at this time.

Summary:: 11/13/24: Loyalty greets another dog at the gate with neutral body. When the other dog jumps upon the gate, she barks and shows teeth.

Summary (6):: 11/20/24: Loyalty is sitting in the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She is offered treats which she takes softly before being leashed without issue. She is walked on the street during which, she walks slightly in front of handler and does not pull. She uses the bathroom outside and continues to take treats from handler softly, she also walks past people on the street without issue. She sees two small dogs ahead of her and does not react but is brought across the street purely for precaution. She walks for a while before being brought back to the building, she allows clipping and is returned to kennel without issue. 11/14/24: Loyalty is sitting in the middle of the kennel when handlers approach. She comes to the front of the kennel and is easily leashed. Loyalty pulls mildly and is taken to the play yard for a dog dog interaction. She does not solicit attention from the handler and walks with a neutral body. Loyalty readily returns to kennel. 11/12/24: It is reported that when a handler attempted to pet Loyalty she bared teeth towards them.

Summary (7):: 11/9/24: Loyalty is sitting in the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She is leashed without issue and brought to the street for her walk. While out on the Loyalty begins the walk with a slightly tense body and tucked tail. She walks past people on the street without issue and walks alongside handler during her walk and does not pull. Loyalty uses the bathroom during her walk and ignores treats tossed by handler as well as when they are offered by hand. Loyalty is walked for a while more before she is brought back to the building, clipped and returned to kennel without issue. 11/8/24 (late entry): Loyalty is sitting sideways at the front of her kennel tense, whale eyeing with pinned ears. Handler offers a treat but Loyalty does a short low growl, as handler begins unlocking the kennel door, Loyalty gets up and is easily leashed. Loyalty is taken out to the yard where she keeps her tail tucked. As the handler continues to walk around Loyalty softens up a little bit untucking her tail slightly but keeps her ears pinned. Handler takes her into the back two pens and, Loyalty begins to circle through the pens avoiding to go back to kennel. A second handler offers a toy which encourages her to move back towards the shelter. Loyalty enters the kennel without issue. 11/7/24: Loyalty is standing at the front tense body, ears back, wide eyes. Handler stands sideway in front of her kennel and offers high value treats. She sniffs turns away and growls. Handler retreats then opens the kennel slightly. Loyalty stands and places her head in the gap of the open door but when leash is presented, she growls and sits at the back of the kennel. A variety of high value treats are offered but she does not engage or come forward. Handler walks away and she comes to the front again but retreats when leash is presented. The dog on the other side of the transfer door bangs on the door and Loyalty comes to the front of the kennel and remains there as handler leashes her. She comes out of the kennel readily and is walked in the yard. She is tense bodied, ears back, looking iver her shoulder at handler, tail low. She is still not interested in treats. She is easily navigated through the pens and around the perimeter. She is clipped slowly as she is focused on something else. She goes into kennel without issue. From previous stay @ ACC: 7/5/20: Loyalty is sitting at the front of the kennel with a tense body. She allows leashing and comes out. She is fearful outside but approaches the handler and approaches and sits next to the handler. She allows slow, gentle handling. She hesitates in the kennel room, appearing fearful of the dogs barking at her she walks by, and returns to her kennel. 7/2/20: Loyalty is at the front of the kennel, shaking. When handler approaches, she growls. She continues to growl the entire time handler tries to engage with her. She does not eat treats offered.

Date of intake:: 11/6/2024

Summary:: Snarled, bared teeth, tucked tail, avoided handlers

Date of initial:: 11/6/2024

Summary:: whale eyes, tense/lip licking, sedated

ENERGY LEVEL:: Owner reported Loyalty to have a high energy.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Loyalty's fearful defensive behaviors we recommend a home with no children. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a care center environment, the behavior department recommends Loyalty 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 Loyalty to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward-based training only is advised when introducing Loyalty to new and unfamiliar situations.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: On intake and in the care center Loyalty is observed to growl, snarl and bare teeth at staff. Please see handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. Handling/touch sensitivity: Previous owners reported that Loyalty would bark and growl when her paws are touched. Please see hand out on Handling/touch sensitivity.