Animal Profile

Rice Krispies is at risk due to behavior concerns. He arrived at the care centers as a stray with little known history. Rice Krispies has remained highly fearful throughout, noted to have a tense body, whale eye, and escalate to snapping. During his medical intake he was also reported to flail and had to be sedated. When attempting to leash or walk, he will avoid eye contact with handler, shows no interest in treats, will retreat, whale eyes up, has a tense low body, growls, and again, will escalate to snapping. In one recent incident, Rice Krispies is reported to snap at the leash while in kennel and catches the handler's hand in the process. He has not warmed up to staff but will occasionally eat treats. Medically, he apparently has a wound.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Rice Krispies is at risk due to behavior concerns. He arrived at the care centers as a stray with little known history. Rice Krispies has remained highly fearful throughout, noted to have a tense body, whale eye, and escalate to snapping. During his medical intake he was also reported to flail and had to be sedated. When attempting to leash or walk, he will avoid eye contact with handler, shows no interest in treats, will retreat, whale eyes up, has a tense low body, growls, and again, will escalate to snapping. In one recent incident, Rice Krispies is reported to snap at the leash while in kennel and catches the handler's hand in the process. He has not warmed up to staff but will occasionally eat treats. Medically, he apparently has a wound. 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 Snap! Crackle! Pop! Meet Rice Krispies This pup arrived at the Care Center as a stray. Upon arrival Rice Krispies was noted to be very fearful, defensive and anxious. During admission Rice Krispies was observed to be whale eyed and tense bodied. When scanning for microchip Rice Krispies tried snapping at the scanner, and refused to make any eye contact with staff after being leashed. When attempting a handling assessment, Rice Krispies kept distance, avoided handlers, did not accept treats or warm up to staff. The Behavior team recommends placement with an experienced adopter or foster in an adult only home that can give Rice Krispies adequate decompression time.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 16.2 lbs

Medical Notes

7/16/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Acquired by ACO Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - tense, flailing, snapped prior to coming into intake room, allows muzzling eventually but unable to handle without sedation. Sedated using 0.3 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.3 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) + 0.1 ml Ketamine (100mg/ml) IM. Adequate sedation reached. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? Yes, linear abrasions to extremities, wound to paw pads, road rash on abdomen. Objective T = P = 100 bpm (Sedated) R = WNL BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear OU, ears clean AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, fairly clean PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact male, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4 (prior to sedation), skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Linear abrasion to RFL at the aspect of the wrist, linear abrasions to LHL at the aspect of the hock, abrasions/road rash like lesion to inguinal area. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities (prior to sedation). Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Wounds to limbs (photos in vet docs) Road rash/abrasion to inguinal region Frayed nails and ulcerated paw pad Possible HBC vs. wound sustained from running on hot asphalt Intact male Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort/behavior assessment 0.3 ml antisedan IM Rx: Trazodone 50mg PO BID indefinitely Rx: Gabapentin 100mg PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Okay for surgery

7/20/2025

dog seems to be on behavior meds already

7/25/2025

Has not been eating behavior meds 7/24-25. P: Prioritize placement

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 7/16/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Date of assessment:: 7/17/2025

Summary:: During intake, Rice Krispies was noted to be snapping at the microchip scanner, tense bodied and fearful. When brought into the assessment, handler noted he was whale-eyed, tense and snapped at leash when attempting to be removed from kennel. While in behavior room Rice Krispies remained tense and fearful. Noted to maintain his distance from the handler while showing whale eye. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety displayed and previous escalation to snapping Rice Krispies is not a candidate to receive a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (7):: 7/21/25: Rice Krispies is curled up in the back of his kennel. He attempts to seek exit as door is opened. When handler attempts to leash he snaps at the leash and continues to retreat. He dodges it a couple times, and snaps at it a couple times, almost catching handler hand. Treats and squeakers were unsuccessful at luring him. Handler was able to pre-clip lasso him and take him out for a walk in the yard. He remains distant from handler with a neutral body. He is returned to kennel without issue. 7/19/25: Rice Krispies is lying down in kennel sleeping when handler approaches. Handler tosses some treats and he sniffs them and attempts to eat them but eventually spits the treat out. Handler presents the leash and Rice Krispies jumps up high in kennel snapping towards the leash. Handler retreats the leash and gives him a moment before attempting a few more times. Handler is able to leash him slowly with a pre-clipped leash as Rice Krispies is growling. With the leash on, Rice Krispies retreats to the back of the kennel, whale eyed, tense and his body lowered. Handler offers a few treats and he remains tense and whale eyed. Sniff the treats but not taking them. Handler stands out of view with the kennel door open and he refuses to move forward. After a minute or so, the handler removes the leash and the interaction is ended. 7/18/25: Rice Krispies is reported to snap at the leash while in kennel and catches the handler's hand in the process. 07/17/25: (For Assessment) Rice Krispies is laying whale eyed in middle of kennel. He shows no interest in treats. When kennel door opens, Rice Krispies goes into a sit position, remains whale-eyed. When attempting to leash, he is avoidant and initially snapped at the leash. Handler is able to 'lasso' Rice Krispies, he exits with low leash pressure. On walk Rice Krispies remains somewhat stiff bodied, loose leash. When verbally cued Rice Krispies avoids any possible eye contact with handler and shows no interest in treats. After the assessment is attempted he is walked back to kennel, a hook is used to remove leash.

Date of intake:: 7/16/2025

Summary:: Tense body, whale eye, snapping

Date of initial:: 7/16/2025

Summary:: Tense, flailing, snapped. Opted to sedate

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Rice Krispies 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),Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No Children: Due to how uncomfortable Rice Krispies is currently with touch and novel stimuli, we feel that an adult-only home would be most beneficial at this time. Place with a New Hope Partner: Rice Krispies has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

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

Potential challenges comments:: Handling/Touch sensitivity: Rice Krispies has growled and snapped when he has been attempted to be handled, showing discomfort with touch.. It is important to avoid touching Dog's Rice Krispies at this time. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Rice Krispies to be more comfortable with this. Please see hand-out on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Fearful/Potential for Defensive aggression: Rice Krispies gives clear warnings when he is uncomfortable and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression. It is important to move slowly with Rice Krispies, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Rice Krispies to initiate interactions with new people. She should never be forced to greet or to interact if he is not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see hand-out on Fearful and Defensive Aggression.