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Evander is at risk due to behavioral concerns. In the Care Centers, Evander was initially social with staff and would allow petting and take treats. He had one instance of mounting a staff member but did not repeat the behavior. More recently, while on a walk, Evander lunged at a staff member, biting and holding onto their sweater and tearing the fabric. Medically, Evander has alopecia, dental disease, chronic otitis, and is underweight.

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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 Evander is at risk due to behavioral concerns. In the Care Centers, Evander was initially social with staff and would allow petting and take treats. He had one instance of mounting a staff member but did not repeat the behavior. More recently, while on a walk, Evander lunged at a staff member, biting and holding onto their sweater and tearing the fabric. Medically, Evander has alopecia, dental disease, chronic otitis, and is underweight. Evander was brought to the Care Centers as a stray, so his behavior history in a home environment is unknown. While in the Care Centers, Evander was noted to be social with staff, though he would occasionally mount them. More recently, Evander lunged at a staff member and grabbed their sweater with his mouth, releasing only after the fabric tore. Evander would do best in an adult-only home through a New Hope Partner that can safely manage his behaviors using positive reinforcement techniques. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them. I prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets. I don't always like to share my food, toys or bedding with other animals. A Volunteer Wrote: Little surprise that Evander is a volunteer favorite: He's got everything going for him! He wants to play with everyone, which sure is fun to watch. Dogs on either side of the fence get play bows and every trick he can think of to entice them to interact with him; humans get the same amount of affection exhibited with his bouncy, playful affection. The comments on his walking log are some of the best we've ever seen because everyone agrees he's phenomenal in every way (he's also an amazing leash walker, calm and steady). Please, come meet him for yourself and be his forever fan!

My medical notes are...

Weight: 44 lbs

Medical Notes

5/27/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~2-3 yr Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Stray Subjective: BAR prior to sedation Observed Behavior - Patient was muzzled and when the exam started patient head whipped and snapped and would not allow physical exam/intake tasks, prior to this patient was accepting of treats. With muzzle on patient was wagging his tail at one point, appears conflicted. Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? Yes Objective: T = NT P = bradycardia secondary to sedation R = WNL BCS 2-3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted, scarred pinna AU, significant malodorous debris AU Oral Exam: mild to moderate dental tartar, mm pink PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles in scrotum MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, overgrown nails, alopecia with thickened skin/abrasions over pressure points on tarsus and carpus bilaterally and left ischial tuberosity, alopecia along tail CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment: ~2-3 yr MI Mix Underweight Otitis externa AU Skin lesions-r/o pressure sores Prognosis: Good Plan: Sedation for exam and intake tasks-dexdomitor (500 mcg/ml)-15 mcg/kg, 0.6 ml + Butorphanol (10 mg/ml)-0.3 mg/kg, 0.6 ml IM, reversed equal volume antisedan (0.6 ml) IM Adult wellness plus to lab Ear cleaning Simplera 1 tube per ear AU TID feedings SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to weight

6/3/2026

SO: Reported having diarrhea BAR in kennel eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: diarrhea r/o infectious v other P: monitor for CIRDC 1 capsule proviable PO SID x10d

6/5/2026

High FAS noted in pop up crate, whining/vocalizing P: Trazodone 150mg PO BID indefinitely

6/5/2026

K9 behavior notes mounting handlers P: Clonidine 0.4 mg PO BID indefinitely

6/11/2026

Flagged for possible sores on tail and paws and coughing/sneezing BAR, allows muzzling and takes treats but starts bucking with handling, only tolerated visual exam EENT: No ocular discharge, mild unilateral foamy nasal discharge, no coughing/sneezing during exam H/L: Eupneic, normal RR MSI: Amb x4. Alopecia and thickened skin on tarsus, carpus, and paws. Areas of alpocia on tail. Very mild erythema of dorsal aspects of paws/interdigitally. No ulcerations or abrasions. CNS: Normal mentation A: Alopecia, skin thickening - suspect secondary to poor body condition/malnutrition, pressure points Possible CIRDC, mild Plan: CTM skin CTM CIRDC signs

6/12/2026

Barking/panting in pop up crate even when recently walked and low traffic P: Increase Trazodone 200mg PO BID indefinitely

6/13/2026

Recheck apparent mild CIRDC signs S: BAR, barking incessantly in pop up crate O: EEN- eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge H/L- eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: No evidence of CIRDC P: CTM

6/15/2026

chem cbc t4 Mild anemia Rest unremarkable Plan CTM

6/27/2026

Reported to have lunged at a staff member on walk and held on to sweater, did not break skin P: Increasing to Clonidine 0.6 mg PO BID indefinitely

6/27/2026

Made TDO, due to incident reported this morning. See early note for medication adjustment.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 5/27/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Date of assessment:: 6/4/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderatly Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Neutral body, seeking treats Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral body, wagging tail Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler, neutral body Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: Grips firm, becomes tense and moves away with the toy

Summary (6):: 6/27/26: (Movement) Evander is at the front of his crate heavily panting and barking persistently at the handler. Handler uses a treat to place the handlers loop over him, handler then feeds a 2nd leash through the main leash and he is successfully double leashed. He is then removed from his crate and walks forward with no issue. He is then brought downstairs via the elevator and leashes are kept tight due to previous incident. He readily enters his new kennel and a hook is used to removed the leashes, interaction was then ceased. 6/27/26: As handler approaches Evander's crate - the bottom part is pulled out and he is persistently barking towards the handler. Once handler attempts to leash, Evander would attempt to mouth the leash but is easily re-guided with a treat. Once leashed, he is removed and taken out for a street walk. During his walk, he would pick up a soft toy and would walk on a loose leash alongside the handler, not reacting towards any dogs or people. He relieves himself with ease and is then returned to the shelter. As handler goes upstairs, his crate wasn't ready so handler stands in the hallway with him. Evander would begin to persistently bark towards the other pop-up crates, and allows 2 staff members to walk past with no issue. Shortly, another staff member walks past and Evander quickly lunges and grabs their sweater and grips it. Handler pulls Evander back, but he wouldn't let go of the sweater, he's then pulled back once more and the sweater ends up being ripped and he is brought back to his crate shortly after. The bite didn't make contact towards anything other than the sweater.

Summary (7):: 6/24/26: Evander is observed to mount the handler as they were seated on the bench. 6/22/26: Evander greets the handler with a loose and wiggly body. He is easily leashed and taken for a street walk. While on walk, he pulls lightly and stops at a few places to sniff and investigate. He looks back at the handler a couple of times, and the handler rewards him with treats. He accepts treats with a soft mouth. He is returned to the kennel with no issue. 6/14/26: It is reported via whiteboard that Evander barks at anyone who looks at him on the streets. 6/12/26: Evander is standing at the front of his crate wagging his tail with a loose, wiggly body as handler approaches. He is easily leashed and brought out for a street walk. Throughout the walk, he will sniff various spots - at times pulling mildly but otherwise walking with a loose leash slightly ahead of the handler. He checks in occasionally with the handler and accepts pets with a soft body. He is brought back to the shelter and returned to his crate without issue. 6/8/26: Evander gets a handler at the front of his crate with a loose and wiggly body. He is easily leashed, pulled from the crate, and taken for a street walk. While on the walk, Evander walked next to his handler with a slack leash. He accepted treats with a soft mouth and leaned into the handler when getting petted. Handler experienced no mounting on the walk. He was returned to the kennel with no issue. 6/7/26: It is reported via whiteboard that Evander might be house-trained. 6/5/26: Evander is reported to be persistently attempting to mount; however is manageable with treats. 6/4/26: Evander is at the front of his crate with a wiggly body; he is easily leashed and brought out of the room. On the street, Evander walks ahead with mild to no leash tension; he doesn’t react to dogs or people. Evander mostly walks around and relieves himself. He is then brought inside for his assessment (see notes). Afterwards, Evander is returned to his kennel.

Date of intake:: 5/27/2026

Summary:: Loose body, wagging tail

Date of initial:: 5/27/2026

Summary:: Head whipped and snapped, did not allow exam, opted to sedate

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Evander 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.

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 06/226/26: While on a walk, Evander lunged and bit a staff member's sweater and did not let go. He eventually ripped the sweater.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to resource guarding we recommend a home with no young children. Place with a New Hope partner: Evander should go to a New Hope Partner due to his behavior.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Social hyperarousal,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: During his assessment, Evander was observed to become tense and move away with a toy in his possession. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Evander's mouth, and any time something is removed they should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Social hyperarousal: Evander was noted to mount staff when interacting with them in a social manner. Positive reinforcement should be used to teach Evander impulse control. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Evander lunge bit and held onto a staff member's sweater when they walked past him. He let go when the sweater ripped. Positive reinforcement should be used to teach Evander to check in with his adopter when he sees his triggers.