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Sage is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Due to concerning dog behavior Sage displayed in playgroup with a novel dog, she was tested with a fake dog. Sage when greeting the fake dog escalated when the fake dog was moved, biting onto the stomach area, readjusting his grip multiple times, and then holding and shaking. Sage continued to bite, hold, shake, and readjust onto the fake dog while moving around the yard, requiring an air can to disengage as she could not be refocused which may create a serious safety risk around other dogs in the future. Sage in the care center is very affectionate with staff, and loves to pet in there laps. Medically, Sage has an ear infection.

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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 Sage is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Due to concerning dog behavior Sage displayed in playgroup with a novel dog, she was tested with a fake dog. Sage when greeting the fake dog escalated when the fake dog was moved, biting onto the stomach area, readjusting his grip multiple times, and then holding and shaking. Sage continued to bite, hold, shake, and readjust onto the fake dog while moving around the yard, requiring an air can to disengage as she could not be refocused which may create a serious safety risk around other dogs in the future. Sage in the care center is very affectionate with staff, and loves to pet in there laps. Medically, Sage has an ear infection. Sage arrived at QACC as a stray with another dog and was initially social with staff but showed kennel reactivity and reluctance to return to his crate. During dog introductions, he displayed tense, stalking behavior toward a female dog, preventing direct interaction. In a controlled test with a fake dog, he initially appeared neutral but quickly escalated-charging, then repeatedly biting, holding, and shaking the fake dog. Although friendly with people, we recommend he be placed in a home through one of our new hope partners.

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Weight: 49 lbs

Medical Notes

4/1/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3 years Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Agency BAR MM pink, moist, CRT <2 sec Observed Behavior - Blue; Able to examine, nervous, took treats hesitantly Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? - No Objective: P = 120 hr R = 32 rr BCS 5/9 Wt = 50 lbs EENT: Bilateral moderate, thick, cloudy yellow-white ocular discharge with mild conjunctival redness. Ears clean, no nasal discharge noted. Oral Exam: Mild focal dental calculus on maxillary canines. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, no apparent murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy, except for: -Bilateral conjunctivitis, possible bacterial etiology Prognosis: Good Plan: Standard Intake Procedures for Dogs Performed Eyes flushed with sterile eyewash Ofloxacin ophthalmic solution: 1-2 drops in each eye (OU) twice daily (BID) for 7 days. SURGERY: Okay for surgery

4/2/2026

Beh reports p was anxious during handling assessment and attempts to flee when trying to put back in kennel, starting on traz ~ 9mg/kg PO BID indef in care (200mg)

4/9/2026

Progress exam: Coughing noted on rounds board Subjective: QBAR (Came forward with coaxing), no S/V/D. Coughing/huffing present Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Move to iso, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x10days -CTM, recheck as scheduled

4/14/2026

Progress exam S: RS reports huffing persistent cough with quiet mentation QAR - reserved but slowly solicits attention pink tacky MM, CRT ~2s Productive wet cough witnessed, coughs to the point of vomiting bile O: EENT: Mild yellow mucoid ocular discharge with mild blepharospasm OU. Moderate serous nasal discharge from nares bilaterally. Positive ITC. H/L: No HMA, SSPPs, moderately increased BV sounds bilaterally (loudest cranioventrally, R>L). RR / RE WNl in between coughing episodes MS: Ambulatory x4 INT: Rubbing of hairs on bridge of nose CNS: Quiet mentation but no neurologic abnormalities noted A: CIRDC - under treatment with doxycycline, not improving Approx 6% dehydrated Suspect pneumonia Conjunctivitis OU MI mixed breed P: Given at time of exam and all to continue tomorrow: LRS 500mL SQ SID --> 4/16 Cerenia 2mL (1mg/kg) SQ SID --> 4/16 Enrofloxacin 2mL (10mg/kg) diluted 1:1 with sterile saline SQ SID --> 4/16 Start w PM tx: ADD Nebulize BID --> 4/16 ADD Entyce 2mL (3mg/kg) --> 4/16 ADD Neopolybac OU BID x7d --> 4/21 DVM recheck susp pneumonia 4/15

4/15/2026

Recheck CIRDC, suspected pneumonia S/O: QAR-BAR, good appetite - ate all HV tray and some kibble, persistent huffing cough, no v/d/s noted EENT: Mild serous nasal discharge, no ocular discharge LUNGS: Eupneic at rest CNS: Appropriate mentation A: CIRDC +/- pneumonia Conjunctivitis Dehydration P: Continue current treatments and CTM on rounds Recheck appetite, CIRDC/pneumonia in 2 days

4/16/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC day 7 recheck Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Coughing/huffing present. AS:2/3 ate all of wet food & some dry food. Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC improving! PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck in 3 days

4/17/2026

Progress exam - CIRDC/Pneumonia Patient is BAR, eating well (AS 3 - excellent) but does not take medication orally. Has completed 3 day course of SQ enrofloxacin. EENT: No ocular discharge, minimal serous nasal discharge H/L: Eupneic, repeatedly coughing (dry) A. CIRDC - much improved Anorexia - improved Not taking medication orally P. D/c eye meds D/c doxycycline (not taking) Continue enrofloxacin SQ 2mls x 2 days (5 day course total) Recheck at end of course

4/20/2026

recheck, SQ enro course ended, resolved? S/O BAR, A+A, C+++, noted to have fair-excellent appetite on log, food trays mostly disturbed, staff reports not taking oral meds EENT: no ocular dc, scant serous nasal dc HL: eupneic, C++ MSI: amb x 4 A. CIRDC- C++ r/o active infection vs residual P. C+ quite persistent so extending enro SQ to 7 days course- recheck in tomorrow, if C+++ has improved and other signs resolved consider moving out. CTM while at QACC

4/21/2026

Recheck CIRDC, on injectable enrofloxacin due to not eating meds S/O: BAR, active and wiggly, great appetite, coughing, no v/d/s noted, no active nasal or ocular discharge, eupneic. A/P: CIRDC +/- pneumonia, good appetite/not eating meds; continue injectable enro SID - *made note to try offering oral enro first tomorrow AM; recheck in 2 days.

4/23/2026

Recheck CIRDC - BAR, eating well, eating meds, occasional cough, no v/d/s, no active nasal discharge, eupneic. PLAN: Switch to enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg PO SID and recheck in 4 days

4/28/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS:3 empty bowls present Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -Move out of iso, signage placed -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC

5/1/2026

Pre-op Exam Hx: Intake 4/1/26 4/9 CIRDC, resolved 4/28 S/O) No c/s/v/d noted. BAR-H EENT: Eyes/ nose clr, no discharges. Ears - Mild- mod brown d/c lichenification Oral Exam: MM pk H/L: NSR, NM. Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/ effort. Abd: No obvious distension, soft. UG: MI, 2 sst MSI: Amb x 4, no lameness noted. Good body condition + HC. Surgery site epidermis clean. CNS: Mentation appropriate. A) Okay for surgery. otitis externa P) Surgery today - see report.

5/1/2026

[Surgery Template - Dog Neuter] Was this dog a cryptorchid? no If so describe - Pre scrotal Incision Spermatic Cord Ligation with: 2-0 Securocryl Miller's ligature Sub Q closure: 2-0 Securocryl cruciate sutures Skin closure? 2-0 Securocryl simple continuous Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon: 0587 Additional Note: Cleaned ears Placed simplera AU

5/3/2026

[Post Surgical Exam] Attitude/demeanor: BAR Appetite: eating well C/S/V/D: none Incision site: unable to view Pain level: appears comfortable Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: no Additional notes: n/a

5/8/2026

[Post Surgical Exam] Attitude/demeanor: BAR Appetite: eating well C/S/V/D: none Incision site: no swelling, bruising, or bleeding; sutures appear intact Pain level: appears comfortable Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: no Additional notes: None

5/26/2026

Behavior team reports inability to settle or focus, red/flushed face, dog reactivity. PLAN: Continue trazodone and start clonidine 0.03 mg/kg PO BID.

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Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake dog was fearful but tolerant. She was leashed and scanned with ease but was not collared due to FAS. She was, walked, picked up, and held without issues. Went into kennel easily.

Date of Intake: 3/31/2026

Date of intake:: 3/31/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray(Unknown History)

Date of assessment:: 5/16/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: anxious when walking pass kennel room Leash walking comments: reported not want to go back into crate. Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Anxious- seeks exit, pacing, flushed face Call over: Readily approaches- allows petting, whinig Sociability comments: Jumps often Handling Soft handling: Allowed- looks back, lip licks, leans in , conflicted Exuberant handling: Allowed- lip licks, distracted Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- open mouth panting Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments:

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 05/10/26 Due to Sage's behavior during his greet on 05/09/26, he is introduced to a fake dog. Sage explores the adjoining yard with a neutral frame. As the gate is opened, he crosses over to the next yard, approaching the fake dog with high-flagged tail and begins to sniff its genital area. As he sniffs the fake dog is knocked over and he circles and sniffs again. As soon as the handler moves the fake dog, Sage bites onto the stomach area, readjusting the bite multiple times before holding and shaking. Sage continues to bite, hold, and shake the fake dog as he moves around the yard, readjusting to bite hold and shake along one of the shoulders. Air can was used to remove Sage from the fake dog. 05/09/26 Sage is introduced to a novel female. As soon as he enters the yard, he begins to hard stare at the female with a square, tense frame and will stalk forward slowly. The female does not approach the gate and is Sage continues to fixate on the female as he is walked out of the yard.

Summary (7):: 05/26/26 (Trainer Note): Sage is standing at the front of his kennel panting moderately as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. He struggles to focus and jumps up repeatedly onto handlers, intermittently mouthing. The handler works with Sage on sitting and breathing and he is intermittently successful, but runs off to jump on the other handlers if there is more than a few seconds between his sitting and the reinforcer being delivered. Sage is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 5/16/26: Sage was at back of kennel when handler approached. As handler opened door he came forward and was easily leashed and taken for a street walk. When Sage saw a dog she would pull towards the dog and handler was able to redirect him with treats and a squeaker. Sage saw one dog on the street that was barking and he pulled hard towards that dog while barking herself. Handler used treats and the squeaker and was able to get to move away in the other direction. Sage was returned to kennel with no issue. 5/9/26: Sage is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be quickly leashed, and he pulls hard on the way to the play yard for play group. Along the way, he is nervous of going up the stairs so he had to be taken to the elevator. In the yard, he greets the other dog at the gate with a tense body and begins muzzle punch at the gate while barking and vocalizing. Please see dog to dog notes for more details. He then pulls hard on the way back to his kennel and enters with no issues. 5/3/26: Sage is reported to be kennel reactive. 4/20/26 Sage was sitting up in kennel with wagging tail. He attempted to push past handler when the kennel door was opened but was able to be leashed. He leaned into handler in the elevator soliciting pets. He sniffed and explored his surroundings and was returned to kennel easily after. 04/01/26: Sage is noted by acs not wanting to go back into his crate after his walk and will pull and away and attempt to flee.

Date of intake:: 3/31/2026

Summary:: fearful but tolerant. He was leashed and scanned with ease but was not collared due to FAS.

Date of initial:: 4/1/2026

Summary:: nervous, took treats hesitantly

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We recommend Sage be placed in a home with no children (under 13). Single-pet Home/Recommend No Dog Parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Sage has shown during playgroup (see DOG-DOG SUMMARY), we feel that Sage should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that he be socialized in a more controlled setting until his behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Sage associate dogs with things he enjoys like toys or treats. Place with a New Hope partner:Sage arrived at QACC as a stray with another dog and was initially social with staff but showed kennel reactivity and reluctance to return to his crate. During dog introductions, he displayed tense, stalking behavior toward a female dog, preventing direct interaction. In a controlled test with a fake dog, he initially appeared neutral but quickly escalated—charging, then repeatedly biting, holding, and shaking the fake dog. Although friendly with people, we reccomend he be placed in a home through one of our new hope partners.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Sage frequently jumps up on handlers seeking attention and to be picked up, indicating excitement and limited impulse control. Training should focus on reinforcing calm alternatives such as sitting for attention and consistently avoiding reinforcement for jumping to encourage more appropriate greeting behavior. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Anxiety: Sage began to display heavy panting and whining during his assessment. Managing his anxiety will require creating a calm environment, providing enrichment activities, and using stress-reducing techniques like puzzle toys and regular exercise. Please see handout on generalized anxiety. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: It noted that when Sage saw a dog she would pull towards the dog and handler was able to redirect him with treats and a squeaker. Sage saw one dog on the street that was barking and he pulled hard towards that dog while barking herself