Animal Profile

Jambalaya is at risk due to behavioral reasons. In her previous home Jambalaya's owner reported that she takes time to warm up and was invloved in two bite incidents with a person and another dog. Neither incident broke skin or needed medical attention. During intake, Jambalaya was observed to growl and lip lift as well as bark at staff. Recently Jambalaya has warmed up to handlers and enjoys playing fetch as reported. Medically, Jambalaya has CIRDC and is overweight.

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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 Jambalaya is at risk due to behavioral reasons. In her previous home Jambalaya's owner reported that she takes time to warm up and was invloved in two bite incidents with a person and another dog. Neither incident broke skin or needed medical attention. During intake, Jambalaya was observed to growl and lip lift as well as bark at staff. Recently Jambalaya has warmed up to handlers and enjoys playing fetch as reported. Medically, Jambalaya has CIRDC and is overweight. Notes from her previous home: Jambalaya is a social, affectionate, lazy, couch potato. She spends most of her time where people are, in the living room, and in her crate. Once you are friends she allows bathe/brushing her. She pulls moderately while on leash. In her previous home she did not have a walk schedule. She is crate trained, and does well for up to three hours in a crate. She is nervous getting in/being in a car. She is nervous at first, but is fine after a while. She knows, "sit", "stay", and "cage". She is a very loving a protective dog. She loves to eat, and loves to play fetch.

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Weight: 68.2 lbs

Medical Notes

1/28/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrendered to agency due to no-pet policy in apartment Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - growling and hard barking in kennel, reported to be lip lifting/growling/whale eyed on admission. Opted to sedate in kennel using 0.5 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.5 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) + 0.5 ml Ketamine (100mg/ml) 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: 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, only mild staining noted -- limited due to muzzle 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 Overweight, otherwise healthy Intact female Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort + behavior assessment Rx: Trazodone 250mg PO BID indefinitely 0.5 ml antisedan IM SURGERY: Okay for surgery, increased # points due to weight

2/14/2026

SO: Heavy green nasal dc QAR, sitting at front of kennel eent: eyes clear, green mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRDC P: 300mg doxycycline PO SID x10d

2/18/2026

Administered new rabies vx RHL SQ

2/18/2026

Rabies vaccine was boostered 2/18/2026 due to original Rabies vaccine lot # being recalled and reportedly deemed ineffective

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Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Basic Information:: Yeezy is a aprox. 3-year-old, large, female, dog. She came to ACC after her family moved.

Previously lived with:: 3 adults, 2 cats, 1 dog

How is this dog around strangers?: She barks and growls around strangers.

How is this dog around children?: No experience.

How is this dog around other dogs?: She is tolerant, barks, and growls at other dogs.

How is this dog around cats?: She barks, growls, and snaps at cats.

Resource guarding:: She values treats and toys. She protects these items by hovering with a tense body.

Bite history:: Previous bite to a person: Yes Did the bite break skin: No Date of last bite: 1/27/2026 Previous bite to another animal: Yes Did the other animal need vet care: No Date of last bite to an animal: 12/8/2025 Bitten by another animal: No Additional info: Overstimulated or hormonal imbalance Bite History Survey Answers: Victim: A stranger outside the home Additional info: Shes 5’2, adult female. Was this the first bite: Yes Previous bite before this: How many times the dog has bitten in the past: 1-2 times in the past Bite severity: Not really severe Medical attention needed: No Medical attention type: Not reported Warning signs prior to the bite: Tucked tail, flattened ears, whale eyes What happened before/during the bite: There was a dog barking and the lady came from behind and she bit. Type of bite: Bite and released immediately When the biting began: Past month

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: She uses the bathroom outside on walks. She is reported to have accidents inside the house a few times a week. She is reported to bite cables. She is anxious when left alone, fearful of loud noises, and has destructive tendencies. While on walks she reacts to strangers that approach by growling and hard barking. She is not bothered when held/restrained, when woken from sleep, when pushed off furniture, when his paws are touched, or when his collar is grabbed. She barks/growls when startled.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: Last vet visit: 04/2024

For a New Family to Know: She is a social, affectionate, lazy, couch potato. She spends most of her time where people are, in the living room, and in her crate. She allowed her previous family to bathe/brush her. She pulls moderately while on leash. In her previous home she did not have a walk schedule. She is crate trained, and does well for up to three hours in a crate. She is nervous getting in/being in a car. She is nervous at first, but is fine after a while. She knows, "sit", "stay", and "cage". She is a very loving a protective dog. She loves to eat, and loves to play fetch. She eats Purina Pro wet and dry food.

Date of intake:: 1/27/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, With history

Previously lived with:: 3 adults, 2 cats, 1 dog

Behavior toward strangers:: Jambalaya will bark and growl

Behavior toward children:: No experience

Behavior toward dogs:: Jambalaya is tolerant, barks, and growls

Behavior toward cats:: Jambalaya barks, growls, and snaps

Resource guarding:: Jambalaya will become tense and hover over treats and toys in her possession.

Bite history:: Previous bite to a person: Yes Did the bite break skin: No Date of last bite: 1/27/2026 Previous bite to another animal: Yes Did the other animal need vet care: No Date of last bite to an animal: 12/8/2025 Bitten by another animal: No Did this dog need vet care: Not reported Date of last bite by another animal: Additional info: Overstimulated or hormonal imbalance Bite History Survey Answers: Victim: A stranger outside the home Additional info: Was this the first bite: Yes Previous bite before this: How many times the dog has bitten in the past: 1-2 times in the past Bite severity: Not really severe Medical attention needed: No Medical attention type: Not reported Warning signs prior to the bite: Tucked tail, flattened ears, whale eyes What happened before/during the bite: There was a dog barking and the lady came from behind and she bit. Type of bite: Bite and released immediately When the biting began: Past month

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: Jambalaya uses the bathroom outside on walks. She is reported to have accidents inside the house a few times a week. She is reported to bite cables. She is anxious when left alone, fearful of loud noises, and has destructive tendencies. While on walks she reacts to strangers that approach by growling and hard barking. Jambalaya is not bothered when held/restrained, when woken from sleep, when pushed off furniture, when his paws are touched, or when his collar is grabbed. She barks/growls when startled.

Date of assessment:: 1/31/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Mild Leash walking comments: Pulls mildly on walks, no reactivity to people or dogs besides when seeing dogs react to her while exiting kennel. Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Approaches handlers and accepts treats, allows pets, initially lip licks and shakes off frequently, begins soliciting pets with loose body and leaning into handlers. Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Arousal Jog comments: Follows exuberantly with loose body Knock Knock comments: Approaches exuberantly, leans against handlers leg Toy Toy comments: Grips, engages in play

Summary:: 2/4/26: Jambalaya greets another dog at the gate with a tense body while growling.

Summary (1):: Owner states Jambalaya knows, "sit", "stay", and "cage". She is a very loving dog. She loves to eat, and loves to play fetch!

Summary (6):: 2/14/26: It is reported on the behavior board that Jambalaya loves playing fetch with tennis balls in the yard. 2/12/26 (PM Walks): Jambalaya is at the front of his kennel with a loose body. She is easily leashed and brought out the kennel. While walking out, Jambalaya immediately pulls towards and vocalizes the kennels closer to the front; the handler pulls her away and exits the room. On the street, Jambalaya walks ahead with mild leash tension. She shows some interest in a few passersby and no dog reactivity. She also allows pets and takes treats from the handler. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Jambalaya to her kennel with ease.

Summary (7):: 2/4/26 (Playgroup): Jambalaya is at the front with a loose, wiggly body. She is easily leashed and brought out the room. The handler brings Jambalaya to the yard. There she greets a familiar handler with a soft body. Jambalaya is receptive to both treats and pets given by both handlers. Then, a gate greet is conducted (see dog-dog notes), and after the interaction, the handler brings Jambalaya inside and returns her to her kennel with ease. 01/31/26: Jambalaya is at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She is slightly tense and stares at handler briefly but accepts treats from handler and becomes loose and wiggly, she is easily leashed and taken to the street for her walk. Outside she walks with handler and does not pull, she passes people with minimal interest and takes treats from handler when offered. She allows handler to clip her leash and returns to kennel without issue. 1/30/26: Jambalaya is standing at the front of her kennel as hander approaches. She is able to be leashed with ease and is then taken outside for walk. On the walk, she would walk ahead of the handler and would try to to approach people that would pass by with a wiggly body and wagging tail to sniff them. She would approach the handler and lean in to receive pets. She is able to return back to her kennel with no issues. 1/29/26: Jambalaya is standing at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She is able to be leashed with ease and is then taken outside for a walk. On the walk, she has a loose body as she walks ahead of the handler and then leans in to receive treats. She would stare at people with a loose body and try to approach them to say hi. She quickly thrashes when reaching her kennel room, and head whips and baulks when reaching the front of her kennel. She is able to enter her kennel when the handler applies slight leash pressure. 1/29/26: Jambalaya is sitting at the front of her kennel and growls at handler as they approaches. Handler kneels down and begins to interacts with the neighboring dog. JAmbalaya's growling becomes less intense and accepts treats from handler. She is easily leashed and removed from kennel. She is walked on the street where she is soft bodied. She will watch people pass by on the sidewalk, neutral body but is easily called away. Her leash is clipped without issue but pulls back on leash when attempting to return to kennel. Handler jogs into the room and Jambalaya follows but sits and looks up at handler when attempting to place into kennel. She will growl hackles raised at the neighboring dogs. She is walked back out to the hall and assistance is procured to return her to kennel. A belly band is used to hoist her into kennel.

Date of intake:: 1/28/2026

Summary:: Tense, Tail Tucked, lip curling and growling, barked at dogs when entering kennel

Date of initial:: 1/28/2026

Summary:: Growling and hard barking in kennel

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Jambalaya so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No Children: Due to Jambalaya's fearful disposition and need for contact on her own terms, we recommend a home with no children. No Cats: Due to barking, growling, and snapping at cats we recommend a home with no cats. Single Pet Home: Due to the bite history we recommend a single pet home. No Dog Parks: Due to barking and growling at other dogs we recommend no trips to the dog park. We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Destructive behavior,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Separation anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Bite history (human),Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: House Soiling: Jambalaya's previous owner states that she will have accidents a few times a week. Jambalaya is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. Accidents should never be punished as this will likely make the problem worse. Please see handout on House Soiling. Resource Guarding: Jambalaya's previous owner states that she will become tense and hover over treats and toys in her possession. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Jambalaya'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. Destructive Behavior: Jambalaya's previous owner states that she has destructive tendencies and will bite cables. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior but we suggest to future adopters that Jambalaya will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so they can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. Please see handout on Destructive Behavior. Fearful/Potential for Defensive Aggression: Jambalaya's previous owner states that she will bark and growl when startled. During her intake, Jambalaya was observed by staff to growl and lip lift as well as bark at staff when first arriving at the care centers. This behavior was also present in kennel during the initial interactions staff had with Jambalaya in kennel. It is important to move slowly with Jambalaya, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Jambalaya to initiate interactions with new people. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression. Multiple Bite History/Bite History (Human/ Dog): Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression. Separation Anxiety: Jambalaya's previous owner states that she becomes anxious when left alone. We recommend that potential adopters feel comfortable with separation anxiety behaviors and be prepared to manage and positively modify them should they appear in a home environment. They would do best in a home where a person is home for a large part of the day or with a plan so they are not alone for long periods of time. Please see handout on Separation Anxiety. On Leash Reactivity: Jambalaya's previous owner states that she will will growl and hard bark towards strangers. Jambalaya will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other people. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.