Animal Profile

Toto is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in his previous home. In the care center, Toto has shown fearful behavior and has not acclimated, becoming anxious and spinning incessantly in his kennel. During his trial adoption, Toto reportedly lunged toward unfamiliar people, dogs, and small animals. He was also reported to have lunged and attempted to bite a male member of the household. He did have a scratch incident in care with a staff member. He was jumping up, attempting to push, and trying to jump out of the top kennel once the door was open. Toto scratched the staff member's upper and lower lip, drawing minimal blood. Toto is reported to be friendly and outgoing with the children and strangers. Medically, Toto is apparently healthy.

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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 Toto is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in his previous home. In the care center, Toto has shown fearful behavior and has not acclimated, becoming anxious and spinning incessantly in his kennel. During his trial adoption, Toto reportedly lunged toward unfamiliar people, dogs, and small animals. He was also reported to have lunged and attempted to bite a male member of the household. He did have a scratch incident in care with a staff member. He was jumping up, attempting to push, and trying to jump out of the top kennel once the door was open. Toto scratched the staff member's upper and lower lip, drawing minimal blood. Toto is reported to be friendly and outgoing with the children and strangers. Medically, Toto is apparently healthy. Toto came into ACC as a stray. He was returned from a trial adoption, so we have limited information about his behavior at home. Toto was returned due to growling and lunging at one of the adopters. Toto attempted to bite one of the adopters multiple times, but no contact was made. His trial adopters note that Toto will lunge at unfamiliar dogs, strangers, and small animals while on leash. His trial adopters note that he likes to sit on people's laps and that he enjoys pets. During his time in the care center, Toto has been noted to solicit pets from handlers and to allow for pickup. 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.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 22 lbs

Medical Notes

9/30/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~4-6 years based on dentition / condition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative/positive History: Subjective: BARH, pink moist mm, CRT <2s Observed Behavior - Friendly, soliciting attention / Nervous but tolerant, leans into pets Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild/moderate calculus and staining of dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2s, Lungs clear, eupneic, negative ITC ABD: Soft, nonpainful, no masses palpated U/G: Female - appears intact no tattoo or spay scar / Male - intact, two symmetrical scrotal testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed INT: Healthy hair coat, no masses noted, no ectoparasites seen. Superficial multifocal erythematous papules inguinal area. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: MI mature adult mixed breed - superficial pyoderma - moderate dental disease Prognosis: Good Plan: OK for appropriate intake tasks Consider dental leaning at placement - Vetriseb Mousse applied during exam and to be applied 2x a week for 3 weeks - Medicated bath in 48hr - DVM recheck in 1 week SURGERY: Okay for surgery

10/5/2026

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by an offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. GIVE: 0.5 tablet of Rimadyl 100 mg by mouth for 2 days starting the day after surgery. PYODERMA ON PRE-SCROTAL AREA- CONVENIA GIVEN

10/7/2026

Due for recheck of pyoderma diagnosed at intake - 10/5 sx performed by offsite vet. Pyoderma present and Convenia administered at that time - Not currently housed in shelter - Recommend recheck if foster reports worsening or persistence of infection

10/11/2026

Possible CIRDC reported S: QARH - friendly, tolerant of handling, not eating pink moist mm no v/d reported persistent wet nonproductive cough O: EENT: moderate seropurulent yellow nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, corneas clear, positive ITC HL: No HMA, normal BV sounds, eupneic between coughing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed INT: Healthy hair coat, no masses noted, no ectoparasites seen CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A: CIRDC - new P: Wear PPE, clean last Start Enrofloxacin 10mg/kg po sid x10d, today during exam administered SQ (1ml) Start Clindamycin 10mg/kg PO bid x10d , initiated in exam administered SQ (0.67ml) Start Cerenia 1mg/kg sq sid x4d, first dose administered today. LRS 150ml SQ SID x4d - first dose administered today Recheck appetite tomorrow

10/12/2026

P changed to injectable enro 10mg/kg SQ dilute 1:1 in sterile saline (1mL) through 10/21

10/12/2026

Brief recheck: BAR, C/huffing present. Mod. mucopurulent nasal discharge present. No ocular discharge. AS:1 wet/dry food mix on kennel floor. -Adding medical feedings PO BID x5days -Alerted DVM to change oral enrofloxacin suspension to injectables. -CTM, recheck as scheduled

10/14/2026

Brief recheck: BAR, C/S present, AS:2/3 eating medical feeding & medications great. Mild clear serous nasal discharge, no ocular discharge noted. Per 2419 okay to switch to Enrofloxacin 68mg PO x8 days to complete 10 day course. -CTM recheck as scheduled

10/19/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC day recheck Subjective: QBAR, no C/S/V/D present cage side. C/S & AS:3 per log Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck as scheduled

10/21/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC day 10 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D noted cage side. Coughing noted consistently on log. AS:3 untouched medications. Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no active discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Extend doxycycline x4 days( will note to crush & use orasweet) -CTM, recheck as scheduled

10/26/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D noted cage side. AS:3 per log. Coughing noted yesterday but not noted today. Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge present MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -No additional tx at this time. -CTM recheck in 3 days

10/28/2026

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

11/3/2026

DVM Progress Exam - DOH Hold Initiation History: Dog placed on DOH rabies observation hold following reported incident. Subjective: BAR-H, MM pink and moist Objective: EENT: No abnormal salivation, dysphagia or ocular/nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no respiratory distress MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Alert, responsive, mentation appropriate. No overt neurologic abnormalities or clinical signs suggestive of rabies observed at time of examination. Assessment: -DOH rabies observation hold initiated following reported incident -No clinical signs suggestive of rabies observed at time of initial examination Plan: -Initiate DOH rabies observation hold per protocol -CTM through routine shelter operations practices during hold -DVM examination at completion of observation period prior to release from DOH hold, pending continued clinical stability

11/4/2026

Behavior team reports high kennel stress - stereotypical spinning, heavy panting, kennel covered in feces and saliva. PLAN: Start trazodone 7.5 mg/kg PO BID

11/12/2026

DVM Progress Exam - DOH Release Exam S: BAR, E/D well, appears hydrated, no C/S/V/D observed or reported, visible MM appear pink and moist. O: EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy coat and skin Mentation: Mentally appropriate, appears neurologically WNL A: No clinical signs suggestive of rabies observed or reported during observation period. P: OK to release DOH Hold - showing no signs of neurologic abnormalities/Rabies.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, he was easily leashed, scanned for M/C and taken to SDA without issue.

Basic Information:: Toto was in the trial adopter's home for 3 days. He was returned for behavior concerns.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 2 children (17, 12 yo)

How is this dog around strangers?: Toto is friendly and outgoing with visitors and is tolerant of male strangers.

How is this dog around children?: Toto is friendly and outgoing with children.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Toto is reported to lunge at unfamiliar dogs on leash.

How is this dog around cats?: No experience with cats.

Resource guarding:: No reported resource guarding

Bite history:: No bite history

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: Toto is reported to jump up on people in a social manner. He uses the bathroom outside on grass and cement. He rarely has accidents inside. Toto is observed to lunge at strangers on walks, small animals, and other dogs. He is unbothered when held/restrained, disturbed while resting/sleeping, startled, and collar is grabbed. He is fearful when collar is grabbed.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No reported medical concerns

For a New Family to Know: Toto is described as social, affectionate, very active/playful, and quiet. He will spend time where people are. He would be walked for two hours 3-4 times a day and would pull very litter on the leash. He loves going for car rides. He knows commands like sit, lay down, and spin. The trial adopter said their favorite thing about Toto is that "when you sit on a chair, he jump up between your legs and wants to be with you. When you lay down or sit anywhere, he lays on your lap and enjoys pets." Toto loves bacon treats and salmon.

Date of intake:: 9/27/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray; limited history (in finders home for 3 days)

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 2 children (17, 12 yo)

Behavior toward strangers:: Toto is friendly and outgoing with visitors and is tolerant of male strangers.

Behavior toward children:: Toto is friendly and outgoing with children.

Behavior toward dogs:: Toto is reported to lunge at unfamiliar dogs on leash.

Behavior toward cats:: No experience with cats.

Resource guarding:: No reported resource guarding

Bite history:: no bite history

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: 10/16/26: Toto is returned from trial adoption as the client stated he has not been able to get along with their spouse (male). They stated he will lunge, hard, bark and attempt to bite when he approached . No contact was made. The client stated they attempted slower introductions and try and offer Toto treats but the behavior did not seem to improve. 9/30/26: Toto is reported by his finder to to jump up on people in a social manner. He uses the bathroom outside on grass and cement. He rarely has accidents inside. Toto is observed to lunge at strangers on walks, small animals, and other dogs. He is unbothered when held/restrained, disturbed while resting/sleeping, startled, and collar is grabbed. He is fearful when collar is grabbed. Toto is described as social, affectionate, very active/playful, and quiet. He will spend time where people are. He would be walked for two hours 3-4 times a day and would pull very litter on the leash. He loves going for car rides. He knows commands like sit, lay down, and spin.

Date of assessment:: 9/30/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: none - loose leash Reactivity to humans: ignores Reactivity to dogs: did not pass Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): explores room, mostly keeps to self, briefly checks in with handlers to take treats Call over: approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: leans in, lip lick Exuberant handling: leans in, lip lick Handling comments: Arousal Jog: follows, distracted Arousal comments: Knock: darts behind assessor, avoids Knock Comments: Toy: no response Toy comments:

Summary (7):: 11/3/26: The handler hears loud dull clanking from the hallway outside of the grooming room and enters to see what is going on. When they enter, all of the dogs are asleep or laying down but Toto is standing at the left hand corner and he is soaked in water and feces, vibrating with wide eyes, panting with his tongue hanging so low it is almost touching the bottom of the kennel. They take a step back and the handler notices him begin to move again, as he starts to spin off of the kennel wall repeatedly. The sound of him doing this continues as they walk away. 10/10/26: Toto is laying down in the middle of his kennel as handler approaches. He is slightly retreats from the leash but allows a large loop to go over his head, and is easily picked up. Handler takes him outside to the street for a walk. He remains neutral bodied and mildly pulls on leash as he sniffs the ground. Toto will approach handler who is crouching down and solicit pets using his snout. Handler does a consent check by ceasing petting for several seconds and Toto continues to solicit. Toto is returned to his kennel without issue.

Date of intake:: 9/28/2026

Summary:: friendly, calm, a little nervous

Date of initial:: 9/30/2026

Summary:: Friendly, soliciting attention / Nervous but tolerant, leans into pets

ENERGY LEVEL:: Toto is described as a medium-energy dog. He will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in addition to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training techniques for Toto.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to the behavior seen in the care center, we feel that Toto may be intimidated by young children. He needs a slow approach and time to warm up. He should never be forced to interact with new people and should be allowed to greet and initiate an interaction at his own pace. Place with a New Hope Partner: Due to Toto's potential for defensive aggression, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Toto is a bit fearful at the care center. Toto's trial adopters note that Toto will lunge at strangers, dogs, and small animals, and he is reported to have lunged and attempted to bite a male member of the household, though no contact was made. It is important to always go slow and give Toto the option to walk away from any social interaction. He should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Toto's choice to approach a new person or thing. He would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Please see handout on decompression period and Defensive Aggression. Handling/touch sensitivity: Toto's trial adopters note that Toto can be fearful when his collar is grabbed. It is important to always go slow and give Toto the option to walk away from any social interaction. Toto should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Toto’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Toto may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Bite History (human): Toto did have a scratch incident in care that broke the skin and drew blood. An ACS was doing spot checks when they noticed that Toto's kennel was dirty. He was easily leashed but grew increasingly impatient and eager to come out, jumping up and attempting to push and jump out from the top kennel once the door was open. In the midst of all of this, he ended up scratching the ACS's upper and lower lip, drawing minimal blood.