Date of intake:: 5/31/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (No Known History)

Date of assessment:: 6/5/2026

Summary:: 06/05/26: Since arriving at the care centers Oley has displayed concerning levels of FAS and has allowed minimal handling for leashing or walks. She has shown fearful and defensive aggression in kennel when being leashed and has escalating to leash biting and bearing teeth in kennel. Outside she is tense and avoidant of people, due to her fearful behavior and kennel presence she is not a candidate for an assessment at this time.

Summary:: Oley arrived at the care centers as a stray, so his behavior with other dogs is unknown. 6/6/26: Oley greeted a novel male dog off leash through a barrier. Oley with staff is fearful, avoidant and flinches when touched. When the male dog approaches the barrier, he will ignore Oley, soliciting attention from the staff members beside Oley. Oley will untuck his tail, walk towards the male dog and sniff, remaining in proximity of the male dog but appears more soft bodied.

Summary (6):: 06/16/26: Oley is at the front of the kennel upon approach. Oley begins jumping up at the kennel, barking as the handler removes the lock. As the door is cracked open, Oley drops off the door and begins sniffing the leash as it is introduced. Oley is easily leashed and led out of the room. She is brought to the play-yard where she relieves herself. Another staff member uses a squeaky toy to get Oley's attention and capture photos. Oley looks towards the squeaky noise with a tilted head and slightly furrowed brow. She maintains a neutral body throughout the interaction. After some time, she is brought back inside and placed in kennel. She is given a toy and actively engages with the toy as the handler locks the kennel. 06/10/26: Oley is at the back of her kennel as handler approaches, she approaches and sniffs the leash as handler introduces the leash. She allows leashing after a moment and exits kennel with handler. Her ears are back but she walks alongside handler passing people in the hall without issue. Oley walks with handler on the street and is slightly hesitant initially with a tense body but as the walk progresses she softens. She does not accept treats and shows minimal interest in dogs but otherwise walks without issue, after a bit she is brought back inside, she allows handler to slowly clip her leash and she returns to kennel without issue.

Summary (7):: 06/01/26: Oley is at the front of her kennel as handler approaches, she is offered treats and sniffs them but begins alert barking at handler constantly. She continuously barks as handler and backs away when the leash gets close but gradually she begins slowly approaching further and tolerating the leash more. After about 15 minutes of coaxing she is finally leashed and exits kennel immediately following handler out to the street. Outside she is slightly tense with a tucked tail and pants heavily with a lolled tongue. She walks past people without issue and briefly stares at a dog reacting to her but loses interest quickly. She is walked for a while until she is eventually brought back inside. She is very tense and avoidant of handler when attempting to clip her leash so handler waits when she isn't paying attention and carefully clips her leash before she is returned to kennel and interaction is ended. 6/1/26: It is reported that Oley is retreating to the back of the kennel and alert barking when the handler approaches. When the handler attempts to leash him, Oley begins to snap at the leash.

Date of intake:: 5/31/2026

Summary:: nervous and skittish, fearful, double leashed and ran to kennel

Date of initial:: 5/31/2026

Summary:: Whaled eyed and tail tucked. Low growls when staff approached with food or muzzle

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

Recommendations comments:: No Children: Due to her high levels of fear and capacity for defensive aggression we recommend a home with no children for Oley. Place with a New Hope Partner: 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: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Leash-biting,Kennel presence

Potential challenges comments:: Handling/Touch Sensitivity: When attempting to clip Oley's leash before returning from walks, she will flinch and lower her head while whale eyeing and avoiding handler. It is important to always go slow and give Oley the option to walk away from any social interaction. Oley should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Oley's choice to approach a new person or thing. Oley may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Fearful/Potential for Defensive Aggression: When attempting to leash Oley she has been reported to become tense and hard bark at staff as well as bear teeth. It is important to move slowly with Oley, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Oley to initiate interactions with new people. She should never be forced to greet or to interact if she is not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression. Leash Biting/Kennel Presence: During leashing it has been reported that Oley will bite and snap at the leash as well as hard bark and bear teeth in kennel. We recommend potential adopters be comfortable managing this behavior and keeping themselves safe in any similar future situations. Please see handouts on Leash Manners.