Animal Profile

Milky White has been placed on the At Risk list for medical and behavioral reasons. She has several health issues: hypothyroidism, advanced skin and ear issues, anemia, dental disease and CIRDC. She needs care and attention that we cannot provide. Behaviorally Milky White has been highly fearful while in care. Noted to become tense when touched and head whip. She is also noted to snap and bare teeth when handlers approach to leash her. Recently Milky has begun to warm up to handlers and will approach them with a soft body.

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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 Milky White has been placed on the At Risk list for medical and behavioral reasons. She has several health issues: hypothyroidism, advanced skin and ear issues, anemia, dental disease and CIRDC. She needs care and attention that we cannot provide. Behaviorally Milky White has been highly fearful while in care. Noted to become tense when touched and head whip. She is also noted to snap and bare teeth when handlers approach to leash her. Recently Milky has begun to warm up to handlers and will approach them with a soft body. Milky White was brought in as a stray so her past behaviors in a home is unknown. Int the Care Centers, Milky White is fearful and was observed to snap, bare her teeth and flinched when staff attempt to remove her form kennel. Once outside, she remains fearful but will solicit some pets. Milky White should go to an adult only home through a New Hope Partner that can manage her behavior using positive reinforcement.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 88 lbs

Medical Notes

4/14/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8-12 years based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Brought in by police Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - tail wagging at the same time as low growl, barring teeth. Evidence of Suspected Cruelty seen - No Objective P = 30hr Sedated R = 10rr Sedated BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, OE AU that is primarily yeast with some thickening but not stenotic, ears cropped, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: grade 3/4 dental disease - calculus, tartar, gingivitis, incisors like apple cores and some broken PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT<2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, generalized patchy alopecia with scales all over, open wounds at random on all 4 paws - dorsal and ventral and interdigital, greasy ventral neck (yeast) CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment OE AU severe deep bacterial and yeast pyoderma with generalized patchy alopecia randomized superficial wounds all 4 feet Allergies likely underlying Prognosis: Fair Plan: Dog sedation: Using 1.2 mLs dexmedetomidine at 500mcg/m 2 (500mcg/ml) and 1.2 mLs butorphanol at 0.4 mg/kg (10mg/ml) IM Reversed with Antisedan- 1.2 mLs IM Intake procedures Clean ears Simplera AU Hydrolyzed protein diet cephalexin 1250 mg PO BID x 3 weeks ketoconazole 400 mg PO SID x 3 weeks CBC/Chem/T4 pending (urinated under sedation and completely emptied bladder) SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age

4/15/2026

CBC HCT 33.2% (41-60) Hgb 10.8 g/dL (14.6-21.7) WBC 13.1 K/uL (5.8-16.2) - mild monocytosis 1.3 K/uL CHM Glucose 97 mg/dL SDMA 13 ug/dL Creatinine 0.7 mg/dL BUn 13 mg/dL Lytes WNL Hyperproteinemia 7.9 g/dL (5.5-7.5) Hypoalbuminemia 2.1 g/dL (2.7-3.9) Hyperglobulinemia 5.8 g/dL ALT 15 U/L (18-121) ALP WNL TT4 0.6 ug/dL (1.0-4.0) A: Mild anemia- r/o pre-regenerative vs. non-regenerative Mild monocytosis- r/o inflammatory vs. other Hyperproteinemia, characterized by hypoalbuminemia ( r/o malnutrition vs. maldigestion vs. inflammation) and hyperglobulinemia- r/o dehydration vs. chronic inflammation vs. other Decreased ALT, not clinically significant Hypothyroid- r/o true hypothyroid vs. sick euthyroid P: Add on additional thyroid panel Monitor in care Continue with current treatment plan for skin

4/15/2026

Additional thyroid panel: Total T4 0.6 ug/dL (LOW) Free T4 0.2 ng/dL (LOW) cTSH 0.42 ng/dL (upper ref interval 0.05-0.42) A: Suspect true hypothyroid P: Levothyroxine 0.8mg PO SID x4 weeks then reassess (if behavior allows)

4/19/2026

Issue List: - senior dog with comorbidities: allergies, hypothyroidism - anorexia r/o secondary to viral infection vs ketoconazole vs other - developing CIRDC quiet in kennel; food untouched EENT: no nasal discharge noted on presentation but reported on rounds white board H/L: eupneic U/G: FI MSI: dermatitis CNS: Mentation quiet A) quiet, lethargy not eating well may be developing CIRDC P) Recommend ARL will have difficulty treating giving FAS discontinue ketoconazole in case anorexia is secondary to GI upset side effects

4/20/2026

EEN: green mucoid nasal discharge RESP: Increased inspiratory effort A: CIRDC Poor appetite Prognosis: Poor Plan Doxycycline 100mg 4 tablets po sid x 10d decreased levothyroxine by 25% to 0.6 mg po sid Monitor appetite

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 4/13/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Date of assessment:: 4/17/2026

Summary:: In the Care Centers, Milky White is fearful, tensing up when touched and head whipping. She snaps and bares her teeth at staff and their slip leads but will allow them to remove her from kennel. Due to these behaviors, Milky White will not receive a handling assessment.

Summary (7):: 4/20/26: Milky White is laying at the back of the kennel when the handler approaches. She is easily leashed and guided out of the kennel. Once out of kennel Milky pulls towards the neighboring dogs and begins vocalizing. She stops in front of the first kennel and continues to vocalize. The handler has to muscle her away. She is taken to the yard where she has a neutral body and relieves herself readily. She allows the handler to clip the leash and she is returned to kennel with no further issue. 4/19/26: Milky is brought into the behavior office to wait for her kennel to be cleaned. Milky approaches the handler with a soft body and nudges their arm with her muzzle. The handler pets Milky on the head and offers a treat. Milky takes the treat with a soft mouth. Milky then disengages from the handler. 4/17/26: Milky White is lying down in kennel and then stands up to approach the front with a entail body. As the handler attempts to leash, any time it touches her head, Milky flinches; she dodges the leash a few times. She then bares teeth and snaps at the leash once. The handler finally leashes her, and Milky walks out the kennel on her own. The handler brings Milky to the yard. There, she sniffs around and relieves herself; she doesn't react to dogs or handlers walking past. Milky engages with the handler, by placing her front paws on their lap. She allows pets on the side of her body. The handler gives her a treat, but she shows no interest. Right before bringing her inside, Milky stays a the top of the stairs; she doesn't move with gentle leash pressure. The handler stands next to her, and when they call Milky's name, Milky walks down the stairs. The handler clips their leash and walk Milky White to her kennel, however she doesn't enter on her own. The handler tosses treats inside but she doesn't show interest. The handler then muscles Milky White into kennel and removes their leash with ease.

Date of intake:: 4/13/2026

Summary:: Low growl, vocalized, hesitant to walk

Date of initial:: 4/14/2026

Summary:: Low growling, baring teeth

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Milky White 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 additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.

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 behaviors displayed in the Care Centers, Milky White should go to a home with no children. Place with a New Hope partner: Milky White should go to a New Hope Partner that can manage her behaviors.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Milky White was observed to bare her teeth, snap and flinched when staff attempt to remove her form the kennel. Positive reinforcement should be used to help Milky White associate new people and certain handling with things she likes such as treats and toys. Please see the handouts on Handling/touch sensitivity & Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.