Animal Profile

Cam Cam is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Cam Cam has not acclimated well to the shelter environment and has displayed a concerning level of arousal. During his intake exam after being treated for mild heatstroke, he did escalate to lunging at medical staff and was double leashed as a result. He has been reported to mount his bedding and has translated that on one occasion to mounting a handler. Cam Cam recently has begun to leash bite; treats are used to redirect him, but then he returns to leash biting after eating. Medically, Cam Cam is being treated for CIRDC.

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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 Cam Cam is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Cam Cam has not acclimated well to the shelter environment and has displayed a concerning level of arousal. During his intake exam after being treated for mild heatstroke, he did escalate to lunging at medical staff and was double leashed as a result. He has been reported to mount his bedding and has translated that on one occasion to mounting a handler. Cam Cam recently has begun to leash bite; treats are used to redirect him, but then he returns to leash biting after eating. Medically, Cam Cam is being treated for CIRDC. Cam Cam was surrendered into care as a stray, so his past history in a home environment is unknown. Cam Cam has been highly fearful during his stay in care, staying in the back of his kennel, dodging leashing. He did escalate to lunging with his mouth closed during his medical after receiving treatment for mild heatstroke. When attempting to conduct a handling assessment, he did take high-value treats from handlers, but moved away with whale eyes when they attempted to interact. Due to these concerns, we recommnend for Cam Cam to be placed in an adult-only home through a New Hope rescue partner.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 74.8 lbs

Medical Notes

7/2/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~2-5 years based on dentition / condition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: BARH, pink moist mm at distance, NATA CRT dt behavior Panting profusely, hypersalivating, with lolling tongue with severely erythemic face on presentation Observed Behavior - after heat stroke resolved --> hyperactive with tense mouth - double leashed for safety and P began tail flagging with tense posture, lunged with closed mouth once Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL R = WNL BCS 6/9 EENT: Moderate episcleral injection, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild 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: 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, moderate diffuse erythema CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: Mild heat stroke -- resolved with treatment as below Moderate FAS MI young adult mixed breed Prognosis: Good Plan: - Rectal temp 104.5F on presentation - P limbs immediately hosed with cool water, fan pointed at him. - Rectal temp repeated q5min (10min) until rectal temp 103F - cooling measures stopped. - Rectal temp repeated in 10min - 101.7F, @tt P was no longer panting and subjective improvement seen in episcleral injection and erythema OK for appropriate intake tasks ADD Trazodone 300mg (~9mg/kg) PO BID TFN (first dose given at time of exam) SURGERY: Okay for surgery

7/12/2026

Vet statement - Heat stroke resolve at time of intake. Note re behavior during intake 7/2/26 - P tolerated heat stroke treatment well (placed in tub with a large fan on him and was hosed off, had multiple rectal temps taken). P was hyperactive after eat stroke treatment (ping ponging between people with a tense mouth). Staff waited to interact with P to see if he would self-regulate to calm down. P then lunged with a tense closed mouth (like a muzzle punch movement) at handler and was subsequently double leash at that time. P was very tense after the double leashing but did not escalate further and tolerated his intake exam done tail to nose with touch gradients.

7/14/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC signs noted on rounds Subjective: QBAR, no C/S/V/D. Occasional open mouth breathing. AS:1 untouched wet/dry food Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild mucoserous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Move to iso sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxycycline PO SID x10 days & medical feedings PO BID x5 days -CTM, recheck in 3 days

7/19/2026

Behavior staff requesting behavior modification medication due to persistent signs of FAS. P on trazodone ~9mg/kg PO BID. CONTINUE trazodone as RXd ADD Clonidine 0.3mg (~0.02mg/kg) PO BID TFN

7/21/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC day 7 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS:3 empty tray noted 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- improving PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck as scheduled for resolution

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 7/2/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray; history unknown

Date of assessment:: 7/6/2026

Summary:: Cam Cam was highly fearful in his kennel, dodging a handler's attempts to leash him, body tense, stepping away to dodge the lead. Once he is in the behavior office, Cam Cam remains visibly tense and wary of handlers and their movements, eyes wide, tail low. Cam Cam offers the assessor low tail wags when being fed cheese, but backs away and whale eyes during collaring. Once on a drag leash, Cam Cam no longer approaches handlers when attempting to conduct his handling assessment. Due to his visible discomfort and concerns for his stress levels, he is returned to the kennel, and a handling assessment is not conducted.

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 07/13/26 Cam Cam is introduced to a novel female while off leash. He slowly approaches with a still, square frame and will sniff the female, remaining tense-bodied with a high-flagged tail. After the female disengages, Cam Cam will walk away.

Summary (7):: 7/23/26: Cam Cam is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed with ease and he then pulls hard out of kennel. He then begins to jump up high onto the handler and attempts to bite at the leash before quickly exiting out of the room. He is able to be redirected with treats and he then continues to pull hard ahead on the way outside for a walk. On the walk, he continues to pull ahead to the yard. In the yard, he engages with two plush toys and is comfortable approaching the handler for treats. He would stare at dogs that would pass by and is able to be redirected with treats. He pulls on the way back to his kennel and is able to enter with no issues when treats are tossed inside. 07/21/26: Cam Cam is at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and taken outside for a walk. For the majority of the walk he pulls hard. He will occasionally stop and stand still with a stiff body. After his walk, he is returned to his kennel without issue. 7/19/26: Cam Cam is reported to leash bite in the hallway with ACS handler. He is able to be redirected with treats but then began to leash bite again. He is then returned to kennel. 7/18/26: Cam Cam due is reported and observed intense humping in his kennel with his blankets and trying to hump handlers. 07/06/26( Assessment Note): Cam Cam is lying in the back of his kennel and takes some time to approach the front. As the handler attempts to leash him, he repeatedly backs away and avoids the leash. The handler is eventually able to place the slip lead behind his neck and secure it. Cam Cam is then brought to the assessment room. Inside the room, he gently accepts cheese from the handler’s hand and allows a drag leash and collar to be placed on him while eating. Throughout the assessment, Cam Cam displays nervous and skittish behavior, frequently flinching in response to sudden movements. For more information, see Behavioral Assessment.

Date of intake:: 7/2/2026

Summary:: friendly, allowed all handling

Date of initial:: 7/2/2026

Summary:: hyperactive after heatstroke treatment, lunged with closed mouth, double leashed for safety

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Cam Cam's fearfulness and his potential to escalate to higher level warnings, we recommend that Cam Cam to be placed in an adult-only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Cam Cam has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. 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.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Leash-biting,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Cam Cam gives clear warnings when he is uncomfortable and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away, there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression. It is important to move slowly with Cam Cam, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow him to initiate interactions with new people. Cam Cam should never be forced to greet or to interact if he is not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on fearful/potential for defensive aggression. Leash Biting | Arousal: Cam Cam is reported to leash bite in the hallway with staff. Treats were used to redirect him but then immediately returns to leash biting. Please see handout on Arousal.