Animal Profile

Scarlett is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In her previous home Scarlett was involved in an incident in which she ran through a dog door and bit another dog, resulting in puncture wounds and required medical treatment. Scarlett is also reported to be on leash reactive,lunging, and bark at other dogs on walks. Scarlett in the care center is social with staff, leaning in for pets, and loves to play with toys. Medically, Scarlett 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 Scarlett is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In her previous home Scarlett was involved in an incident in which she ran through a dog door and bit another dog, resulting in puncture wounds and required medical treatment. Scarlett is also reported to be on leash reactive,lunging, and bark at other dogs on walks. Scarlett in the care center is social with staff, leaning in for pets, and loves to play with toys. Medically, Scarlett is apparently healthy.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 58 lbs

Medical Notes

9/17/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: based on the condition of teeth and eyes, 3 years Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - Easily examined, nervous, took treats readily, warmed up quickly Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective P = 120hr R = 32rr BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: NSF PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, no apparent murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI (no spay scar or spay tattoo observed) MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake procedures: Rabies vaccine DA2PP vaccine Bordetella vaccine Heartworm SNAP Pyrantel deworm Frontline Microchip SURGERY: Okay for surgery

9/22/2025

Noted to be showing signs of kennel stress, starting on clonidine ~ 0.015mg/kg PO BID (0.4mg)

9/30/2025

Progress exam: CIRDC noted on rounds Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Low huffing & coughing present. Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: dry discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Move to iso, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x10days -CTM, recheck in 3 days

10/1/2025

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: 1.5 tablet of Rimadyl 100 mg by mouth for 4 days starting the day after surgery. Healthy, Spay/Neuter - ACCEPTED

10/6/2025

[Post Surgical Exam] Attitude/demeanor: BAR Appetite: eating well C/S/V/D: none Incision site: no swelling, bruising, or bleeding; sutures appear intact Pain level: appears comfortable Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: no Additional notes: n/a

10/8/2025

CIRDC day 7 - BAR, barking and jumping up at front of kennel, eating well, no c/s/v/d noted, no active nasal discharge, eupneic. Continue with current treatment and recheck as scheduled.

10/11/2025

Progress exam - CIRDC day 10 S/O: BAR, eating well. No ocular or nasal discharge. No c/s/v/d reported. Blood in stool reported on whiteboards once on 10/8. Eupneic. A: CIRDC - resolved P: Ok to discontinue doxycycline CTM on rounds

10/21/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: Returns CAGESIDE/VISUAL EXAM ONLY Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Hyperactive, friendly, attention seeking. Evidence of Cruelty seen- No Evidence of Trauma seen– No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: NSF PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS , externally normal MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake exam >Upcoming tasks due in November Continue clonidine BID SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to previously spayed

10/26/2025

Diarrhea present in kennel Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V. Diarrhea noted F/S: 6/7 Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4 NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed Diarrhea PLAN: Per standing orders - Start RC GI dietq12h x 5 days -Start psyllium husk 2 scoops PO q24h x5days, & panacur 50mg/kg PO q24h x5days -Placed monitor log on kennel -CTM, recheck as scheduled

10/29/2025

On 10/29/2025 Scarlett was examined. The patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurological signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at QACC.

11/4/2025

Recheck diarrhea - BAR, none noted in kennel, FS on log 4. Diarrhea apparently resolved, okay to feed regular diet, CTM while at QACC.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

During intake Scarlett was anxious and tense due did allow the counselor to remove her leash scan her for a MC and take her picture.

Date of Intake: 10/20/2025

Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed

Basic Information:: Scarlett is a aprox. 3-year-old, female, large, dog. The following information was filled out by an trial adopter.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults

How is this dog around strangers?: She is playful, friendly, and outgoing around strangers.

How is this dog around children?: No experience.

How is this dog around other dogs?: She has bitten small dog. She has been reported to be friendly and playful around other dogs.

How is this dog around cats?: No experience.

Resource guarding:: No reported resource guarding.

Bite history:: There is a bite history.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Date of intake:: 10/20/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (limited history); returned by recent adopter

Previously lived with:: 2 adults

Behavior toward strangers:: playful, friendly, and outgoing

Behavior toward children:: unknown

Behavior toward dogs:: reported to have bitten a small dog; friendly and playful with other dogs

Behavior toward cats:: unknown

Resource guarding:: none reported

Bite history:: Scarlett was reported to have bitten the landlord’s small dog to a high degree that required surgery. The adopter stated that their apartment is separated from their landlord’s apartment by a door that has a doggie door. Earlier in the day both dogs has sniffed each other through doggy door with supervision. The landlord had taken the small dog out for a walk and Scarlett ran through the doggy door and bit the small dog. The adopter was in the bathroom at the time of the incident and it is unknown if Scarlett had shown any warnings before biting, the type of bite, or the location of the bite. The landlord was the one who separated the two dogs and stated that the small dog had 3 punctures on her side and was in surgery at the time of the surrender.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Scarlett is reported to have a medium energy level.

Other Notes:: 9/16/25: First stay; surrendered as a stray with unknown history

Date of assessment:: 9/18/2025

Summary:: September 2025: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: hard pulls Reactivity to humans: N/a Reactivity to dogs: N/a Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Explores room- sniffs, panting, paces Call over: Readily approaches -takes treats, sits, neutral body Sociability comments: Heavy panting, whining toward the end of her assessment Handling Soft handling: Allowed- distracted, panting Exuberant handling: Allowed- distracted, panting, Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- panting Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments:

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 10/13/25 Scarlett is introduced at the gate to a male dog while off leash at the care center. Scarlett will approach the gate with a tense body and a helicopter tail, staring at the male dog with a hard face. With raised hackles, Scarlett will snarl at the male dog, and she is moved away from the gate in order to decompress. Scarlett is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction. 09/18/25 Scarlett is introduced to a novel male dog while off leash at the care center. Scarlett will approach the gate with a soft body, sniffing the male dog through the gate. Scarlett remains soft and is taken to the back of her pen allowing the male dog in. As the male dog displaces, sniffing away from her, Scarlett will approach the male to sniff him. As she sniffs him, he appears uncomfortable and Scarlett will walk away, exploring to her self as he creates space from her. Scarlett is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.

Summary (7):: 10/22/25: Scarlett is standing at the front of her kennel, barking at the handler as they unlock the kennel door. She allows the handler to leash her with ease and is then escorted outside for an enrichment walk. Once outside, she immediately relieves herself before walking on a loose leash slightly ahead of the handler without pulling. Scarlett maintains a soft, relaxed frame as she explores her environment. She responds well to sit cues and takes treats gently from the handler’s hand. When the session is complete, Scarlett is brought back to her kennel safely without any issues. 10/21/25 Scarlett is in her kennel alert barking, jumping up and down appearing unsettled. Scarlett is easily leashed and taken outside to the play yard. Scarlett displays a loose frame as she pulls her way to the play yard. Scarlett will allow the handler to place a collar onto her upon arriving to the play yard and she is kept on leash. Scarlett explores the yard, sniffing the pen intensely. Scarlett will allow petting, leaning in as the pet rubs her back. She takes treats roughly when administered and catch them when tossed. Scarlett is returned to the facility entering the building with no issue. Upon entering her kennel room, she will lunge towards the kennel across from her. The handler uses directional leash pressure to place her in kennel.

Date of intake:: 10/20/2025

Summary:: loose body, social

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 (under 13): Due to the severity of Scarlett's bite history, we recommend for her to be placed in an adult only home. No Cats: Due to information we received when surrendered, describing high prey drive, we recommend that Scarlett be placed in a home with no cats and/or any other smaller animals. Single-pet home/recommend no dog parks: Due to the severity of Scarlett's bite history towards another dog in the previous home, we recommend that she be the only dog in the home and not attend dog parks.

Potential challenges: : Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling,Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: Bite history (dog): Scarlett was reported to have bitten the landlord’s small dog to a high degree that required surgery. The adopter stated that their apartment is separated from their landlord’s apartment by a door that has a doggie door. Earlier in the day both dogs has sniffed each other through doggy door with supervision. The landlord had taken the small dog out for a walk and Scarlett ran through the doggy door and bit the small dog. The adopter was in the bathroom at the time of the incident and it is unknown if Scarlett had shown any warnings before biting, the type of bite, or the location of the bite. The landlord was the one who separated the two dogs and stated that the small dog had 3 punctures on her side and was in surgery at the time of the surrender. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Scarlett has been reported to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Scarlett may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. Anxiety: Scarlett began to display heavy panting and whining during her assessment. Managing her anxiety will require creating a calm environment, providing enrichment activities, and using stress-reducing techniques like puzzle toys and regular exercise. Please see handout on generalized anxiety. Strength/leash pulling: Scarlett was noted to pull hard on leash during walks. Training should incorporate loose-leash walking exercises, use of appropriate equipment, and reinforcement of calm walking to improve leash manners and reduce pulling. Please see handout on Strength/leash pulling.