Date of intake:: 9/22/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Other Notes:: *Previous assessments can be given upon request*

Date of assessment:: 10/6/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Fearful Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Fearful Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Tense trembling body, tightly tucked tail, frozen when handler attempts to place collar and dodges the collar. Eventually allows the handler to place collar with coaxing and treats, then begins seeking exit at the door with a tightly tucked tail Soft handling: Fearful Exuberant handling: Fearful Comments: Tense, tucked tail Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler with coaxing Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler with coaxing Toy Toy comments: No interest, No reaction

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 10/13/26: Rays Da Wroof is introduced to a novel intact female and is loose at the fence, toe tapping with mid level wags. He greets handlers through the fence wiggling, then maintains a loose body but will turn his head away, lip lick, or avoid eye contact when the other dog approaches. He shows more interest with time, following the other dog along the fence line and nudging his snout through the fence opening. He is let into the yard and greets handlers, walking right past the other dog. He is tolerant of being sniffed and will briefly sniff nose to nose with the other dog but then will avoid eye contact and displacement toe tap while retreating. The two are given a break and Rays greets his handler and explores the yard. He walks over towards the other dog but then does not approach, remaining avoidant.

Summary (5):: 10/23/26: Rays Da Wooh is at the front of his kennel with lowered head when handler approaches. He gently takes offered treats and allows leashing. Rays follows the handler in the room and exits with no reaction to neighboring dogs. He walks through the hallways with no reaction to pop-up crates or staff members. Once outside he immediately relieves himself and continues walking alongside the handler with no leash tension. He is not seeking attention himself from handler and shows whale eye when being pet. However he is responsive and follows the handler during the walk. He has no reaction to any stimuli on the street. He remains lowered body and tucked tail. He briefly sniffs his surroundings and relieves himself few more times. Upon return handler clips the leash and brings Rays Da Woof back into the kennel with no issues. 10/17/26: Rays Da Wroof was observed to be heavily panting in kennel with a strained expression. He is also licking the kennel bars. 10/16/26 - Rays Da Wroof is at the front of kennel when handler approaches with a ducked head and timid body with tucked tail, he is easy to leash up and exit kennel. Outside he has a timid ducked body and hypervigilant at first when exiting. As he walks with the handler he eases the tension in his body and sniffing walking forward in front of the handler, he's very responsive to treats but very timid outside and tail is slowly untucking but not fully throughout the walk. He is able to be clipped and unleashed and returned back to kennel. 10/7/26: Rays daWroof is reported to not need a "pre-clip leash" sign, as he allows the leash clipping with no problem. 10/6/26: Rays Da Wroof is lying down in the back of his kennel, and approaches the front of his kennel with a neutral body and tucked tail; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. During the elevator ride, Rays allows pets from the handler. On the street, Rays walks with mild leash pressure and no reactivity to people and dogs. Rays is brought inside for his assessment (see notes); afterwards, he is returned to his kennel.

Summary (6):: 9/29/26 - When handler approaches kennel Rays Da Wroof has a timid body with tucked body but otherwise easy to leash and comes out smoothly. He is not reactive to any dogs or staff when passing through the building and easy to exit for his outside walk, during his walk his tail slowly untucks, doesn't respond to treats during his walk more focused on sniffing and walking, no reactivity or response to any passing people or dogs. Does allow pets but doesn't solicit, walk overall was uneventful and returning back to kennel and unleashing occurred with ease. 9/28/26 (Assessment): Rays Da Wroof was standing at the front of their kennel with a tense body. They were easily leashed and taken for a brief street walk before his assessment (Please see assessment notes for details). While walking Rays walked next to handler with a slack lead. Rays walked slightly lowered to the ground, with a tucked tail and a pinned back ears. He displayed no reactivity to the dogs and people that he saw. During the assessment Rays was shaking, had a tense body and a tucked tail. He was returned to his kennel with no issue. 9/28/26 - When handler approaches Rays Da Wroof's kennel, he had a timid body with a bit of a ducked head and tucked tail, leashing up happened with ease and was able to exit the building with no issues. During his walk Rays Da Wroof remained with a tucked tail and would take some treats, the wind/rain would occasionally spook him when there were strong gusts of rain causing him to tense up a little, checked in a lot with the handler throughout the walk and pressing his body against the handler's leg for comfort, he was tolerable of brief petting during the walk but would not solicit it. As walk continued he visibly grew more comfortable and body became less timid, tail less tucked, when returning to the building and unleashing he re-entered with no issues. 9/27/26 - Rays Da Wroof was towards the front of kennel with a timid body such as lowered ears, showing a little whites of the eyes and tucked tail, handler slowly opens kennel door and leashes Rays Da Wroof with no issue. She was not reactive to dogs or anything while exiting the building for outside walk but did remain to have a lowered body and ears with tucked tail as handler was exiting with her. Outside Rays Da Wroof did flinch at the strong winds, had a tucked tail and pinned ears for the beginning of the walk and consistently checking in with handler. As walk continued her body began to relax, tail untucking, head not as lowered and interested in sniffing and walking forward, but still checking in with handler and interested in taking treats, for the remainder of the walk she held a neutral body but still vigilant of her surroundings and people passing. Upon returning to kennel she reverted to having a low body and tucked tail when entering the building but otherwise entered the kennel with ease.

Summary (7):: 9/26/26: (PM WALK) Rays Da Wroof is at the back of the kennel curled up. Handler tosses some treats towards him and he remains laying down. Handler unlocks the kennel and Rays stands up and approaches the front with a neutral body. He is easily leashed and walks with the handler out of the room towards the backyard. In the yard, Rays is avoidant of the handler, he has a tucked tail and a lowered body. He occasionally looks towards the handler with a whale eye. Rays walks around the yard occasionally sniffing around. Rays is walked back into the shelter. His kennel is not ready yet so he is brought to the behavior office. Rays is reluctant to enter the office, turning away and trying to pull away from the entrance. Handler applies leash pressure to encourage him forward into the office. Rays remains by the door, tense, with a tucked tail. When the kennel is ready, Rays Da Wroof pulls back to the room. He hesitates briefly to enter but is able to be brought back to kennel without issue. 9/24/26 [am]: Rays Da Wroof is lying down at the back of his kennel when handler approaches. Handler starts talking in a soft voice and offers a treat. Rays Da Wroof looks up at the handler but does not approach. Handler starts slowly opening the door and Rays Da Wroof gets up and willingly comes closer. His head is low. He allows leashing and slowly walks through the room and hallways with no reaction to neighboring dogs or staff members. Once outside. Rays Da Wroof continues walking next to the handler on the loose leash with no tension. He is not seeking additional attention from handler remaining aloof. He has no reaction to dogs, people or other stimuli on the street. His body is lowered with tucked tail. During return handler is able to pre-clip the leash and bring Rays Da Wroof back into his kennel with no issues. 9/23/26 (PM): Rays Da Wroof is sitting at the front of his kennel with a lowered head; the handler drops treats into the kennel, and he slowly stands up to sniff them. As the handler opens his kennel door, Rays approaches slowly and allows leashing; he is brought out of the kennel and into the yard. Rays walks with no leash tension and has his tail tucked and head lowered. The handler walks him into the playpen; he sniffs around and eventually relieves himself. the handler presents treats to Rays, but he shows no interest; they present their hand and he briefly sniffs it. The handler lowers themself, and Rays brings himself a little closer, but stays in place, trembling. After a few minutes, the handler stands up and clips their leash. They are able to return Rays to his kennel with ease.

Date of intake:: 9/22/2026

Summary:: Trembling and growling

Date of initial:: 9/23/2026

Summary:: Trashed on leash, tense and trembling, tucked tail. Opted to sedate

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Rays Da Wroof 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 addition 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 fearful behavior, we recommend an adult only home. 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: : Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Rays has been observed to be highly fearful while in care. Noted to be tense and trembling with a tucked tail when handlers attempt to interact. They should never be forced to approach anything that they are uncomfortable with or submit to petting or handling. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. Ray would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to their new surroundings. Please see handout on Decompression Period.