Animal Profile

Gazelle is at risk due to behavioral reasons. During her stay in the care center Gazelle has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to bark, growl, and bare teeth towards handlers. During one instance when a handler initiated contact, Gazelle bared teeth at them. While on leash, Gazelle remains tense with a low body, tucked tail and pinned ears. Medically, Gazelle has alopecia, CIRDC, chronic otitis, and a wound.

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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 Gazelle is at risk due to behavioral reasons. During her stay in the care center Gazelle has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to bark, growl, and bare teeth towards handlers. During one instance when a handler initiated contact, Gazelle bared teeth at them. While on leash, Gazelle remains tense with a low body, tucked tail and pinned ears. Medically, Gazelle has alopecia, CIRDC, chronic otitis, and a wound. A Volunteer Wrote: This dog is an angel!!!! The sweetest, kindest, most affectionate baby who is clearly so uncomfortable but so eager for love (and to share it!) When she first came in she didn't like to be pet on her head, but a look into her ears shows that she must be suffering...and even so, now she LOVES to be pet! She walks beautifully, takes treats like an angel, and will make the gentlest companion. And thank you in advance for tending to her ears, the better to hear your sweet voice!

My medical notes are...

Weight: 48 lbs

Medical Notes

1/24/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-3 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - allows leashing, non-reactive to dogs, when brought to intake room begins trembling and growling, bearing teeth -- opted to sedate to not increase FAS, sedated with 0.6 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.6 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) + 0.3 ml Ketamine (100mg/ml) IM. Adequate sedation reached. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = 80 bpm (Sedated) R = 20 bpm (sedated) BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, thickened canals AU with copious amounts of brown waxy debris AU. Alopecia and scabbing of external pinnae AU, 1-2cm wound on dorsal aspect of pinna AS. Linear wound to inner pinna AS, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, fairly clean PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact female, no OHE scar or tattoo noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4 (prior to sedation), skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities (prior to sedation) Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Otitis chronic Alopecia of external ears Wound on dorsal aspect AS + inner ear AS Intact female Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Clean ears Apply Simplera AU Await behavior assessment Rx: Trazodone 200mg PO BID indefinitely 0.6 ml antisedan IM SURGERY: Okay for surgery

1/31/2026

SO: QAR, curled up at back of kennel shivering eent: eyes clear, clear mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRDC P: 200mg doxycycline PO SID x10d

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Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 1/24/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Date of assessment:: 1/26/2026

Summary:: Gazelle has been observed to be highly fearful while in care. During intake she was observed to growl and bark at handlers with raised hackles. During her medical exam Gazelle was observed to growl and bare teeth towards handlers. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety Gazelle is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (7):: 01/28/25: Gazelle is at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She is offered treats but does not accept them, she allows leashing however and exits kennel following handler out to the street. She is tense bodied with a still downward pointed tail. Gazelle walks with handler, rarely stopping to sniff or to relieve herself. She refuses to walk over heavily snowed areas but otherwise walks without issue. After a while she is brought back inside and allows her leash to be clipped before being returned to kennel without issue. 1/28/25 (late entry)- Gazelle is at the back of her kennel with a tense body and head low, handler softly talks to her and tosses in treats. She comes to the front with her body low with tucked tail, handler was able to slowly leashed her and she exits kennel. She keeps her body low, tail tucked with ears pinned as she is taken to the play yard. Gazelle was tense, looking around in the first pen. Handler offered her treats but she shows no interest. Handler was able to slowly collar Gazelle with a drag line attached. Gazelle was aloof with handler and just stood in one spot in the pen. Handler gently pet Gazelle's chin and she bared teeth, they stopped petting. Handler went to sit down on a bench, Gazelle slowly followed and sat by their legs. She was pushing her body into handler's legs with a slight shaking body. Handler offered more treats and again no interest. Handler gently petted Gazelle's chin and she gave a low growl while whale eyeing handler. They didn't interact any more with Gazelle. After some time handler was able to leash Gazelle and slowly clipped her in when back in the hallway. She walked low returning to her kennel and readily went back in without issue. 01/27/26: Gazelle is at the front of her kennel with a tense body. She is easily leashed and removed from kennel. Gazelle is walked on the street where she remains tense and walks slightly ahead of handler, not stopping to sniff or relieve herself. Her leash is clipped while distracted and goes into kennel without issue. 1/26/26 Gazelle approaches the front of the kennel with a tense body and whale eyes. The handler speaks in a soft tone and offers treats. When the handler reaches their hand out to offer the treat, Gazelle becomes more tense and hard stares at the handler. Gazelle is easily leashed and taken out for a street walk. She maintains a tense, low body and does not interact with the handler. She does not pull or react to people or dogs. When the handler goes to clip their leash, Gazelle head whips slightly and shows whale eye. The handler is able to clip their leash, and Gazelle is easily returned to kennel.

Date of intake:: 1/24/2026

Summary:: Growling, barking, raised hackles

Date of initial:: 1/24/2026

Summary:: When brought to intake room begins trembling and growling, bearing teeth. Opted to sedate

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Gazelle 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 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 for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful Defensive: Gazelle has been observed to bark, growl, and bare teeth towards handlers. It is important to move slowly with Gazelle, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow them to initiate interactions with new people. They should never be forced to greet or to interact if they are not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression.