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Indiana Blue is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Indiana Blue has shown high arousal in his kennel, including jumping and barking at the kennel door, and has needed treats or toys to help with leashing. Indiana Blue is also reported to leash bite intensely in his kennel needing toys and treats to remove him from kennel. Outside of his kennel, Indiana Blue generally walks with a neutral body, approaches handlers for treats, and has been able to pass dogs and people without reacting. Medically, Indiana Blue is underweight, has distal limb laxity, a tear to tip of tongue and holding small portion out of mouth and mild pododermatitis.

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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 Indiana Blue is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Indiana Blue has shown high arousal in his kennel, including jumping and barking at the kennel door, and has needed treats or toys to help with leashing. Indiana Blue is also reported to leash bite intensely in his kennel needing toys and treats to remove him from kennel. Outside of his kennel, Indiana Blue generally walks with a neutral body, approaches handlers for treats, and has been able to pass dogs and people without reacting. Medically, Indiana Blue is underweight, has distal limb laxity, a tear to tip of tongue and holding small portion out of mouth and mild pododermatitis. Indiana Blue came into the QUACC after being brought in as a stray. In the care centers, Indiana Blue has displayed persistent leash biting, which can be difficult to redirect with treats, toys, or other distractions while he is in his kennel. He has otherwise been social and affectionate with staff, often leaning into contact and soliciting attention. As a result, we recommend Indiana Blue is placed with one of our New Hope Partners.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 54 lbs

Medical Notes

11/6/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 year based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - loose wiggly body, pulls hard on leash, jumps up on staff socially with a soft open mouth, food motivated, muzzled as a precaution and thrashed initially but then relaxed and did well, returned to being social at conclusion Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, clean/white PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact male, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, focal area of alopecia/scarring on dorsal aspect of LHL at aspect of hock. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Apparently healthy Intact male Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort Rx: Trazodone 200mg PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Okay for surgery

11/13/2025

Noted on symptoms board to be limping or having difficulty with hips S: BAR, laying down. Eager for treats O: EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4 but slow to rise from laying down, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate/alert A: Hindleg/hip discomfort but otherwise normal ROM Eating BAR P: Carprofen 125mg PO SID x3d Recheck after carprofen, +/- radiographs if indicated

11/17/2025

was not able to appreciate a lameness in the hind limbs

11/17/2025

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Rimadyl 100 mg Tablets, Give 1.5 tablet, orally, once a day for 2 days beginning the day after surgery as post op pain management.

11/18/2025

Post Op recheck - S/O; Incision is clean, dry, intact with no evidence of major bleeding or bruising. Patient is BAR at front of den. appears to be eating. Marked yellow-green mucoid nasal discharge noted, sniffling A. CIRDC P. Move to iso Doxycycline 300mg PO SID x 10 days Recheck in 3 days to assess progression Clear at day 10

11/19/2025

SO: In dog isolation on treatment for CIRDC. Reported lethargic and not taking medication 2 days in a row BAR, on his way out for walk during observation eent: eyes clear, mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, repeated coughing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRDC anorexia P: 600 ml LRS sc SID x5d 2.8ml enrofloxacin 100mg/ml sc diluted with equal volume of sterile water for injection SID x5d 2.8ml cerenia sc SID x5d 2.4ml carprofen 50mg/ml sc once

11/23/2025

BAR and eating. Plan Enrofloxacin 136 mg 2 tablets po sid x 6 days

12/22/2025

Updated weight 62.5 lbs

1/6/2026

FP emailed: FP notes itchiness, small red spots on muzzle, paw, elbow, tail (photos uploaded to vet docs). I replied: 1. Frontline not UTD, rec applying monthly. 2. Start Benadryl or other Antihistamines. If not helping, consider Apoquel. 3. Daily wipes/rinses. 4. Rec Douxo Chlorhexidine Mousse, Wipe, Shampoo.

1/23/2026

History: In foster, has noticed shaking head often. Otherwise reported to be doing very well. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Wiggly and seeking attention. Allows all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen-no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean-no discharge or inflammation noted, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks updated discussed findings with foster. Possible mild allergy Will do diphenhydramine trial 50mg PO BID as needed. Also OK to monitor without trial

1/24/2026

Foster sent photo of feces with large amount of long white worms, reported that they were not moving. Indiana Blue received pyrantel yesterday (+ two previous doses). Adv foster okay to monitor, if continue to note worms in stool or if they are alive, we can dispense additional dewormer.

8/8/2026

DVM INTAKE EXAM Estimated age: 1-4 y/o based on dentition Microchip present? Scanned positive History: stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - seeking interaction but tense throughout exam; growled and jumped towards handler with open mouth and was stiff-armed, then double leashed and walked back to kennel Evidence of suspected cruelty? NO Objective P =WNL R =WNL BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean-no discharge or inflammation noted, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition with mild staining on canines; holding tip of tongue out of mouth with small tear in rostral side PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, carpal and tarsal laxity; skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dirty haircoat with interdigital erythema of all 4 limbs CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal externally Assessment -Underweight - marked weight loss since adoption ~ suspected malnourishment and improper diet -Distal limb laxity r/o long periods of confinement since adoption and not previously noted in records -Tear to tip of tongue and holding small portion out of mouth -Mild pododermatitis Prognosis: Good Plan: Ok for intake tasks Add TID feeding sign Continue with trazodone in care as previously prescribed, 200mg PO q12h SURGERY: already neutered

8/16/2026

lepto + 4dx Completed. 4Dx was negative

8/19/2026

Diarrhea present in kennel Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V. Diarrhea noted F/S: 6 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 psyllium husk 2 scoops PO q24h x5days, & panacur 50mg/kg PO q24h x5days -Placed monitor log on kennel -CTM, recheck as scheduled

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, he was fearful but allowed all handling by counselors. Staff were able to scan for M/C. Staff did not place ACC collar due to taking straight to medical.

Date of Intake: 8/8/2026

Date of intake:: 8/8/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, little history

Other Notes:: 11/6/25: Stray, first stay In Foster 11/24/25 Date questionnaire was filled in: 01/24/26 Length of time in foster care: 2 months Foster household composition: • Number of adults: 2 • Number of children (add ages): 4 children 15, 11 and 2x9 • Number of dogs (add sizes): • Number of cats: • Other animals: Social Behavior Behavior toward resident children: Social/playful, Overly playful (mouths, jumps on, and/or body slams) Behavior toward unfamiliar children: Social/playful, Overly playful (mouths, jumps on, and/or body slams) Behavior toward visitors/strangers: Social/playful, Overly playful (mouths, jumps on, and/or body slams) Behavior when held or physically restrained: Neutral/Tolerates. Handling tolerance (e.g., grooming, ear checks): Tolerates Reactions During Walks Leash behavior (does dog grab the leash?): No Reactions to other dogs during walks: Neutral/Tolerates Reactions to other stimuli on walks (bikes, people, sounds): No reaction/Tolerates Interactions with Other Animals Behavior toward familiar dogs: Neutral/Tolerates, Social/playful Behavior toward cats: No experience Behavior with other animals: No experience. Mouthiness & Resource Guarding Mouthy during play (teeth on skin/limbs): Yes • If yes, do they apply mild, moderate or hard pressure: Mild • Type of vocalization during mouthy behavior: No Bite/broken skin/bruises/red marks reported (scratch, punctures, what happen): None. Resource guarding (food, toys, space): Can you take items(food, toys, etc.) away: Yes Behavior in the Home House trained: No, occasional accidents Crate trained: No Behavior in crate: Behavior when left alone (out of crate): Anxious/barks all day. Destructive behavior (chewing or destroying items while home): None Any other behavior concerns: Training & Cues Known cues/commands: “Sit” “Down” “Bed” “Out” “Paw” Energy level / descriptors: High Medical & Health Recent injuries or health issues: No Current medications: None.

Date of assessment:: 8/11/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social, high energy Call over: Approaches Readily Sociability comments: leans into petting, jumps on handlers Handling Soft handling: Seeks Contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates Contact Handling comments: leans into petting, social, but tenses when touched near rear Arousal Jog: Follows, aroused but settles Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches readily Knock Comments: Toy: Relinquishes when approached Toy comments:

Summary:: Indiana Blue arrived at the care centers as a stray, so his behavior with other dogs is unknown. 8/14/26: Indiana Blue greets a novel female dog through a barrier. Indiana Blue approaches the gate displaying a neutral body and wagging tail. After briefly greeting, both dogs independently choose to disengage and walk away. Indiana Blue explores the yard and does not reapproach the barrier for the remainder of the interaction. 11/12/25: Indiana Blue greets another dog at the gate with a soft body and soft wagging tail. He disengages and does not reapproach. Off leash, he remains soft, greets the other dog and moves away when the other dog does not seem interested in engaging further.

Summary (7):: 8/20/26: Indiana Blue is jumping and barking at his kennel door as handler approaches. He continues to jump and bark at the door as the handler unlocks it and would quickly take treats from the handler's hand as they get their leash over his head. Once leashed, he is then taken outside for a walk. On the walk, he walks ahead of the handler with a neutral body on the way to the yard. In the yard, he is comfortable approaching the handler for treats. He would approach the pool full of water and drink water from it. He would stare at dogs and people that would pass by on the sidewalk. He no longer has interest in treats, and would spit them out after taking them from the handler's hand. He is then taken back to his kennel with no issues. 8/14/26: Indiana Blue is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed while being distracted with a lot of treats. He is then taken to the play yard for play group. In the yard, he greets the other dog at the gate with a neutral body and then disengages and begins to sniff around the yard. Please see dog to dog notes for more details. He is able to return back to his kennel with no issues. 8/14/26: Indiana Blue is observed to leash bite intensely in his kennel, but was then helped by a second staff member who brought a toy and leashed him with the toy as he was leash biting 8/13/26: Indiana Blue is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed while being distracted with a toy as he tugs on it. When exiting the kennel, he then drops the toy and is comfortable chasing after it when the handler re-tosses it for him. He then drops the toy again when exiting the building and is able to continue the walk without it. On the walk, he would walk ahead of the handler with a neutral body and has no reactions to dogs or people nearby. He is comfortable approaching the handler to receive treats. He is able to return back to his kennel with no issues. 8/13/26: Indiana Blue was at front of kennel with a neutral body where he was easily leashed and taken for a street walk. While walking he maintained a neutral body and walked with a slack leash. After his walk he was returned to kennel with no issue.

Date of intake:: 8/8/2026

Summary:: Allowed handling

Date of initial:: 8/8/2026

Summary:: Growled and snapped

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Indiana Blue so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his 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 Indiana Blue's behavior in the care center, we recommend he goes to an adult-only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment and during his stay in care, the behavior department recommends that Indiana Blue be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Choco Bean to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward-based training only is advised when introducing him to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Choco Bean presents with outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,Separation anxiety,Leash-biting,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Basic Manner: Indiana Blue has been observed to jump up on handlers with and without an open mouth. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Sit" and "Off" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach them to control their impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Handling/touch sensitivity: Indiana Blues was reported to snap when his leg was touched. Positive reinforcement should be to teach him to feel comfortable with novel handling. Please see the handout on Handling/touch sensitivity Separation Anxiety: Indiana Blues is reported to vocalize when he is left alone. Separation anxiety can be worked on, though it takes patience and commitment. Indiana Blues should be left with engaging, durable toys and chews when left alone to keep him occupied. Arrivals and departures should be low-key to keep Indiana Blues from becoming too excited. If the behaviors are severe, the help of a certified behavior modification trainer may be needed. We recommend only force-free, reward-based training techniques for Indiana Blues. Leash-biting/Low threshold for arousal: Indiana Blue is quick to grab the leash in his mouth. We recommend walking him with a toy to dissuade him from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement and force-free training are advised to teach him to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash. Please see handout on Arousal.: