Animal Profile

Lion is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Lion has been reluctant to go for walks or leave the building. He has been seen pancaking in the middle of hallways, refusing to leave the building for a walk. On another occasion, he pancaked in the hallway immediately after leaving his room. Lion has been easy to remove from the kennel and will take high-value treats with a soft mouth when trying to coax him to walk, before he pancakes again. Medically, Lion is overweight.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Lion is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Lion has been reluctant to go for walks or leave the building. He has been seen pancaking in the middle of hallways, refusing to leave the building for a walk. On another occasion, he pancaked in the hallway immediately after leaving his room. Lion has been easy to remove from the kennel and will take high-value treats with a soft mouth when trying to coax him to walk, before he pancakes again. Medically, Lion is overweight. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. A volunteer writes: Lion 🦁 with a name like Lion, you might think you were meeting a very brave boy. But our Lion is more reminiscent of the Lion from the Wizard of Oz - still searching for his bravery. When I read the circumstances he was found in, I'm not surprised. Lion was found with his collar covered in duct tape, attached to retractable leash that was tied around a tree. He was there all night, and still there when police arrived the following morning at 9am. I can't imagine how scary that would be - how terrifying to be outside with no way to move in the middle of the night, waiting for someone to rescue you. In spite of that he was friendly with responding officers, who pet him through the window of their car during intake. While clearly stressed when we met, he lay at our feet to relax as best he could. He never quite fully relaxed, but I imagine this boy will find comfort being in a good and patient home that will let him decompress from all he's been through. Lion is now looking for that home, and for now based on his fear he needs an adult home or one with older kids.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 66 lbs

Medical Notes

6/8/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~2 yr Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Agency Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - allowed all medical handling, friendly Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = NT P = WNL R = WNL BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 tesicles in scrotum MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, large duct tape collar on patient, area of erythema on right medial thigh, skin WNL under collar once it was removed CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment: ~2 yr MI Mix Overweight Prognosis: Good Plan: Removed collar-no sedation required Neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery

6/11/2026

Behavior staff requesting behavior modification medication due to FAS (heavy panting, leash biting, refusal to return to kennel). P not currently on any behavior modification medications. ADD Trazodone 250mg (~8mg/kg) PO BID TFN

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, dog was being pet by officers through the window of the car. Treats were offered but dog did not show interest. He had side eyes when staff attempted to scan for MC. Dog was easily leashed and walked with staff. Dog allowed staff to scan for MC. Dog was not collared due to having a duct taped collar on.

Date of intake:: 6/6/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray( Unknown History)

Date of assessment:: 6/10/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard Reactivity to humans: No reaction Reactivity to dogs: No reaction Leash walking comments: hard bark, not wanting to go back in the kennel and baulk, mouth lead and stiffened arm back inside the kennel. Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Explore room- pacing, flushed face, open mouth, heavy panting Call over: Comes when coaxed- heavy panting, allows petting Sociability comments: jumps on helper sniffing their leg Handling Soft handling: Allowed- sits, panting, lean in to pets Exuberant handling: Allowed-sits, panting, lean in to pets Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- open mouth panting, flushed face Arousal comments: Knock: JUmps on handler, heavy panting Knock Comments: Toy: No repsonse Toy comments:

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 06/13/26 Lion is introduced to a novel female. He approaches readily and sniffs the female with a neutral frame through the gate. He begins to walk along the fenceline before returning to the gate again and remains neutral even when the female lip curls.

Summary (7):: 6/28: Lion is seen pancaking in the hallway after he exits his room. An ACS attempts to coax him with treats, but he stands take a few steps, and then pancakes again. 6/23: ACS staff request assistance as they were unable to get Lion out of the building for his evening walk due to him pancaking in the hallway. He does not take offered treats from a handler and will pull all the way back to his kennel. Once in the hallway, near the room where his kennel is, Lion pancakes again. The handler steps away to get high values (chicken breast and sliced cheese). Lion approaches the hadnler with a soft body and low tail wags to take the chicken. The handler makes a treat trail with the chicken to the room. The ACS then waits for Lion's kennel to be tidied. He returns to his kennel without issue. 6/13/26 (PG): Lion was at back of kennel when handler approached kennel. He was easily leashed and taken to the play yard for a gate greet. Lion walked to the gate to greet the other dog, but the other dog was not interested in Lion and lip snarled at him once but Lion did not react. Lion was returned to kennel with no issue.

Date of intake:: 6/6/2026

Summary:: Nervous, fearful

Date of initial:: 6/8/2026

Summary:: allowed all medical handling, friendly

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We reccomend Lion be placed in an adult-only home at this time.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,Leash-biting,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Lion displays poor impulse control by jumping on handlers,These behaviors suggest a need for consistent training to improve his manners and impulse control. Using positive reinforcement and redirection will help manage these behaviors effectively. Please see handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Anxiety: Managing his 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. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/Leash-biting: Lion is noted to hard bark, not wanting to go back in the kennel and baulk, mouth lead and stiffened arm back inside the kennel.Practice loose-leash walking techniques, and consider using a different type of leash or harness that might be less tempting for him to bite. Consistent redirection and reinforcement of desired behaviors will help decrease his leash-biting tendencies. Please see the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression & Leash-biting. Strength/leash pulling: Lion is noted to hard pull on leash.Using tools like a no-pull harness and consistent leash training can help manage her pulling behavior. Please see the handout on Strength/leash pulling.