Animal Profile

Maximus is on the at risk list due to behavior concerns in his previous home. Maximus has a multiple bite history including a reported bite to child and other resident dogs. The bite to child was noted to be a while ago and we were provided no information. Recently Maximus bit resident dog which didn't result in broken skin. In care, Maximus hasn't allowed handling and would benefit from getting one on one attention from an experienced handler. Medically, Maximus 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 Maximus is on the at risk list due to behavior concerns in his previous home. Maximus has a multiple bite history including a reported bite to child and other resident dogs. The bite to child was noted to be a while ago and we were provided no information. Recently Maximus bit resident dog which didn't result in broken skin. In care, Maximus hasn't allowed handling and would benefit from getting one on one attention from an experienced handler. Medically, Maximus is apparently healthy. Maximus was brought to the care center after his owner contacted officers requesting his removal following a bite incident involving another dog in the home. No punctures were noted, though some hair was pulled from the other dog's head. Staff contacted the owner for additional information. The owner reported a prior bite incident involving a child in the home but did not have further details other than that it occurred some time ago. The owner explained that Maximus's aggression toward the other household dogs had been escalating. Due to this Maxiums is available for rescue through one of our new hope partners.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 71 lbs

Medical Notes

2/4/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 3-7 years based on dentition and conformation Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: agency - os Subjective: BAR prior sedation Observed Behavior - lunging in kennel, growling, attacking the pole Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective T = np P = wnl R = wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: DNE, muzzled PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, two scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment APH Prognosis: good Plan: intake exam and tasks sedated with 0.7mL dex/torb/ket IM - adequate sedation achieved reversed with equal vol antisedan IM awaiting sort SURGERY: Okay for surgery: Y

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake maximus barked from carrier. Staff had to double rope due his size and him hard staring. Staff did not scan for m/c or collar ID.

Date of Intake: 2/4/2026

Date of intake:: 2/4/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender(limited history)

Date of assessment:: 2/11/2026

Summary:: Maximus was brought to the care center after his owner contacted officers requesting his removal following a bite incident involving another dog in the home. According to the responding officer, the owner reported that Maximus broke open the crate containing the other resident dog and dragged the dog out; no skin was broken. The officer also noted that Maximus displayed growling and hard barking while in their custody.Staff contacted the owner for additional information. The owner reported a prior bite incident involving a child in the home but did not have further details other than that it occurred some time ago. The owner explained that Maximus’s aggression toward the other household dogs had been escalating. During a recent feeding, Maximus reportedly grabbed the other dog’s crate door, broke it open, pulled the dog out by the head, and dragged the dog down the stairs. No punctures were noted, though some hair was pulled from the other dog’s head. The behavior department believes Maximus is not a good candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (7):: 02/14/26 (KSV): Maximus sits, barks, holds his ears back, and licks his lips. He avoids interaction by averting his gaze and starts howling when the handler departs. 2/13/26: Maximus is approached kennel side and he is at the front with a tense body, staring at the handler and when offered treats will take them, but spit them out. Maximus will walk away and reapproach several times while the handler is in the room and is eventually left alone. 02/07/26 (KSV): Maximus stands present with ears forward and maintains focus on the handler. Accepts enrichment and consumes it. 02/06/26 (KSV): Maximus stands alert with ears forward and focused on the handler. Takes the enrichment and consumes it. 02/05/26 (KSV): Maximus sits, pants; accepts treats and investigates. -

Date of intake:: 2/4/2026

Summary:: s barked from carrier. Staff had to double rope due his size and him hard staring. S

Date of initial:: 2/4/2026

Summary:: lunging in kennel, growling, attacking the pole

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Maximus bite history, we reccomend he be placed in an adult-only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Maximus bite history in the prior home, we reccomend he be placed for rescue through one of our New Hope partners.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Kennel presence,Other,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/Other/Bite history (human)/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Maximus was brought to the care center after his owner contacted officers requesting his removal following a bite incident involving another dog in the home. According to the responding officer, the owner reported that Maximus broke open the crate containing the other resident dog and dragged the dog out; no skin was broken. The officer also noted that Maximus displayed growling and hard barking while in their custody.Staff contacted the owner for additional information. The owner reported a prior bite incident involving a child in the home but did not have further details other than that it occurred some time ago. The owner explained that Maximus’s aggression toward the other household dogs had been escalating. During a recent feeding, Maximus reportedly grabbed the other dog’s crate door, broke it open, pulled the dog out by the head, and dragged the dog down the stairs. No punctures were noted, though some hair was pulled from the other dog’s head.These behaviors highlight a low threshold for escalation and a need for careful management, slow introductions. Kennel presence: Maximus is noted to be lunging in kennel, growling.Training should prioritize distance-based reinforcement, reducing visual stimuli at the kennel front, and structured approaches to help him remain calmer when confined or approached.