Animal Profile

Sherman arrived at MACC as a stray with a limited history. During a previous stay Sherman arrived with a bite history. Sherman bit his owners partner while they were having a verbal dispute. Sherman then bit the person on the thigh and on the shin. During his current stay at the care center Sherman has been observed to be fearful. Noted to be hesitant to leave kennel and will walk with a low body. With a slow approach, he has warmed up to select handlers, but has now started displaying deteriorating behavior. He has been observed to lick, bite, and chew his kennel walls. Medically, he apparently has otitis externa.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form. Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Sherman arrived at MACC as a stray with a limited history. During a previous stay Sherman arrived with a bite history. Sherman bit his owners partner while they were having a verbal dispute. Sherman then bit the person on the thigh and on the shin. During his current stay at the care center Sherman has been observed to be fearful. Noted to be hesitant to leave kennel and will walk with a low body. With a slow approach, he has warmed up to select handlers, but has now started displaying deteriorating behavior. He has been observed to lick, bite, and chew his kennel walls. Medically, he apparently has otitis externa. Sherman arrived at MACC as a stray with a limited history. During a previous stay Sherman arrived with a bite history. Sherman bit his owners partner while they were having a verbal dispute. Sherman then bit the person on the thigh and on the shin. During his current stay at the care center Sherman has been observed to be fearful. Noted to be hesitant to leave kennel and will walk with a low body. Due to the detailed behaviors we recommend an experienced adult only home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 50.4 lbs

12/19/2020

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Approx 4 to 6 years old Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender. History of biting family member. Subjective: QAR, in cage. Not barking although other dogs were barking Observed Behavior - Walked well to intake room with double leash. Sedated for exam due to history. Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.4 ml + Ketamine 100mg/ml 0.4 ml + Butorphanol 10mg/ml 0.4 ml IM Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen - No Objective P = 100 sedated R = 24 BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact, 2 scrotal testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks Admin Antisedan 0.4ml IM for reversal in intake room. Dog trembling and vocalizing while waking up and reluctant to walk back to kennel. Coaxed back to kennel with sling. Tongue turned blue & pet became weak when lifted into kennel. Dog stood up and tongue returned to pink when leashes were removed and kennel door closed. Trembling stopped and dog remained standing at door after a few minutes. SURGERY: Okay for surgery

1/5/2021

Pre-op exam S: In kennel, stood up on door and wagged tail, barked. Energetic. Due to behavior concerns, a visual exam was performed. O: BAR, good body condition, MMs pink EENT: Mild serous nasal discharge. No discharge OU, AU. H/L: Eupnic, no coughing or sneezing. M/S/I: Amb x4. No skin lesions noted. UG: Male intact Neuro: Alert and appropriate, no sign neurological deficiencies A: Good surgical candidate from visual exam P: Neuter today 1088

1/5/2021

Surgery report - canine neuter Was this dog a cryptorchid? No - normal canine scrotum and testicles Pre-scrotal incision along median raphe Spermatic Cord Ligation with: 0 Monocryl in modified Miller's knots Sub Q closure: 0 Monocryl in SQ to intradermal pattern Green linear tattoo near incision site to denote neuter status. 1088

12/19/2020

Per Dr. 1752, sedated with Dexmedetomidine 0.5 mg/ml 0.4 ml IM, Butorphanol 10 mg/ml 0.4 ml IM, and Ketamine 100 mg/ml 0.4 ml IM at 2:23pm; reversed with Atipamezole 5 mg/ml 0.4 ml IM

1/5/2021

Neuter performed by Vet: 1088 Patient anesthesia form uploaded to Shelter Buddy in Vet Documents. Start the following pain managements: Rimadyl 100 mg Tablets, Give 1 tablet, orally, once a day for 2 days beginning the day after surgery. . --in “ Dispensed med’s white box” by client care.--

4/25/2025

Request to start on meds due to severe FAS and refusal to leave kennel. 200mg trazodone PO BID indefinitely

4/25/2025

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8 yo Microchip noted on Intake? Yes History: Owner surrender Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - Initially wagging tail and enjoying getting his back scratched. Taking treats. Growled when muzzle placed for ear cleaning. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = not taken P = 112 R = 32 BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, otitis AU, clean no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: neg oral (muzzled for part of exam) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: external WNL Assessment 8 yo MI LBD 1. apparently healthy 2. otitis AU Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks Cleaned ears Simplera 1 tube AU R/c ears 1 week SURGERY: Already neutered

4/28/2025

anxious behavior continues On Trazodone already Clonidine (with trazodone and/or gaba)- 0.3mg tabs (0.01-0.05 mg/kg) SIG: 1 1/2 tab q 12 hrs

5/2/2025

Unable to successfully and safely re-examine ears as Sherman growls when ears are palpated. Will likely need to have sedated ear exam in the future.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Despite the situation, the dog was friendly with staff and with officers.

Date of intake:: 4/23/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

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

Bite history:: Yes, 12/19/20: Sherman bit the owner's wife when they were having a verbal dispute. Sherman bit the woman on the left thigh and shin.

Other Notes:: Previous stay- 12/19/20: Stray During his previous stay in the care center Sherman arrived with a bite on record. *Previous assessments can be given upon request*

Date of assessment:: 4/27/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Fearful, walks slowly Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Warms up to handlers, offers tail wag Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler Knock Knock comments: Approaches with coaxing Toy Toy comments: No interest, No reaction

Summary:: 4/30/25: Sherman greets another dog at the gate with a soft body and soft wagging tail.

Summary (6):: 5/12/25: While the room is active Sherman is observed to be hypersalivating, pressing his face in the corner of his kennel and barking persistently. 5/8/25: Sherman is observed to lick and chew on the kennel wall. 5/8/25: Sherman is standing at the front of kennel with a soft body as handler approaches. He is easily leashed using a treat as a lure and he steps down onto his kuranda bed. He is taken to the street for a walk. He maintains a soft and relaxed body throughout his walk. Sherman does not pull and walks slightly ahead of handler. He does not react to both people or dogs passing by and continues accepting treats gently. Handler does not attempt to pet. He is brought back to his kennel without issue. 4/27/25: Sherman is laying down in his kennel as hander approaches. He is able to be leashed with ease and he slowly stepped out of his kennel. He then stops walking in the hallway, and refused to walk forward. The handler then motivates him to continue walking by squeaking a toy and offering him a treat. He then is able to walk outside and reach the end of the block before he stopped again. He was comfortable approaching other handlers that were outside for treats. He is then slowly taken to the behavior room for his assessment. In the room, he was comfortable approaching the handlers for treats and pets. Please see behavior assessment notes for more details. He is slowly taken back to his kennel with no issue.

Summary (7):: 04/24/25: Sherman is at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is offered treats and accepts them gently before handler unlocks the kennel door and leashes Sherman without issue. The kennel door is opened and handler waits for Sherman to come out, he attempts to dip his toes out of kennel but retreats back into kennel. He is offered treats and given a kuranda bed to help him step out of kennel. A staff member attempts to coax Sherman out with sweet talk and a squeaker but Sherman again retracts back into kennel. He sits near the front of kennel and intermittently sticks his head out but refuses to exit kennel. Finally handler uses mild leash pressure in an attempt to coax him out but Sherman remains in the front of kennel sitting and staring at handler. Handler carefully closes the door and interaction is ended. 12/28/20: Sherman is at the front of the kennel barking and growling when handler approaches. When the kennel is cracked open, he retreats to the back, barking and growling and avoids the leash that is extended into the kennel. The kennel is closed and another handler that Sherman knows better approaches the kennel. Sherman then comes to the front of the kennel with a loose body and is easily leashed and taken out by this handler. 12/23/2020- Sherman is near the front of his kennel and allows leashing. He is slow to come out of his kennel. Once out he walks slowly on leash. He explores the yard ignoring the handler. No handling is attempted. No issues going back. 12/21/20: Sherman is at the front of the kennel with a low body. When the kennel is cracked open, he retreats to the back. He is not interested in treats tossed to him, but when spoke to in a happy voice he wags his tail and comes forward with a still lowered body. When the leash is presented, he backs away again, but he is able to be lassoed with the leash and then easily exits the kennel. Outside, he is fearful, having a tucked tail. No handling is attempted due to Sherman's fearfulness. He allows the leash to be clipped and is returned to the kennel without issue.

Date of intake:: 4/23/2025

Summary:: Friendly

Date of initial:: 4/25/2025

Summary:: Initially wagging tail, growled when muzzle was placed

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Sherman so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. At the care center, he displays a medium-high level of activity.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to bite history 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,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful Defensive: Sherman has been observed to be fearful during his stay in the care center noted to be hesitant to leave kennel and walks with a low body. It is important to move slowly with Sherman, 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. Bite History (Human): Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression.