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Breadstick is at risk due to behavioral concerns. In his previous home, Breadstick was reported to hard bark, growl, and lunge if his boundaries were pushed. With this noted behavior Breadstick does have a bite history to a child, the incident resulting in breaking skin. His previous owner also reported that he becomes anxious when left alone, crying and chewing on items. In the Care Centers, Breadstick has been extremely social with staff, readily engaging in play and rolling around for attention. He has also shown interest in interacting with other dogs and attempted to engage in play during Playgroup. Medically, Breadstick has been treated for an ear infection and has shown lameness in left front leg which resolved with rest. At this time Breadstick is 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 Breadstick is at risk due to behavioral concerns. In his previous home, Breadstick was reported to hard bark, growl, and lunge if his boundaries were pushed. With this noted behavior Breadstick does have a bite history to a child, the incident resulting in breaking skin. His previous owner also reported that he becomes anxious when left alone, crying and chewing on items. In the Care Centers, Breadstick has been extremely social with staff, readily engaging in play and rolling around for attention. He has also shown interest in interacting with other dogs and attempted to engage in play during Playgroup. Medically, Breadstick has been treated for an ear infection and has shown lameness in left front leg which resolved with rest. At this time Breadstick is healthy. Breadstick was returned into care by his recent adopter due to behavior concerns. Prior to this, his previous owner described him as a social and affectionate dog who preferred to lounge in the living room, allowed his family to groom him, loved car rides, any kind of toys, and learning cues for treats. While in his recent adopter's home, Breadstick was reported to have intially nipped the resident child's ear in a seemingly playful manner. But Breadstick began growling and escalated to biting the resident child on the nose. This did draw blood but was cleaned at home. He was then crated and, after some time, let out. Once out of the crate, Breadstick was reported to chase the child while snapping. During his stay in care, Breadstick has been highly social with staff and handlers. Due to these concerns, we recommend that Breadstick be placed in an adult-only home through a New Hope Rescue partner that can allow him the time and space to decompress and acclimate on his own terms.

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Weight: 47.8 lbs

Medical Notes

11/20/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: agency Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - easy to handles, approaches with tail wagging and smile, short and long body. has energy but is not hyper Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: white teeth, minimal tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male two testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, soft fur CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks SURGERY: Okay for surgery

11/30/2024

Behavior team reports kennel stress - repeated jumping in kennel. Start trazodone 9 mg/kg PO BID and CTM.

12/2/2024

[Surgery Template - Dog Neuter] Was this dog a cryptorchid? no If so describe - Pre scrotal Incision Spermatic Cord Ligation with: 0- PDS in a transfixing ligatures Sub Q closure: 0-PDS in a cruciate pattern Skin closure? 0- PDS in an intradermal pattern Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon:990665 Additional Note:

12/10/2024

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1yr Microchip noted on intake? scanned positive History: Return; reported to be higher energy than adopter expected Subjective: BAR, calm, curious, not interested in treats Observed Behavior - Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective P = 120 R = sniffing, eupneic BCS 4/9 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: MN; pre-scrotal incision from neuter CDI, mild scrotal hematoma present MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Approx. 1yr MN canine apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks SURGERY: already neutered

6/25/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~1-3 years based on dentition / condition, consistent with prior estimate age of 2yrs Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: OS Subjective: BARH, pink moist mm, CRT <2s Observed Behavior - Nervous/tense but tolerant for tail to nose exam, avoidant / flails for venipuncture Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean dentition, limited view dt behavior PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2s, Lungs clear, eupneic, negative ITC ABD: Soft, nonpainful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered prior MSI: Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed INT: Healthy hair coat, mild interdigital erythema all 4 paws, mild erythemic alopecic interdigital swelling between RF digits 3/4 (limited view dt behavior), no ectoparasites seen CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: RF suspect interdigital cyst vs less likely neoplasia Pododermatitis r/o atopy vs food allergy vs contact dermatitis vs other Moderate FAS MI young adult mixed breed Prognosis: Good Plan: Trazodone 200mg and gabapentin 600mg PO ONCE and will reattempt venipuncture in 1-2hrs OK for appropriate intake tasks ADD Apoquel 8mg PO SID x7d ADD Trazodone 175mg PO BID TFN (start tomorrow) DVM recheck possible interdigital cyst in 7d SURGERY: Already altered

6/27/2026

HL lameness reported - BAR and active in kennel, jumping up at front of kennel persistently, no notable lameness. PLAN: Okay to monitor on rounds

7/2/2026

Recheck pododermatitis, possible interdigital cyst S/O: BAR, very active at front of kennel, barking and jumping up, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with no notable lameness, no interdigital erythema or masses visible kennel-side CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Pododermatitis, ro interdigital cyst - apparently improved P: Continue trazodone CTM while at QACC, follow up with placement if persistent issue

7/23/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~1-3 years based on dentition / condition, consistent with prior estimate age of 2yrs History: return, DOH-B hold Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - hard barking, low growling, hackles raised Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? N Objective: visual only d/t behavior and multiple emergencies BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: DNE PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: eupneic ABD: No overt masses U/G: Male neutered prior MSI: Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed INT: amb x 4, no overt lesions CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: APH on visual Prognosis: Good Plan: intake exam DOH-B hold SURGERY: Already altered

7/23/2026

Noted by beh staff to have limp RFL start on carpro 4.4mg/kg PO SID x 7 days (100mg) con't with traz gaba 15mg/kg PO BID x 7 days (300mg) recheck paw tomorrow or following day as time allows (see email, coord when CB takes out)

7/24/2026

Forelimb lameness reported, video shows toe touching LFL lameness S/O: BAR, no c/s/v/d noted, no ocular or nasal discharge, eupneic. Sedated with dex/torb 0.5 ml IM each. Full antisedan reversal, smooth recovery. LF paw has circular abrasion/superficial lesion at digital paw pad of digit 3 (<1cm diameter) and another sl larger (~1cm diameter) circular, superficial lesion just adjacent to digital paw pad of digit 5 on the tissue between digital and metacarpal paw pads. EARS: Also noted otitis AU - AD>AS; moderate brown discharge with erythema and swelling. A: Mild pododermatitis vs superficial wounds LF paw Otitis AU P: Cleaned ears and applied simplera AU Wiped paw lesions with chlorhex Start clavamox 15 mg/kg PO BID x 7 days Continue carprofen and gabapentin Increase trazodone to 9 mg/kg PO BID CTM on rounds, recheck in 5 days

7/29/2026

Brief recheck, no further reports of lameness S/O: BAR, active, jumping up on kennel door, no c/s/v/d noted, amb x 4. A/P: Lameness apparently resolved, CTM while at QACC.

7/31/2026

On 07/31/2026 Breadstick was examined. The patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurological signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at QACC.

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Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, dog was friendly and outgoing. He greeted staff in a friendly manner and was easily leashed and walked but was not collared or scanned due to FAS inside shelter.

Date of Intake: 7/22/2026

Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered

Basic Information:: MMB male dog who was returned from his TA

Previously lived with:: adults, children

How is this dog around strangers?: May actively avoid at first but is friendly, outgoing, playful, and tolerant once he warms up. He prefers contact on his own terms.

How is this dog around children?: May actively avoid at first but is friendly, outgoing, playful, and tolerant once he warms up. He prefers contact on his own terms. He can escalate to hard barking, growling, luging, and snapping if his boundaries are pushed.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Minimal experience. Tolerant but can be fearful as well and has no off-leash experience.

How is this dog around cats?: No experience.

Resource guarding:: None reported.

Bite history:: Yes, one incident on 07/21/2026 involving a person. No medical attention was required.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: Knows to relieve himself outside during walks and very rarely has indoor accidents. Has general anxiety. Is unbothered by being held or restrained, disturbed when sleeping, startled, moved from furniture, having his paws touched or collar grabbed.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No known allergies or medical concerns.

For a New Family to Know: He is described as a sweet, social, affectionate, very active and playful dog who spends most of his time where his people are when he is not resting in his crate. He loves bath time and water, allows his family to bathe and brush him, and loves going for car rides. He is accustomed to going on 1-2 walks a day during which he pulls very little on is leash and he knows the cues sit, stay, lay, and come. He does not allow his family to trim his nails as it seems to make him nervous but he is crate trained and will do well in a large crate for multiple hrs. He loves all toys and treats and is not picky with food.

Date of intake:: 7/22/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Return; in adopter's home for over 2 weeks

Previously lived with:: adults, children (10 yo)

Behavior toward strangers:: May actively avoid at first, but social and playful once warmed up

Behavior toward children:: may avoid at first, may need time to warm up, has hard barked, growled, lunged and snapped

Behavior toward dogs:: tolerant but can be fearful

Behavior toward cats:: unknown

Resource guarding:: Valuable items: Food, Toys Reaction: Has a tense body or hovers over them July 2026: Previous adopter did not attempt to remove any items from Breadstick while he was in their care

Bite history:: July 2026: Breadstick was reported to have bitten the recent adopter's 10-year-old child. After having an interaction with the adopter's mother's large dog, Breadstick was brought home and started to interact with the resident child. Breadstick was reported to have intially nipped the child's ear, seemingly playfully. But Breadstick began growling and then bit the child's nose, leaving a small puncture to the side of the nose that broke skin and drew blood. He was then crated while the adopter cleaned the child's injury. After a period of time, Breadstick was let out of the crate. He was reported to have escalated to chasing the child around the home while snapping at them.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Breadstick is reported to have a medium energy level.

Other Notes:: July 2026: Returned by previous adopter - 3rd stay Has general anxiety June 2026: second stay -owner surrender (in the home for almost 2 years) Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Never Behavior concerns: None, my dog is the best! Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach you/family members Reaction type: Jumps in excitement to be pet How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Isn't bothered - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered He allows his family to bathe and brush him, pulls very little on his leash during his usual 15-minute to 1-hour-long walks he goes on 3-4 times a day, has experience being crated for up to 8hrs in a large crate. November 2024: first stay-owner surrender reported to being home for 2 weeks. Previously lived with two adults, one child Reported to be shy and might initially bark with strangers and children; once warmed up will want to pull towards them He will bark when being held or disturbed. He has anxiety when left alone. When left alone for long periods will bark, cry and chew.

Date of assessment:: 6/25/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: mild pulling Reactivity to humans: did not pass Reactivity to dogs: did not pass Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): moderately social - soft body, explores room, occasionally checks in with handlers Call over: Comes when coaxed Sociability comments: Jumps up occasionally for treats Handling Soft handling: Accepts Contact, stand still Exuberant handling: Accepts Contact, stand still Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follows, distracted Arousal comments: Knock: no response Knock Comments: Toy: no response Toy comments: *Prior handling assessment available upon request*

Summary:: Due to Breadstick entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 6/28/26: Breadstick greets a novel female dog through a barrier off leash. Breadstick at the gate is initially marking and scenting along the fence line as the female greets him with a soft body. Breadstick begins to wag his tail, with his ears pinned back and whines/play bows at the gate. Both dogs greet on leash and Breadstick sniffs the female as she stands still, hops between her and begins to bow trying to solicit play. Breadstick continues to try and solicit play but the female appears uninterested, so Breadstick is moved and will be revisited with an appropriate playmate. 11/21/24 Breadstick is introduced to a novel female dog while off leash at thew care center. Breadstick greets the novel female dog at the gate with a loose frame, poking his rear end in the air with a swaying tail. Breadstick will whimper as he attempts to make contact with the novel female dog and is taken to greet her face-top-face. Breadstick exuberantly displays an exaggerated approach, getting in the novel female dog's face upon his entry. Breadstick will attempt to sniff her genitals as he salivates with wide eyes while chattering. Breadstick is sexually motivated, attempting to mount the novel female dog but she will move away. The novel female dog will protect her genitals by sitting firmly, but Breadstick will still make unwarranted body contact, paw slapping her and attempting to mount again. Breadstick is moved away followed by returning him to kennel.

Summary (6):: 7/29/26: Breadstick is at the front of the kennel as the handler approaches. He is loose and wiggly and jumps high onto the door. He is leashed with a treat and brought to the play yard where his collar is clipped with a drag leash. He will run around the play yard, sniffing around and relieving himself. The handler coaxes him to them and he will approach and lean into petting, jumping high up onto the handler. He is later returned to kennel with no issue and secured safely. 07/24/26: Breadstick is at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and brought to the office. Breadstick engages with a snuffle mat, eventually rolling on it. When the handler hands him a rolled up blanket, he takes it and shakes it around. He is returned to his kennel without issue. 6/28/26: Breadstick is laying down on his bed as handler approaches. He comes forward to the front with a loose body as the handler unlocks the door and is able to be leashed with ease. He is then taken to the play yard for play group. In the yard, he has a tense body as he greets the other dog at the gate and he disengages. Please see dog to dog notes for more details. He is able to return back to his kennel with no issues. 6/28/26: Breadstick hard barks and ping pongs off his kennel door when a staff member passes. He will pause when unlocking his kennel, but continues this behavior when they pass his kennel later in the day. 6/25/26 (Assessment): Breadstick was lying on his bed at back of kennel when handler approached. He came forward when door was unlocked where he was easily leashed and taken to behavior room for his assessment (Please see assessment notes for details). He walked slightly ahead of handler while slightly pulling. Breadstick displayed no reactivity to dogs or people while walking. He was social with handlers during his assessment. He was returned to kennel with no issue. 6/25/26 (D2D): Breadstick was at front of kennel with a neutral body as handler approached. He was easily leashed and taken to okay yard for a playgroup (Please dog to dog notes for details). He accepted treats with a soft mouth. He was social with handlers. He was returned to kennel with no issue.

Summary (7):: Notes from previous stay at ACC: 12/20/24 (Trainer Note): Breadstick is jumping repeatedly onto the front of the kennel door as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. Breadstick allows the handler to attach a drag leash and engages with interest in the various enrichment items. He jumps up onto the handler to solicit contact. Breadstick leans into contact and is returned to kennel without issue. 12/18/24: Breadstick is noted on rounds to jump toward handler faces. 2/15/24 Breadstick is standing neutral at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He jumps on the kennel door as the handler leashes him before he is brought to the live room. In the room, enrichment is laid out on the floor for Breadstick, and he sniffs around eating various treats. Breadstick is calm and relaxed as he explores the room, body loose as he sniffs. He licks spray cheese and approaches the handler to be pet. Breadstick is leashed and returned to his kennel with no issues. 11/29/24 (Trainer Note): Breadstick is standing at the front of the kennel though he jumps up onto the glass and paws at it as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine live room. Breadstick shows little interest in the various enrichment, but jumps up onto the handler and leans into contact. He is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. 11/24/24: Breadstick stands on his hind legs, pawing eagerly at the glass as the handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and brought out of his kennel. While being escorted out of the room, Breadstick spins in circles repeatedly but continues walking moderately ahead of the handler. Once in the BT room, a drag leash is placed on him, allowing him to freely roam. Breadstick explores the room with curiosity, sniffing and licking various surfaces. The handler scatters treats onto a snuffle mat, but Breadstick shows no interest in engaging with it. However, when the handler scatters the treats directly onto the floor, Breadstick eagerly accepts them, eating every last bit and thoroughly enjoying the snack. Breadstick is safely returned to his kennel without any issues. 11/21/24: Breadsticks is at the front of his kennel and will begin jumping up pawing at the glass but will be leashed with ease and brought to the BT room and will be set free to roam the room, while doing so Breadsticks will engage with handler running up jumping on primary handler seeking attention and begging for treats, attempting to take treat from handle's pouch without consent. Breadstick will eventually settle down lying by handler's chair. Breadstick will be brought back to his kennel safely.

Date of intake:: 6/24/2026

Summary:: Social, are going, jumps up on staff, allowed all intake tasks

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Breadstick's reported history with the resident child and bite history, we recommend an adult-only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Breadstick 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 him to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Breadstick to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior he presents with outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Destructive behavior,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Separation anxiety,Anxiety,Low threshold for arousal,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Breadstick is reported to become tense and hover over food and toys in his previous adopter's home. Please see handout on resource guarding. Basic manners/poor impulse control: Breadstick has demonstrated a lack of basic manners in the care center, jumping up onto staff. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. See handout on Basic Manners and Impulse Control. Destructive behavior/Anxiety/ Separation anxiety: In his previous home, Breadstick was reported to become anxious when left alone for extended periods. He would bark, cry, and chew on things, such as clothes. Breadstick is also showing some anxiety during his first stay in care. Although his previous adopter did not report anxiety-based behaviors, it is unknown whether this will translate into a new home environment. If Breadstick does display generalized anxiety, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving her other things to focus on to alleviate her anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. See the handout on Generalized Anxiety, Destructive Behavior, and Separation anxiety. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression | Bite history (human)| Low threshold for arousal: Breadstick was reported to have bitten his recent adopter's child's nose after interacting with the resident child. The bite did break skin and draw blood. After the incident, he was separated and placed in his crate. After some time, he is let out of the crate and began chasing the child around the home, snapping at them. The adopter reported that he mostly avoided the child but did escalate to hard barking, growling, lunging, and snapping at the child. Please see handout on Arousal and Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.