Animal Profile

Papa is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in his previous home. Papa has had multiple bite incidents. The first occurred as a bite-and-hold that broke the skin while playing. The second incident happened when the owner was petting Papa while he was eating; Papa then bit-and-released that broke the skin on his finger and resulted in a serious injury requiring hospital treatment. The third incident occurred when the client attempted to touch Papa’s rear while trying to cue him to sit, which also resulted in a bite that broke skin. Medically, Papa has a Fecal impaction in hair around his rectum, Chronic otitis externa and mild dermatitis.

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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 Papa is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in his previous home. Papa has had multiple bite incidents. The first occurred as a bite-and-hold that broke the skin while playing. The second incident happened when the owner was petting Papa while he was eating; Papa then bit-and-released that broke the skin on his finger and resulted in a serious injury requiring hospital treatment. The third incident occurred when the client attempted to touch Papa's rear while trying to cue him to sit, which also resulted in a bite that broke skin. Medically, Papa has a Fecal impaction in hair around his rectum, Chronic otitis externa and mild dermatitis. Papa was brought to QACC by police due to the owner calling to have papa removed from the home. After speaking with the owner, they reported that Papa has a multiple bite history. The prior owners says PaPa has little to no experience being outside of an apartment. He is trained to go on wee wee pads only and is known to be reactive of new people and especially children. PaPa is known to be affectionate with someone he is close to. When he is warmed up and given patience, he is loyal and playful. Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment and is mutilpe bite history in the prior home the behavior department recommends Papa 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 Papa to acclimate comfortably to he new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Papa' to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Papa' presents with outside of the care centers.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 18.8 lbs

Medical Notes

4/10/2026

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4 yrs reported by o, dog appears to be 4 yrs or younger based on teeth Microchip noted on Intake? neg History: brought in by police - o/s reported dog growled Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - very nervous, pulls away from exam but seeks attention other times, hyper, tried to nip when touching rear end Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? no Objective: T = 102 after sedation P = wnl R = eup BCS = 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear. Ears - mod waxy d/c, mod-marked lichenification, mild stenosis, mod hair in canals. No nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: minimal tartar on all teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 sst, prescrotal area clear MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, slightly unkempt hair coat. Mild patchy dry dermatitis on flank and chest once shaved. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: large amount feces stuck in haircoat blocking rectum, appears possibly painful examining rear end Wood's Lamp Exam: Assessment: Mature adult MI SMB -Fecal impaction in hair around rectum -Chronic otitis externa -Mild dermatitis - r/o inflammation (contact irritant vs allergies) vs other Prognosis: good Plan: -Sedate to shave fecal impaction (poop in hair) - with dexdom/ torb 0.2 cc each. Recumbent but still lifting lip to growl. Gave additional dexdom 0.05 cc + ketamine 0.15 cc. Good sedation. Received antisedan 0.2 cc. -Clip/ clean around rectum. Shave down. Bathed. Dermatitis improved post bath. - SSD ointment placed around rectum. Repeat daily for 5 days if p allows. -Cefpodoxime 100 mg 1/2 tab po sid x 3 days. -Recheck after. - Ears cleaned. -Placed simplera OU. -Routine intake tasks. SURGERY: Okay for surgery

4/11/2026

-Unable to administer SSD cream due to temperament. -DVM recheck area in 2 days & cancel treatment if needed.

4/12/2026

Canceled d/t behavior

4/13/2026

P noted to have dermatitis on intake exam S/O no overt skin lesions on visual exam, GHC, BAR, no c/s/v/d, no ocular or nasal dc, eupneic A. Dermatitis - appears resolved aTT P. CTM and if any additional notes of dermatitis or fecal scald noted would likely need to be sedated for full exam d/t beh CTM while at QACC

4/21/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC signs noted on rounds Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS:1 untouched wet/dry food mix Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild clear serous with dry discharge around nares MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Under the weather sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxycycline PO SID x10 days & medical feedings PO BID x5 days -CTM, recheck in 3 days

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake PaPa walked well on the leash but was fearful with staff, he was handled minimally.

Basic Information:: PaPa is a 4-year-old male dog that lived with his owner for 4 years.

Previously lived with:: adults and children

How is this dog around strangers?: PaPa is reactive around new people and will growl and lunge.

How is this dog around children?: PaPa will chase and attempt to bite children.

How is this dog around other dogs?: PaPa has no experience with other dogs.

How is this dog around cats?: PaPa has no experience with cats.

Resource guarding:: PaPa is a resource guarder and will bite when his food or toys are touched. He will also attempt to bite if he is touched while having possession of them.

Bite history:: PaPa has a bite history. He has bitten the people living in his household when they interacted with him while eating and playing with toys. PaPa also bit when his rear end was touched.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: high

Other Notes:: PaPa has little to no experience being outside of an apartment. He is trained to go on wee wee pads only and is known to be reactive of new people and especially children.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: PaPa is known to be affectionate with someone he is close to. When he is warmed up and given patience, he is loyal and playful. PaPa is known to walk good on the leash without pulling. He is not picky and will eat also any type of food and loves to play with his toys without being bothered.

Date of intake:: 4/9/2026

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

Previously lived with:: adults and children

Behavior toward strangers:: reactive around new people and will growl and lunge.

Behavior toward children:: chase and attempt to bite children.

Behavior toward dogs:: no experience with other dogs.

Behavior toward cats:: no experience with cats.

Resource guarding:: PaPa is a resource guarder and will bite when his food or toys are touched. He will also attempt to bite if he is touched while having possession of them.

Bite history:: Papa was brought to QACC by police due to the owner calling to have an aggressive dog removed. After speaking with the owner, they reported that Papa has a multiple bite history. He is reported to have bitten the daughter in the ankle when she grabbed his ball from his mouth while playing. This bite broke skin and was a bite and held but self-treated at home. The second bite happened when the client's husband was petting Papa while he was eating. This bite was a bite and release but broke skin on his finger and caused him to have to get his fingernail removed at the hospital. The third bite happened when the client touched his rear attempting to get him to "sit". This bite was a bite and released on the hand and broke skin but treated at home.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Papa is noted to have a high energy level in th eprior home.

Other Notes:: PaPa has little to no experience being outside of an apartment. He is trained to go on wee wee pads only and is known to be reactive of new people and especially children. PaPa is known to be affectionate with someone he is close to. When he is warmed up and given patience, he is loyal and playful. PaPa is known to walk good on the leash without pulling. He is not picky and will eat also any type of food and loves to play with his toys without being bothered.

Date of assessment:: 4/15/2026

Summary:: 4/15/26: due to Papa's defensive behavior and bite history in the prior home, a handling assessment will not be condcuted at this time.

Summary (7):: 4/19/26: Papa is at the front of his kennel with a loose/wiggly body, whining and pawing the door when approached. Papa is given some treat that he does not eat and left alone due to his increased anxiety/whining. 4/13/26 (KSV): Papa was lying at back of kennel and as handler approached started shaking. When handler spoke he got up and walked to the other side of the kennel. Papa was uninterested in any of the treats that were offered.

Date of intake:: 4/9/2026

Summary:: walked well on the leash but was fearful with staff, he was handled minimally.

Date of initial:: 4/10/2026

Summary:: very nervous, pulls away from exam but seeks attention other times, hyper, tried to nip when touchin

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

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

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Papa is noted in the prior home to be a resource guarder and will bite when his food or toys are touched. He will also attempt to bite if he is touched while having possession of them.Management and training should prioritize strict safety protocols, avoiding forced removal, implementing trade-up exercises, and carefully building positive associations with people at a safe distance while Papa has valued items. Please see the handout on Resource guarding. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Papa is noted to be reactive around new people and will growl and lunge.PaPa will chase and attempt to bite children. Training should focus on minimizing exposure to triggering situations, maintaining distance from unfamiliar people especially children and using controlled, structured introductions paired with positive reinforcement to reduce fear and prevent escalation. Please see the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression/Bite history (human): Papa was brought to QACC by police due to the owner calling to have an aggressive dog removed. After speaking with the owner, they reported that Papa has a multiple bite history. He is reported to have bitten the daughter in the ankle when she grabbed his ball from his mouth while playing. This bite broke skin and was a bite and held but self-treated at home. The second bite happened when the client's husband was petting Papa while he was eating. This bite was a bite and release but broke skin on his finger and caused him to have to get his fingernail removed at the hospital. The third bite happened when the client touched his rear attempting to get him to "sit". This bite was a bite and released on the hand and broke skin but treated at home.