Animal Profile

Honeybun is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Honeybun has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to be tense while in kennel and will escalate to thrashing while on leash. In one instance while exiting the kennel room, Honeybun redirected onto the handler biting them twice on the leg. This did not break skin. With handlers Honeybun is receptive to a slow approach, coaxing, toys, and treats. Medically, Honeybun has mild-moderate dental disease, lameness in the left front, a wound, and is in heat.

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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 Honeybun is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Honeybun has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to be tense while in kennel and will escalate to thrashing while on leash. In one instance while exiting the kennel room, Honeybun redirected onto the handler biting them twice on the leg. This did not break skin. With handlers Honeybun is receptive to a slow approach, coaxing, toys, and treats. Medically, Honeybun has mild-moderate dental disease, lameness in the left front, a wound, and is in heat. Honeybun arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. While in care, she has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to be tense while in kennel and will escalate to thrashing while on leash. In one instance while exiting the kennel room, Honeybun redirected onto the handler biting them twice on the leg. This bite did not break skin. Due to the detailed behavior we recommend an experienced adult only home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 52.5 lbs

Medical Notes

9/6/2026

Subjective: BAR Behavior: Whale eyed with tail tucked. Tense body for exam and tolerated muzzle. HR: 120 RR: 28 BCS 5/9 EEN: NO ocular or nasal discharge CV/RESP: HR 120 ssp Intermittent grade 2/6 murmur. Lungs clear RE wnl ABD/UG: Female MSI: BCS 5/9 Ambulatory x 4 deep abrasions on dorsal left forearm. NEURO: BAR POCUS: No free fluid in abdomen Bladder intact A: Deep abrasions on LFL should granulate in with time. Prognosis: Fair to good plan clavamox 375 mg 1 tablet po bid x 7d carprofen 100mg 1/2 tablet po bid x 3 days

9/9/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5-7 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: ACO-impound Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - tense and growling in kennel, but warms up over time. Quickly becomes over-stimulated, jumping up on handlers and mouthing leash. Opted to sedate for radiographs and further diagnostics. Allowed muzzle placement and did not escalate. Sedate using 0.4 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.4 ml Ketamine (100mg/ml) + 0.4 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM. Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective T = P = 80 bpm (sedated) R = WNL BCS :5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, moderate tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact female, no appreciable OHE scar or tattoo noted. Serosanguineous vulvar discharge, enlarged vulva. MSI: Ambulatory x 4 (prior to sedation), periodically holding LFL up but is weight bearing. Multi-focal wounds to LFL (appear to be in varying stages of healing). Skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities (prior to sedation) Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: Assessment Wound to LFL Mild lameness on LFL In heat Intact female Prognosis: Fair to good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Clipped and cleaned wounds Forelimb radiographs- unremarkable Await sort + behavior assessment Rx: Gabapentin 300mg PO BID x14d Rx: Trazodone 175mg PO BID indefinitely 0.4 ml antisedan IM SURGERY: OK for surgery

9/10/2026

CBC- nsf CHM- nsf A: All values within normal parameters P: CTM in care

9/13/2026

Staff note pet thrashing on leash and in kennel. A: Increased anxiety in shelter P: Advise placement Clonidine 0.3 mg 1 tablet po bid while in shelter

9/15/2026

Staff note pet repeatedly trying to bite staff's body while out of kennel A: defensive aggression high arousal Plan Advise placement out of shelter Clonidine 0.3 mg +0.2 mg 1 tablet of each bid while in shelter Gabapentin 300mg 2 capsules po bid while in shelter

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 9/6/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history

Date of assessment:: 9/15/2026

Summary:: Honeybun arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. While in care, she has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to thrash on leash and be tense while in kennel. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety Honeybun is not a candiate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (7):: 09/14/26: Upon exiting kennel for her walk, Honey Bun reportedly begin attempting to bite her handler on the thigh and leg, making contact twice but not breaking skin. When another handler attempts to place a second leash on Honeybun she begins intensely thrashing and screaming. She is brought into the behavior office while the handler calls for assistance. A member of K9 behavior who happened to be entering the office notices and retrieves Honey Bun from the handler and holds them at arms length away from themselves, during which Honey Bun looks up tensely and stares at handler but does not escalate. Honey Bun does not initially show interest in treats but eventually follows another handler back to kennel with a toy and treats who helps coax Honey Bun back to kennel with handler. She is returned to kennel quickly and carefully and interaction is ended after. 9/11/26 (PM); Honeybun is reported to thrash when an unfamiliar handler walks past her. 9/10/26 (MIDDAY): Honeybun is in the back of her kennel as the handler approaches; she then loudly alert barks but presents a loose body. Honeybun is leashed and brought out the room; while exiting the room and walking through the hallway, Honeybun alert barks aimlessly. She then turn towards the handler twice with a loose body and barks at them. On the street, Honeybun walks with mild leash tension and no reactivity towards dogs or people. Honeybun is presented a treat, but she shows no interest. While walking back into the shelter, another handler is walking their dog to the exit; the handler attempts to pull Honeybun back to allow them to walk, but she baulks and slightly thrashes. Once other handler and dog walk away, the handler walks Honeybun to her kennel; she starts to move her head around, but the handler quickly clips their leash and walks her to her kennel. However, as the handler brings Honeybun to her kennel, she frantically pulls past it; as the handler positions her towards the kennel, Honeybun barks at them. Once she is in front, Honeybun climbs in and the handler removes their leash. 9/9/26: On the whiteboard, Honeybun is noted to thrash while exiting her kennel; she presents fearful behavior.

Date of intake:: 9/6/2026

Summary:: Easily leashed, allowed all handling

Date of initial:: 9/9/2026

Summary:: Tense and growling in kennel, jumping up on handlers and mouthing leash

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Honeybun so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in addition to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to fearful behavior 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,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Low threshold for arousal,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful Defensive: Honeybun has been observed to be tense and growling while in kennel. It is reported that while on leash she will begin to thrash. It is important to move slowly with Honeybun, 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. On Leash Reactivity: In one instance when exiting kennel Honeybun redirected onto the handler and bite them on the leg. This bite did not break skin. Honeybun will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration. Arousal: During her medical exam it is reported that she became aroused and began jumping up on handlers and mouthing the leash. Positive reinforcement training should be used to teach Honeybun to remain calm during arousing situations. If they begin to escalate, people should pause the interaction, and create distance from the trigger. Pattern games such as 1-2-3 treat and the cue “mat” can be used to reinforce calm behaviors. Please see handout on Arousal.