Animal Profile

Prada is at risk due to behavior concerns. Prada has shown high kennel stress and deterioration during his time at the Care Center, including jumping and barking in his kennel, and biting at his water bowl, leading to injuries to his mouth and paws. Prada also engages in kennel fighting, which has resulted to a redirect onto a handler's leg that did not break skin. He has shown conflicted behavior when handled, approaching the handler with a loose body when coaxed and seeking proximity, but then tensing and chuffing. Medically, Prada is largely healthy but has recently been treated for wounds on his feet.

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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 Prada is at risk due to behavior concerns. Prada has shown high kennel stress and deterioration during his time at the Care Center, including jumping and barking in his kennel, and biting at his water bowl, leading to injuries to his mouth and paws. Prada also engages in kennel fighting, which has resulted to a redirect onto a handler's leg that did not break skin. He has shown conflicted behavior when handled, approaching the handler with a loose body when coaxed and seeking proximity, but then tensing and chuffing. Medically, Prada is largely healthy but has recently been treated for wounds on his feet. Prada was surrendered to Care by his previous owner due to housing issues. His previous family described him as a social, affectionate, playful, and very active dog. He preferred to spend most of his time wherever his family was in the home, enjoyed bath time/water, loved car rides, walks in the park, and playing with toys. He was fed a dry kibble diet of Blue Buffalo. During his stay in care, Prada has shown conflicted behaviors when interacting with handlers. He has hard work, ground, and huffed at handlers when attempting to conduct his handling assessment. After being given treats and spoken to softly, he becomes Wiggly and will approach handlers, but when attempting to engage, he immediately retreats and begins huffing again. When attempting to start his handling assessment, he begins huffing in the Assessor's face after they attempt to create distance. Due to these concerns, we recommend for product be placed in an adult-only home through a New Hope Rescue partner that can allow him the time and space to decompress at his own pace.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 49 lbs

Medical Notes

8/31/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~1 years based on dentition / condition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: OS Subjective: BARH, pink moist mm, NATA CRT dt behavior Observed Behavior - Nervous, cautiously solicits attention but flinches and jumps away when touching, does not improve with calm voices and touch gradients, head whipped once when attempting thoracic auscultation Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean dentition at a distance, limited exam dt behavior PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2s, Lungs clear, eupneic, negative ITC ABD: NE dt behavior U/G: Male - intact, two symmetrical scrotal testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed INT: Healthy hair coat, no masses noted, no ectoparasites seen CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: Apparently healthy MI young adult mixed breed Prognosis: Good Plan: OK for appropriate intake tasks ADD Trazodone 175mg (~7.5mg/kg) PO BID TFN SURGERY: Okay for surgery

9/3/2026

[Panleukopenia/Parvovirus exposure - LOW RISK] Exposure date: [8/28] Notes: Vaccinated prior to exposure/shedding date or previously altered/microchipped with suspected previous vaccine history. Considered low risk. No quarantine required.

9/15/2026

Behavior staff requesting behavior modification medication due to persistent signs of FAS (chewing on bowls causing gingiva to bleed). P on trazodone ~7.5mg/kg PO BID. INCREASE Trazodone 225mg (~10mg/kg) PO BID TFN ADD Clonidine 0.45mg (~0.02mg/kg) PO BID TFN

9/15/2026

Staff reported blood all over kennel unclear where it is coming from. CB walked P into main medical -P was ping ponging at end of leash, whining, barking, and panting persistently. Mixed dried and frank blood was seen all over ventrum and distal limbs and origin was unable to be determined due to hyperactivity / movement. P was sedated with dexmedetomidine 0.5mL / ketamine 0.5mL / butorphanol 0.5mL IM in L biceps femoris using squeeze gate --> light to moderate sedation achieved, enough for exam and treatment to be performed O: EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge, ears clear ORAL: Multiple small superficial enamel chip fractures MSK: All paws - many avulsed nails and many small superficial lacerations to paw pads and skin on digits CNS: Appropriate mentation (prior to sedation) A/P: Strongly suspect self-trauma to paws and teeth from possibly digging / inappropriately chewing water bowl in kennel (reported) due to FAS. Dilute chlorhexidine was used to clean wounds and a combination of tissue glue / kwik stop / silver nitrate sticks were used to achieve hemostasis of nails and small lacerations Hydrogen peroxide was used to clean blood from other areas of the body that had no wounds By the time treatments were complete P was already walking on own, so reversal was not given. Flagged for behavior staff to inspect kennel and see if any way to change environment to help limit Ps ability to cause self-trauma. Based on witnessed behavior and self trauma, the following anxiolytic medications are more appropriate: CONTINUE Trazodone 10mg/kg PO BID TFN INCREASE Clonidine 0.9mg (~0.04mg/kg) PO BID TFN ADD Carprofen 100mg PO SID x7d DVM recheck cageside 9/15

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, Prada alert barked at staff when they entered the room but became loose and wiggly after being provided treats and a chance to sniff staff. He was leashed by the client and was easily walked, pet, scanned, given treats, and placed in kennel.

Basic Information:: Name: Prada Age: 0-1 year old Color: Brown Sex: Male Altered: No Size: Medium Surrender Reason: Housing issues Length of time owned: 3 weeks old Where the previous owner got this dog: a friend

Previously lived with:: 2 adults 6 kids 1, and 1 dog

How is this dog around strangers?: Friendly & Outgoing

How is this dog around children?: Friendly & Outgoing, Playful

How is this dog around other dogs?: Familiar dogs: Friendly & Outgoing Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: Tolerant, Playful Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: Friendly & Outgoing, Tolerant, Playful

How is this dog around cats?: Cats: Playful, Friendly & Outgoing, Tolerant Other Animals: Friendly & Outgoing, Playful

Resource guarding:: Valuable items: Toys, Treats (bones, rawhides, etc.) Reaction: Unknown/Never attempted to touch or take items

Bite history:: No bite history

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High (often playful/busy)

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Never Additional info: Not reported Behavior concerns: None, my dog is the best! Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: Moving objects (bikes, skateboards, cars, etc.) Objetos en movimiento (bicicletas, patinetas, carros, etc.), Strangers that approach the home/yard, Strangers that approach you/family members Reaction type: Other Additional info: He barks like a normal dog but he is very friendly gets along with other animals and humans How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Unknown/Have not attempted - 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

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: Medical info: Not reported Allergies: No Allergy info: Not reported Last vet check: 11/11/2025

For a New Family to Know: Description of this dog most of the time: Social/Affectionate, Very active & Playful Where the dog spent most time: Where people are Additional info: Not reported For grooming, this dog: Loves bath time/water, Allows owner/family to bathe and brush Additional info: Not reported Walks on leash rating: 3 - Mild to moderate pulling Walk Frequency: 3-4 times per day Walk length of time: 10-15 minutes Crate trained: Yes, does well, se porta bien Hours in crate: 1 Type of crate: Gate dog cage During car rides, this dog: Loves car rides! Additional info: Not reported This dog knows the following cues: Sir stay lay go eat come here comes when name is being called Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: Walk play in park and toys and bones This dog's favorite activities/toys/food/snacks: All toys and blue food Type of food the dog eats: Dry Food Brand of food: Blue

Date of intake:: 8/28/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (since 3 weeks old)

Previously lived with:: 2 adults 6 kids 1, and 1 dog

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly & Outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Friendly & Outgoing, Playful

Behavior toward dogs:: social, outgoing, playful

Behavior toward cats:: Playful, Friendly & Outgoing

Resource guarding:: none reported

Bite history:: none reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Prada is reported to have a high energy level.

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Never Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: Moving objects (bikes, skateboards, cars, etc.) Objetos en movimiento (bicicletas, patinetas, carros, etc.), Strangers that approach the home/yard, Strangers that approach you/family members Reaction type: barks How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Unknown/Have not attempted - 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 09/15/2026: Prada was kennel fighting as he was being walked out of the room, redirected onto ACS' leg and caught his pants. Did not break skin or draw blood. A second ACS took Prada so the first could check themselves over.

Date of assessment:: 9/2/2026

Summary:: Prada begins hard barking growling and chuffing and handlers as they enter the behavior office. He is spoken to and assault voice while being offered treats which results in his body loosening quickly. But when they attempt to interact with him he will eyes and moves away resuming his chuffing. When attempting to begin his handling assessment, he jumps onto the Assessor's lap pushing his face into theirs. The assessor attempts to move away due to his closeness but Prada begins chuffing in their face. Due to his behavior handling assessment is not conducted.

Summary (7):: 09/15/26: Prada's kennel found covered in blood due to cuts on paws and broken toenails, possibly due to high levels of kennel stress. 09/13/26: Prada was kennel fighting as he was being walked out of the room, redirected onto ACS' leg and caught his pants. Did not break skin or draw blood. A second ACS took Prada so the first could check themselves over. 09/14/26: Prada is observed to be biting his metal water bowl. When the handler passes by, there is blood in the kennel and bloody water just outside of the kennel. The handler removes the water bowls and Prada begins jumping up on the door and barking.

Date of intake:: 8/28/2026

Summary:: alert bark, become loose and wiggly after given treats

Date of initial:: 8/31/2026

Summary:: Nervous, cautiously solicit attention but flinches and jumps away when touched; does not warm up, he

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): due to products discomfort with touch, novel stimuli, and the potential for defensive behaviors we recommend for him to be placed in an adult only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Prada has not acclimated well to the shelter environment and has only allowed for minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement With a New Hope partner.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: probably began hard barking and growling and chuffing at handlers in the behavior office when attempting to conduct his handling assessment. Similar behaviors were displayed during his medical exam. He shows the potential to show sociable behaviors but easily becomes conflicted during interactions. Please see handout on fearful / potential for defensive aggression. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration| Bite history (human): At the Care Center, Prada has been observed to kennel fight when walking through kennels and has redirected onto his handler in this situation. Please see handout on On-leash reactivity and barrier frustration.