Animal Profile

Gina is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Gina's previous owner states that she has a multiple bite incidents in their home with the elderly dog and cat. These incidents were all bite and releases and they couldn't figure out a reasoning behind them. In care, Gina allows all handling but has been observed to be tense and hypervigilant while on walks. Medically, Gina has CIRDC.

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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 Gina is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Gina's previous owner states that she has a multiple bite incidents in their home with the elderly dog and cat. These incidents were all bite and releases and they couldn't figure out a reasoning behind them. In care, Gina allows all handling but has been observed to be tense and hypervigilant while on walks. Medically, Gina is currently healthy. Note from her previous family - Gina is social, affectionate, active, playful, and vocal. She enjoys spending her time where the people are,bedroom,living room, and in her crate. She allows for her nails to trimmed with no issues. She goes on a 15 min walk twice a day. Gina understands the following commands: Sit, stay, lay down, and quiet. They stated, "Loves to lick and lay with people! Loves going on walks!"

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Weight: 50 lbs

Medical Notes

10/19/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - friendly, likes to give hugs, sensitive girl, unsure/scared about vaccines, muzzled easily, then trembled for exam Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective BCS: 5/8 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: minimal tartar, minimal staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact female, pendulous nipples MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat - scratches - scars on head/face and legs - history of feline incident CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: some healing wounds/scratches on face and limbs otherwise apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks Trazadone 100 mg PO BID Convenia SQ 2.25ml SURGERY: Okay for surgery

10/26/2025

On 10/26/2025 at approximately 7:50 AM, Gina was examined. The patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurological signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at MACC. Hx: on DOH for biting a person BAR eent- no nasal and no ocular discharge hl- clear and eupneic msi- ambulatory x 4; bcs- 5/9 neuro- no apparent deficits A) no apparent neuropathy present P) consider removing from DOH observation

10/31/2025

Coughing noted during walk by medical computers, clear nasal discharge. S: BAR O: EENT: Eyes clear, clear nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic but coughing ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate/alert A: CIRDC P: Rx: Doxycycline 250mg PO SID x10d

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Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of Intake: 10/18/2025

Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable

Basic Information:: Gina(239561) is a 2.5-year-old female LMB that was surrendered due to too many animals in the home.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 2 children, 1 dog, 1 cat

How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers, she is friendly, outgoing, and playful.

How is this dog around children?: Around children, she is friendly, outgoing, and playful.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Around dogs, she lunges and alert barks. However during intake, it was noted that she is selective.

How is this dog around cats?: Around cats, she lunges and bites.

Resource guarding:: No resource guarding reported.

Bite history:: Yes. She bit a male dog unprovoked a year ago. She bit a cat unprovoked a week ago. She bit another dog unprovoked 10/16.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: She can pull hard on the leash and has destructive tendencies. She is reactive towards dogs and cats by lunging and hard barking. She is unbothered when held/restrained. She is not bothered when disturbed while sleeping, feet/paws being touched, and collar being grabbed. She is fearful when startled.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No medical issues reported.

For a New Family to Know: She is social, affectionate, active, playful, and vocal. She enjoys spending her time where the people are, bedroom, living room, and in her crate. She allows for her nails to trimmed with no issues. She goes on a 15 min walk twice a day. She understands the following commands: Sit, stay, lay down, and quiet. The owner stated, "Loves to lick and lay with people! Loves going on walks!"

Date of intake:: 10/18/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 2 children, 1 dog, 1 cat

Behavior toward strangers:: Gina is friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward children:: Gina is friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: Gina lunges and alert barks

Behavior toward cats:: Gina will lunge and bite cats

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: Yes. She bit a male dog unprovoked a year ago. She bit a cat unprovoked a week ago. She bit another dog unprovoked 10/16.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: Gina pulls hard on the leash and has destructive tendencies. She is reactive towards dogs and cats by lunging and hard barking. She is unbothered when held/restrained. She is not bothered when disturbed while sleeping, feet/paws being touched, and collar being grabbed. She is fearful when startled.

Date of assessment:: 10/21/2025

Summary:: Gina arrived to MACC as an owner surrender. During intake the owner stated that on the 16th of October, Gina bit the elderly resident dog on his paw. The resident dog then bit Gina causing the scares on her face. The owner then stated that Gina bite the resident cat on the 9th of October. The bite was a bite and release that did break skin. The wounds were cleaned at home. They then said that Gina bit another dog about a year ago. This bite was also a bite and release that broke skin and the wounds were cleaned at home. The owner states that all these bites were unprovoked, and that Gina does well with people and not other animals. During intake it was reported that Gina was receptive to handling. Due to the multiple unprovoked bite incidents, Gina is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (7):: 10/28/25: Gina is at the front of her kennel barking persistently at the handler, as handler goes to leash she would begin to jump onto the bars but is easily guided away with a treat lure. Once leashed and removed from kennel, she would have a mild pull ahead of the handler and is then taken out to the yard for her walk. In the yard, she would remain hypervigilant and fixate on birds flying by. Once they were out of her sight, she would jump onto the handler in a social manner with a soft and wiggly body soliciting pets. She would begin to explore and relieve herself with ease, shortly after she is then returned back to her kennel with no issue. 10/19/25: Gina is at the front of her kennel with a neutral body, she is easily leashed and taken to the yard for a walk. Gina would have a mild pull ahead of the handler and would remain hypervigilant (darting back and forth with her ears pinned) on her walk. She is placed inside of a pen and would begin to explore and relieve herself. Gina would not react towards any of the dogs in the neighboring pens and would slowly approach the handler, soliciting pets. Handler would then feed her a treat, she would take it but spit it out shortly after. Shortly after, she is then clipped and returned to her kennel with no issue.

Date of intake:: 10/18/2025

Summary:: Jumped up on handler

Date of initial:: 10/19/2025

Summary:: Allowed muzzling, trembling during exam

ENERGY LEVEL:: Gina is described as active and enthusiastic. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for Gina.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),No cats,Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to bite history we recommend an adult only home. No Cats: Due to a bite incident with a cat we recommend a home with no cats. Single Pet Home/ No Dog Parks: Due to the multiple bite history we recommend a single pet home with no trips to the dog park. We recommend that they be socialized in a more controlled setting until their behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help DOG associate dogs with things they enjoy such as toys or treats. 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: : Destructive behavior,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Strength/leash pulling,Bite history (human),Bite history (dog),Bite history (other animal)

Potential challenges comments:: Destructive Behavior: Gina's previous owner states that she has destructive tendencies in the home. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior but we suggest to future adopters that Gina will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so they can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. Please see handout on Destructive Behavior. Fearful Defensive: Gina's previous owner states that she is fearful when startled. It is also reported that she will escalated to biting. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Gina to new and unfamiliar situations. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression. Multiple Bite History/Bite History (Human/Dog/Other animal(Cat)): Escalating to biting is a behavior that Gina has rehearsed repeatedly over their life. This behavior is likely to continue as it has become part of Gina's repertoire, and will need careful management to work toward reducing triggers for Gina and reducing the resulting bites. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression. On Leash Reactivity: Gina's previous owner states that she will lunge and hard bark towards cats and dogs while on leash. Gina will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than dogs and other stimuli. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration. Leash Pulling: Gina's previous owner states that she pulls hard while on leash. It is recommended that they be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which will help diminish their strength through leverage, and that they be trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training to not pull on leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.