Animal Profile

Mocha Mocha is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Mocha Mocha arrived at MACC following a multiple bite incident. Mocha Mocha's owner was being comforted by their partner when Mocha Mocha began growling. Mocha Mocha then escalated to lunging and biting the partner. Mocha Mocha left three punctures on the partner's left hand, leg, and pinky. During her stay in the care center Mocha Mocha has been observed to be neutral body in kennel. Medically Mocha Mocha has CIRDC.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form. Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Mocha Mocha is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Mocha Mocha arrived at MACC following a multiple bite incident. Mocha Mocha's owner was being comforted by their partner when Mocha Mocha began growling. Mocha Mocha then escalated to lunging and biting the partner. Mocha Mocha left three punctures on the partner's left hand, leg, and pinky. During her stay in the care center Mocha Mocha has been observed to be neutral body in kennel. Medically Mocha Mocha has CIRDC. Mocha Mocha arrived at MACC following a bite incident. Mocha bit a person tending to her owner and caused three puncture wounds. During her stay in the care center Mocha has been observed to have a neutral body and will engage in enrichment. Due to the multiple bite incident we recommend an experienced adult only home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 51 lbs

Medical Notes

1/12/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2yrs (reported) Microchip noted on Intake? no History: surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior - BARH, readily exits kennel and walks nicely on leash, greets new people, readily accepts petting, got very anxious when muzzled- pawing hard at muzzle, elected sedation for intake tasks Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective T = n/a P = 110 R = 12 BCS 5/9, MCS 3+/3 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate tartar/staining mostly affecting canines and incisors, mandibular asymmetry with R incisors/canine ventrally deviated PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: F, no vulvar discharge, no spay scar/tattoo noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally unremarkable Wood's Lamp Exam: n/p Assessment: - mandibular asymmetry r/o congenital v. hx trauma - otherwise apparently healthy Prognosis: - good Plan: - sedated intake tasks: Dexdomitor 0.55ml and Butorphanol 0.55ml all IM provided moderate sedation; reversed 0.55ml Antisedan after tasks were complete - routine intake - recommend routine dental care upon placement SURGERY: Okay for surgery

1/17/2025

SO: BAR, comes to to kennel door eent: eyes clear, heavy mucus nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, sniffling appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRD P: doxycycline 250mg PO SID x10d

1/18/2025

Owner reported pet is allergic to beef and chicken. HA diet started while in care; recommending follow-up with veterinarian after placement to evaluate long-term allergy management.

1/21/2025

On 1/21/2025 at approximately 9 am, I examined Mocha Mocha 218439. She has appropriate mentation at this time with no neurologic signs present, and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at ACC.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Basic Information:: Mocha Mocha is a 2 year old dog who was surrendered due to a bite incident in the home. She is female and a MMB

Previously lived with:: 4 adults

How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers and visitors, known to be friendly and outgoing. Sometimes shy on contact and prefers contact on her own terms.

How is this dog around children?: With children, friendly and outgoing

How is this dog around other dogs?: Wit dogs, shy on contact. Prefers contact on their own terms.

How is this dog around cats?: Prefers contact on their own terms/Shy

Resource guarding:: No resouece guarding

Bite history:: Had bitten before, while the owner was patting their partner on the back. Mocha jumped and bit the owner. It was a bite and release

Housetrained:: Partially

Other Notes:: Is not bothered by having her paws/feet touched. Held or restrained, collar touched and grabbed.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: Has allergies to chicken and beef.

For a New Family to Know: Mocha Mocha enjoys being pet and cuddling. She plays with all sorts of toys. Knows commands such as sit, stay, paw and lay down and go home. Her fave snacks are fruits. Gets 2 walks a day that are 20 mins long. Pulls mildly on the leash.

Date of intake:: 1/11/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: 4 adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Around strangers and visitors, known to be friendly and outgoing Sometimes shy on contact

Behavior toward children:: social, outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: shy on contact. Prefers contact on their own terms

Behavior toward cats:: shy on contact. Prefers contact on their own terms

Resource guarding:: none reported

Bite history:: At 1 AM, the owner came home and wasn’t feeling well after a night out. The girlfriend was tending to the owner by rubbing and the patting his back as he vomiting when Mocha Mocha began growling and escalated to lunging and biting the girlfriend. Mocha Mocha left 3 punctures one of the girlfriend’s left hand, back of her right left, and a pinky finger. She went to urgent care for her wounds but no stitches were needed. The bites were reported to be bite and releases.

Housetrained:: Partially

Other Notes:: Is not bothered by having her paws/feet touched. Held or restrained, collar touched and grabbed. Gets 2 walks a day that are 20 mins long. Pulls mildly on the leash.

Date of assessment:: 1/12/2025

Summary:: Mocha Mocha was surrendered due to a reported bite incident while in the home. Mocha was reported to have been left in the care of a friend of the owner to keep. At 1 AM, the owner came home and wasn’t feeling well after a night out. The girlfriend was tending to the owner by rubbing and the patting his back as he vomiting when Mocha Mocha began growling and escalated to lunging and biting the girlfriend. Mocha Mocha left 3 punctures one of the girlfriend’s left hand, back of her right leg, and a pinky finger. She went to urgent care for her wounds but no stitches were needed. The bites were reported to be bite and releases. Mocha Mocha is reported to be sometimes shy and prefers contact on her own terms or social with strangers and visitors; social with children, shy on contact with other dogs & cats, no reported resource guarding, and partially housetrained. Due to Mocha Mocha’s quick escalation to biting multiple times, the behavior team does not feel that she is a safe candidate for a handling assessment.

Summary (7):: 1/20/25: Mocha Mocha is laying down with a neutral body at the front of kennel as handler approaches. She remains neutral throughout interaction, occasionally lip licking. She takes treats gently through the kennel bars and begins to engage with enrichment after it is given to her. 1/15/25: Mocha Mocha is at the front of kennel with a neutral body and barking as handler approaches. She is easily leashed and taken to the backyard for a walk. She avoids the pens and has a softer body frame when walked along the perimeter of the yard. In the pen she pulls hard towards other dogs in pens, but is easily redirectable with a squeaker toy. She has soft eyes and a neutral body throughout the walk and is returned to kennel without issue

Date of initial:: 1/12/2025

Summary:: Readily accepts petting, got very anxious when muzzled- pawing hard at muzzle. Opted to sedate

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to bite history 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,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful Defensive/ Multiple Bite history/ Bite History (Human): Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression.