Animal Profile

Lilac is at risk due to a bite history and behavioral concerns. Prior to arrival, Lilac bit an individual conducting a wellness check on her previous owner, causing puncture wounds that required treatment at home. In the care center, she has demonstrated heightened arousal and reactivity in the kennel, including hard barking, lunging toward neighboring dogs, and difficulty with redirection. Lilac has also shown signs of stress, such as hypersalivation and heavy panting. While she is able to settle and show a softer, looser body outside of the kennel. Medically Lilac has a Dart Wound & Dental Disease and 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 Lilac is at risk due to a bite history and behavioral concerns. Prior to arrival, Lilac bit an individual conducting a wellness check on her previous owner, causing puncture wounds that required treatment at home. In the care center, she has demonstrated heightened arousal and reactivity in the kennel, including hard barking, lunging toward neighboring dogs, and difficulty with redirection. Lilac has also shown signs of stress, such as hypersalivation and heavy panting. While she is able to settle and show a softer, looser body outside of the kennel. Medically Lilac has a Dart Wound & Dental Disease and CIRDC. Lilac was brought to the care center following the recent passing of her owner. During a wellness check conducted at the owner's residence, the individual performing the check sustained two puncture wounds to the right leg. The injuries were treated at home. Lilac was subsequently tranquilized by responding officers and transported to the care center. In the care center Lilac is hard barking, lunging towards neighboring dogs in kennel, and often difficult to redirect. Once removed from the kennel and guided into quieter spaces, Lilac has been observed to loosen, wag, and trot alongside handlers with a more relaxed frame. In the play yard, she has engaged in exploring and toggled between handler interaction and independent sniffing. Lilac has also responded to sit cues during enrichment and accepted rewards appropriately. Lilac would benefit from placement with a New Hope partner who can provide her with decompression, experienced handling, and structure in a low-stimulus environment. A slow, patient approach will help her build trust and support her transition into a more stable routine.

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Weight: 47 lbs

Medical Notes

9/16/2025

DVM Intake Exam History: Agency, darted; no longer sedated at time of intake Estimated age: Approx 2-5 years Microchip noted on Intake? Positive Subjective: BAR, no c/s/v noted, some soft stool FS 4-5 in crate. Observed behavior: BAR, timid and tense but allows handling for sedation (sedated to remove dart) Is there evidence of Cruelty - none Is there evidence of Neglect - none Is there evidence of Trauma - none Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge, no nasal discharge noted, ears clean Oral Exam: mm pink and moist, CRT <2; mild tartar, stage I ddz PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NMA, SSP; Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; dart embedded in right side of neck just medial to jugular (<1cm away) CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Sedated with dex/torb 0.6ml/0.7ml IM using estimated weight. Full anti-sedan reversal following dart removal, smooth recovery. Clipped fur from surrounding area and scrubbed/flushed with chlorhex and saline. Used scalpel along medial side of wound to extend and remove dart/barb. Flushed again with sterile saline. Assessment: Darted, wound adjacent to jugular Mild dental disease Prognosis: Good Plan: Removed dart as described above Rimadyl 4.4 mg/kg given SQ No further treatment, recheck wound in 2-3 days to ensure healing and no antibiotics indicated CTM while at QACC

9/18/2025

recheck dart wound, removed 9/16 S/O BAR, A+A, no c/s/v/d appreciated EENT: no ocular or nasal dc, mm pm <2 HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4, small abrasion with scabbing to the R side of the neck, no swelling or dc A. Dart wound- appears to be healing well P. CTM - no further tx needed aTT

9/19/2025

Hypersalivation and heavy panting in kennel noted by behavior team. Start trazodone 9 mg/kg PO BID.

9/25/2025

Behavior team reports kennel fighting and dog reactivity. Add clonidine 0.02 mg/kg PO BID.

9/25/2025

On 09/25/2025 Lilac was examined. The patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurological signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at QACC.

9/30/2025

Progress exam: Coughing & sneezing reported on rounds board Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Coughing present Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild mucoserous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Move to iso, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x10days -CTM, recheck in 3 days

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Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 9/16/2025

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

Bite history:: Lilac was brought to the care center following the recent passing of her owner. During a wellness check conducted at the owner's residence, the individual performing the check sustained two puncture wounds to the right leg. The injuries were treated at home. Lilac was subsequently tranquilized by responding officers and transported to the care center.

Date of assessment:: 9/17/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: N/a Reactivity to dogs: N/a Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social- seeks attetion, soft body, leans in for pets Call over: Readily approaches- seeks attetion, soft body Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Allowed- Soft body Exuberant handling: Allowed- soft body Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- panting, neutral body Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: No response Toy comments:

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 09/22/25 (conducted before finding out about DOH status) Lilac is introduced at the gate to a novel male dog while off leash at the care center. Lilac will approach the gate with a tense body, displaying light hackles. Lilac will lip lick before walking away, reluctant to return to the gate. This concludes the interaction.

Summary (6):: 10/01/25: 10/01/25: Lilac is standing at the front of her kennel, fixated on her neighboring dog. As the handler leashes her, she attempts to run toward the adjacent kennel to initiate a kennel fight, but the handler promptly redirects her and escorts her out of the room. Once outside for her enrichment walk, Lilac maintains a neutral frame while walking on a loose leash moderately in front of the handler without pulling. The handler practices sit cues with her, rewarding compliance. This exercise is repeated along with other basic cues for several minutes. At the end of the session, Lilac is escorted back to the care center and returned to her kennel safely without any issues. 09/30/25: Lilac is standing at the front of kennel with a slightly tense frame, barking at the neighboring dog as handler cracks open the kennel door. Lilac continues to bark at the corner of kennel but is easily leashed with a treat lure. He pulls mildly in the direction of the neighboring kennel, but handler keeps their lead short and quickly guides him out of the room. Lilac pulls moderately out to the play yard where he is clipped to a drag lead and free to explore the space. Lilac is a bit wary of handler initially and will keep to himself as he investigates the yard but will come forward for treats, taking them gently from hand. After several minutes in the yard, Lilac will approach handler and lean into their legs accepting petting and scratches along his neck and will lean in more to solicit when contact stops. After his session, Lilac is walked back into the building, becoming increasingly aroused as they pass the kennel room and will pant heavily, bark, and attempt to pull towards kennels. He is returned to kennel safely and will continue to bark.

Summary (7):: 9/25/25: (AM) Lilac displays the same behaviors as of (9/24/25). Please refer to those notes. 09/24/25 Lilac is at the front of his kennel, standing on his kennel door displaying a tense body and hard barking. The handler will leash him as he drops to all fours and administers treats to him through the loop of the lead. Lilac doesn't take the treats, dropping them and lunging forward at neighboring kennels. The handler applies leash pressure and guides him into the hallway. Lilac is loose displaying a wagging tail now as they proceed to the exit. Lilac becomes looser and wigglier as they arrive outside. Lilac will trot moderately beside the handler maintaining a relaxed frame passing dogs with novel handlers, looking at them and remaining neutral. Lilac is returned to the facility entering the building with no issue. Lilac becomes tense as he approaches his kennel room and is ran to his kennel squeaking a squeaker toy. Lilac pays no mind to the toy. As he enters his kennel, he quickly attempts to run out and run towards neighboring kennels, but the handler quickly locks the kennel door. 9/22/25; Lilac is at the front of his kennel as the handler approaches the room. His kennel cover has been moved and she is able to see and begins to bark at neighboring dogs as the handler enters the room. Lilac continues to bark as the handler opens the door to leash him, so they close the door and fix the cover. Lilac continues to bark as the handler leashes him and he exits his kennel on a short leash while attempting to pull towards the dogs at the front of their kennels. Once in the hallway, Lilac shakes off and sniffs a toy on the ground. He walks on a loose leash slightly ahead of the handler while they are on the ramp, perking up briefly as dogs pass them on the sidewalk. Once in the play yard, Lilac is clipped to a drag leash. He begins to roam around the yard, toggling between engaging with the handlers and sniffing. (see Dog-Dog summary) Once the gate greet is over, Lilac is leashed with ease. He pulls moderately back to his kennel where he is secured safely. 09/18/25: Lilac is observed to be hyper salivating at the front of her kennel, and heavily panting. 09/17/25: Lilac is observed standing at the front of her kennel, vocalizing as the handler opens her door. She allows the handler to leash her with ease and is escorted outside for an enrichment walk. While outside, Lilac maintains a calm, relaxed, neutral frame, walking on a short leash alongside the handler. Although panting, she responds to sit cues from the handler and is rewarded appropriately. At the end of the session, Lilac is brought back to the care center and returned to her kennel safely without any issues

Date of intake:: 9/16/2025

Date of initial:: 9/16/2025

Summary:: timid and tense but allows handling for sedation

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We recommend Lilac is paced in an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Lilac was brought to the care center following the recent passing of her owner. During a wellness check conducted at the owner's residence, the individual performing the check sustained two puncture wounds to the right leg. The injuries were treated at home. Lilac was subsequently tranquilized by responding officers and transported to the care center. In the care center Lilac is hard barking, lunging towards neighboring dogs in kennel, and often difficult to redirect. Once removed from the kennel and guided into quieter spaces, Lilac has been observed to loosen, wag, and trot alongside handlers with a more relaxed frame. In the play yard, she has engaged in exploring and toggled between handler interaction and independent sniffing. Lilac has also responded to sit cues during enrichment and accepted rewards appropriately. Lilac would benefit from placement with a New Hope partner who can provide her with decompression, experienced handling, and structure in a low-stimulus environment. A slow, patient approach will help her build trust and support her transition into a more stable routine.

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

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/Bite history (human): Lilac was brought to the care center following the recent passing of her owner. During a wellness check conducted at the owner's residence, the individual performing the check sustained two puncture wounds to the right leg. The injuries were treated at home. Lilac was subsequently tranquilized by responding officers and transported to the care center.These behaviors suggest high fear and potential for defensive aggression, especially in unfamiliar or stressful situations. Training should focus on building trust through slow, positive interactions, desensitization to handling, and reinforcing calm behavior to reduce fear responses and prevent escalation. Please see the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression. Anxiety: Lilac displays signs of anxiety in the care center, including hyper-salivation, heavy panting, and restlessness at the front of her kennel. These behaviors indicate elevated stress levels. Training should include environmental enrichment, a predictable routine, and calming strategies to help her self-regulate and feel more secure. Please see the handout on generalized anxiety. On-Leash Reactivity / Barrier Frustration: Lilac has been observed to kennel fight and pull toward other kennels when entering or exiting her own. This behavior suggests barrier frustration and heightened arousal. Training should focus on structured leash work, desensitization to kennel transitions, and reinforcing calm behavior to reduce reactivity and improve her comfort during movement. Please see the handout on-Leash Reactivity / Barrier Frustration