Animal Profile

Ms. Beverly is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Ms. Beverly has been intensely fearful in the care center, often trembling, cowering, and retreating to the back of her kennel when approached. She has growled and snapped at the leash during attempts to handle her, pancaking or trying to flee when walked. In the office spaces, she remains tense, panting, and seeking exits, showing minimal interest in food or interaction. Medically, Ms. Beverly 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 Ms. Beverly is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Ms. Beverly has been intensely fearful in the care center, often trembling, cowering, and retreating to the back of her kennel when approached. She has growled and snapped at the leash during attempts to handle her, pancaking or trying to flee when walked. In the office spaces, she remains tense, panting, and seeking exits, showing minimal interest in food or interaction. Medically, Ms. Beverly has CIRDC. Ms Beverly arrvied at the QUACC as an owner surrender after her owner could not care for her anymore. Ms Beverly in the care center has been intensely fearful, trembling, seeking exit during interactions, growling at staff and at times reluctant to leave her kennel despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. Her owners state that she is a fearful dog, but love how she is an active and playful dog. As a result, we recommend she is placed with one of our New Hope Partners.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 66 lbs

Medical Notes

10/31/2025

Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with CIRDC and the staff veterinarians are issuing a TEMPORARY waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment through to the resolution of the issue. At the time of a full recovery you may choose to have your veterinarian perform the spay/neuter surgery, or make provisions to return the pet to ACC for sterilization.

10/31/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 3-7 years based on dentition and conformation Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: os Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - hanging head and tail lower, timid, shaking, needed towel to help move out of preexam into intake, allowed for handling and tasks, elected to do blood at surgery Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective T = np P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: moderate mucoserous ocular dc OU, moderate active serous nasal dc, AU: no erythema, moderate dark brown ceruminous debris Oral Exam: underbite, visible dentition with moderate wear and staining with calculus PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: F suspected intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment CIRDC with ocular involvement Dental dz approx 2-3/4 Prognosis: good Plan: intake exam and tasks starting on traz ~ 7mg/kg PO BID (200mg) move me to iso signage doxy 10mg/kg PO SID x 10 days genta drops OU BID x 7 days recheck as scheduled awaiting sort SURGERY: Okay for surgery: N Temporary waiver due to CIRDC

11/3/2025

Staff reports difficulty giving eye drops due to behavior, OU only have mild epiphora today, no inflam, okay to d/c genta

11/6/2025

Progress exam: CIRDC day 7 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D present. Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck in 3 days

11/10/2025

Progress exam: CIRDC day 10 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D present. AS:1 Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -CIRDC signage removed from kennel -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC

11/11/2025

O states P is approx. 2yo Age updated to 2 yo

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake client placed a slip leash around Ms. Beverly. She refused to walk on leash, and was pulled into the shelter. The client passed her off to staff, who used a belly band to pull her into medical. Ms. Beverly would not move while on leash, and repeatedly vomited and pooped on the way back to medical. Once presented with a kennel with an open door, Ms. Beverly walked in on her own. Staff used a hook to remove her leash.

Date of Intake: 10/30/2025

Basic Information:: Ms. Beverly is a aprox. 2-year-old, large, female, dog. She came to ACC via owner surrender.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 2 children, 6 dogs

How is this dog around strangers?: She initially hides around strangers. As she gets to know people she becomes friendly, playful, and outgoing.

How is this dog around children?: She initially hides around children. As she gets to know children she becomes friendly, playful, and outgoing. She has previously lived with two children, ages 15 and 10.

How is this dog around other dogs?: She is playful around familiar dogs. She hides from and barks at unfamiliar dogs. She has previously lived with six other dogs (parents and siblings).

How is this dog around cats?: No experience.

Resource guarding:: She values toys and food. She protects these objects by hovering with a tense body.

Bite history:: No bite history.

Housetrained:: No

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: She is reported to have destructive tendencies, and to escape the yard. She lunges towards moving objects (cars, skateboards, scooters), cats, and small animals. She is fearful when held/restrained. She is not bothered when woken from sleep, when startled, when pushed off furniture, when her paws are touched, or when her collar is grabbed.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: She is an active and playful dog. She has previously spent all her time in the yard, or in the garage. She allowed her previous family to bathe and brush her. She has never been on walks, or on leash. She is crate trained, and does well for up to 20 hours. She loves car rides!

Date of intake:: 10/30/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender, 6 Years

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 2 children, 6 dogs

Behavior toward strangers:: She initially hides around strangers. As she gets to know people she becomes friendly, playful

Behavior toward children:: She initially hides around children. As she gets to know children she becomes friendly, playful

Behavior toward dogs:: She hides from and barks at unfamiliar dogs. She has previously lived with six other dogs (parents a

Behavior toward cats:: No experience.

Resource guarding:: She values toys and food. She protects these objects by hovering with a tense body.

Bite history:: No bite history.

Housetrained:: No

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Other Notes:: She is reported to have destructive tendencies, and to escape the yard. She lunges towards moving objects (cars, skateboards, scooters), cats, and small animals. She is fearful when held/restrained. She is not bothered when woken from sleep, when startled, when pushed off furniture, when her paws are touched, or when her collar is grabbed. She is an active and playful dog. She has previously spent all her time in the yard, or in the garage. She allowed her previous family to bathe and brush her. She has never been on walks, or on leash. She is crate trained, and does well for up to 20 hours. She loves car rides!

Date of assessment:: 11/5/2025

Summary:: 11/5/25: Due to Ms. Beverly's fearfulness in the care center, a handling assessment could not be conducted at this time.

Summary:: 11/5 Unble to attend PG due to having CIRDC.

Summary (7):: 11/8/25: Ms. Beverly is standing at the front of her kennel with where weight shifting backward the handler moves towards the kennel. She will back away slightly and then shifts her weight forward as the handler gets their leash ready. She retreats as the handler opens the door but will then walk forward. The handler holds the loop of the leash open wide at the door and waits for Ms. Beverly who is cautiously taking steps towards the door with her head low. Ms. Beverly walks into the leash and the handler slowly makes the loop smaller without letting it fall onto Ms. Beverly's body as she walks out of the kennel. She will walk to the room with a lowered body and on two occasions tries to turn around to flee but is stopped by the leash. Once she is in the room, she will mostly stand in the corner. She pants and salivates most of the time. She briefly will follow the handler along the wall. Once her kennel is clean, Ms. Beverly is returned and secured safely with no issue. 11/06/25: Ms. Beverly is standing at the front of her kennel with a tense body and tucked tail. She has no interest in treats or toys and would retreat to the back of her kennel and snaps at the leash as the handler tries to slowly lasso her. After a few attempts, she is able to be leashed, and she pulls hard and baulks to the ground constantly on the way to the behavior room. When reaching the room, she is hesitant to enter and would back away on the leash. Once comfortable, she quickly enters the room. She slowly approaches a familiar handler and then would hide behind the handler shaking and would constantly try to seek exit. She pulls hard on the way back to her kennel and enters with no issues. 11/03/25 Ms. Beverly is lying on the ground as the handler approaches. Ms. Beverly is coaxed forward and is administered high value treats in which she doesn't take. Instead, Beverly runs to the back of the kennel, trembling and low growling. Due to her high FAS, the handler leaves her in kennel. The handler will give her fresh water, a big pillow and enrichment to occupy herself in kennel. 11/01/25: Ms. Beverly is lying curled up on her kuranda bed with her eyes closed as handler approaches. Handler kneels down and speaks to Ms. Beverly softly, tossing pieces of cheese and speaking to her with a soft tone. Ms. Beverly scrambles to the back of kennel and cowers in the corner trembling. Handler kneels quietly and cracks the door to kennel, but she remains trembling at the back of kennel and will growl quietly. Due to her high level of FAS, handler decides to leave her in kennel and brings her a bowl of high values.

Date of intake:: 10/30/2025

Summary:: allowing minimal handling, defecating/vomiting, belly banded

Date of initial:: 10/31/2025

Summary:: hanging head and tail lower, timid, shaking, needed towel to help move out of preexam into intake

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

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Ms. Beverly's fearfulness in the care center, we recommend she goes to an adult-only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Ms. Beverly's fearfulness in the care center, we recommend she is placed with one of our New Hope Partners.

Potential challenges: : Destructive behavior,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: Destructive behavior: Ms Beverly is reported to show destructive behavior in the home. We are unaware of what, if any, attempts were made to remedy this behavior, but we suggest to future adopters that Ms Beverly will need to be provided with physical and mental stimulation and with a variety of appropriate and engaging chew toys so she can engage in necessary chewing behavior without damage to human objects. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/Anxiety: Ms Beverly gives clear warnings when she is uncomfortable and does seem to choose to avoid or retreat when given the opportunity, but if prevented from moving away there is a potential to escalate to higher-level warning behaviors and possible fear-based aggression. It is important to move slowly with Ms Beverly, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Ms Beverly to initiate interactions with new people. She should never be forced to greet or to interact if she is not comfortable and soliciting attention. Ms Beverly would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. See handouts on Decompression Period and Fearful and Defensive Aggression. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: At the care center, Ms Beverly has been observed to react to moving things on leash. Ms Beverly may need positive reinforcement, reward-based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front-clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior.