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Troy is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Troy has not acclimated well to the shelter enviornment despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. While Troy has been easy to remove from kennel for walks and readily accepts treats gently from handlers, he has not warmed up to handlers and staff. He remains stiff-bodied and will track handlers' movements. Troy does not break his stare and will fixate on their hands. During his intake, Troy was alligator rolling and growling at staff during his vaccines. When trying to walk him to his kennel, he would remain stiff, hard stare, and growl at staff. Medically, Troy has dental disease, dermatitis, and an ear infection.

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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 Troy is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Troy has not acclimated well to the shelter enviornment despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. While Troy has been easy to remove from kennel for walks and readily accepts treats gently from handlers, he has not warmed up to handlers and staff. He remains stiff-bodied and will track handlers' movements. Troy does not break his stare and will fixate on their hands. During his intake, Troy was alligator rolling and growling at staff during his vaccines. When trying to walk him to his kennel, he would remain stiff, hard stare, and growl at staff. Medically, Troy has dental disease, dermatitis, and an ear infection. Troy was surrendered by his previous owner due to their personal situation not allowing them to provide care for him. His previous owner stated that he loves going on long walks, lounging in the living room, playing with chewy toys, and rubbing on you like a cat for pets. Troy has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. He remains stiff-bodied and will avoid interaction and only approaches handlers for treats. When attempting a handling assessment, he was stiff-bodied and hard-stared at the handler when touched. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home. What my friends at ACC say about me: I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I am looking for a home with a patient person. I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. I'm ready to learn! I need a patient person who has the time to work on training with me. I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some canine body language together!

My medical notes are...

Weight: 73.2 lbs

Medical Notes

7/10/2024

DVM Intake Estimated age: 4 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Stray Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Observed behavior: Whale eye, tucked tail. takes treats readily but does not warm for petting. Allowed muzzling for intake tasks Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: No Evidence of neglect seen: No Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 5/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. No obvious dental disease, does not allow full oral exam EENT: Eyes, ears, and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses. UG: male intact, two descended testicles, no discharge INT: thin hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted. MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. Assessment: -Clinically healthy Prognosis: good Plan: Routine intake Surgery: Okay for surgery

7/15/2024

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. GIVE: 1.5 tablet of Rimadyl 100 mg by mouth for 2 days starting the day after surgery. Diagnosis Healthy, Spay/Neuter - ACCEPTED

3/1/2025

DVM Intake Estimated age: 4 years Microchip noted on Intake? yes History: Stray - found outside shelter. Previous intake ACC 7/10/2024, neutered 7/15/24. Subjective: BARH, no c/s/v Very soft to liquidy light brown stool in kennel and during intake exam. Moderate cage nose noted. Observed behavior: Nervous, tucked tail, takes treats readily but does not warm for petting. Shies away from exam.\ Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: No Evidence of neglect seen: No Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 5/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. No obvious dental disease, does not allow full oral exam EENT: Eyes, ears, and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes GI: NE UG: MN INT: thin hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted. MS: Ambulatory x4 NEURO: Mentation appropriate Assessment: MN LMB Diarrhea noted 2x Cage nose Prognosis: good Plan: Only some intake tasks needed. Fortiflora x 3 days. Recheck. Monitor cage nose - may improve in new kennel Surgery: Already neutered

3/4/2025

Recheck diarrhea S/O: QAR-BAR, comes forward when approached Diarrhea - large volume FS 7/7 in kennel Vomit - large volume undigested kibble No c/s noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic A: Diarrhea, small bowel - ro dietary (rapid change) vs stress vs infectious vs GI parasitism Vomit P: Start GI diet Start psyllium husk 3 scoops BID x 5 days Start proviable 1 cap PO SID x 5 days Monitor appetite, v/d on rounds

3/6/2025

recheck D, V- none noted in kennel S/O BAR, took treats, no c/s/v/d appreciated EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic GA/GU: npm //MN MSI: amb x 4, good skin turgor A. Hx of D and V- none appreciated today P. CTM on rounds- no additional tx needed aTT Recheck as scheduled

3/10/2025

Progress exam: Subjective: Diarrhea recheck Objective: fs:2/3 reported on log. No diarrhea present in kennel ASSESSMENT: Presumed Diarrhea appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -Removed monitor log from kennel -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC

8/18/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6 years Microchip noted on Intake? Positive History: Owner Surrender; RTS Subjective: BAR, MM pink, moist, CRT <2 sec Observed Behavior - Yellow; minimally tolerant to restraint/handling, flinching/trying to flee away from attempts to touch, especially hind end; needed sedation in order to perform thorough exam and clean ears and collect blood; muzzled during sedation as a precaution Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? - No Objective: P = 60 hr (sedated) R = 20 rr (sedated) BCS 5/9 EENT: Abrasions on ear pinnae AU and upper eyelids. Ear canals contain moderate amount of thick, pasty, light brown debris with associated erythema, swelling, and lichenification. Oral Exam: Mild generalized to moderate focal dental calculus and enamel discoloration. PLN: No enlargements noted. H/L: NSR, no apparent murmur (auscultated under sedation only), CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic. ABD: Moderate cranial to mid abdominal distension, potbellied appearance, no masses distinctly palpated, AFAST: no notable free fluid identified. U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4. Multiple patchy, round, crusted alopecic lesions over torso and on limbs. Overgrown nails. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities. Assessment: -Dermatopathy; R/O endocrine/metabolic (Cushing's disease vs other) vs dermatophytosis vs demodicosis vs allergy vs other -Otitis externa -Suspect cranial organomegaly/hepatosplenomegaly vs other; R/O endocrine/metabolic (Cushing's disease vs other) vs neoplasia vs other -Overgrown nails: resolved -Dental disease 2/4 Prognosis: Fair Plan: Standard Intake Procedures for Dogs Performed -Dexdomitor 0.65 ml IM + Butorphanol 0.65 ml IM; Antisedan 0.65 ml IM for reversal. -Nail trim. -Wood's Lamp: possible Positive, not classic fluorescence on alopecic lesions. -Ringworm PCR sample collected; results pending. -Miconahex spray conditioner applied to body. -Ears cleaned and Simplera applied AU. -NexGard PO administered. -Gabapentin 600mg PO BID indefinitely. -Trazodone 250mg PO BID indefinitely. -PPE + Iso Walks precautions for possible ringworm. -Await PCR results to determine need for ringworm treatment vs other treatment for dermatitis. Await bloodwork results. Recheck in 2 days. Pathway? -Recommend New Hope Placement. SURGERY: N/A - surgery not needed; already altered

8/20/2026

CBC: thrombocytosis (504) r/o reactive CHEM: sl hypochloremia (104) r/o loss, hydration status, spurious TT4 wnl A/P thrombocytosis r/o second to skin dz all other bw nsf CTM and check tomorrow for results of RW PCR

8/21/2026

Recheck, lab results S/O: BAR, active, good appetite, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Erythema, alopecia, crusting notable along ventrum, dorsal paws CNS: Appropriate mentation Ringworm PCR - NEGATIVE A: Dermatitis, otitis - ro allergies Dental disease P: Medicated baths ideal, but not tolerant of touch/handling in shelter so recommend with placement CTM while at QACC, recheck skin in 1 week to eval improvement

8/28/2026

Recheck skin S/O: QAR, good appetite , no c/s/v/d noted; leans into petting today EENT: no ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: haircoat dry/flaky with mild areas of erythema ventrally - mild improvement/stable A: Dermatitis, otitis - suspect allergies; stable Dental disease P: Recommend medicated baths with placement CTM while at QACC

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake Troy was fearful but tolerant with staff, he was handled minimally due to limited space in admissions.

Basic Information:: 4-year-old male dog, lived with previous owner for 2 years.

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

How is this dog around strangers?: friendly and outgoing

How is this dog around children?: no experience

How is this dog around other dogs?: no experience

How is this dog around cats?: no experience

Resource guarding:: no resource guarding

Bite history:: no bite history

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: medium

Other Notes:: has never been crated, unknown if he does well.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes

Medical Notes: skin allergies

For a New Family to Know: loves going on long walks and knows the command "sit". is known to lounge in the living room around family and will turn over on his back for belly rubs. eats dry and wet food and likes chewy toys. very playful when he gets zoomies, will rub against you like a cat wanting cuddles.

Date of intake:: 8/17/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (2 years)

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

Behavior toward strangers:: friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward children:: unknown

Behavior toward dogs:: Unknown

Behavior toward cats:: unknown

Resource guarding:: none reported

Bite history:: none reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Troy is reported to have a medium energy level.

Other Notes:: August 2026: Second stay - owner surrender Has never been crated, unknown if he does well. February 2025: First stay - surrendered as a stray; history unknown

Date of assessment:: 9/26/2026

Summary:: 9/26/26: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: none Reactivity to humans: none Reactivity to dogs: none Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): sniffed, searched for treats, did not engage with handlers Call over: did not respond Sociability comments: stiff body, does not shake off or soften Handling Soft handling: stiff, tight mouth, lip lick Exuberant handling: stiff, tight mouth, lip lick Handling comments: tracks handler's movements, will fixate on hands and treat pouches, does not break stare Arousal Jog: jumped up for treat pouch Arousal comments: Knock: tense, tight mouth, watched handler but did not move Knock Comments: Toy: moves away, distracted, searching for treats Toy comments: no interest in toy 8/26/26: Troy enters the behavior office with a square, stiff body. He readily accepts treats and spray cheese, remaining stiff and side-eyeing handlers as he is dressed with a collar and drag leash. Once on the drag leash, Troy only stays near handlers for treats. He avoids touch and any other form of interaction, still stiff-bodied. He does not shake off or warm up. As the assessor attempts to position him to begin the handling assessment, Troy becomes still but not frozen. His skin ripples as he slowly turns his head to hard stare at the assessor, his tail high and the tip vibrating. The assistant quickly tosses treats away from the assessor to redirect him and break his stare. He readily follows the treats, and he is returned to his kennel. Due to his behavior and body language, a handling assessment is not conducted. **3/15/25: Previous handling assessment available upon request. **** ***3/6/25: Troy is taken to the behavior office for a handling assessment.Troy takes treats from the handlers but remains at a far distance, he begins to stare hard at the handlers displaying a tense body and semi-tucked tail. He doesn't allow the handler to collar him and remains tense. He is taken back to his kennel where he backs away pancaking not wanting to go back inside. A handling assessment will not be conducted at this time.***

Summary:: QACC 25' Due to Troy being picked up as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 03/02/25 Troy is introduced to a novel female dog while off leash at the care center. Troy doesn't greet the novel female dog, approaching the gate with a tense body. Troy displays a knot in his tail as he walks away from the gate, sniffing away from the gate as a form of displacement. Troy maintains his distance away from the gate, keeping to himself. Troy is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction. BACC 24' Due to Noble entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 07/10/24 Noble is introduced to a novel female dog while off leash at the care center. Noble greets the novel female dog becomes tense and checks-in with the handler who retrieved him. Noble will walk away and keep to himself.

Summary (6):: 9/26/26: Troy is laying down at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed with ease and is then taken to the behavior room for his assessment. In the room, he has a neutral body frame as he explores around and he does no interact with the handlers. He has a tense body and would head whip while being petted. Please see behavior assessment notes for more details. He is able to return back to his kennel with no issues. 9/25/26: Troy is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to leashed with ease and his then slowly taken outside for a walk. On the walk, he would slowly walk behind the handler and would quickly approach when the handler would offer treats. He would then constantly stare at the handler's treat pouch to receive more treats. He has no reactions to dogs or people nearby and is able to be slowly taken him back to his kennel. When reaching in front of his kennel, he baulks and refuses to enter while staring up at the handler. He is able to enter inside when he tosses treats inside. 8/30/26 (BA): Troy is at the front of his kennel with a neutral frame and is leashed with ease. He will pull moderately to the behavior office where he is fitted with a collar and clipped to a drag leash. Throughout the session, Troy will look for food in the office, jumping up onto counters to pull objects down and eat any treats left behind. He will also take treats with a soft mouth when offered in a flat hand. After his assessment is over, he is returned to kennel with no issue and secured safely. (see Behavior Assessment for more information. 8/17: Canine behavior was called for assistance with Troy due to his escalating behavior once in medical. Troy was reported to have been gator rolling and growling at handlers during his vaccines. When they attempted to walk him to his kennel, he would stare hard with a frozen body and began growling when the staff member attempted to walk him to the kennel. When behavior staff arrived, he was already in his kennel still staring hard and growling, body stiff. Staff stated that they were able to get him into the kennel by giving him several breaks before getting to the kennel. They did have to muscle him into his kennel due to him balking and growling once in front of the kennel.

Summary (7):: 03/15/25 (assessment): Troy is lying at the back of kennel with a neutral frame as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and pulls mildly to the Canine Behavior Office for assessment (see Behavior Assessment for further details). Troy remains aloof throughout his time in the room, only showing interest in handlers when treats are offered. He takes treats roughly from hand. After assessment, Troy is returned to kennel safely. 03/12/25: Troy greets the handler lying in front of his kennel door. As the handler opens the kennel door Troy stands up with a neutral frame and waits to be leash. Troy is easily leashed and escorted out of the care center for a walk. When on leash Troy will mildly pull but when passing two dogs Troy lunges and barks one. The handler restrains Troy briefly, returning Troy back beside them before continuing the walk. Troy continues to walk beside the handler. Troy will walk ahead of the handler taking in the environment. Troy is escorted back to his kennel where he is unleashed without issue. 3/6/25: Troy is at the back of there kennel when the handler approaches and begins to slowly make his way towards the kennel door. Troy is avoidant of the leash, lip licking and turning his head away from the handler. Troy is coaxed with a treat where he will sniff, and be leashed that way. Troy is walked out of his kennel where his body is aligned, has a furrowed brow and enters the behavior office avoiding staff when coaxed. When Troy is touched he will freeze, turn his head and stare with hard eyes. Troy will begin to sideways lip lick, pace and continue to avoid staff. Troy is brought back to his kennel where he walks out initially, but is coaxed with leash pressure into his kennel.

Date of intake:: 8/17/2026

Summary:: fearful but tolerant with staff

Date of initial:: 8/18/2026

Summary:: minimally tolerant to restraint/handling, flinching/trying to flee away from attempts to touch

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13)- Due to Troy's fearful behavior, we recommend he is placed in an adult-only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Troy has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

Potential challenges: : Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety

Potential challenges comments:: Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: During the assessment treats are tossed due to him taking treats roughly. Teaching him to take treats gently by rewarding calm behavior and using a clicker or marker word can help. Please see handout on Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition Fearful/potential for defensive aggression| Handling/touch sensitivity | Anxiety: During his intake, Troy was reported to be growling and alligator rolling when vaccinated. He remained stiff and would stare hard at staff. Troy began to stare hard at the handlers, displaying a tense body and semi-tucked during his handling assessment. Gradually desensitize him to the care center environment by introducing him to it in short, positive sessions, rewarding him with treats and praise for calm behavior. Use positive reinforcement to build his confidence and create positive associations. Engage him in activities that he enjoys to distract him from his anxiety and help him feel more comfortable. Consistency and patience are crucial in helping Liberty overcome his fear and anxiety. If his anxiety persists, consider consulting a professional dog trainer or behaviorist for additional support. Please see the handout on Generalized Anxiety, fearful/potential for defensive aggression, and Handling/touch sensitivity.