Animal Profile

Amani is at risk due to behavior concerns. Amani is highly fearful in the Care Centers. He becomes tense during staff interactions and has been observed snapping when lifted from his kennel. He remains tense during walks and does not solicit attention. According to his owner, Amani is affectionate with her. Medically, Amani is receiving treatment for 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 Amani is at risk due to behavior concerns. Amani is highly fearful in the Care Centers. He becomes tense during staff interactions and has been observed snapping when lifted from his kennel. He remains tense during walks and does not solicit attention. According to his owner, Amani is affectionate with her. Medically, Amani is receiving treatment for CIRDC. Amani arrived at the care centers as an owner surrender. Amani in the care center has been intensely fearful, growling and snapping at staff trying to handle him. As a result, we recommend he is placed with one of our New Hope Partners to be given a calm and quiet home environment and be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 18.2 lbs

Medical Notes

12/21/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~ 4 year Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Calm, quiet, nervous, whale-eying, good on leash. Restraint and exam tolerated. Muzzled for exam. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 124 R = Panting BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Minimal to mild tartar, pink mm. Limited tolerance of oral exam. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact male. Both testes wnl. Externally normal MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Assessment Apparently healthy male dog Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake exam and tasks Trazodone 50mg - 1 tab PO BID Gabapentin 100mg- 1 cap PO BID SURGERY: Okay for surgery

12/24/2025

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12/29/2025

Progress exam: CIRDC signs noted on rounds Subjective: QAR, no S/V/D. Coughing & huffing present. Untouched food noted in bowls Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: dry discharge present 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 & medical feeding PO BID x 5 days -CTM, recheck as scheduled

12/31/2025

Brief CIRDC recheck S/O: QAR, no c/s/v/d noted, ate some of medical feedings, all regular dog food appears untouched, one meatball with meds uneaten, but two other med trays are empty. EENT: Mild mucoserous nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic A: CIRDC Hyporexia P: Continue doxycycline and med feedings for now, monitor if eating meds closely Consider discontinuing behavior meds if not eating all meds

1/3/2026

Progress exam: S/O: QAR in kennel; coughed several times when out of kennel. Wet/dry food appears untouched. Normal bronchovesicular sounds. Eupneic, appears euhydrated. A: CIRDC - continued Hyporexia/anorexia P: Ok to discontinue oral doxycycline Start supportive care and switch to injectable enrofloxacin: -Cerenia 0.8ml SQ x 3 days -LRS 250ml SQ x 3 days -Enrofloxacin 0.8ml SQ x 5 days, switch to oral tablets when starts eating -Entyce 0.8ml PO x 3 days

1/5/2026

recheck CIRDC S/O BAR, A+A, brought into medical, no c/s/v/d appreciated, takes HVTs and noted by staff to have eaten some of his meal EENT: no ocular dc, moderate active serous nasal dc HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4 A. CIRDC_- appetite noted to have improved P. Okay to change to oral enro 10mg/kg PO SID x 3 days CTM and recheck as scheduled.

1/8/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC day 10 recheck Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Soft coughing & sniffling present, untouched wet food & medication noted Objective: EYES: Clear 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 -Extend enrofloxacin PO SID x4 days (note that P likes chicken) -CTM, recheck as scheduled

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake Amani was guarding the client, and growled when staff approached. Staff asked the client if Amani would allow staff to pick him up and the client stated that she is the only person able to pick up Amani. Staff asked client to place slip leash, remove leash and collar, walk Amani to the door and pass him to staff, and then wait for Amani to be done with vaccines so she could place him in a top kennel. Once the client passed Amani to staff, Amani walked easily back to medical. He allowed staff to pet, and scan for m/c. Staff did not attempt to place ACC collar, or pick up. The client was able to pick up Amani, and place him in the top kennel.

Basic Information:: Amani is a aprox. 3-year-old, small, male, dog. He came to ACC via owner surrender.

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

How is this dog around strangers?: He hides from and barks at strangers.

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 reported resource guarding.

Bite history:: No bite history.

Housetrained:: No

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: He uses the bathroom on weewee pads, and is reported to have daily accidents. He is reported to snap when held/restrained, when his feet are touched, and when his collar is grabbed. He is not bothered when woken from sleep. He is fearful when startled and when pushed off furniture.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: He is a affectionate, independent, dog. He spends most of his time in the living room. He did not allow his previous family to bathe him, brush him, or trim his nails. He did not go on walks in his previous home. He has not been crate trained.

Date of intake:: 12/20/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender, 4 Years

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

Behavior toward strangers:: He hides from and barks at strangers.

Behavior toward children:: No experience.

Behavior toward dogs:: No experience.

Behavior toward cats:: No experience.

Resource guarding:: No reported resource guarding.

Bite history:: No bite history.

Housetrained:: No

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: He uses the bathroom on weewee pads, and is reported to have daily accidents. He is reported to snap when held/restrained, when his feet are touched, and when his collar is grabbed. He is not bothered when woken from sleep. He is fearful when startled and when pushed off furniture. He is a affectionate, independent, dog. He spends most of his time in the living room. He did not allow his previous family to bathe him, brush him, or trim his nails. He did not go on walks in his previous home. He has not been crate trained.

Date of assessment:: 12/24/2025

Summary:: 12/24/25: Due to Amani's fearfulness in care, a handling assessment will not be conducted at this time.

Summary (6):: 1/8/26: Amani is standing in his kennel as handler approaches with a tense body. He is able to be slowly leashed and is then taken to the behavior room. In the room, he has a tense body and tucked tail as he explored around. He would try to seek exit by constantly approaching the door. He would approach a familiar handler that was siting on the couch and would allow petting while still having a tense body. When the handler would stop petting him, he would look up and stare at the handler and lean in closer to receive more pets. He is able to be quickly clipped and taken back to his kennel with no issues. 1/5/26: Amani was lying in kennel as handler approached. As handler unlocked kennel he ran to the other side. Using a treat lure the handler was able to leash him after a couple of attempts. Once leashed he quickly jumped out of kennel and was ready to walk to the behavior room. In the room he took treats gently. An attempt was made to place a collar and using treats it was placed. However the collar needed to be loosened so it was removed. He was very tense with ears pinned back and stopped taking treats when a second attempt was made, ending with no collar being placed. After a couple of minutes he started to accept treats again. He was returned to kennel with no issue. 1/2/26: Amani is laying down in his kennel as handler approaches. He retreats to the other side of his kennel through his transfer door as the handler unlocks the front door. The handler is able to close the transfer door before attempting to leash him. He is able to be leashed while he has a tense body and would turn his head away. Once leashed, he is then taken to the behavior room. In the rom, he has a tense body and tucked tail and would constantly try to seek exit by standing by the door. He would hard stare with whale eyes at the handler as they moved around with him and while standing at the door. He is able to be taken back to his kennel on a pre-clip with no further issues.

Summary (7):: 12/28/25: Amani is lying at the back of kennel with a neutral frame as handler approaches. He will duck his head against the kennel wall to avoid leashing, but with a slow approach, he is leashed and readily exits kennel. Amani walks on a loose lead to the Canine Behavior Office where he briefly explores the space before standing next to handler. He leans into short spurts of light petting along his neck. After his session, Amani is returned to kennel safely. 12/26/25: Amani displays the same behaviors as of (12/24). Please refer to those notes. 12/24/25: Amani is at the front of the kennel initially hard barking at the handler but when approached and baby talked begins to sniff the handlers hand through the bars of the kennel and shake. Amani is toweled and tenses when being picked up, squirming a bit but allowing the handler to carry him to the live rom. Amani in the live room is aloof, hiding behind the handlers leg and allowing petting along his head slightly. Amani will sit there for most of his time in the room and when attempting to pick him up he will yelp and snap towards the handlers hands. Amani will continue to snap towards the handler as they attempt to towel and pick him up, and opts to put the leash under his chest area to lift him into his kennel. 12/21/25: Amani is standing in the center of his kennel with his tail tightly tucked. The handler is able to coax him forward briefly, he will sniff some treats and sausages. The handler will then gently place the leash on Amani and place a towel over him to pick him up. Amani is carried to the behavior office where he will sniff around and try to jump onto the couch. The handler attempts to offer him snacks but he will not take them. After a while, Amani will walk to the kennel room, slightly pulling on leash. At the entrance, the handler will place a towel on Amani and pick him up. He is placed in his kennel and secured safely.

Date of intake:: 12/20/2025

Summary:: fearful, allowed no handling

Date of initial:: 12/21/2025

Summary:: Calm, quiet, nervous, whale-eying

ENERGY LEVEL:: Amani 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 Amani

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Amani’s fearfulness displayed in care, we recommend he goes to an adult-only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Amani’s fearfulness displayed in care, we recommend he is placed with one of our New Hope Partners.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Lee is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. See handout on House Soiling. Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Amani 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 Amani, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Amani to initiate interactions with new people. She should never be forced to greet or to interact if she is not comfortable and soliciting attention. Amani would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. See handouts on Decompression Period and Fearful and Defensive Aggression.