Animal Profile

Honda is on the at risk list due to behavior concerns in his previous home. While on a walk Honda lunged toward another dog resulting in a bite to the other dog that broke skin. While separating the dogs, one of the owners was also reported to sustain a bite from one of the dogs. No further information was provided. Honda was able to be redirected away from the area after the incident. In the care center, Honda is known to be very social, affectionate, mellow energy, and easy to handle. Medically, Honda is apparently healthy.

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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 Honda is on the at risk list due to behavior concerns in his previous home. While on a walk Honda lunged toward another dog resulting in a bite to the other dog that broke skin. While separating the dogs, one of the owners was also reported to sustain a bite from one of the dogs. No further information was provided. Honda was able to be redirected away from the area after the incident. In the care center, Honda is known to be very social, affectionate, mellow energy, and easy to handle. Medically, Honda is apparently healthy. Honda was returned to the care cneter after being adopted due to a bite incident. In the care center he is noted to show social behavior with staff leaning into touch and engaging in playful behaviors. Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Honda be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Honda to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Honda to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Honda presents with outside of the care centers.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 55 lbs

Medical Notes

3/27/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5-6 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - loose wiggly body, panting heavily very social with handlers, food motivated, does very well for exam, tense for blood draw but relaxes at conclusion Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = P = WNL R = panting BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, mild tartar-- limited exam performed PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact male, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment: Apparently healthy Intact male Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort Rx: Trazodone 225mg PO BID indefinitely SURGERY: Okay for surgery

4/2/2026

Barking incessantly in kennel and heavy panting when interacting with. P: Clonidine 0.6 mg PO BID indefinitely

4/4/2026

Heavy panting and barking in pop up crate in hallway P: Gabapentin 500mg PO BID indefinitely

4/10/2026

SO: QAR, sitting at kennel door eent: eyes clear, mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRDC P: 300mg doxycycline PO SID x10d

4/13/2026

Pet not eating doxycycline. Coughing and sneezing but is able to walk to medical room. Plan LRS 600 mls sq sid x 4 days Enrofloxacin 100mg/ml 2.5 mls SQ diluted to 5 mls sid x 4 days Cerenia 10mg/ml 2.5 mls sq sid x 4d

4/16/2026

Recheck CIRDC and appetite S: BAR wagging tail in medical, allows all handling. No interest in dog food offered but eats viennas, spam, and baby food very well. O: EEN- eyes clear, clear nasal discharge H/L- Eupneic, sniffling and sneezing noted MSk/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: CIRDC Eating P: D/c Gabapentin Rx: Enrofloxacin 136mg tab, 2 tab PO SID x5d

4/19/2026

Hx; informed not eating well and not taking oral meds P) Starting SQ fluids again SIG: 700 ml LRS SQ q 24 hrs x 4 d's monitor appetite and consider injectable AB's if anorexia continues

4/19/2026

GAVE 700 ML LRS PER DVM REQUEST

4/21/2026

BAR and eating. A: No cirdc symptoms P: okay for neuter move out of isolation

4/28/2026

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Start 1 tab of Carprofen 100mg sid po x2 days as pain management. Per offsite vet: MILD DENTAL TARTAR MILD DISCHARGE BOTH EARS THINNED HAIR ON ELBOWS/MEDIAL HIND LIMBS MILD DIFFUSE ERYTHEMA (INC. SCROTUM)

4/28/2026

In accordance to Bouy's Law, guidelines and warnings for the usage of CARPROFEN have been provided to the receiving party. Hand-Out printed and attached to medication.

5/1/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? Positive History: Returned from adoption. Patient is on a DOH bite hold. Initial intake was 03/27/2026. History of resolved upper respiratory symptoms. BAR MM pink, moist, CRT <2 sec Observed Behavior - Blue; Able to examine, excited and active Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? - No Objective: P = 115 hr R = pant rr BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, no apparent murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Neuter incision healing well with minor peri-incisional bruising. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Physical exam performed; no other intake tasks needed. Resume medications: -Trazodone (100 mg tablets): 225 mg (9 mg/kg) PO BID, indefinitely. -Clonidine (0.3 mg tablets): 0.6 mg (0.024 mg/kg) PO BID, indefinitely. SURGERY: N/A - already neutered

5/10/2026

DOH release from observation S: BARH - at front of kennel soliciting attention pink moist mm at distance no s/v/d reported intermittent cough reported O: EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge, corneas clear. Visually tracking with no nystagmus Oral: No ptyalism, pink moist mm at distance MSK: Ambulatory x4 NEURO: Normal mentation, no ataxia A/P: P is not showing any neurologic symptoms or signs of rabies at this time and is released from rabies observation.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 3/26/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Bite history:: Honda adopter was walking him where another dog and two owners were walking a few feet behind the adopter and Honda. The adopter decided to pull Honda to the side of the block, away from the other dog. In the process of trying to get Honda's attention, he lunged forward in the direction of the other dog. His leash slipped out the adopter's grasp, and he bit the other dog passing by on the right front leg, breaking skin. The adopter and the two other pet owners worked together to separate the dogs. Honda sustained a scratch to his right eye and two small wounds to his muzzle, although during the intake exam at ACC no wounds or scratches were noted. One of the two owners was bitten. Both the human and dog victim received medical attention.

Other Notes:: 3/26/26: Stray during his 1st stay

Date of assessment:: 5/12/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Nild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs:None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social- seeks attention, leans into touch, wags tail, Call over: Readily approaches-loose body, seeks attention, sits, gently takes treats. Sociability comments: Soft handling: Allowed- leans into touch, wagging tail, panting Exuberant handling: Allowed- leans into touch, wagging tail, panting Comments: Arousal: Follow- panting Jog comments: Knock: Approaches- jumps on the handler Knock comments: Toy; Approaches playful, grips toy walks away Toy comments: ***03/28/26: Behavioral assessment upon request***

Summary:: 4/6/26: Honda greets another dog at the gate with a tense body. He shows teeth and growls when handler places tension on the leash to move him away from the gate.

Summary (6):: 5/17/26: Honda was noticed to be excessively panting and they began barking when they saw a staff member. 5/14/26: Reported via whiteboard that Honda is dog/kennel reactive and is kennel fighting. 5/2/26: Honda greeted handler with a loose and wiggly body. His kennel was very messy. Honda was easily leashed and pulled from kennel and escorted to the back yard. Honda pulled moderately out kennel and along walk to backyard. Once in the play yard he relived himself and started to sniff and investigate the play yard. He took treats gently and accepted pets on his head and back. He was returned to kennel with no issues. 4/27/26: Staff reported that Honda is becoming more dog reactive. 4/26/26: it is reported on the whiteboard that Honda had dog reactivity on BB and that Honda was very sweet and calmly hung out at the park. 4/18/26: Honda is at the front of the kennel barking repeatedly with a soft body and wagging tail. He is easily leashed and taken out of the room. He is brought downstairs towards the street. Honda walks with a loose leash besides the handler. He pulls towards a dog with a forward posture and a wagging tail. He takes treats gently that are offered to him and relieves himself. After sometime, Honda is walked back to the shelter and returned to kennel without issue. 4/17: Volunteer Note - Someone has drawn a heart on his kennel card and I totally get it-such a sweet, mellow guy! Easy easy to walk. He showed no reactivity in the park to other dogs (including an unleashed Rottie who sauntered very close) but did react when a small dog started barking angrily at him on the street. Easily redirected. Just a nice, nice guy as the volunteer walking log notes promise! 4/11/26: Honda is at the front of the kennel with a soft body and wagging tail. He is easily leashed and removed from kennel, where he would have a mild pull out of the room. He is then taken for a street walk, where he would walk alongside the handler and would watch dogs but is easily redirected using mild leash pressure the opposite way and calling his name. Honda would then continue to walk ahead with the handler with no issues. He would take treats from the handler with a soft mouth, shortly after he is then brought back inside and returned to his kennel with no issue.

Summary (7):: 4/8: Volunteer Note - Handsome, lovely dog. He has happy energy and exhibited very good leash manners on our street walk, warming up to me quickly and displaying responsiveness to me. I found him to be very gentle and affectionate, enjoying pets and hugs as we sat for a bit on stairs bear the FDR Drive before we continued our walk back to the shelter. I did not see any or notice any dog reactivity on our outing. 4/8/26: Honda is at the front of the kennel barking, jumping up and pawing at the kennel front. He is easily leashed and pulls hard out of the room. Handler steps aside for a dog to pass and Honda ducks behind the handler and pulls towards the passing dog. He is kept away. Honda pulls hard downstairs towards the street. He relieves himself a few times and crosses the street. On the street, Honda pulls mildly towards smells and is walked around the block. He eventually begins walking with a loose leash besides the handler and is taken back to the shelter. Honda greets a staff member with a soft body and wagging tail. He observes another dog and has a forward posture, handler calls to him and tries to redirect with squeakers, it is unsuccessful. Honda then pulls hard back inside the building and is returned to kennel without issue. 4/4: Volunteer Note - In the backyard, he reacted to dogs walking by with lunging and barking, so I kept him on leash. He has excitable energy, but he does sit for treats. 4/3/26: Honda is sitting at the front of the kennel soft body and wagging tail. He is easily leashed and removed from the kennel. He is walked on the street where he walks ahead of handler slight pull on the leash. He is aloof not checking in with handler and does not respond when called. He eventually turns to handler when handler pets his back. He is not interested in treats and when handler kneels down, he comes forward soft body and stands near handler, allowing petting but not seeking it. When seeing dogs he pulls towards them moderate pressure and has to be called multiple times or pulled away. He is easily returned to kennel. 3/28/26: Honda is standing at the front of his kennel with a loose body and wagging tail when the handler approaches. He vocalizes (whines). He tries to push out of the kennel when it is opened. He is easily leashed and brought to the street. He sniffs around and relieves himself. He pulls moderately, but hard toward dogs with a very slightly tense body. He takes treats and seems to enjoy petting. He is brought into the assessment room (see notes) then returned to kennel where he balks so treats are tossed.

Date of intake:: 5/1/2026

Summary:: Friendly

Date of initial:: 5/1/2026

Summary:: excited and active

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Honda so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, 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.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No Young Children (Under 5): Due to Honda's bite history, we recommend he be placed in an adult-only home. Single-Pet Home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Honda has shown during playgroup (see DOG-DOG SUMMARY), we feel that Honda should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that he be socialized in a more controlled setting until his behavior toward other dogs can be further addressed. Place with a New Hope partner: Honda was returned to the care cneter after being adopted due to a bite incident. In the care center he is noted to show social behavior with staff leaning into touch and engaging in playful behaviors. Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Honda be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Honda to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Honda to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Honda presents with outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Bite history (human),Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: Basic Manners/Poor Impulse Control: During his assessment Honda was observed to jump socially on handlers often. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners and Poor Impulse Control. Anxiety: Staff reported during Honda's intake that he was panting and whining while pacing constantly. We recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving him other things to focus on to alleviate his anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety. On-Leash Reactivity/Barrier Frustration: Staff have reported that while on leash Honda will pull toward dogs with mild tension. He is noted to kennel fighting in the care center. Honda may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On-Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration. Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression/Bite history (human)/Bite history (dog):Honda adopter was walking him where another dog and two owners were walking a few feet behind the adopter and Honda. The adopter decided to pull Honda to the side of the block, away from the other dog. In the process of trying to get Honda's attention, he lunged forward in the direction of the other dog. His leash slipped out the adopter's grasp, and he bit the other dog passing by on the right front leg, breaking skin. The adopter and the two other pet owners worked together to separate the dogs. Honda sustained a scratch to his right eye and two small wounds to his muzzle, although during the intake exam at ACC no wounds or scratches were noted. One of the two owners was bitten. Both the human and dog victim received medical attention.