Animal Profile

Joey is at risk due to behavior concerns. He arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. During his assessment Joey approached the handler initially social. He jumped up on the handler while standing on their hind legs. Joey then quickly escalated to lunging towards the handler and snapping at their abdomen. The handler had to straight arm Joey to keep him away. It is also reported Joey thrashes when returning to kennel. It is reported while in shelter he bounces exuberantly towards people passing on the street while out walking. Medially he has BOAS and is deaf.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form. Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Joey is at risk due to behavior concerns. He arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. During his assessment Joey approached the handler initially social. He jumped up on the handler while standing on their hind legs. Joey then quickly escalated to lunging towards the handler and snapping at their abdomen. The handler had to straight arm Joey to keep him away. It is also reported Joey thrashes when returning to kennel. It is reported while in shelter he bounces exuberantly towards people passing on the street while out walking. Medially he has BOAS and is deaf. Joey arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. During his assessment Joey approached the handler initially social. He jumped up on the handler while standing on their hind legs. Joey then quickly escalated to lunging towards the handler and snapping at their abdomen. Due to this displayed behavior - we have been unable to safely handle Joey in shelter. Joey needs an experienced handler to work with him and help him decompress outside of the shelter environment.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 52 lbs

Medical Notes

5/22/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-3 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: From neighboring shelter, pet was to be placed with rescue group but ended up at MACC Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - allows all handling, leans into petting, all tasks were already performed at prev shelter Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = 120 bpm R = WNL + stertorous breathing BCS: 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, but 3rd eyelids raised. Ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, clean/white. Underbite. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic + stertorous breathing. BOAS. ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, neutered male, fresh incision, appears to be healing well/CDI 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 BOAS Deaf Neutered male Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort FAST TRACK CANDIDATE (if not placed w rescue) SURGERY: Already neutered

5/30/2025

Noted during cage side rounds to be have yellow nasal discharge S: QAR O: EEN- eyes clear, yellow nasal discharge H/L- Eupneic at rest, no coughing/sneezing while cage side MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: CIRDC P: Rx: Doxycycline 250mg PO SID x10d Recheck at end of course

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 5/22/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (No Known History)

Date of assessment:: 5/24/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: Pulls moderately, bounces exuberantly toward people passing Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Did not conduct (Deaf) Sociability comments: Explores the room, approaches handlers and sniffs them, jumps and leans on handlers softly and allows gentle petting. Soft handling: During handling portion of assessment, Joey approached handler and jumped up on their lap while standing on their hind legs. Handler remained still for a moment before reaching for treats to attempt to safely redirect Joey off their leg. Joey then lunged forward quickly and snapped toward the right side of handlers body. Handler remained still for another moment before Joey again quickly lunged forward, this time closer to handlers abdomen and snapped again. Handler quickly stood up while grabbing the drag leash attached to Joey's collar. Handler straight arms Joey away and quickly ends the assessment and begins returning Joey to kennel. Assessment could not be further conducted. Exuberant handling: Did not conduct Comments: Arousal Jog comments: Did not conduct Knock Knock comments: Did not conduct Toy Toy comments Did not conduct

Summary (7):: 5/27/25 (KSV)- Joey is at the front of his kennel with a neutral body, handler presented a treat but he just sniffed at it. Handler softly speaks to him and he wags his tail. They held their hand up to his kennel door and Joey sniffs it. Interaction is ended. 5/24/25: Joey is at the front of his kennel with a neutral body. He sniffs the treat offered by does not take it. He is easily leashed without one. He is walked on the street where he bounces forward to sniff a spot then stands and looks around. When people pass by he bounces towards them. He does not engage with handler on his own accord but will approach handler when tapped (due to being deaf). In the behavior room he approaches the other handler with a loose body. He will put his paws on handlers lap or next to them on the couch. At one point while his front paws where on handlers lap, he snapped towards their hand then jumped up and snapped towards handler again. The handler was holding onto the leash and was able to straight arm him away. A second handler places a slip lead on him and while walking back to kennel, he thrashes. Handler continues to walk forward into the room and Joey stops thrashing and goes into kennel without issue. 5/22/25: Joey is reported to thrash when returning back to kennel. AC

Date of intake:: 5/22/2025

Summary:: Relaxed, leashed without issue

Date of initial:: 5/22/2025

Summary:: allows all handling, leans into petting, all tasks were already performed at prev shelter

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Joey 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),Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No Children: Based on Joey's observed behaviors in care, we recommend a home with no children. Place with a New Hope Partner: Based on the behavior challenges listed below 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: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful Defensive: During Joey's assessment he was observed to suddenly lunge towards the handler and snap at them. He will need careful management to work toward reducing triggers for Benny and reducing the resulting bites. It is important to move slowly with Joey, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow them to initiate interactions with new people. They should never be forced to greet or to interact if they are not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression.