Animal Profile

Fredo is on the at-risk list for medical and behavioral reasons. He is a friendly dog with heartworm disease. He needs treatment with injections of melarsomine at a local veterinarian's office to resolve his condition. Behaviorally, Fredo has allowed all handling and has been observed to be receptive to treats. However, while in the possession of a toy, Fredo is noted to lunge and bite the assess-a-hand when it approached him. Fredo has also been showing signs of kennel stress, spinning persistently while in kennel.

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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 Fredo is on the at-risk list for medical and behavioral reasons. He is a friendly dog with heartworm disease. He needs treatment with injections of melarsomine at a local veterinarian's office to resolve his condition. Behaviorally, Fredo has allowed all handling and has been observed to be receptive to treats. However, while in the possession of a toy, Fredo is noted to lunge and bite the assess-a-hand when it approached him. Fredo has also been showing signs of kennel stress, spinning persistently while in kennel. Fredo arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. While in care, Fredo has allowed handling and is receptive to treats. During his assessment, Fredo lunged and bit the assess-a-hand while he was in possession of a toy. Due to the detailed behavior we recommend an experienced adult only home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 73.8 lbs

Medical Notes

7/13/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-4 years based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Positive History: Stray Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - Body relaxed; easily examined, very friendly, and he is VERY smart! Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Objective P = 60hr R = 40rr BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. AD pinnae healed aural hematoma Oral Exam: NSF, mild calculus 108, 208 PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI testes x 2 MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, such long, thin toes! CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake procedures trazodone 200 mg PO BID Heartworm positive - microfilaria seen on slide Start nexguard plus doxycycline 300mg PO BID x 3-d SURGERY: Okay for surgery

7/13/2026

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Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 7/11/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history

Date of assessment:: 7/14/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Receptive to treats Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Neutral body Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: Jumps and grabs the toy and begins engaging with it, lunges and bites the assess-a-hand when it approaches. Then remains hovering over the toy

Summary (7):: 7/15/26: Fredo is reported to be persistently spinning while in kennel. 7/15/26: Fredo is in the middle of the kennel spinning repeatedly. He approaches the front with a soft body and soft wagging tail. Fredo is easily leashed and is taken to the street. He walks with a loose leash besides the handler. Fredo ignores people passing him. He notices dogs and looks away from them. Fredo sits besides the handler when stopping and takes treats gently when offered. Fredo is walked back to the shelter and taken to the assessment office. He approaches handlers with a soft body, soft tail wag. He then goes and jumps on the couch and remains there panting. He takes treats offered to him. After his assessment, Fredo spends sometime in the office, he does commands, like sit and lie down. After sometime, he is returned to kennel without issue.

Date of intake:: 7/11/2026

Summary:: Easily leashed and entered vehicle without issue

Date of initial:: 7/13/2026

Summary:: Body relaxed; easily examined

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Fredo so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in addition to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to the resource guarding observed while in care we recommend an adult only home. We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding

Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: Fredo was observed to lunge and bite the assess-a-hand while in the possession of a toy. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Fredo's mouth, and any time something is removed they should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. Please see handout on Resource Guarding.