Animal Profile


Suzie

Hello, my name is Suzie. My animal id is #166951. I am a female black dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 2 months 1 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a agency on 4/19/2025.

Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.

Pre-Screener Form

Suzie is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Suzie in the care center has not been acclimating well to the shelter environment despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. Suzie has began to lunge at strangers and dogs on walks, and when in kennel will growl, lunge and hard bark at select staff, making it difficult to handler her safely at times. Medically, Suzie has dental disease.

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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 Suzie is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Suzie in the care center has not been acclimating well to the shelter environment despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. Suzie has began to lunge at strangers and dogs on walks, and when in kennel will growl, lunge and hard bark at select staff, making it difficult to handler her safely at times. Medically, Suzie has dental disease. Suzie arrived at the care center as a stray. Suzie in the care center has began to become more dog reactive on leash and has began to lunge at strangers on the sidewalk. In care, Suzie has been also struggling to acclimate despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. Suzie in kennel will hard bark and growl at passing dogs and staff members in her kennel, but is social with staff in the care center. As a result, we recommend she is placed with one of our New Hope Partners. A volunteer writes:Amid a sea of other black pittie-type dogs at the shelter, Suzie stands out not only for her petite stature and squishably cute face, but also because she's likely to be holding an emotional support tennis ball in her mouth at any time, beckoning you to take her out to play. Suzie's zest for life is palpable, and her bright spirit and passion for playtime - especially fetch! - is especially incredible given the unlucky hand she's been dealt over the past few years. One look at her is bound to make you light up, her body often wiggling in anticipation for a walk or a play session in the yard. Her obsession with tennis balls means she can easily entertain herself, and watching her run around the yard with glee makes me wonder how anyone might be able to overlook this fun, affectionate, confident piglet of a girl. Suzie has been super-friendly with staff and volunteers at the shelter; based on her shelter behavior around other dogs, however, she should be the only pet in a home and is recommended for homes without young children.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 37 lbs

5/30/2025

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5/6/2025

4/27/2025

4/19/2025

Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with emaciation and the staff veterinarians are issuing a TEMPORARY waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment through to the resolution of the issue. At the time of a full recovery you may choose to have your veterinarian perform the spay/neuter surgery, or make provisions to return the pet to ACC for sterilization.

4/19/2025

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3/22/2023

It is possible that this dog was exposed to parvovirus and due to the vaccination status, may be at a higher risk for infection. The veterinarian is issuing a Temporary waiver for spay/neuter surgery. Surgery can be scheduled 30 days after pick up from the shelter or with your veterinarian. Symptoms of Parvo included: Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and lack of appetite. Please keep this dog separated from any dog in your home that is not up to date on vaccines.

3/22/2023

3/20/2023

3/20/2023

Started on trazodone 150 mg PO Q12h for FAS. Estimated weight at 40 lbs.

3/22/2023

It is possible that this dog was exposed to parvovirus and due to the vaccination status, may be at a higher risk for infection. The veterinarian is issuing a Temporary waiver for spay/neuter surgery. Surgery can be scheduled 30 days after pick up from the shelter or with your veterinarian. Symptoms of Parvo included: Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and lack of appetite. Please keep this dog separated from any dog in your home that is not up to date on vaccines.

3/22/2023

DVM Intake Exam History : Stray Estimated age: Approx 3-5 years Microchip noted on Intake? Negative Subjective: BAR, very tense, trembling, looking for the door, does not take treats, allows handling and exam and does not escalate and does not warm Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective: P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge; ears clean; no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mm pink and moist, CRT <2; scant tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NMA, SSP; Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female intact 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 Prognosis: Good Plan: CTM while at BACC SURGERY: Okay for surgery

3/27/2023

Progress Exam – coughing/sneezing reported S/O: BAR, no c/s/v/d noted, coughing/sneezing reported EENT: Eyes clear, mild serous nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort ABD: No obvious distention CNS: Mentation appropriate Assessment: CIRDC - mild Plan: Monitor in place, no treatment at this time Placed UTW sign and monitoring log, recommend kennel cover Recheck CIRDC day 10 +/- antibiotic if progressing CTM while at BACC

3/29/2023

Monitor appetite - appetite log indicates she ate well last night and ate some today. CTM closely on rounds.

3/30/2023

CIRDC progressing, low appetite noted - BAR with interaction, eating kitten food well, noted to eat oral meds well in spam. Intermittent coughing, moderate serous nasal discharge, eupneic. Plan: Start enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg PO SID x 10 days, start medical feedings BID x 4 days. Recheck CIRDC day 7, monitor and switch to injectable if not eating pills.

3/31/2023

Recheck Exam - reportedly not eating, lethargic, coughing excessively during walk. QAR-BAR in kennel, mod serous nasal discharge, no coughing/sneezing during interaction; ate entire medical feeding and pills and eats canned cat food during interaction. Plan: Continue to monitor closely on rounds, switch to injectable meds if stops eating pills

4/2/2023

Reason for Recheck: Eating? Doing ok? S/O: Dog is QAR/depressed (head hung low) EENT: coughing/gagging; mucopurulent nasal discharge Oral Exam: NE H/L: Not auscultated; RR rate not increased Abd: Not palpated; no obvious distention MSI: Amb x 4 Mentation: depressed, otherwise appropriate A: Approx 3yr old female intact medium mixed breed CIRDC Anorexia Lethargy P: SQ Fluids: 250mls SQ once Cerenia (10mg/ml): 2ml SQ once Enrofloxacin (100mg/ml): 2ml SQ once Vet Check 4/3 to assess appetite/hydration; extend injectables vs continue oral meds?

4/3/2023

Patient QAR- sternal with head up. Mild to moderate serous nasal discharge present. No coughing noted at time of exam but coughing reported on monitoring log. Respiratory rate and effort WNL. Reported to eat all food last night but did not eat pills in treats this morning. Plan: Start enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg IM q24 until 4/10 Discontinue oral enrofloxacin Extend medical feedings until 4/6 CTM closely on daily rounds

4/5/2023

Recheck appetite - QAR, coughing/hacking, eating high value foods well. Continue with current treatment plan and CTM on daily rounds.

4/6/2023

Recheck appetite Patient QAR but brighter than during last few exams; sitting upright and comes to front when approached. Reported to have improving energy and to eat treats but not wet food. RR and RE WNL. No coughing at time of exam. Mild mucoid nasal discharge present. Plan: Extend medical feedings until 4/10 Continue enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg IM q24 until 4/10 CTM on daily rounds, recheck 4/10

4/10/2023

Patient brighter today! Eating dry food well. Mild serous nasal discharge present. Occasional cough. Plan: Extend enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg IM q24 until 4/14- continue injectable as patient is only eating dry food well OK to discontinue medical feedings today CTM on daily rounds, recheck 4/14

4/13/2023

CIRDC day 17- QAR, resting on bed, eventually stands and comes forward with coaxing; eats kitten food, but not eating pills, appetite noted as 2 today. Moderate to severe mucopurulent nasal discharge, no c/s noted, eupneic. Plan: Extend enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg IM SID until 4/20, restart medical feedings BID; recheck appetite in 2 days

4/15/2023

Today 4/15-Progress exam, recheck appetite SO: Q-BAR comes to the front of the kennel seeking attention. No s/v/d, occasional coughing noted. Ate peanut butter and treats with coaxing, no interested in sausages that are offered. EENT: No ocular discharge. Mild mucoid nasal discharge appreciated today. H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort CNS: Mentation appropriate A: CIRDC Hyporexia P: CTM while at BACC Continue baytril 10mg/kg IM SID until 4/20 Continue medical feedings BID until 4/20 Scheduled for 1x cerenia 1mg/kg SQ and LRS 22ml/kg SQ Monitor appetite and overall condition closely on daily rounds

4/17/2023

Patient QAR to BAR, comes forward to eat tossed treats. Reported to be eating well. Mild serous nasal discharge present. Plan: Continue current treatment plan Recheck 4/20

4/21/2023

Observed patient on walk: BAR with improved energy. Eating well (both wet and dry food). Occasional coughing and mild serous nasal discharge. Extend enrofloxacin x 5 days OK to switch to PO as patient is now eating well Recheck in 5 days

4/23/2023

Reason for recheck: wound reported Patient BAR and friendly. Taking treats well. Reported to be eating well. Wound is on caudal right thigh and approximately 1.5 in in diameter. Consists of two semi-circular areas with intact skin in between. Wound is full-thickness through skin. Exposed tissue is pink and moist but has no discharge. Area surrounding wound is firm. Patient stoic- no reaction to gentle palpation. No known trauma or interactions with other dogs A: Wound- suspect secondary to enrofloxacin injections (now on oral meds) CIRDC P: Start Rimadyl 4.4 mg/kg PO q24 x 3 days for likely discomfort associated with wound Continue enrofloxacin PO Recheck wound in 3 days

4/25/2023

PROGRESS EXAM: History: Previously treated for CIRDC - last day of enrofloxacin today S: QAR, curled in ball on bed O: Cageside exam performed EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge GI: No feces seen in cage MSI: Ambulation not assessed, adequate body condition, healthy hair coat; healing wound on R hip Mentation: WNL A: CIRDC resolved - move out of iso Wound on R hip - continue to monitor, switch to smaller cone as patient is having difficulty eating with cone P: Move out of iso and continue to monitor, switch to smaller cone as patient is having difficulty eating with cone

4/26/2023

History: history of open wound on the right hip, suspect secondary to enrofloxacin injection S/O: EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge noted; ears clean Oral Exam: mm pink, CRT <2; H/L: NMA, SSP; Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness; open wound on the right hip, no active drainage or discharge, tissue firm on palpation, mild scabbing starting CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Open wound right hip: injection site reaction vs other P: Recheck in 2 days to monitor progress Consider surgical repair if persistent or not healing appropriately

4/27/2023

Recheck wound - BAR, active, eating well. Wound at right hip is circular, approx 6-7cm diameter, with firm raised edges, central depression with granulation tissue and mild serous exudate. Healthy skin around lesion allows for adequate closure without tension. A: Wound - suspect injection site reaction P: Wound debridement and surgical closure today

4/27/2023

Surgical Report: History: Patient presented for surgical repair of healing open wound on R hip Surgical notes: Patient was positioned in left lateral recumbency and the wound bed (approximately 2.5 inches in diameter) was shaved and aseptically prepared routinely. An elliptical incision was made around the wound bed in an vertical/oblique pattern in an attempt to stay as parallel as possible to tension lines on the lateral thigh. A combination of sharp and blunt dissection was used to dissect the wound bed away from underlying tissues. Hemostasis was maintained as needed by tying off bleeding vessels with 4-0 PDS in an encircling ligature. A small (approximately 1 inch) laceration was made into a lateral muscle belly, which was repaired with 2-0 PDS in a simple continuous fashion. The underlying subcutaneous tissue was dissected around the incision to allow for closure of the skin. Approximately 5 horizontal mattress walking sutures were applied to bring the skin to a close (using 2-0 PDS). A second subcutaneous closure was performed with 2-0 PDS in a simple continuous pattern, and the skin was closed with 2-0 PDS in an intradermal pattern. Recommendations: Keep an e-collar on for the next 2 weeks, as well as cage restriction to hopefully prevent tension/dehissence. Recheck wound in 2, 5, 10 and 14 days.

4/29/2023

Progress exam-recheck incision SO: BARH, no c/s/v/d. E/d well. E-collar intact. Hyper but sweet and allows handling. EENT: No ocular/nasal discharge. L: Eupneic, normal RR/effort ABD: No obvious distention MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness, laceration repair at R hip healing well, good skin apposition. Mild swelling and erythema appreciated. Dried purulent discharge and some scabs appreciated at incision edges. Overall healing nicely CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Wound-healing well P: CTM while at BACC Removed purulent discharge and scabs and cleaned wound with dilute chlorhexidine. Applied small amount of entederm to areas that had purulent discharge Keep e-collar on and strict cage rest Recheck wound day 5, 10, and 14 days.

4/30/2023

S: Patient had a surgical repair of a LHL wound on 4/27. Wound opened during a walk on 4/30 Patient was positioned in left lateral recumbency and the wound bed was shaved and aseptically prepared. The SQ suture that was in the wound bed was cut and removed and the wound was flushed copiously with sterile saline. The edges of the wound were freshened with a 10 blade. 4 horizontal mattress sutures were placed in the subcutaneous layer with 2-0 PDS. The skin was closed in an intradermal pattern with 2-0 PDS. The closure of the skin was reinforced in a cruciate pattern with 2-0 PDS. Plan: Daily rechecks Strict cage rest

5/1/2023

Patient BAR, vocal in kennel. Incision c/d/i aside from very mild dried blood. Plan: Increase trazodone to 200 mg PO q12 indefinitely for FAS Recheck incision in 2 days

5/3/2023

Recheck wound Patient BAR and eating well. Comes to the front for treats immediately. E-collar on. Small (~1 cm) area in middle of wound is not closed- suspect suture popped. Exposed area has healthy granulation tissue with no discharge noted. Rest of suture line is C/D/I. CTM, brief recheck in 3 days

5/5/2023

S: Patient had a surgical repair of a LHL wound on 4/27. Wound opened during a walk on 4/30 and was surgically repaired a second time. Central aspect of wound was noted to be open on 5/3. O: EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge noted; ears clean Oral Exam: mm pink, CRT <2; H/L: NMA, SSP; Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness; healthy hair coat, 3cm central aspect of incision open, healthy granulation tissue present, proximal and distal aspects of incision still closed, healing appropriately, CDI CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Wound on HL, central dehiscence - healthy granulation tissue present P: Allow central aspect of incision to heal by second intention, leave sutures in place at proximal and distal aspects of incision Recheck in 3 days CTM daily on rounds

5/8/2023

Recheck wound Patient BAR, friendly, and eating well. Middle of repaired hip wound open as previously noted. Healthy granulation tissue with no discharge present. CTM on daily rounds, recheck in 4 days

5/11/2023

Recheck wound - multiple sutures loose Patient BAR, friendly, and eating well. Middle of repaired hip wound open as previously noted. Healthy granulation tissue with no discharge present. Loose cruciate sutures removed, two deeper loose sutures trimmed to reduce irritation. CTM on daily rounds, recheck in 4 days

5/19/2023

Recheck wound - healing well, wound is approx 2cm x 1cm with no swelling/discharge. Recheck in one week.

5/24/2023

Start gabapentin 15 mg/kg PO BID for FAS in shelter

5/26/2023

Recheck wound - continues to heal, sutures sticking out were trimmed today, mild serosanguinous discharge at ventral portion of lesion where suture present. Recheck in one week. New mass noted - approx 3-4cm SQ mass at left dorsal flank. Soft and moveable, nonpainful. Monitor.

6/2/2023

S: Wound recheck on hip, healing appropriately, no evidence of infection, discharge or drainage. A: Wound - healing appropriately P: CTM while in care

4/19/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 3-7 years based on dentition and conformation Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive History: agency Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - enters with lose body, wagging tail, allows Is there evidence of Cruelty? Y Is there evidence of Neglect? Y Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective T = np P = wnl R = wnl BCS 2/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate wear and staining to visible dentition with calculus PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: F suspected intact, no OVH scar or tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, linear scarring over the L hip extending down the lateral aspect of the RHL, areas of scarring and alopecia along the tail CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Scar - hx of prior wound in SB Dental dz approx 2-3/4 Prognosis: good Plan: intake exam and tasks see jotform TID feedings x 2 weeks recheck with recheck weight in 1 week awaiting sort SURGERY: Okay for surgery: N Temporary waiver due to emaciation

4/19/2025

Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with emaciation and the staff veterinarians are issuing a TEMPORARY waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment through to the resolution of the issue. At the time of a full recovery you may choose to have your veterinarian perform the spay/neuter surgery, or make provisions to return the pet to ACC for sterilization.

4/27/2025

Recheck TID feeding pup S/O BAR, A+A, gained 3 pounds since intake, food trays emptied, eupneic, amb x 4, no ocular or nasal dc A/P Gained weight, still underweight Con't with TID feedings Recheck as scheduled

5/6/2025

Brief recheck - BAR, active at front of kennel, barking; no c/s/v/d noted, eupneic; BCS 3-4/9. Okay to continue TID feeding, monitoring weight, and CTM while at QACC.

5/16/2025

Behavior team reports lunging at delivery person and hard barking in kennel. Adjusting medications - trazodone 9 mg/kg PO BID and clonidine 0.02 mg/kg PO BID.

5/30/2025

Request to increase behavior psychopharm doses based on enrichment note from 5/29 - Suzie was very vocal, pulling on lead, panting heavily on her way out of the care center. Toy motivated and engaged in fetch with handler once outside. While carrying a soft toy in her mouth back into the shelter she did not vocalize or pull on her lead as she had on the way out. Currently on both trazodone and clonidine - continue at current doses. Recommend walking with toy as it seems to help with undesired behaviors. CTM while at QACC.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Upon intake, she was very friendly and calm. She allowed all handling but was also anxious and shaking.

Date of Intake: 3/18/2023

Spay/Neuter Status: Unknown

Basic Information:: Medium Mixed Breed female named Siouxie Sioux was brought in by Police that found her wandering alone in a parking lot.

Date of intake:: 4/19/2025

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray ( Limited History)

Other Notes:: Please inquire about past stay in the care center.

Date of assessment:: 5/15/2025

Summary:: 5/15/25: **Due to Suzie's behavior and escalation to lunging at strangers on walks, she has been bumped to NHO** Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Pull towards kennels Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Exp;lores room- paces, seeks food& find kong bone Call over: Readily approaches- soft body Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Allowed- leans into touch, seeks attention, soft Exuberant handling: Allowed- leans into touch, seeks attention,soft body Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- Bouncy, soft body Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: Grips toy walks away Toy comments: 4/24/25: A handling assessment was not conducted due to being on a legal hold. 4/23/24: A handling assessment was not conducted due to being on a legal hold.

Summary:: QACC 25' Due to Suzie entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior out of shelter dog-to-dog history recorded. Upon her last stay in 2023 it is noted that Suzie was fearful in her interaction. 05/15/25: When off leash at the Care Center Suzie is introduced to a novel female dog. The novel female will stand still and away from the gate air scenting, and drooling. Suzie will stare at the novel female with a stiff frame and a flagging tail, before displaying prey bows. The novel female will display a straight tail with a knot in it. Suzie will quickly escalate from growling to barking. Both dogs are immediately separated and the interaction is ended. 04/21/25 Suzie is introduced at the gate to a novel male dog while off leash at the care center. Suzie will charge the gate displaying a tense body and square frame. Suzie will snarl and hard bark excessively at the novel male dog standing behind the gate. The novel male dog will displace away from the gate while Suzie is moved away due to her excessive hard barking. Suzie is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction. BACC 23' Suzie was surrendered as her past behavior with other dogs is unknown. 3/20: When greeting a novel male at the gate while off leash at the care center, Suzie is highly fearful. She is coaxed to the gate and briefly greeted before fleeing from the gate and seeking an exit.

Summary (6):: 5/29/25: Suzie was leashed with ease and pulled towards the door, jumping against it and pushing it open. Suzie made high pitched vocalizations as she passed through the adjoining kennel room, pulling hard towards the kennels. Suzie was panting heavily and pulling very hard on the way up the ramp but had stopped vocalizing. Suzie was clipped to a drag leash and relieved herself while outside. She was extremely toy motivated and engaged in fetch with handler for quite some time. She reliably dropped one toy at handler's feet in exchange for another. Suzie carried her soft toy around the yard and kept it in her mouth as she was switched back to a slip leash. Suzie carried the toy all the way back to kennel without dropping it. With the toy in her mouth, she moved through the kennel rooms without the vocalization or pulling observed on the way out. Suzie entered kennel without issue. She appeared to have eaten her medication but her midday meal was untouched and pushed into a corner. 05/23/25: Suzie is standing at the front of kennel with a neutral frame as handler approaches. She is leashed with ease and tenses as she exits kennel, beginning to screech as she walks past kennels. Once in the back hallway, Suzie settles slightly and stops screeching. She walks to the Live Room where she paces and scents along the room with a high flagging tail. Suzie will move quickly from one enrichment item to the next but only scents and does not actively engage with them. Handler tosses treats onto the kuranda bed in the room and Suzie readily jumps up onto the kuranda bed and will sit, taking treats gently from hand. Handler lures Suzie to the kuranda bed, marks with a treat, and releases her. This is repeated multiple times and handler ends the session with a jackpot of treats on the kuranda bed which Suzie readily eats. Her body softens and she begins to engage with the snuffle mat and kong toy offered to her. She carries the kong onto the chair in the corner of the room and will engage with it for several minutes. After her session, Suzie is returned to kennel safely.

Summary (7):: 5/22/25: Suzie is reported to lunge at other dogs on the street on walks. 05/18/25 Suzie is lying down as the handler approaches. She will rise and willingly come forward as the handler unlocks the kennel door, being leashed with ease as she waits patiently, sitting firmly. Suzie is taken for a walk. Suzie displays a neutral, still frame as she trots alongside the handler moderately. Suzie maintains her pace throughout the walk as she is taken on a lengthy one. She will explore, remaining neutral in frame. Suzie will relieve herself along the course of the walk as well. Suzie will maintain her relaxed pace as she returns to the facility. Suzie enters the building and her kennel with no issue. 5/15/25: Suzie was laying down at her kennel and then when two staff members walk by, she begins to hard bark, run to the front of the kennel door and begin to growl. Suzie is approached by the other staff member that she is not growling at, and begins to wag her tail and eat treats. 05/15/25: Suzie is standing at the front of her kennel and will be leashed with ease and brought out to the play yard to meet a playmate. While she is being collared, the handler drops the drag leash and Suzie charges at the gate as the other dog stands on the opposite side, growling and pacing back and forth along the gate line. When returning to the care center, Suzie will lunge at a delivery person who is standing by the curb waiting to deliver food. See Dog-to-Dog for more information. 05/05/25 Suzie is standing with a loose frame in her kennel as the handler approaches. Suzie is easily leashed and taken outside for a walk. Suzie will pull her way out of the building displaying a loose, wiggly frame. The handler applies slight directional leash pressure. Suzie will catch treats when tossed and take treats gently when administered. Suzie will allow petting, leaning in as the handler pets her back and sides. Suzie and the handler will commence their walk before returning to the facility. Suzie will enter the building as well as her kennel with no issue. 04/25/25: (Assessment note) Suzie stands at the front of her kennel, greeting the handler with a soft, wiggly frame. She allows leashing with ease and is brought to the assessment room, where she is dressed with a drag leash and set free to roam. Suzie begins to circle the room, exploring and sniffing her surroundings. She allows gentle touch from the handler and engages in play, seeking out toys beneath a blanket. After some time, Suzie settles on the couch, calmly chewing on a toy. She is returned to her kennel safely with no issues.

Date of intake:: 4/19/2025

Summary:: very friendly and calm. She allowed all handling but was also anxious and shaking.

Date of initial:: 4/19/2025

Summary:: enters with lose body, wagging tail, allows

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

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No young children (under 5),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 5): We recommend she be placed in a home with no children under 5. Single-pet home/recommend no dog parks: Due to Suzie's concerning level of reactivity displayed we recommend that Suzie to be the only dog in the home and not attend dog parks. The Behavior Department recommends that she be socialized in a more controlled setting until her behavior toward other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Suzie associate dogs with things she enjoys like toys or treats. Place with a New Hope partner:Suzie arrived at the care center as a stray. Suzie in the care center has began to become more dog reactive on leash and has began to lunge at strangers on the sidewalk. In care, Suzie has been also struggling to acclimate despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. Suzie in kennel will hard bark and growl at passing dogs and staff members in her kennel, but is social with staff in the care center. As a result, we recommend she is placed with one of our New Hope Partners.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: HANDLING/ TOUCH SENSITIVITY/ Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Suzie has been generally fearful in the care center and has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times. It is important to always go slow and give her the option to walk away from any social interaction. Suzie should never be forced to approach anything that she is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be her choice to approach a new person or thing. Suzie may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. Suzie has also displayed to lunge and hard bark at a stranger on the street. See handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity and Decompression Period. ANXIETY: Suzie appears anxious at the care center, panting and seeking exit during her assessment. We have no history on her behavior in a home environment, so we do not know if this will occur outside of the care center. If it does appear in a future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving her other things to focus on to alleviate her anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. See handout on Generalized Anxiety. OLR/BARRIER FRUSTRATION: At the care center, Suzie has been observed to react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling and while in her kennel. Suzie may need positive reinforcement, and reward-based training to teach her to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. Please see the handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration