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Candy is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns displayed in her previous home. Candy was returned after multiple in-home incidents involving resource guarding and handling sensitivity, and a bite-and-release when her collar was grabbed to remove her from the couch, which broke skin. Candy has guarding behavior around valued items and spaces, and reported to escalate quickly. In the care center Candy paces, barks and paws at her kennel door. Medically, Candy 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 Candy is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns displayed in her previous home. Candy was returned after multiple in-home incidents involving resource guarding and handling sensitivity, and a bite-and-release when her collar was grabbed to remove her from the couch, which broke skin. Candy has guarding behavior around valued items and spaces, and reported to escalate quickly. In the care center Candy paces, barks and paws at her kennel door. Medically, Candy is apparently healthy. Candy was recently adopted and returned to the care center due to a bite incident that happened in the home. In the home, Candy had two incidents of air snapping when attempts were made to remove or take toys from her possession.Candy was resting on the couch, the adopter attempted to move her by grabbing her collar. Candy responded with a quick bite and release that grazed the adopter's hand and broke skin. Following the bite, Candy remained on the couch, alert but not escalating further, and eventually relaxed and fell asleep.Candy would benefit from placement with an experienced foster/adoptor who can implement clear management strategies, respect her space, and work with a qualified trainer on resource guarding and handling sensitivity. Candy is available for rescue through one of our new hope partners.

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Weight: 41 lbs

Medical Notes

12/26/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~ 1-2 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Agency Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Sweet, very nervous, very food motivated. Flighty and cautious of restraint. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 100 bmp R = Eupneic BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult dentition, limit view tolerated, pink mm. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Suspect intact female, 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 Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake exam and tasks BW @ Sx Trazodone 100mg- 1.5 tab PO BID SURGERY: Okay for surgery

12/30/2025

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by an offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. GIVE: 1 tablet of Rimadyl 100 mg by mouth for 4 days starting the day after surgery. Healthy, Spay/Neuter - ACCEPTED Notes: Vaginal discharge

12/31/2025

Needs HWT Negative

12/31/2025

[Post Surgical Exam] Attitude/demeanor: BAR Appetite: food bowl full not eating? C/S/V/D: none Incision site: A little inflamed Pain level: appears comfortable Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: no Additional notes: I let know Dr 1438 know about not eating and sx site.

1/5/2026

Progress exam: Coughing noted on rounds board Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Coughing & hacking present Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge 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 -CTM, recheck in 3 days

1/12/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: dentition and conformation consistent w prior age of 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive History: os, return from shelter, gone for 1 day Subjective: BAR, C+ Observed Behavior - high energy, allowed for handling and tasks Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective T = np P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4.5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no ocular dc, mild bilat serous nasal dc Oral Exam: clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment CIRDC - p under tx prior to leaving Prognosis: good Plan: intake exam and tasks extending doxy x 4 days (total of 14 day course) bc unclear if p received meds when out of shelter and still clinical move me to iso signage awaiting sort recheck as scheduled SURGERY: Already altered

1/13/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC day 7 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck in 3 days

1/14/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC recheck Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Coughing present. Ate medication Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck as scheduled

1/14/2026

DOH exam Estimated age: 1-3 years Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive History: DOH-B in care Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - alert and active, at the front of the kennel Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective- visual exam T = np P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4.5/9 EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: DNE H/L: eupneic ABD: relaxed, no apparent masses U/G: FS MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment CIRDC- under tx Prognosis: good Plan: exam DOH-B release awaiting sort SURGERY: Already altered

1/20/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS:1 per log Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -CIRDC signage removed from kennel -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC

1/21/2026

Behavior team notes persistent digging in shoreline kennel (kennel stress). Restart/increase trazodone to 10 mg/kg PO BID.

1/22/2026

On 01/22/26 at approximately 8:00 am, I examined Candy 244352. She has appropriate mentation at this time with no neurologic signs present, and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at ACC.

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Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake Candy was friendly and outgoing and allowed all handling such as scanning for microchip, collaring and being placed into kennel. All done without any concerns.

Date of Intake: 1/12/2026

Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed

Basic Information:: Candy is a 1-year-old female (spayed) black/white medium mixed breed dog. Candy was adopted and owned for a day. Candy was then returned back to QUACC.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults and 1 child

How is this dog around strangers?: Candy is friendly and outgoing with strangers as well as visitors.

How is this dog around children?: Candy is playful around children.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Candy has had no experience with familiar dogs or unfamiliar dogs off of the leash. Candy is friendly and outgoing around unfamiliar dogs on a leash.

How is this dog around cats?: Candy has had no experience around cats or any other animals.

Resource guarding:: Candy will snap or attempt to bite around items she deems valuable such as toys, food, and/or treats (bones, rawhides, etc.)

Bite history:: Candy does have a recent bite. This bite did not break skin. The bite occurred on 01-12-2026. Candy was grabbed by the collar and removed off of the couch when she redirected and snapped and adopter.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: High (often playful/busy)

Other Notes:: Candy will use the bathroom outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.). Candy had accidents in the home, urination and defecation. When held/restrained and when her collar is grabbed/touched Candy is fearful. When disturbed while resting/sleeping, startled and when her paws are touched, she is not bothered. Cand snaps when pushed/pulled off of furniture.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes

Medical Notes: Kennel cough that was being treated.

For a New Family to Know: Candy is friendly, outgoing, and prefers contact on her own terms. Candy enjoys spending her time in the living room area of the home. Candy allows her owner/family to bathe and brush her. Candy is a level 3 when out for a walk which means she has mild to moderate pulling off and on the leash. Candy did not have a schedule, but every walk was 5-15 minutes long each. Candy was not crated when previously owned. Candy loves car rides. Candy will eat both wet and dry food.

Date of intake:: 1/12/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender( Returned after 1 day)

Previously lived with:: 2 adults and 1 child

Behavior toward strangers:: friendly and outgoing with strangers as well as visitors.

Behavior toward children:: playful around children.

Behavior toward dogs:: no experience with familiar/unfamiliar dogs off leash.Friendly,outgoing around unfamiliar dogs on a

Behavior toward cats:: had no experience

Resource guarding:: Candy will snap or attempt to bite around items she deems valuable such as toys, food, and/or treats (bones, rawhides, etc.)

Bite history:: Candy was recently adopted and returned due to a bite incident in the home. The first incident was when the owner's spouse was holding a toy and hadn't given it to Candy yet. Candy grabbed it, but the spouse didn't let go and tried to take it back. Candy then air snapped, and the Spouse dropped the toy. The 2nd incident occurred shortly later when the spouse reached to take a toy next to Candy's foot when she put it down after playing with it. She again air snapped at them. That night, the adopter decided to sleep on the couch in the living room with Candy because they were keeping her just in the one room to begin with. Candy was sleeping on the ground on a towel. The adopter had to get up a couple of times in the night to get something or clean up an accident from Candy. Each time Candy would curl up on the couch. The adopter successfully nudged her off of the couch 2-3 times by gently pushing her side/rear. The adopter had grabbed at the collar to indicate to Candy to get off of the couch. Candy then bit quickly and released, grazing the adopter's right hand and breaking skin. Candy remained on the couch and continued to watch the adopter but did not do anything else. She eventually relaxed and fell asleep.

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Candy is noted in the prior home to have a High (often playful/busy) energy level.

Other Notes:: 1/12/26:Candy will use the bathroom outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.). Candy had accidents in the home, urination and defecation. When held/restrained and when her collar is grabbed/touched Candy is fearful. When disturbed while resting/sleeping, startled and when her paws are touched, she is not bothered. Cand snaps when pushed/pulled off of furniture. Candy is friendly, outgoing, and prefers contact on her own terms. Candy enjoys spending her time in the living room area of the home. Candy allows her owner/family to bathe and brush her. Candy is a level 3 when out for a walk which means she has mild to moderate pulling off and on the leash. Candy did not have a schedule, but every walk was 5-15 minutes long each. Candy was not crated when previously owned. Candy loves car rides. Candy will eat both wet and dry food. 12/25/2025: 1st stay Candy came into the care center as a stray.

Date of assessment:: 12/27/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: N/a Reactivity to dogs: Ignore the dog in the crate Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Timid warms up with slow approach- lip licks, yawns, allows light petting Call over: Readily approaches- gently takes treats, lip licks Sociability comments: distracted, sniffs around the room Handling Soft handling: Allowed- whale eye, lip licks Exuberant handling: Allowed- whale eye, lip licks Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- sniffs floor, distracted Arousal comments: Knock: No response Knock Comments: Toy: walks away Toy comments:

Summary (7):: 1/18: Candy is heard and seen digging persistently at the floor of her kennel. 1/6: Candy is barking nonstop, panting heavily, and licking the kennel bars. 1/4/25: Candy is observed standing on her kennel door, licking at the kennel bars. 12/28/25 (assessment): Candy is at the front of her kennel, laying down as the handler approaches. She is leashed with ease and will walk slowly to the behavior office where her collar is clipped with a drag leash. (see assessment for further details) Candy is aloof throughout the session and is returned to her kennel with no issue.

Date of intake:: 1/12/2026

Summary:: friendly and outgoing and allowed all handling

Date of initial:: 1/12/2026

Summary:: high energy, allowed for handling and tasks

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We reccomend Candy be placed in an adult-only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Candy was recently adopted and returned to the care center due to a bite incident that happened in the home. In the home, Candy had two incidents of air snapping when attempts were made to remove or take toys from her possession.Candy was resting on the couch, the adopter attempted to move her by grabbing her collar. Candy responded with a quick bite and release that grazed the adopter’s hand and broke skin. Following the bite, Candy remained on the couch, alert but not escalating further, and eventually relaxed and fell asleep.Candy would benefit from placement with an experienced foster/adoptor who can implement clear management strategies, respect her space, and work with a qualified trainer on resource guarding and handling sensitivity. Candy is available for rescue through one of our new hope partners.

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Candy was noted to have accidents in the home, urination and defecation. A consistent potty schedule, supervised time, and reinforcing successful outdoor elimination would help improve reliability. Please see the handout on House soiling. Resource guarding: Candy will snap or attempt to bite around items she deems valuable such as toys, food, and/or treats (bones, rawhides, etc.)Training should focus on trade-up exercises, creating positive associations with people near her resources, and avoiding confrontational approaches. Please see the handout on Resource guarding. Fearful//potential for defensive aggression/Handling/touch sensitivity: When held/restrained and when her collar is grabbed/touched Candy is fearful. When disturbed while resting/sleeping, startled and when her paws are touched, she is not bothered. Candy snaps when pushed/pulled off the furniture. Training should emphasize choice-based handling, slow approaches, and desensitization to collar handling and movement cues to reduce fear and prevent escalation. Please see the handout on Fearful//potential for defensive aggression/Handling/touch sensitivity. Bite history (human): Candy was recently adopted and returned due to a bite incident in the home. The first incident was when the owner's spouse was holding a toy and hadn't given it to Candy yet. Candy grabbed it, but the spouse didn't let go and tried to take it back. Candy then air snapped, and the Spouse dropped the toy. The 2nd incident occurred shortly later when the spouse reached to take a toy next to Candy's foot when she put it down after playing with it. She again air snapped at them. That night, the adopter decided to sleep on the couch in the living room with Candy because they were keeping her just in the one room to begin with. Candy was sleeping on the ground on a towel. The adopter had to get up a couple of times in the night to get something or clean up an accident from Candy. Each time Candy would curl up on the couch. The adopter successfully nudged her off of the couch 2-3 times by gently pushing her side/rear. The adopter had grabbed at the collar to indicate to Candy to get off of the couch. Candy then bit quickly and released, grazing the adopter's right hand and breaking skin. Candy remained on the couch and continued to watch the adopter but did not do anything else. She eventually relaxed and fell asleep.