Animal Profile

Parsley is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Parsley was brought to us with a report of being involved in a bite incident but no information or confirmation could be provided. Parsley has been observed to be fearful while in care. Noted to have a tense body and snap handlers when they approach. Due to the high level of fear, stress, anxiety, and the conflicting bite report for staff safety we are limiting handling. Medically, Parsley is currently 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 Parsley is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Parsley was brought to us with a report of being involved in a bite incident but no information or confirmation could be provided. Parsley has been observed to be fearful while in care. Noted to have a tense body and snap handlers when they approach. Due to the high level of fear, stress, anxiety, and the conflicting bite report for staff safety we are limiting handling. Medically, Parsley is currently healthy. Parsley arrived at MACC following a reported bite incident in the home, but when they asked about it the day after the owner denied the bite incident. During intake Parsley was observed to hard stare at handlers. While in care Parley has been observed to snap at handlers with a tense body when approached. Due to the detailed behavior we recommend an experienced adult only home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 113 lbs

Medical Notes

2/8/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 to 8 years old Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive History: Brought in by agency Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Hard staring in crate Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 60 R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. Cropped pinna AU. Oral Exam: Moderate tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment Dental disease stage 2/4 Prognosis: Good Plan: Sedated with Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 1.2 ml im + Butorphanol 10mg/ml 1.2 ml IM Intake tasks Antisedan 0.8 ml IM Trazodone 100mg 4 tablets po bid while in shelter SURGERY: ok for surgery

2/9/2026

[Parvovirus exposure - HIGH RISK] Exposure date: [2/9/26] Quarantine Start: [2/9/26] Quarantine End: [2/23/26] If under 5 months old the patient will have to continue to quarantine until the date listed above. If over 5 months old the patient, a Titer check must be performed to measure the patient’s protective antibody levels in order to determine if their quarantine needs to continue. Due to behavior, a Tier check will not be performed.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 2/8/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Other Notes:: Officers came to MACC with a dog that was removed from the home due to behavior concerns. The officers were unable to give any insight into the dog's behavior concerns but stated that the dog was barking at them when they arrived. The officer stated that they received a call yesterday from this person stating that there was a bite but when they arrived the owner stated that there have been no bite incidents. ESU was called but the owner was able to put the dog in the carrier with no issue.

Date of assessment:: 2/11/2026

Summary:: Parsley has been observed to be fearful while in care. Noted to have a tense body and snap handlers when they approach. Due to the high level of fear, stress, and anxiety, Parsley is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (7):: 2/16/26: ACS state that Parsley will not move over for his kennel to be cleaned. 2/15/26- Handler was handing out enrichment in the room. When at Parsley's kennel handler bent down and held their hand up to his kennel door. He approached with slight tense face and sniffed at handler's hand. They softly spoke to him and kept their hand by his door, he would keep sniffing with a softer face. Handler gave him enrichment (pb cookie) he gently took it and laid down in his kennel. Handler walked away and when they passed him, they again bent down softly talking to him. They held their hand up to his door, he stayed laying down and was eating his enrichment. They gave a second cookie which he got up with a neutral body, he took it and laid back down. Handler ended interaction. 2/11/26: While passing through the room, a handler raised their hand at the door. He snaps towards the handler and he remains leaned back in his kennel with tense eyes and his upper lips puffed out.

Date of intake:: 2/8/2026

Summary:: Hard staring and aloof

Date of initial:: 2/8/2026

Summary:: Hard staring in crate

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Parsley 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 additional 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 fearful behavior and possible bite incident 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: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful Defensive: Officer state that there was a reported bite incident for Parsley but when they asked about it the day after the owner denied the bite incident. During intake Parsley was observed to hard stare at handlers. While in care Parley has been observed to snap at handlers with a tense body when approached. It is important to move slowly with Parsley, 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.