Animal Profile

Cleo is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Recent bloodwork and physical exam suggest that Cleo may have cushings disease, which is an endocrine disorder. Behaviorally, Cleo has very high fear anxiety stress (FAS) in shelter. During handling times, she is seen trembling, retreats from contact, and seeks exit. Once outside Cleo sticks closely to handlers and ignores other stimuli like people and dogs. To confirm diagnosis and reduce Cleo's FAS, she will require further diagnostics we cannot provide in the care center.

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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 Cleo is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Recent bloodwork and physical exam suggest that Cleo may have cushings disease, which is an endocrine disorder. Behaviorally, Cleo has very high fear anxiety stress (FAS) in shelter. During handling times, she is seen trembling, retreats from contact, and seeks exit. Once outside Cleo sticks closely to handlers and ignores other stimuli like people and dogs. To confirm diagnosis and reduce Cleo's FAS, she will require further diagnostics we cannot provide in the care center. Cleo arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. During intake she was observed to be balk on leash and needed a sling to be placed into kennel. While in care, Cleo has remained fearful and was observed to show whale eye and seek exit during her assessment. Due to the fearful behavior we recommend an experienced adult only home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 66 lbs

Medical Notes

6/18/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10 yr Microchip noted on Intake? negative History:owner surrender, Hx dermatitis, r/o demodex Subjective:owner surrender Observed Behavior -whale eyed and trembles, easily muzzled takes food readily Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? none Objective: QAR adequate hydration mm pink P = WNL R = WNL BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted adenomatous mass between eyes < 1 cm diam Oral Exam:rostral teeth minimal tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, II/VI left sided HM, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: distended, nonpainful U/G: spay scar seen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, trunk esp left side and shoulder region had scaling flaking dermis, non pruritic, ranges from hypoteichosis to alopecic CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:not performed Assessment: dermatitis ( chronic r/o primary vs secondary ( hormonal) HM r/o cardiogenic vs physiologic distended abd r/o hepatomegaly LES r/o Cushingoid FAS Prognosis: fair Plan: continue empiric demodex treatment with Nexgaurd CBC HCT 44.2% NEUT 13.98 stress leukogram, PLT 0.41 chem/lytes ALT 133, ALKP 1949 GGT 12 T4 0.5 r/o euthyroid sick syndrome seek placement start trazodone 150mg PO BID indefinitely

6/22/2026

S: recent intake, possible cushings O: PE as previously A: this dog seems uncomfortable - FAS and the heaviness of her suspected disease. P: placed on ARL and checked in with rescue partners.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of Intake: 6/18/2026

Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed

Basic Information:: Name: cleo Age: 10+ years old Color: black and white Sex: Female Altered: No Size: Large/ Grande Surrender Reason: ~REVIEW THIS ANSWER AND EDIT AS NEEDED~ can afford her medical care & no longer has a place to go. Length of time owned: 11 years Where the previous owner got this dog: 11 years

Previously lived with:: Lived with: Adults, Other Dogs, Cats, Children Additional info: she has lived with 3 big dogs and 1

How is this dog around strangers?: Actively avoids, Alert barks, Hard barks and/or growls

How is this dog around children?: Tolerant

How is this dog around other dogs?: Familiar dogs: Friendly & Outgoing, Playful Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: Actively avoids Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: No experience

How is this dog around cats?: Cats: Friendly & Outgoing, Tolerant, Hides at first, Shy/Contact on their terms Other Animals: No experience

Resource guarding:: Valuable items: Toys, Treats (bones, rawhides, etc.) Reaction: Has a tense body or hovers over them

Bite history:: Previous bite to a person: No Did the bite break skin: Not reported Date of last bite: Previous bite to another animal: No Did the other animal need vet care: Not reported Date of last bite to an animal: Bitten by another animal: No Did this dog need vet care: Not reported Date of last bite by another animal: Additional info: Not reported Bite History Survey Answers: Victim: Not reported Additional info: Not reported Was this the first bite: Not reported Previous bite before this: How many times the dog has bitten in the past: Not reported Bite severity: Not reported Medical attention needed: Not reported Medical attention type: Not reported Warning signs prior to the bite: Not reported What happened before/during the bite: Not reported Type of bite: Not reported When the biting began: Not reported

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Low (mostly lays around)

Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Outside on walks (grass, cement, dirt, etc.) Accident frequency: Few times a week Additional info: she will pee in the house if you wait too long to take her out. she goes out about 4 times a day. Behavior concerns: Fearful of loud noises (storms/thunder, fireworks, arguments, etc.) Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach you/family members, Strangers that approach the home/yard Reaction type: Growling/Hard barking Additional info: Not reported How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Isn't bothered - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Isn't bothered - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered

Medical Notes: Medical info: she has mange Allergies: No Allergy info: Not reported Veterinarian: hamilton animal care Last vet check: 3/26/2026

For a New Family to Know: Description of this dog most of the time: Lazy/Couch potato Where the dog spent most time: Where people are, Kitchen, Living room, Bedroom Additional info: Not reported For grooming, this dog: Allows owner/family to bathe and brush, Does not allow nail trimming (fearful, uncomfortable) Additional info: Not reported Walks on leash rating: 1 - No pulling (loose-leash during the entire walk) Walk Frequency: 3-4 times per day Walk length of time: 20 minutes Crate trained: Used to be crated, does not need it now, ahora no lo necesita Hours in crate: 0 Type of crate: metal dog cage During car rides, this dog: Loves car rides! Additional info: Not reported This dog knows the following cues: sit, stay, come here, back up, high fives, hugs, give kiss, you can even say bang and point a finger gun at her and she'll fake die for a treat. Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: everything dude. she's amazing. she's protective of the people who love her and take care of her, she can tell when bad energy is around, she's gentle without having to tell her, she's the biggest cuddle bug, she's extremely food motivated, she is great on leash & she doesn't like laying on uncomfortable surfaces. she will Always find something soft to lay on. This dog's favorite activities/toys/food/snacks: she'll eat just about anything except cool ranch doritos haha. she likes hard bones she can chew on for hours/days. Type of food the dog eats: Both wet and dry food Brand of food: Fresh pet wet food and beneful healthy weight dry food.

Date of intake:: 6/18/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: Yes

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender

Date of assessment:: 6/21/2026

Summary:: When brought into the assessment room Cleo was observed to be tense and fearful. Noted to show whale eye and retreat from the handler when they attempt to interact. Cleo is not receptive to coaxing or treats. When the handler speaks to her in a soft tone, Cleo persistantly seeks exit at the door. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety displayed. Cleo is not a candidate to receive a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (7):: 6/21/26 (Assessment): Cleo was lying down at back of kennel. Handler opened kennel door and stuck leash into kennel. After a few moments Cleo stood up and came forward where she was easily leashed and taken for a brief street walk before her assessment. While on walk Cleo walked behind handler. She displayed no reactivity to dogs or people that she saw on the street. She was taken to the behavior room for an assessment (Please see assessment notes for details). While returning to kennel she stood in front of kennel a few moments before stepping in and then a few more moments before pulling in her rear. 6/19/26: Cleo stands with a neutral body in her kennel; the handler leashes her and she slowly exits her kennel. The handler brings Cleo to the yard. She relieves herself and sniffs around; the handler presents their hand to sniff, but she ignores it. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash; Cleo slowly walks to her kennel and enters it on her own. 6/19/26 (AM): Cleo is lying down in kennel as the handler approaches; she slowly approaches the front of her kennel, but retreats when the handler attempts to leash her. the handler lassos her and she slowly exits the kennel. The handler brings Cleo to the yard; there she relieves herself and wanders around the pen; she doesn't react to dogs or handlers passing by. Cleo slowly approaches the handler when they call her; she even climbs onto the bench where the handler is sitting. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and walks Cleo to the room; Cleo stops right outside the room, but with a little leash pressure, she slowly walks into the room and returns to kennel.

Date of intake:: 6/18/2026

Summary:: Fearful, balked on leash

Date of initial:: 6/18/2026

Summary:: Whale eyed and trembles, easily muzzled

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 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 challenges comments:: Fearful: Cleo has been observed to be highly fearful while in kennel. During intake, she was noted to balk on leash and needed a sling to be returned to kennel. They should never be forced to approach anything that they are uncomfortable with or submit to petting or handling. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. Cleo would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to their new surroundings. Please see handout on Decompression Period.