Animal Profile

Lily is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Lily has a history in her previous adoptive home of aggressing towards the resident adopter in her previous home and was reported to have been circling one of her adopters, hard barking, and growling at them and then biting/being mouthy. Lily in care, is also not doing well in kennel, starting to bark and wail in her kennel. Medically, Lily 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. 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 Lily is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Lily has a history in her previous adoptive home of aggressing towards the resident adopter in her previous home and was reported to have been circling one of her adopters, hard barking, and growling at them and then biting/being mouthy. Lily in care, is also not doing well in kennel, starting to bark and wail in her kennel. Medically, Lily is Apparently healthy. Lily arrived at the QUACC as a return due to a bite incident in her previous home. Lily in her previous home has began to become increasingly mouthy during interactions, leading to bruising on the previous adopters limbs. The owner reported that Lily exhibited "aggression", hyperactivity, and mouthiness toward the other adopter, including circling them, hard barking, growling, and biting/mouthing their arms and legs. Lily is described as a high energy dog, and as a result, we recommend she is placed with one of our New Hope Partners.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 56 lbs

Medical Notes

10/22/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Jumps on staff socially. Eats readily. Wiggly for exam. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? NO Objective P = 120 R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Ears clean. Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female. Pendulous mammary glands and ventral midline incision is less than 7 days old. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, matted hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment Recent abdominal surgery. Suspect c-section. Dental disease stage 1/4 Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks AMH test pending SURGERY: Okay for surgery if AMH reveals pet still intact.

10/30/2024

AMH test results returned: Canine/Feline AMH 0.90 ng/ml Reference ranges: ovariectomized 0.01 - 0.04 ng/mL; inconclusive 0.05 - 0.10 ng/mL; intact 0.11->12ng/mL A: Anti-Mullerian hormone level is consistent with the presence of ovarian tissue. The quantitative AMH test for dogs and cats (canine assay provides canine-equivalent concentrations) is meant to distinguish between spayed and ovarian intact females or the possible presence of an ovarian remnant. A positive AMH test indicates the presence of ovarian follicles but normal ranges can vary by breed, stage of the cycle, age and the amount remnant ovarian tissue. Dogs and cats differ in when AMH reaches peak concentrations in a cycle. AMH concentrations are highest during proestrus and decrease at estrus (around the time of the LH surge), in which case a concurrent baseline progesterone determination is recommended to minimize the possibility of false negative AMH results. Inconclusive AMH values result from this variation with cycle stage and because smaller ovarian remnants secrete fractionally less and more variable amounts of AMH than intact ovaries. Therefore, positive results are consistent with the presence of ovarian tissue, but inconclusive or negative results do not necessarily rule out an ovarian remnant and re-testing should be considered in proestrus. AMH concentrations also decline with age and may yield a false negative AMH result in bitches of advanced age. P: Can proceed with spay procedure for this patient

11/2/2024

No CIRDC like signs, BAR, eating well. P: Monitor

11/3/2024

Hacking cough. EEN: grey mucoid nasal discharge A: CIRDC P: Doxycycline 300mg 1 tablet po sid x 10d

11/7/2024

SO: on treatment for CIRDC and scheduled for OHE tomorrow BAR, wagging tail and barking at kennel door eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRD on treatment P: Should be OK for surgery tomorrow.

11/8/2024

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Start 1 tab of carprofen 100mg sid po x4 days as pain management As per outside vet: dermatitis on both hind feet and legs, Phenylephrine applied to incision site - very bloody SQ, very large, fatty, and friable uterus, no meloxicam given, given Rimadyl SQ carprofen TGH, Serosanguineous blood in etube post sx, monitor for respiratory abnormalities

11/15/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~4 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: RETURN Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - anxious, panting heavily; taking treats and sitting when asked; and mostly loose wiggly body, tolerated medical handling well Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = not taken P = wnl R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Ears clean, eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: very mild tartar on teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, pendulous mammary glands with no masses palpable; spay scar and tattoo present MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted; mild dermatitis on lateral aspect of pelvic limbs distal to tarsi on feet, mild interdigital erythema CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment: ~4 y/o FS large mix breed Apparently healthy Pendulous mammary tissue Mild dental disease Prognosis: Good Plan: Ok for intake tasks SURGERY: Already spayed

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake Lily wagged her tail, jumped up on staff excitedly, and allowed handling. Due to her hyperactivity she couldn't be collared.

Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed

Basic Information:: Lily is a 4-year-old LMB female spayed dog. Her fur coat is black and white.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults

How is this dog around strangers?: Lily is tolerant and playful with strangers.

How is this dog around children?: Has no experience.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Lily has no experience with familiar dogs. Lily will lunge, hard bark, and growl at unfamiliar dogs on/off leash.

How is this dog around cats?: Has no experience.

Resource guarding:: Resource guards toy and treats by hard barking and snapping at times.

Bite history:: Lily is reported to have bitten people in the home multiple times leaving bruises.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: very high

Other Notes:: Lily is anxious when left alone. She pulls hard on her leash. She will jump up and excitedly often. During walks she reacts towards large dogs, small dogs, and bikes/scooters by growling, hard barking, and lunging. When held/restrained, disturbed while seeping, pushed off furniture, or when collar is touched, she is unbothered. When you touch her paws she will growl, snap, and bark. It is unknown how she reacts when startled.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Lily inside her previous home was affectionate, social, playful, and vocal. She spent most of her time where her people are, the bedroom, kitchen, living room, and in her crate. It is unknown how she reacts when being groomed. She does moderate to hard pulling on walks. She was walked 3 times a day for 30 minutes., She is crate trained and does well for 6 hours. She likes car rides and will move a lot. She knows the cues sit and paw. Her previous owner's favorite things about her are, "She is so cuddly and loves to explore. She snores like she has a full-time job, and she looks like a baby cow." She loves squeak toys. She loves all treats, but especially meat or peanut butter treats.

Date of intake:: 11/15/2024

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, Limited history (in home for atleast 6 days)

Previously lived with:: 2 adults

Behavior toward strangers:: playful, tolerant

Behavior toward children:: unknown

Behavior toward dogs:: lunge, hard bark, growl, at dogs on and off leash

Behavior toward cats:: unknown

Resource guarding:: Lily is reported to guard toys and treats and has escalated to growling and snapping over these items.

Bite history:: Lily was reported to have been circling one of her adopters, hard barking, and growling at them and then biting/being mouthy. The first few days after the dog arrived, she exhibited mouthy behavior and would latch onto the legs and arms of one of the household members. No issues were reported with the dog interacting with other people or strangers. The dog only displayed this behavior toward one individual in the home. When this person would turn away while the dog began to circle, the dog would jump up on them. It was explained that the more time the dog spent in the home, the more pressure was applied during the biting or mouthy behavior, though it never broke skin or caused bleeding. Staff inquired several times if any bites, snaps, or mouthy behavior caused injury, and the individual confirmed that while it left bruises, it never broke the skin.

Other Notes:: Finder states Lily was getting too excited and jumping (non aggressive) on the owner and kids in the home. **** Please see 10/22/2024 prior handling assessment for more details.***

Date of assessment:: 10/22/2024

Summary:: Lily was returned to the care center due to concerning behaviors in her adoptive home, specifically directed toward one of the adopters in the home. The owner reported that Lily exhibited "aggression", hyperactivity, and mouthiness toward the other adopter, including circling them, hard barking, growling, and biting/mouthing their arms and legs. While these behaviors did not break the skin or draw blood, they caused bruising and escalated in intensity over time. Lily also demonstrated jumping behavior when the adopter attempted to disengage and the more the adopter was in the home more pressure Lily applied to her bites/mouthiness but never broke skin/drew blood. The Adopter noted that Lily did not display these behaviors toward other household members or strangers. The adopter went to a dog trainer, where it was suggested that Lily might do better in a single-person household and that her behaviors could be rooted in anxiety. Despite these efforts, the family determined they could not meet Lily's needs and felt she required a more suitable environment. Due to this behavior believes Lilly is not a good candidate for an assessment at this time.

Summary (7):: 11/21/24: Lily begins barking and wailing while jumping on her kennel door when she sees handler/staff entering and exiting the room. 11/19/24: Staff report Lily is lunging and either hard barking or growling at other dogs when they pass her kennel. She begins side-stepping left to right while panting heavily after the dogs are out of sight. 11/17/24:(KSV) Lily is lying down in her kennel when handler stops to look in her kennel, and administer scattered treats inside of her kennel. Lilly will accept all treats and then walk to the front of her kennel asking for more as she stand up on her hind paws pawing at the glass and vocalizing at handler. Handler will walk away with all being well and lily remains safe and secured. 11/3/24- Lily is at the front of her pop up crate with a loose and wiggly body, she is easily leashed and taken for a street walk. She pulls hard zig-zagging sniffing around on the walk. People pass her and she has a slight pull towards them wanting to greet them. Handler calls to her and is given a treat which is takes gently. She jumps on handler seeking attention and a treat is tossed, she jumps down and eats the treat. She is easily clipped and returned to pop up crate without issue. 10/26/24 (late entry)- Lily was at the front of her kennel with a soft body, she was easily leashed and taken for a street walk. She walked on a loose leash and gently took treats from handler. She was social and would occasionally jump on handler seeking attention. She had no reaction to any stimuli while outside. She was taken for her assessment, she was social with handlers and taking treats. She again tried to jump up on handlers seeking attention. She allowed handler to pet her head, chin and back. She was easily releashed and returned to kennel without issue.

Date of intake:: 10/21/2024

Summary:: Friendly, curious, allowed handling

Date of initial:: 10/22/2024

Summary:: Jumps on staff socially. Wiggly for exam

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Lily 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),Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Lily's previous bite history, we recommend she goes to an adult-only home. Recommend no dog parks: Due to Lily's reported behaviors towards other dogs, we recommend she does not visit dog parks. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Lily's previous bite history, we recommend she is placed with one of our New Hope Partners.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Finder states Lily was getting too excited and jumping up them and the resident children. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Sit" and "Off" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach them to control their impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners. Handling Sensitivity: Lily has been observed to headwhip when her ear was touched. Positive reinforcement, reward based training should be used to pair touch with good things such as food rewards in order to teach Lily to be more comfortable with this. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity. Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression/Bite history (human): Lily was reported to have been circling one of her adopters, hard barking, and growling at them and then biting/being mouthy. Lily a would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. Lily would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to her new surroundings. See handouts on Decompression Period and Fearful and Defensive Aggression.