Animal Profile
Agnes
Hello, my name is Agnes. My animal id is #128189. I am a female black dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 10/12/2021.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Agnes is on emergency placement for behavior concerns. Agnes remains highly fearful in the care center and has not acclimated well, she has also been observed to snap when uncomfortable. Medically, Agnes has alopecia.
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This animal needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Due to the need for extensive behavior modification, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. Please read the below information thoroughly about this dog and if you are interested in fostering or adopting, 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 Agnes is on emergency placement for behavior concerns. Agnes remains highly fearful in the care center and has not acclimated well, she has also been observed to snap when uncomfortable. Medically, Agnes has alopecia. Agnes has been highly fearful since arriving at the care center. She will press herself against the back of the kennel, climbing up, seeking an exit, when the handler approaches. When taken out of the kennel for a walk and medical exam, she flailed and snapped while on a leash. She has shown no interest in treats or other enrichment items. Since Agnes arrived as a stray, nothing is known of her behavior in a home. For this reason and because of her high level of fear, an adult-only home that has experience working with fear-based behaviors is recommended. I am looking for a home with a patient person. I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 44 lbs
10/13/2021
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Approx 3 years old Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Moved to back of cage when we approached door. Tail tucked, whale eyed, standing up on rear wall trying to get away. Declined treats. Allowed leashing and then walked to door on her own once leashed. Double leashed and walked nicely to exam room. Flailed when tried to place muzzle. Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen - No Objective P = 120 R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female intact, no OHE scar visible MSI: Thinning alopecia along trunk, few thumb print alopecia caudal dorsum. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Wood's Lamp: Negative Assessment Alopecia r/o friction from environment vs mites vs allergies. Pet did not appear pruritic. Prognosis: Good Plan: Sedated Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.6 ml + Butorphanol 10mg/ml 0.6 ml IM for exam Intake tasks Antisedan 0.6 ml im for reversal Nexgard 28.3mg 2 tablets po today. Repeat in 1 month. SURGERY: Okay for surgery
10/16/2021
Per behavior request, trazodone 100mg po bid indefinitely
10/19/2021
Okay to sedate for transferring to carrier: Dexdomitor 0.5 mg/ml 0.5 ml IM + butorphanol 0.5 ml IM Reverse with atipamezole 5 mg/ml 0.3 ml IM 1088
10/19/2021
Per Dr. 1088, sedated with Dexmedetomidine 0.5 mg/ml 0.5 ml IM and Butorphanol 10 mg/ml 0.5 ml IM at 5:10pm; reversed with Atipamezole 5 mg/ml 0.3 ml IM
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Date of intake:: 10/12/2021
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 10/14/2021
Summary:: When brought outside for her assessment walk, Agnes appeared fearful outside, walking with a slightly low body and at times pulling hard on leash to investigate or avoid certain stimuli. When startled by an unknown trigger outside, Agnes spun around and snapped toward the handler. At this time she is not a candidate for a handling assessment due to concern for safety and stress level.
Summary:: 10/14, on-leash: Agnes is fearful and avoids approaching the helper dog.
Date of initial:: 10/13/2021
Summary:: Fearful, avoided leashing, tense
ENERGY LEVEL:: Agnes appears fearful in the care center. It is unknown how her energy level may translate once acclimated into a home environment.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to Agnes displaying a high level of fear and being observed to snap toward handlers, we recommend an adult-only home. Due to all noted concerns, the behavior department recommends Agnes be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow her to acclimate comfortably to her new environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing Agnes to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior she presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Agnes is fearful in the care center and has been observed to snap toward handlers when startled. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression.