Animal Profile

Baby is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Baby's previous owner states that she will lunge and bark at cats and dogs while on leash. While in care, Baby had a bite incident occur while in kennel. She jumped up and bit the handler on the finger when they were attempting to leash her. This bite was a bite and release that did break skin. This behavior has continued to be observed. Noted that she will jump up and attempt to bite the leash. While out with handlers Baby is receptive to contact and enjoys treats. Medically, Baby has CIRDC, moderate to severe dental disease, and mammary tumors.

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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 Baby is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Baby's previous owner states that she will lunge and bark at cats and dogs while on leash. While in care, Baby had a bite incident occur while in kennel. She jumped up and bit the handler on the finger when they were attempting to leash her. This bite was a bite and release that did break skin. This behavior has continued to be observed. Noted that she will jump up and attempt to bite the leash. While out with handlers Baby is receptive to contact and enjoys treats. Medically, Baby has CIRDC, moderate to severe dental disease, and mammary tumors. Baby arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. Her previous owner describes her as social and affectionate. Baby's previous owner states that she will lunge and bark at cats and dogs while on leash. While in care, Baby had a bite incident occur while in kennel. She jumped up and bit the handler on the finger when they were attempting to leash her. This bite was a bite and release that did break skin. Due to the detailed behavior, we recommend an experienced adult only home. What my friends at ACC say about me: I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I'll need daily interaction with you as I get used to my new life.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 25.5 lbs

Medical Notes

7/17/2026

Estimated age: ~9yo Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - wagging tail, exploring room, eating treats, head shy during exam, very wiggle for intake task (especially blood draw) Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? no Objective: T = np P = 110bpm R = panting BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: severe dental dz, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: F suspect intact, large mammary gland tumor on L2, developed mammary glands and vulva, p has large abdominal scar suspect had abdominal sx MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, moth eaten alopecic lesions on dorsum CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment: ~9yo FI French bulldog -dental dz -mammary gland tumor -moth eaten alopecic lesions r/o atopy vs fleas vs other --not pruritic during exam Prognosis: good Plan: intake task scheduled for AMH and superchem/cbc with LVT tumor strongly recommend dental, mammary gland tumor +/- spay (according to AMH results) once adopted SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age

7/17/2026

[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Age] It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.

7/18/2026

Blood drawn for CBC/CHEM/AMH to lab.

7/19/2026

Appears stable; no rectal bleeding noted on presentation

7/22/2026

EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge RESP: Eupneic MSI: Ambul x 4 NEURO: Normal mentation - no neurological deficits noted. CBC wnl Chem screen wnl t4 2.6 ug/dl AMH 0.86 ng/ml consistent with presence of ovarian tissue. A: intact female Plan DOHB quarantine

7/31/2026

Canine AMH 0.86 ng/ml Anti-Mullerian hormone level is consistent with the presence of ovarian tissue.

7/31/2026

SO: BAR, comes to kennel door eent: eyes clear, heavy gray nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRDC P: 125mg doxycycline PO SID x10d

8/1/2026

SO: Due for release from rabies observation BAR, comes to 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, no neurological deficits appreciated at this time A: no clinical signs of rabies appreciated P: Patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurologic signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at MACC

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Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, Baby was easily leashed, walked, and picked up to go on her kennel with no issues.

Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable

Basic Information:: Baby is 11-12 years of age; they were surrendered due to their dog reactivity. The client had Baby since 2018.

Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 2 children

How is this dog around strangers?: Tolerant, hard barks/growls at strangers (only entering home not outside) Friendly, outgoing, tolerant with visitors but also actively avoids

How is this dog around children?: Friendly, outgoing

How is this dog around other dogs?: Luges at dogs, growls, barks

How is this dog around cats?: Lunges and barks at cats outside

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Low

Other Notes:: Loves long walks, pulls hard Held/restrained: Isn't bothered Disturbed while sleeping: Isn't bothered Startled: Isn't bothered Pushed/pull off furniture: Isn't bothered Feet/paws are touched: Isn't bothered/soft licks Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: Seasonal allergies sometimes

For a New Family to Know: Baby is described as a social, affectionate, quiet, independent dog. They are also lazy, a couch potato, aloof/mellow. They spend their time where the people are, in the bedroom, in the living room and under the bed where his bed is. Baby allows for the owner to bathe/brush them but does not allow for nail trimming. Baby goes on walks 3 times a day for 30min-1hr. They never been crated, they love car rides! They know the following commands: Stop, lets go, be quiet, water and food. The client loves that Salem sits by her feet. Loves to dance, loves to sleep next to you. She loves belly rubs and watermelon!

Date of intake:: 7/16/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (8 years)

Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 2 children

Behavior toward strangers:: Baby will hard bark and growl at strangers that enter the home

Behavior toward children:: Baby is friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: Baby will lunge, growl, and bark

Behavior toward cats:: Baby will lunge and bark

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: 7/22/26: A handler was attempting to leash Baby when Baby jumped up and bit them on the right index finger, drawing blood. The bite was a bite and release. The handler closed the kennel and no further escalation occurred.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Low

Other Notes:: Loves long walks, pulls hard Held/restrained: Isn't bothered Disturbed while sleeping: Isn't bothered Startled: Isn't bothered Pushed/pull off furniture: Isn't bothered Feet/paws are touched: Isn't bothered/soft licks Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered Baby's previous owner describes her as social and affectionate.

Date of assessment:: 7/20/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Mild Leash walking comments: Pulls towards other dogs with a tense body Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: No approach Sociability comments: Sniffing around the room Soft handling: Tolerates contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Comments: Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: No interest, No reaction

Summary (7):: 8/20/26: Baby is observed to jump up and bite the leash while the handler is attempting to leash her. The handler was attempting to lure her through the loop using a treat, but once Baby was done with the treat, she jumped for the leash. 8/13/26: Baby is observed to bite the corner of the kennel's drain cover. 8/1/26: It is noted on the behavior board that Baby is leash biting. 7/29/26: Baby is at the front of his kennel, jumping up a few times as the handler places the lock on his kennel. When they open the kennel door, Baby tries to squeeze out; the handler tosses treats into the kennel, and as she eats them, the handler leashes her. The handler walks Baby to the yard. After relieving herself, Baby allows pets from the handler. After a few minutes outside, the handler clips their leash and returns Baby to her kennel with ease. 07/22/26: Baby is at the front of her kennel as handler approaches, she is salivating heavily and drool pools under her chin. She is leashed with a treat and taken to the street for her walk, outside she is aloof and pulls forward out to the yard, outside she pulls toward a pool of water coming from a hose and laps up the water below it. She is walked around the perimeter of the yard and pulls toward dogs she sees throughout the yard with a slightly tense body. After a bit she is brought back inside and returns to kennel without issue. 7/20/26: Baby is in her kennel barking. She is leashed with a treat and lead to the street. She pulls moderately, especially with a tense body towards other dogs. She takes treats and relieves herself. She ignores passersby. She is lead to the assessment room (see notes) then returned to kennel with ease.

Date of intake:: 7/16/2026

Summary:: Allowed handling and pick up

Date of initial:: 7/17/2026

Summary:: Head shy during exam, wagging tail, wiggly during intake tasks

ENERGY LEVEL:: Baby is described as low energy. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them engaged and exercised. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for them.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No young children (under 5),No cats,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No young children (under 5): Due to fearful behavior, we recommend a home with no young children. No Cats: Due to lunging and barking towards cats while outside, we recommend a home with no cats. No Dog Parks: Due to Baby lunging, growling, and barking towards dogs, we recommend no trips to the dog park. 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,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting,Strength/leash pulling,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful Defensive: Baby's previous owner states that she will hard bark and growl at strangers that enter the home. It is important to move slowly with Baby, 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. Bite History (Human): Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression. On Leash Reactivity: Baby's previous owner states that she will lunge and bark at cats and dogs while on leash. While in care, Baby has been observed to pull towards other dogs with a tense body. Baby will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than dogs and other stimuli. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration. Leash Biting: Baby has been observed to jump up and bite the leash when handlers are attempting to leash her. This behavior contuines out of kennel. We recommend walking them with a toy to dissuade them from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach them to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners. Leash Pulling: Baby's previous owner states that she pulls hard while on leash. It is recommended that they be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which will help diminish their strength through leverage, and that they be trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training to not pull on leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.