Animal Profile
Brownie
Hello, my name is Brownie. My animal id is #233540. I am a desexed male white dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 8/8/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won't allow.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Brownie is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Brownie has been observed to be highly fearful during his stay in the care center. Noted to be tense, trembling, and showing whale eye. When removed from kennel Brownie will hide under the kennels. His previous owner states that he will urinate/defecate when unfamiliar people are in the home. With handlers Brownie has begun to be receptive to treats. Medically Brownie 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 Brownie is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Brownie has been observed to be highly fearful during his stay in the care center. Noted to be tense, trembling, and showing whale eye. When removed from kennel Brownie will hide under the kennels. His previous owner states that he will urinate/defecate when unfamiliar people are in the home. With handlers Brownie has begun to be receptive to treats. Medically Brownie is apparently healthy. Brownie arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. In his previous home Brownie was reported to be fearful. His previous owner states that he will urinate/defecate when unfamiliar people enter the home. During his stay in the care center Brownie has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to be tense and trembling while in kennel. After being coaxed out of kennel Brownie attempts to hide under the kennel. Due to the detailed behavior we recommend an experienced adult only home.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 18.4 lbs
8/9/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 2y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Owner surrender due to housing issues. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Whale eyed, tense and trembling. Remains frozen for exam and tasks. Muzzle placed as precaution. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen-no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: muzzle in place PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks neuter new home Starting trazodone indefinitely 75mg PO BID indefinitely for in shelter FAS SURGERY: Okay for surgery
8/12/2025
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Start 1/2 tab of carprofen 75mg sid po x2 days as pain management As per outside vet: Limited exam due to behavior. Clip and clean of the peri-anal area.
8/13/2025
SO: neutered yesterday BAR, sitting at back of kennel eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4, no apparent bleeding or dc noted from surgical wound neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: healing P: CTM while in care
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Basic Information:: Name: Brownie Age: 1-3 years old Color: Brown & White Sex: Male Altered: No Size: Small Surrender Reason: Can no longer care for dog due to work schedule & residency terms. Length of time owned: 2 yrs Where the previous owner got this dog: Took ownership
Previously lived with:: 2 adults 2 children
How is this dog around strangers?: Hard barks and/or growls
How is this dog around children?: Playful
How is this dog around other dogs?: Familiar dogs: Shy/Contact on their terms, No experience Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: No experience Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: No experience
Resource guarding:: Valuable items: Food Reaction: Has a tense body or hovers over them
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Other Notes:: Goes potty on: Wee-wee pads Accident frequency: Very rarely Additional info: May miss weewee pad or if pad isn’t out down fast enough. Behavior concerns: General anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle) Additional info: Not reported Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach you/family members, Moving objects (bikes, skateboards, cars, etc.) Objetos en movimiento (bicicletas, patinetas, carros, etc.), Small animals (squirrels, birds, rats, etc.), Large dogs Reaction type: Other Additional info: Has anxiety with loud sounds and any people, pets that he’s not familiar with! He will pee/poop & tense up when outside without carrier. Does not bite but will Bark, approach. Reacts to knocks at the door, barks, pees/ poops to unfamiliar voices or people outside & in home. DOES NOT LIKE TO BE OUTSIDE UNLESS HES IN A CARRIER. WIll go out on balconies, or backyards, no public places. 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
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Medical info: Not reported Allergies: Unsure Allergy info: Not reported Veterinarian: N/A Last vet check: 10/9/2024
For a New Family to Know: Description of this dog most of the time: Social/Affectionate Where the dog spent most time: Where people are Additional info: Not reported For grooming, this dog: Loves bath time/water, Allows owner/family to bathe and brush, Does not allow nail trimming (fearful, uncomfortable), Other Additional info: Absolutely does not like to be around strangers/ groomers. Will hide in corner poop/pee. Will allow owner or trusted individual to wash, brush, give hair cuts with little to no sound trimmers. Walks on leash rating: 1 - No pulling (loose-leash during the entire walk) Walk Frequency: Has access to a yard Walk length of time: N/A - does not like outside around people, noises or moving things. Crate trained: Yes, does well, se porta bien Hours in crate: 0 Type of crate: Dog crate During car rides, this dog: Has accidents in the car, Nervous getting in or being in the car, Other Additional info: If he’s in a carrier next to his favorite person or trusted adult. He is calm & does well! Other wise does not. This dog knows the following cues: Sit, move, go over there, eat, stop, (his name), treat, come. Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: He’s very affectionate, very playful, very clingy. Very good at protecting/ watching. Super sweet, gentle & cuddly. This dog's favorite activities/toys/food/snacks: Squeeky toys, stuffed animals. Type of food the dog eats: Both wet and dry food Brand of food: DOES NOT DO WELL WITH PURINA (will throw up or refuse to eat.) only tried Pedigree as an alternative. (Will eat) but mostly eats cooked foods. Chicken, steak, pumpkin, veggies, rice.
Date of intake:: 8/8/2025
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (2 years)
Previously lived with:: 2 adults 2 children
Behavior toward strangers:: Brownie will hard bark and growl
Behavior toward children:: Brownie is playful
Behavior toward dogs:: Brownie is shy and prefers contact on his terms
Behavior toward cats:: No experience
Resource guarding:: Brownie will have a tense body and hover over food
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Other Notes:: Behavior concerns: General anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle) Reacts to on walks: Strangers that approach you/family members, Moving objects (bikes, skateboards, cars, etc.) Objetos en movimiento (bicicletas, patinetas, carros, etc.), Small animals (squirrels, birds, rats, etc.), Large dogs Reaction type: Other Additional info: Has anxiety with loud sounds and any people, pets that he’s not familiar with. He will pee/poop & tense up when outside without carrier. Brownie will bark when approached. Reacts to knocks at the door, barks, pees/ poops to unfamiliar voices or people outside & in home. 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
Date of assessment:: 8/11/2025
Summary:: Brownie has been observed to be highly fearful during his stay in the care center. Noted to be tense at the back of the kennel with wide eyes. When handlers are able to coax Brownie out of kennel he begins to hide under the kennels. Due to the high levels of fear, stress, and anxiety Brownie is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.
Summary (7):: 8/17/25: Brownie is at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He retreats to the back as the handler removes his towel cover and unlocks the door. He was comfortable taking treats when the handler tossed them inside his kennel. He has a tense body and allows the handler to leash him. Once leashed, he slowly comes forward to the front, and slowly comes out of kennel. He then baulks to the ground and tries to pull back to his kennel. When the handler tries to towel him to see of he can be picked up and hides under the kennels and lays down on the ground with a tense body. He was no longer interested in treats and the handler is able to apply leash pressure and slide him forward. He is then placed back into his kennel and ends the interaction. 8/16/25: (KSV) Brownie's kennel is covered with a blanket, handler gently moves the blanket aside and Brownie startles and retreats to the back of the kennel with a tense body and wide eyes. Handler tosses a few treats to him and he stays in the back refusing to come forward remaining tense. Interaction is ended. 8/11/25: PM: Vet staff had difficulty removing Brownie from kennel. He was leashed and as soon as the kennel opened, Brownie began to thrash. He was taken out of kennel and continues thrashing but when trying to return him due to the intensity of his behavior, Brownie ducks under the kennels. He has to be muscled out from under the kennels in order to be returned. 8/11/25: It is reported that Brownie is very fearful. When the they were able to coax him out of kennel he quickly darted under the kennel and began to hide. He was then returned to kennel. 8/10/25: Brownie is at the back of his kennel with a tense body and widened eyes as handler approaches. He refuses to move and turns is head away as the handler unlocks the door and tries to leash him. Once leashed, he continues to have a tense body with widened eyes and he did not want to come forward. Due to fearfulness, the handler retrieves their leash with a hook and then ends the interaction after locking the door and walking away. 8/10/25: It was reported on the whiteboard that Brownie is "very scared" and when attempting to walk him he only walks out to the hallway and refuses to move further.
Date of intake:: 8/8/2025
Summary:: Fearful, whale eye, allowed pick up with towel
Date of initial:: 8/9/2025
Summary:: Whale eyed, tense and trembling. Remains frozen for exam and tasks
ENERGY LEVEL:: Brownie is described as medium 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 children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to high level of fear 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,Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Brownie's previous owner states that he will urinate/defecate when unfamiliar people are in the home. Brownie has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to be tense, trembling and showing whale eye. When removed kennel Brownie attempts to hide under the kennel. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. Brownie 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. Anxiety: Brownie's previous owner states that he has general anxiety. If Brownie displays anxious behavior in their future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving them other things to focus on to alleviate their anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety. On Leash Reactivity: Brownie's previous owner states that he will bark when approached. Brownie will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other stimuli. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.