Animal Profile

Oriana is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care she has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to snap at the leash while in kennel when handlers attempt to leash her. While on leash, Oriana will escalate to thrashing intensely and flipping. Recently, Oriana has been receptive to spray cheese. Medically, Oriana 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. 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 Oriana is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care she has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to snap at the leash while in kennel when handlers attempt to leash her. While on leash, Oriana will escalate to thrashing intensely and flipping. Recently, Oriana has been receptive to spray cheese. Medically, Oriana is apparently healthy. Oriana arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. While in care, she has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to snap at the leash, and thrash intensely when handlers attempt to interact with her. Due to the detailed behavior, we recommend an experienced adult only home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 19.7 lbs

Medical Notes

4/24/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 year based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - neutral body, tail tucked, allows pick up and handling, whale eyed, does well for exam and tasks Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, clean/white, very minimal staining on canine teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact female, no OHE scar or tattoo noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment: Apparently healthy Intact female Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort FAST TRACK CANDIDATE SURGERY: Okay for surgery

4/27/2026

Staff note pet thrashing and flipping on leash. A: high anxiety and fear in shelter Plan Advise placement in low stress environment Trazodone 50mg 1 tablet po bid while in shelter Clonidine 0.2 mg 1/2 tablet po bid while in shelter

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 4/24/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history

Date of assessment:: 4/28/2026

Summary:: Oriana has been observed to be highly fearful while in care. Noted to thrash intensely while on leash and snap at the leash while in kennel. Due to the high level of fear, stress, and anxiety, Oriana is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (7):: 4/28/26: Oriana is laying at the front of the kennel when the handler approaches. The handler offers her high value treats such as spray cheese. When the handler moves away she is receptive and eats it slowly. 4/26/26: Oriana is sitting in her kennel. She does not take treats and is tense. When the handler opens the door she backs up to the back wall of her kennel. The leash is draped over her head and she is brought out of kennel. She immediately begins thrashing and flipping. The thrashing is extreme so she is put back in kennel very quickly (muscled in). She stands there panting heavily once back in kennel. The leash is removed with a hook. 4/26/26: Oriana is sitting in her kennel. She does not take treats. She is tense. The handler attempts to leash her by draping the leash over her and she snaps at it and vocalizes (screams/barks). The walk is abandoned due to FAS. 4/24/26: It is reported on the behavior board that Oriana is scared and thrashes on leash when being removed from her kennel.

Date of intake:: 4/24/2026

Summary:: Loose relaxed body, allowed pick up

Date of initial:: 4/24/2026

Summary:: Neutral body, tail tucked, allows pick up and handling, whale eyed

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Oriana 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 addition to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.

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 for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful Defensive: Oriana has been observed to snap at the leash when handlers attempt to leash her. Once she is on leash, Oriana begins thrashing intensely while on leash. It is important to move slowly with Oriana, 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.