Animal Profile

Pinky is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Pinky has shown significant kennel stress and high arousal, including incessant barking, bouncing off the sides of her crate, lunging at the kennel door, heavy panting, and excessive salivation. She has also displayed kennel fighting and lunging toward other dogs. Pinky continues to struggle to settle in the kennel environment, but is always excited to go out for walks and spend time in the play yards. Medically, Pinky 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. Pinky is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Pinky has shown significant kennel stress and high arousal, including incessant barking, bouncing off the sides of her crate, lunging at the kennel door, heavy panting, and excessive salivation. She has also displayed kennel fighting and lunging toward other dogs. Pinky continues to struggle to settle in the kennel environment, but is always excited to go out for walks and spend time in the play yards. Medically, Pinky is apparently healthy. Meet Pinky! Pinky is a bouncy, wiggly girl with a whole lot of personality packed into one adorable package! Found as a stray, she was eager to say hello during her assessment and readily approached her handlers, although she had a hard time settling down and was ready to keep the party going. She's got plenty of pep in her step and may just be the perfect little Pinky for someone looking for an active companion! My Ideal Home Pinky would love an active home that can give her plenty of exercise, enrichment, and positive training. Long walks, fun activities, and puzzle toys can help keep her busy while she works on her impulse control. With the right guidance, this energetic girl can turn all that excitement into some pretty pink-tastic progress! Good with Other Pets? Pinky's history with other animals is unknown. Any future introductions should be slow, careful, and managed by her new family once she's had time to settle in. Good with Kids? Pinky would do best in a home without young children under 5. She was persistently jumping on handlers during her assessment, so older children who can give her space and follow guidance may be a better fit. Things to Know Pinky has lots of enthusiasm and is still learning that she doesn't need to jump up to get attention. Her new family should use force-free, reward-based training to reinforce behaviors like sit, stay, down, and leave it. She'll need plenty of exercise and enrichment to help her channel all that energy, and with some patience and consistency, this Pinky could be pretty in pink and ready to shine!

My medical notes are...

Weight: 49 lbs

Medical Notes

8/31/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~2-5 years based on dentition / condition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: Stray Subjective: BARH, pink moist mm, CRT <2s Observed Behavior - Friendly, soliciting attention, jumping up / excitable, food motivated Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate staining of dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2s, Lungs clear, eupneic, negative ITC ABD: Soft, nonpainful, no masses palpated U/G: Female - appears intact no tattoo or spay scar, mature nipples, dirty on ventrum MSI: Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed, long nails but none ingrown, not affecting gate INT: Healthy hair coat, no masses noted, no ectoparasites seen CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: Apparently healthy FI mature adult mixed breed Prognosis: Good Plan: OK for appropriate intake tasks SURGERY: Okay for surgery - nail trim at time of sx

9/3/2026

[Panleukopenia/Parvovirus exposure - LOW RISK] Exposure date: [8/31] Notes: Vaccinated prior to exposure/shedding date or previously altered/microchipped with suspected previous vaccine history. Considered low risk. No quarantine required.

9/4/2026

Behavior staff requesting behavior modification medication due to FAS. P not currently on any behavior modification medications. ADD Trazodone 150mg (~8mg/kg) PO BID TFN

9/14/2026

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by an offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. GIVE: 1 tablet of Rimadyl 100 mg by mouth for 4 days starting the day after surgery. COUGHING EXTRA TEL GIVEN IM

9/15/2026

Possible CIRDC reported S: QARH - friendly, tolerant of handling pink moist mm no v/d reported sneezing, intermittent wet non productive cough O: EENT: Moderate serous yellow nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, corneas clear, positive ITC HL: No HMA, normal BV sounds, eupneic between coughing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed INT: Healthy hair coat, no masses noted, no ectoparasites seen CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A: CIRDC - new P: Wear PPE, clean last ADD Doxycycline (~10mg/kg) PO SID x10d RS recheck day 3, 7, and 10 of treatment

9/15/2026

[Post Surgical Exam] Attitude/demeanor: QAR Appetite: eating well C/S/V/D: coughing, some nasal discharge Incision site: no swelling, bruising, or bleeding; sutures appear intact Pain level: appears comfortable Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: no Additional notes: DVM 2681 notified

9/20/2026

P noted by staff to have FS7 with specks of blood, otherwise BAR, E/D well A/P D+ r/o second to CIRDC, post op Start: Panacur 45# dose PO SID x 3 days GI diet signage recheck in 3 days

9/21/2026

Behavior staff requesting behavior modification medication due to persistent signs of FAS (Stressed in crate and not able to settle). P on trazodone ~8mg/kg PO BID. INCREASE Trazodone 200mg (~10mg/kg) PO BID TFN ADD Clonidine 0.45mg (~0.02mg/kg) PO BID TFN

9/22/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC day 7 recheck Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Coughing present. Hematochezia reported consistently. AS:3 Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Adding proviable PO SID x7 days -CTM recheck as scheduled

9/25/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC day 10 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/. C/S noted consistently on log very high energy. AS:3. FS:5/6 present Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Extend doxycycline x4 days -CTM, recheck as scheduled

10/2/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC recheck, completed 14 days of doxycycline. Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Coughing present Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no active discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC persists PLAN: Per standing orders -Start enrofloxacin 136mg PO SID x7 days -CTM, recheck as scheduled

10/5/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC recheck, day 3 of enrofloxacin. Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D noted cage side. AS:3 per log Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge present MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC- improving! PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck as scheduled

10/8/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC recheck, completed 14 days of doxy & 7 days of enro. Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D present. AS:3, FS:5 noted Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge present MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -Move out of iso, signage placed. -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC

10/16/2026

Returned to the shelter within 30 days. UTD with all required tasks. IPE exam completed.

10/18/2026

DVM Progress Exam, Brief S/O/A: Very excited/highly aroused on rounds. RTS 10/16. Currently housed in pop-up kennel. Previously on trazodone and clonidine; resume previous medications. Reports of intermittent vomiting, suspect may be associated with high arousal/excitement. Adding gabapentin for additional calming. P: -Resume trazodone 200 mg PO BID indefinitely (~10.5 mg/kg/dose) -Resume clonidine 0.45 mg PO BID indefinitely (~0.024 mg/kg/dose) -Add gabapentin 400 mg PO BID indefinitely (~21 mg/kg/dose) -CTM behavior, vomiting and response to medications

10/24/2026

Progress exam - reported to be bleeding from feet after walk. Was housed in pop-up crate. S/O: Very energetic, friendly and social. Leaning into all rubs and pets, allows all handling without issue. All four paw pads have superficial wounds, no obvious ulcerations but appear raw and bleeding. Otherwise no other abnormalities on physical exam. A: Paw pad injuries x 4 feet Highly stressed in kennel P: Administered carprofen 1.92ml SQ once Soaked all four feet in dilute chlorhexidine Increase gabapentin to 600mg PO q12h indefinitely while in shelter to help reduce FAS and kennel stress *House in Canine Recovery, out of Gen Pop to reduce stress and maintain soft bedding *Seek placement as soon as possible

10/26/2026

recheck paws, comfy? S/O BAR, no c/s/v/d appreciated, staff reports appears comfortable on walks and not noting any blood. No active lesions to paw pads, mild erythema A/P Paw pad abrasions, healing Suspect sensitivity to rescue solution, p would benefit from being moved to kennel with soft bedding asap as space allows CTM while at QACC and recheck as needed

10/27/2026

Swellling of feet noted and per MRS P is not eating her medications Brief exam - S/O: BARH - barking / excitable, no c/s/v/d reported, no ocular or nasal discharge. Mild swelling of all paws with severe swelling of LH digit IV. At lateral aspect a small wound is present with mixed purulent and frank blood discharge. A/P: r/o infected interdigital cyst vs other, susp 2ary to contact dermatitis Cleaned affected digit well with dilute chlorhexidine ADD Clavamox 250mg PO BID x10d (offered in kitten food and P took well) Continue to seek placement outside of shelter, concern condition will not improve as long as P is exposed to irritant

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Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, she was very friendly, wiggly, and outgoing. She was leashed, walked, scanned, and placed in kennel with ease but was not collared due to her activity level and excitement.

Date of Intake: 10/14/2026

Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed

Previously lived with:: adults

How is this dog around strangers?: Friendly, outgoing, and playful.

How is this dog around children?: No known experience.

How is this dog around other dogs?: No known experience with familiar dogs. Friendly, outgoing, and tolerant towards unfamiliar dogs on leash and has no off-leash experience.

How is this dog around cats?: No known experience.

Resource guarding:: Considers toys an item of high value but the client ever attempted to touch them

Bite history:: No history

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: Knows to relieve herself outside when on walks but can have indoor accidents. Jumps up often and is anxious when left home alone She is unbothered by being held or restrained, disturbed when sleeping, being startled or moved from furniture, having her paws touched or her collar grabbed.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: She is described as a social, affectionate, and lay couch potato who spends most of her time where her people are. She loves going for a car ride, knows the cue "sit", and is accustomed to going on 3-4 walks a day for an hour at a time during which she does pull moderately o her leash. She was said to be super sweet and affectionate, very good on walks, and always be excited to make friends. She love rawhide bones, any treat she is given, and is known to be very food motivated.

Date of intake:: 10/14/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray limited history (trial adopter had for 2 days)

Previously lived with:: Adults

Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, outgoing, and playful

Behavior toward children:: No known experience

Behavior toward dogs:: No experience with familiar dogs. Friendly, outgoing, and tolerant towards unfamiliar dogs on leash

Behavior toward cats:: No experience

Resource guarding:: Considers toys an item of high value but never attempted to touch them

Bite history:: No history

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Pinky is described as medium energy by her trial adopter

Other Notes:: Knows to relieve herself outside when on walks but can have indoor accidents. Jumps up often and is anxious when left home alone She is unbothered by being held or restrained, disturbed when sleeping, being startled or moved from furniture, having her paws touched or her collar grabbed.

Date of assessment:: 10/16/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: moderate Reactivity to humans: none Reactivity to dogs: did not pass Leash walking comments: high arousal; kennel fighting as being walked out of room Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): paced, jumped up on handlers, panted, flushed face Call over: Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: distracted Exuberant handling: lip lick, slight lean in Handling comments: Arousal Jog: followed readily, mouthed at treat pouch Arousal comments: Knock: perked ears on knock, approached readily with loose body, jumped up Knock Comments: Toy: picked up toy, dropped it, mouthed hand, loose body Toy comments: 9/3/26: Previous assessment available on request

Summary:: Pinky arrived at the care centers as a stray, so her behavior with other dogs is unknown. 9/18/26: Pinky greets a novel male dog through a barrier and is loose/wiggly, and whines at the gate while pawing at it. The male dog has a medical condition that prevents him to greet Pinky. Another greet will be done for Pinky to get a more accurate read on her behavior with other dogs.

Summary (7):: 10/24/26: Pinky is observed to be panting heavily, and drooling so much that it pooling at the front of her crate. She is barking incessantly as people passing and seems to be losing her voice from barking so much. 10/8/26: Pinky is jumping, barking, and heavy panting at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She begins to jump and bark as the handler unlocks the door and she is able to be leashed while being distracted with treats. She then pulls hard while heavy panting on the way to the yard for play group. In the yard, she greets the other dog at the gate with loose body while still heavy panting and whimpering. She continues to heavy pant when the gate is opened and would snap towards the other dog. Please see dog to dog notes for more details. She pulls on the way back to her kennel and attempts jump up onto the door of a dog in kennel next to hers before quickly being placed inside of her kennel. 9/24: Pinky was seen hard barking and bouncing off either side of her crate when handlers entered the room. She does not settle and will press her face against the top corner of the crate while standing on her back legs, barking rapidly. 9/23: ACS staff report that Pinky is hard barking and lunging at other dogs in the room during cleaning/walks. She was also noted to attempt to kennel fight with the dog directly across from her. 9/20/26: Pinky has a loose and wiggly body in her crate as handler approaches. She is able to be leashed with ease and is then taken to the play yard for playgroup. In the yard, she greets the other dog at the gate with a loose and wiggly body and is comfortable approaching the handlers to receive treats and pets. Please see dog to dog notes for more details. She is able to return back to her crate with no issues. 9/18/26: Pinky is barking with a loose and wiggly body in her crate as handler approaches. She is able to be leashed with ease and is then taken to the play yard for playgroup. In the yard, she greets the other dog at the gate with a loose and wiggly body and is comfortable approaching the handlers and would jump up to receive pets. Please see dog to dog notes for more details. She is able to return back to her crate with no issues. 8/31: Pinky is seen swaying her head left to right while also side-stepping in the same direction in her kennel, while panting heavily. She does not stop when a handler attempts to redirect her attention with treats, calling to her, or toys. -

Date of initial:: 8/31/2026

Summary:: Friendly, soliciting attention, jumping up / excitable, food motivated

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to the high level of jumping and anxiety seen at the care center, we recommend an adult only home or a home with older, dog savvy children.

Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Separation anxiety,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control | Anxiety: Pinky persistently jumped on handlers throughout her assessment. She also jumped to grab the handler's treat pouch. She had difficulty settling and focusing. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach her to control her impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. If her anxiety manifests in a future home, we recommend long walks and a variety of enrichment items to help keep her engaged. Please see handout on basic manners/poor impulse control and generalized anxiety. Separation anxiety: During her trial adoption, Pinky displayed separation anxiety when left alone. We do not know the nature or intensity of this behavior, but we recommend that potential adopters feel comfortable with separation anxiety behaviors and prepared to manage and positively modify them should they appear in a home environment. Please see handout on Separation Anxiety. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Pinky was observed to be attempting to kennel fight as she was taken out of her crate for her assessment, a behavior that is likely due to frustration. She may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs. Please see handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.