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Canoe is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Canoe is a dog with hip dysplasia degenerative joint disease, and a torn muscle in his left thigh. Canoe would benefit from being seem by an orthopedic specialist for further evaluation and management of his medical issues. Behaviorally, Canoe has been noted to have very high energy - but has allowed handling during his stay with us at ACC.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Canoe is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Canoe is a dog with hip dysplasia degenerative joint disease, and a torn muscle in his left thigh. Canoe would benefit from being seem by an orthopedic specialist for further evaluation and management of his medical issues. Behaviorally, Canoe has been noted to have very high energy - but has allowed handling during his stay with us at ACC. There is an adorable video of me on social media! Click here to experience the cuteness! What my friends at ACC say about me: I'll need daily interaction with you as I get used to my new life. I am playful and cute! I will need daily physical activity to keep me healthy and happy! I love to play and will need appropriate toys and positive outlets for my energy. I really enjoy toys! I'll let you know my favorite one when we meet!

My medical notes are...

Weight: 50 lbs

3/8/2022

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1 y Microchip noted on Intake?n History:o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -unruly, waggy, jumps, easily distracted, allows all handling, seeks petting and food Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =80 R =100 (pant) BCS4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:clean adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:2 testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery

3/11/2022

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by 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 2 days starting the day after surgery. Reported: skin infection. Convenia given.

3/28/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: dentition and conformation consistent with reported age of 4 years Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive History: o surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - solicits attn, crying, easily over stimulated and needed muzzle for blood draw Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective T = np P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4.5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild wear and staining to visible dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, grade 3 lameness in the RH, appears unable to bend at the stifle, resists palpation, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Lameness in the RHL r/o primary muscle vs cruciate, prior o reports it to be an old injury, was HBC Prognosis: fair pending rads Plan: intake exam and tasks carpro 4.4mg/kg PO SID x 5 days CBC/CHEM/T4 to lab- recheck for results tomorrow scheduled for sedated rads and ortho exam on 3/30 (no rounds vet tomorrow) SURGERY: Okay for surgery: N, prior altered

4/2/2025

Sedated ortho rads - coord with DVM ///Done

4/2/2025

Bloodwork results and pelvic limb rads: CBC: Hct H 58.45, neutrophils H 14.022 CHEM: ALT L 16 T4: wnl Interpretation - NSF, okay to monitor/recheck PRN Sedated for pelvic rads with dexmedetomidine 0.01 mg/kg IM + butorphanol 0.2 mg/kg IM. Rads: bilaterally, there are irregularly shaped/flattened femoral heads, thickening of femoral necks, shallow acetabula, and poor acetabular coverage. Interpretation: Hip dysplasia + degenerative joint disease (hips not fully extended in views, but chronic changes of femoral head consistent with HD + DJD) Plan: Recommend orthopedic consultation with placement. Surgical intervention will likely improve patient QOL.

4/2/2025

Brief PE S/O: BAR, active, allows handling, wagging tail No c/s/v/d noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with abnormal HL gait - swaying HLs, occasionally seems to sway to right more, small/short steps with pelvic limbs. Pelvic limb muscle atrophy appreciated with right side more severe than left. Allows palpation and ROM, slightly decreased extension of hips bilaterally. A: Hindlimb lameness, abnormal gait Hip dysplasia, degenerative joint disease Plan: As below - recommend ortho consult with placement

4/19/2025

Reported to have high FAS in kennel and intermittent leash biting: start: -trazodone 200mg PO q12h *Check in 2 weeks if additional meds needed for arousal concerns

4/21/2025

p noted to be acute lame in the LHL today. Sedated for repeated ortho exam and rads sedated with 0.45mL dex (0.5mg/mL) and 0.45mL torb (10mg/mL) IM- adequate sedation achieved Awake: p appears to walk on the tips of paws with the LHL, unable to bear weight on it, collapses on that side and tries to get up again Sedated ortho exam: LHL gastroc mm palpates torn, leg turns inward at the tarsus when flexed. Rads: appears mostly unchanged from prior, except there is a large radiolucent area on the LHL just prox to the tarsus joint A. Ortho injury r/o torn lateral collateral ligament vs torn gastroc mm 4Dx test- NEG P. Start on carpro 100mg PO SID indef House in ICU recheck in 3 days- seek placement- p is in need of orthopedic consultatio

4/24/2025

Recheck acute on chronic lameness, hip dysplasia S/O: BAR, active and excitable, allows handling No c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Severe pelvic limb lameness, bilaterally weight bearing; energetic and mobile - lameness does not stop him from bouncing around and interacting with people; soft tissue swelling at left caudal pelvis (level of ischium) - approx 4cm diameter Sedation for pelvic rads (looking for cause of acute swelling at caudal pelvis) - no significant changes from last rads, no obv cause for soft tissue swelling A: Soft tissue swelling at caudal left ischium Acute LHL lameness - improved and weight bearing today Hip dysplasia, DJD Bilateral pelvic limb lameness P: Sedated with dexmedetomidine 0.01mg/kg IM + butorphanol 0.2 mg/kg IM. Full antisedan reversal, smooth recovery. Okay to move out of ICU Continue rimadyl for pain/inflammation Seek orthopedic consult with placement

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, dog allowed handling. Due to high energy, staff was unable to collar.

Date of Intake: 3/6/2022

Basic Information:: Canoe is an approx. 4-year-old male LMB dog who was surrendered after being adopted 3 years ago.

Previously lived with:: 1 Adult

How is this dog around strangers?: When around strangers, Canoe is friendly and outgoing.

How is this dog around children?: Canoe has no experience around children.

How is this dog around other dogs?: When around dogs, Canoe is friendly and outgoing.

How is this dog around cats?: When around cats, Canoe is friendly and outgoing.

Resource guarding:: Canoe considers toys valuable and will growl but not escalate when they are touched.

Bite history:: Canoe does not have a bite history

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Very High

Other Notes:: Canoe will mostly use the bathroom outside but will sometimes have accidents inside the home. Canoe is known to jump up non stop in a social manner, pull hard on the leash, and be destructive when left alone. On walks, Canoe tries to greet people and animals when passing. Canoe is not bothered when disturbed while sleeping, startled, pushed/pulled off furniture, paws touched, and collar is grabbed.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes

Medical Notes: In May of 2024, Canoe was hit by a car when he got loose on a walk. Canoe healed but sometimes has difficulty walking upstairs.

For a New Family to Know: Canoe is described as social, affectionate, very active, and playful. He spends most of his time in the living room. Canoe allows the owner to trip his nails and brush him. On walks, Canoe will pull moderately and is somewhat difficult to manage. He would be walked 1-2 times a day. Canoe loves going on car rides. Canoe knows commands like sit, stay, and paw. Canoe's sfavorite thing is to play with other dogs outside.

Date of intake:: 3/28/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (3 years)

Previously lived with:: 1 Adult

Behavior toward strangers:: friendly and outgoing.

Behavior toward children:: Uknown

Behavior toward dogs:: friendly and outgoing.

Behavior toward cats:: friendly and outgoing.

Resource guarding:: Canoe considers toys valuable and will growl but not escalate when they are touched.

Bite history:: No known reported bite history

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: In the prior home Canoe is noted to have a Very High energy level.

Other Notes:: *** Please inquire for information on past behavior assessment from 2022 and animal behavior behavior rofile for more information.*** In May of 2022, Canoe was hit by a car when he got loose on a walk. Canoe healed but sometimes has difficulty walking upstairs. Canoe will mostly use the bathroom outside but will sometimes have accidents inside the home. Canoe is known to jump up non stop in a social manner, pull hard on the leash, and be destructive when left alone. On walks, Canoe tries to greet people and animals when passing. Canoe is not bothered when disturbed while sleeping, startled, pushed/pulled off furniture, paws touched, and collar is grabbed. Canoe allows the owner to trip his nails and brush him. Canoe allows the owner to trip his nails and brush him. On walks, Canoe will pull moderately and is somewhat difficult to manage. He would be walked 1-2 times a day

Date of assessment:: 3/30/2025

Summary:: *Due to Canoe's medical concerns/history, his handling assessment was modified* Leash Walking Strength and pulling: mild pulling - not taken for walk due to pronounced limp Reactivity to humans: inconclusive - did not pass Reactivity to dogs: inconclusive - did not pass Leash-walking comments: reported to jump up non stop while panting and pacing in kennel Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): explores briefly, stays near handlers, jumps up persistently for treats Call over: approaches readily Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: leans in but flinches and head whips when back hips bump into assessor's knee, pants Exuberant handling: leans in but flinches and head whips when back hips bump into assessor's knee, pants Handling comments: Arousal Jog: not conducted due to medical Arousal comments: Knock: approaches, wiggly Knock Comments: Toy: grips, relinquish Toy comments:

Summary:: QACC 25' According to Canoe's previous owner(s) he is friendly and outgoing with other dogs. Familiar and/or unfamiliar not specified. Due to some medical concerns, a face-to-face greet cannot be conducted until medically cleared. 04/02/25 Canoe is introduced at the gate to a female greeter dog while off leash at the care center. Due to being unable to walk properly, Canoe cannot focus. The greeter dog does not interest Canoe, as he leans into one of the handler's present, displaying low energy. Canoe remains soft, appearing lethargic with minimal movement. Canoe is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction. BACC 22' According to Canoe's previous owner, he briefly spent time with another large mixed breed male dog and was respectful around the other dog. 3/8: When off leash at the Care Center, Canoe is introduced to a novel female dog. He greets her with a soft posture before trotting away to explore the pens.

Summary (6):: 4/24/25: Canoe was observed spending time in the pool while out in the yard. 4/21/25 (late entry): Canoe was observed at the bottom of the ramp being walked by a staff member. He was struggling to use his hind legs more than usual despite being aided by a sling/belly band. Canoe's left hind leg would give out causing him to fall to his side. Handler picked him up and carried him past the stairs. He walked the rest of the way to VS with the sling supporting his hind end. Canoe was examined by VS and handed off to them for further care.

Summary (7):: 04/17/25 (Trainer Note): Canoe is jumping repeatedly onto the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. His kennel is smeared in feces. Canoe is easily leashed and pulls moderately to the canine training room. He allows the handler to attach a drag leash and explores the various enrichment items. Canoe is able to orient towards the handler and breathe between each item. He is then led over to the mat where he gradually increases his duration. Canoe is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. - 4/17/25: Canoe is observed to be heavy panting with a wide strained expression, dilated pupils and rebounding off the kennel door as staff and other dogs pass his kennel. 04/11/25 (Trainer Note): Canoe is jumping up onto the front of his kennel as the handler approaches. He is easily leashed and pulls mildly to the canine training room. Canoe engages readily with the various enrichment items and is able to orient towards the handler between each one. He is easily leashed and returned to kennel without issue. Handler throws some treats in as Canoe enters the kennel and he engages readily with them. Canoe turns and attempts to grab at the rope once as it is removed before returning to the treats. 4/4/25: Canoe is reported to leash bite when going back into the kennel even when treats are tossed to distract him. 04/03/25: (Trainer Note): Canoe was jumping at the walls of his kennel as the trainer approached, and had been pacing and spreading feces around the floor and walls of his kennel. He was easily kept on the ground using a treat and was leashed and taken to the Live Room. When inside, Canoe was clipped to a drag leash and he explored the room slowly, due to issues with his back leg. The trainer attempted to engage Canoe with a toy, in order to start a polite exchange session, but he wasn't interested. After multiple attempts with different toys, the trainer gave Canoe a snuffle mat. Canoe readily engaged with the snuffle mat, and would orient to the handler for more treats, which he took with a soft mouth. The trainer attempted some PE again, and Canoe was not interested in either soft toys or balls. Canoe was easily leashed and walked calmly back to his kennel. When the trainer was removing the leash, Canoe took the leash in his mouth and briefly attempted to tug at it. He was easily redirected with treats and the trainer was able to remove the leash.

Date of intake:: 3/28/2025

Summary:: allowed handling. Due to high energy, staff was unable to collar.

Date of initial:: 3/28/2025

Summary:: olicits attn, crying, easily over stimulated and needed muzzle for blood draw

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3

Recommendations:: No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Canoe's resource guarding, lack of manners and impulse control, and touch sensitivity, we recommend a home with only adults at this time

Potential challenges: : House soiling,Resource guarding,Destructive behavior,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,Anxiety,Strength/leash pulling

Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Canoe is noted to have accidents in the house and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement and reward-based training only. Please see handout on House soiling. Resource guarding: Canoe is reported to growl over toys in his previous home. Please see the handout on Resourve Guarding. Deastructive Behaivor: Canoe is preoted to have destructive tendencies in his previous home but his owner did not detail how those behaviors manifested. Please see handout on Destructive behaviors. Basic Manners/poor impulse control: Canoe jumps up onto handlers in a social manner when excited, please see handout on Basic Manners. Handling/touch sensitivity: During his assessment, Canoe back hips bumped into the assessor while leaning into petting. He flinches and his head whips from the contact. Given his medical concerns/history, he may have discomfort being touched in this area or could have sensitivity in other unknown areas. Please see handout on Handling/touch sensitivity. Anxiety: Canoe has been highly anxious during his stay in care, panting and pacing while in his kennel. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety.