Animal Profile

Clover is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in his previous home. In the home, Clover displayed significant fearful and defensive behavior shortly after adoption. On his first night in the home, he growled before biting a child on the hand, causing a puncture wound/breaking skin. He was also reported to have bitten two other children, causing bruising without breaking skin, and reportedly bit a total of four times during his time in the home. Clover in the care center has been comfortable with staff, and enjoys going on his walks. Medically, Clover has CIRDC, matted, emaciated and has diarrhea.

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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 Clover is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in his previous home. In the home, Clover displayed significant fearful and defensive behavior shortly after adoption. On his first night in the home, he growled before biting a child on the hand, causing a puncture wound/breaking skin. He was also reported to have bitten two other children, causing bruising without breaking skin, and reportedly bit a total of four times during his time in the home. Clover in the care center has been comfortable with staff, and enjoys going on his walks. Medically, Clover has CIRDC, matted, emaciated and has diarrhea. Clover was surrendered as a stray, so his past behavior in a home environment is mostly unknown. The caretaker had Clover in the home for 1 day after his rehoming. Clover's original owners did not report any behavioral or medical concerns and previously lived with 5 children. After entering the caretaker's home, the youngest child approached Clover excitedly, and Clover began fowling before he bit the child on the right hand, drawing blood and leaving a puncture. Clover was reported to then retreat but would charge at anyone in the home who approached him. Clover was reported to have bitten the other 2 older children in the home and left bruising but no broken skin. During his stay in care, Clover has been fearful but does begin to approach handlers when given a slow approach with treats. He had briefly solicited attention from the assessor during his handling assessment. Due to Clover's behavior concerns in the caretaker's home, we recommend for Clover be placed in an adult-only home through a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 23 lbs

Medical Notes

7/7/2026

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2yrs based on dentition Microchip noted on intake? scans negative History: DOHB- recent history of being re-homed Subjective: BAR, postured to defecate and had very watery hematochezia Observed Behavior - calm, wagging tail, would not take any treats, tolerated all tasks and handling Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? yes Objective: P = 120 R = 24 BCS 2/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean- matted fur on pinnae, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited- clean incisors and canines PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI; 2 testicles descended MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, very matted on all 4 paws/flank/axillary regions and around pinnae, overgrown nails CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment: Approx. 2yr MI canine Hx of DOHB Matted fur emaciated overgrown nails Diarrhea with hematochezia (FS 7) (r/o infectious/inflammatory vs stress vs food allergy vs other) Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks Parvo SNAP (x) Negative SQ fluids 20ml/kg (x) Cerenia 1mg/kg sq (x) Shaved some of the worst mats off but will likely need a sedated grooming scheduled once his diarrhea has resolved (put on LVT list in 48hrs) trazadone 7mg/kg PO BID indefinitely (75mg) panacur proviable 1 capsule in food SID x 10 days Appetite monitoring sheet placed TID feedings x 14 days DVM recheck tomorrow SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to underweight

7/7/2026

Your newly adopted pet is underweight and the staff veterinarians are issuing a TEMPORARY waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment through to the resolution of the issue. At the time of a full recovery you may choose to have your veterinarian perform the spay/neuter surgery, or make provisions to return the pet to ACC for sterilization.

7/8/2026

Recheck S/O: BAR, eating HV foods, but not interested in regular food, appetite scores 1-2; no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Emaciation Diarrhea Matted P: CTM appetite and diarrhea closely Consider medical feedings if not eating well

7/9/2026

Sedated for shave. Hair and nails thrown out as no case per ACIS (noted in GAN). // Completed

7/11/2026

On 07/11/2026 Clover was examined. The patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurological signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at QACC.

7/11/2026

Recheck diarrhea, emaciation S/O: BAR at front of kennel, wagging tail, poor appetite reported on board, log indicates "?"; diarrhea FS 7 with hematochezia reported yesterday, no diarrhea noted today; no c/s/v. EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Amb x 4; unkempt haircoat CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Diarrhea, hematochezia - ro stress vs endoparasitism vs dietary vs other Emaciation Hyporexia vs picky eater P: Continue proviable and panacur Start medical feedings BID Start metronidazole 15 mg/kg PO BID CTM closely on rounds, recheck appetite and diarrhea in 2-3 days

7/13/2026

Recheck diarrhea, emaciation S: BARH - solicits attention but tense and flinches for exam, flails when attempting oral exam, did not escalate NATA MMs dt behavior no c/s/v/d reported fair appetite 5/7 stool today O: EENT: No ocular discharge, mild yellow mucopurulent nasal discharge bilateral nares, mild audible congestion LUNGS: No HMA, normal BV sounds, eupneic, positive ITC MSI: Amb x 4; unkempt haircoat, multifocal matting esp at plantar/palmar aspect of limbs CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Diarrhea, hematochezia - improved Emaciation, Hyporexia vs picky eater - improved CIRDC - mild, new Matted P: OK for light sedation for grooming w LVT as below: Dexmedetomidine 0.2mL IM and butorphanol 0.2mL IM Antisedan 0.2mL IM reversal - P monitored closely until ambulatory ADD Doxycycline 100mg (10mg/kg) PO SID x10d MRS recheck day 3, 7, 10 Continue other medications as RXd

7/14/2026

Patient reported to be lame on LHL. Cage side, patient is BAR and approaches the front of the kennel bearing weight on all limbs.

7/15/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D (FS:4 noted on log) Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC-mild PLAN: Per standing orders -New log placed on kennel (to monitor P overall) -CTM, recheck as scheduled

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Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Previously lived with:: adults

How is this dog around strangers?: Alert barks, Friendly & Outgoing, Playful

How is this dog around children?: Alert barks, Playful, Friendly & Outgoing, Snaps

How is this dog around other dogs?: Familiar dogs: No experience Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: No experience Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: No experience

How is this dog around cats?: Friendly & Outgoing, Playful Other Animals: No experience

Resource guarding:: Considers toys, food, and treats items of high value and will have a tense body or hover over the items when approached

Bite history:: No history

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: High (often playful/busy)

Other Notes:: Knows to relieve himself outside when on walks or on wee-wee pads and never has indoor accidents He jumps up often/non-stop, pulls hard on his leash, is fearful of loud noises, and barks a lot On walks he is reactive towards strangers who approach his family and moving objects. His reaction is to growl or hard bark How this dog reacts when... - Held/restrained: Fearful - Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered - Startled: Isn't bothered - Pushed/pulled off furniture: Isn't bothered - Paws are touched: Fearful, Snaps, Barks/Growls - Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: Has no known allergies or medical concerns Last vet check: 06/10/2024 @ Lefferts Animal Hospital

For a New Family to Know: Description of this dog most of the time: Social/Affectionate, Very active & Playful, Lazy/Couch potato Where the dog spent most time: Bedroom, Kitchen, Living room, In their crate, Where people are, Outdoors only Additional info: Not reported For grooming, this dog: Goes to the groomer, Does not allow bathing or brushing (fearful, uncomfortable), Does not allow nail trimming (fearful, uncomfortable) Additional info: Not reported Walks on leash rating: 3 - Mild to moderate pulling Walk Frequency: 3-4 times per day Walk length of time: 30 to 45 mins Crate trained: Yes, but does not do well Hours in crate: 4 Type of crate: Large grill crate During car rides, this dog: Loves car rides! This dog knows the following cues: Fetch, sit, stay, walk, & jump up. Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: That he is loving, he understands you very well using his name, he’s active and fun, he sits beside you when you are in pain or sad he knows, he loving and cute. He’s a very sweet and loving boy. He have his days where he’s over excited to go out the house like he will start to scratch and bark at the door. He’s an outdoor pet due to me (previous owner) is an outdoor person. He loves the beach, the parks, car rides, he loves his windows down. He’s very protective to females, so please do not scream, shout or raise your hand in front of him to an another individual as he will get snap, jump to bite, barks very loudly and aggressively or circle you. He loves head rubs, body rubs, he doesn't like his eyes or mouth area to be touch he’s sensitive to that and his paws. He dose great with the groomers, if he goes the first time and the second time you take him back and he starts to bark and run away or behaves aggressively it means the groomer hurt him. Please acknowledge this he’s very smart and sensitive I had a groomer who use to be aggressive with him and clip his tongue you can see piece is missing. So please acknowledge his behavior and respect it. He’s too sweet to be harm or hurt. This dog's favorite activities/toys/food/snacks: He loves the red and white lamb. ; He loves outdoor activities and attention; He likes fresh food and treats. Type of food the dog eats: Both wet and dry food Brand of food: Purina and pedigree

Date of intake:: 7/2/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray; limited history

Previously lived with:: at least 1 adult; other children (12, 8, and 6 year olds) - in home for 1 day

Bite history:: On the same night that Clover entered the home, the youngest resident child (6yo) excitedly approached the dog to pet it, and Clover growled before snapping. He made contact, biting her right hand, drawing blood and leaving behind a puncture wound. The dog then retreated but would charge at all members of the family if they approached him. Clover also bit at the other two children (8yo & 12yo) in the home and made contact that left bruising but did not break skin. He was reported to have snapped/bitten a total of 4 times within the time Clover was in the home.

Date of assessment:: 7/13/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: none - loose leash Reactivity to humans: ignores Reactivity to dogs: did not pass Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): low tail, slightly tense, eats treats as explores room, occasionally checks in with handlers Call over: approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: places chin in assessor's hand, leans in Exuberant handling: head whip with rear and back hips touched Handling comments: Arousal Jog: did not conduct due to limping Arousal comments: Knock: no response Knock Comments: Toy: no response Toy comments:

Summary (7):: 7/13: Clover is curled up in his kennel when a handler approaches. He stands but is reluctant to come to the front of his kennel. He offers low tail wags and sniffs treats that are offered as the handler leashes him. The handler notices him limping, so he is brought to the behavior office to keep the distance short. In the office, Clover's tail is low, but he begins eating treats as he is fitted with a collar now that his mats have been shaved. Clover tolerates this and roams the office before his handling assessment is conducted. Once his assessment is complete, he is walked to his new crate. He pauses in the middle of the room when he hears the dogs barking, but otherwise walks into his crate without issue. 7/4/26: Clover is standing at the front of his kennel with a wagging tail as the handler approaches. He is comfortable taking treats and is able to be leashed with ease. He is then taken outside for a walk. On the walk, he has a loose body frame and has no reactions to dogs or people. He is comfortable approaching the handler receive treats. He is able return back to his kennel when treats are tossed inside. 7/3/26: Clover is laying down in his kennel with a tense body as handler approaches. He is comfortable eating treats that the handler tosses inside, and he then slowly approaches the door. He is able to be leashed with ease and is then taken outside for a walk. On the walk, he has a neutral body frame and has no reactions to dogs or people. He is comfortable approaching the handler while in the yard to receive treats. He is able return back to his kennel with no issues when treats are tossed inside.

Date of intake:: 7/2/2026

Summary:: easily leashed, walked to kennel, was not scanned due to behavior and activity level

Date of initial:: 7/7/2026

Summary:: calm, wagging tail, would not take any treats, tolerated all tasks and handling

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to the behavior with the children in the previous home and Clover's bite history, we recommend that he be placed in a home without children. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Clover be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Clover to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward-based training only is advised when introducing Clover to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Clover presents with outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity | Fearful/potential for defensive aggression | Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression| Bite history (human): Clover is reported to have bitten the youngest child in the home when they began petting him. The bite did break the skin and left a puncture. He also escalated to snapping at the other resident children. After the bite incident, Clover was reported to growl and charge at people in the home when they approached him. During his handling assessment, Clover headwhipped when his back, hips, and flanks were touched. Please see handouts on Handling/touch sensitivity, Fearful/potential for defensive, aggression, and Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression.