Animal Profile

Wavy is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in his previous home. In the home, Wavy bit the owner after being startled while sleeping, resulting in a minor puncture wound. Wavy retreated immediately after the incident. Wavy in the care center is a bit fearful but does seek proximity from staff. Medically, Wavy 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 Wavy is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in his previous home. In the home, Wavy bit the owner after being startled while sleeping, resulting in a minor puncture wound. Wavy retreated immediately after the incident. Wavy in the care center is a bit fearful but does seek proximity from staff. Medically, Wavy is apparently healthy. Wavy came into the care cneter through the police after his owner had him removed from the home due to a bite incident. In the care center, Wavy displays fearful behavior and has allowed minimal handling. We recommend placement with 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: 52 lbs

Medical Notes

3/25/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~1 year based on dentition / condition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: o surrender Subjective: BARH, pink moist mm, CRT <2s Observed Behavior - allowed for handling and tasks Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4.5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition visible, could not visualize caudal dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2s, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Soft, nonpainful, no masses palpated U/G: MN, inc CDI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, GHC, no apparent lesions and lameness CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: APH Prognosis: Good Plan: intake exam and tasks DOH-B awaiting sort SURGERY: Prior altered

4/3/2026

On 4/3/2026 Balto was examined. The patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurological signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at QACC.

4/3/2026

Diarrhea present in kennel Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V. Diarrhea noted F/S: 6 Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4 NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed Diarrhea PLAN: Per standing orders - Start RC GI dietq12h x 5 days -Start psyllium husk 2 scoops PO q24h x5days, & panacur 50mg/kg PO q24h x5days -Placed monitor log on kennel -CTM, recheck as scheduled

Date of intake:: 3/24/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray(Limited History)

Bite history:: Wavy was sleeping in the owner's/victim house when the victim tried to wake the dog up. Wavy was startled and turned around the bit the victim in the finger, resulting in one minor puncture wound in the finger. Wavy retreated immediately after the incident.The owner denied medical attention but gave away the dog to the police

Date of assessment:: 4/7/2026

Summary:: 4/10/26: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Loose Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Explores room- sniffs Call over: Comes when coexes- gently takes treats, fliches with touch Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Allowed- looks back, lick lips Exuberant handling: Allowed- looks back, licks lips Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- nuertual body Arousal comments: Knock: No repsonse Knock Comments: Toy: Ignores Toy comments: 4/7:Due to Wavy bite history and fearful behavior in care, a handling assessment will not be conducted at this time.

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 04/13/26 Wavy is introduced to a novel female while off leash. He readily approaches the gate with a neutral frame and engages in mutual snigging with the female. When she disengages, he will run and bounce along the fence line, play bowing and demand barking when the female reapproaches. Due to the female's discomfort, the interaction is left at the gate.

Summary (7):: 4/10/26: Wavy is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He would constantly back away and dodge the leash as the handler attempts to leash him. He would come forward to sniff treats but would then back away again as the handler tries to bring the leash loop closer to him. He is able to be leashed when he quickly tries to stick his head out of kennel and is then taken to the behavior room for his assessment. In the room, he has a tense body and would head whip while being petted. Please see behavior assessment notes for more details. He is able to return back to his kennel with no issues. 4/8/26: Wavy is standing in the center of the kennel with a neutral frame and squinty eyes as the handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and brought out for walk. When on the walk, Wavy will sniff around, walking very slowly. When returning to the care center, Wavy will no longer move forward but will engage with the handler when they crouch down so they will coax him forward for a few feet. The handler will then use slight leash pressure to help him move forward. He will then walk back to his kennel with no issue.

Date of intake:: 3/24/2026

Summary:: okay for handling vocal for vaccine

Date of initial:: 3/25/2026

Summary:: allowed for handling and tasks

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have limited history on Wavy so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his 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 wavy fearfulness and bite history, we reccomend he be placed in an adult-only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Wavy 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 Wavy to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Wavy to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Wavy presents with outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression/Bite history (human): Wavy was sleeping in the owner's/victim house when the victim tried to wake the dog up. Wavy was startled and turned around the bit the victim in the finger, resulting in one minor puncture wound in the finger. Wavy retreated immediately after the incident.The owner denied medical attention but gave away the dog to the police. No more detail was given on the bite.