Animal Profile

Misa is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Misa has shown dog-directed reactivity, including staring and pulling hard toward other dogs. During one incident, she redirected toward a handler's ankle and pant leg when leash pressure was used to move her away from a small dog. Outside of these moments, Misa is social with handlers, approaches with a loose and wiggly body, accepts petting and treats, and can be redirected with food. Medically, Misa has a mass on her left hind leg and dental disease.

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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 Misa is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Misa has shown dog-directed reactivity, including staring and pulling hard toward other dogs. During one incident, she redirected toward a handler's ankle and pant leg when leash pressure was used to move her away from a small dog. Outside of these moments, Misa is social with handlers, approaches with a loose and wiggly body, accepts petting and treats, and can be redirected with food. Medically, Misa has a mass on her left hind leg and dental disease. Misa was surrendered to the care center as a stray, and we have no history on her behavior in a home environment. During her time here, Misa has shown social and affiliative behavior with staff, greeting known handlers with a loose, wiggly body and leaning in for pets. Misa has also shown anxious behavior and reactivity while at the care center, and has redirected onto staff-- attempting to bite at pant legs-- when she has been reacting to other dogs and they have moved her away. Due to these concerns, 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: 48 lbs

Medical Notes

9/3/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~2-5 years based on dentition / condition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Agency Subjective: BARH, pink moist mm, CRT <2s Observed Behavior - Initially nervous running away and pawing at door to escape, reactive to dogs barking in pre exam (perks ears, vocalizing), then when attempting to palpate abdomen P screamed and head whipped / flailed. Muzzled P and reattempted but P did not tolerate and was reactive in the same manner to touching tail as well. Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 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, difficult to assess due to behavior 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 Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: Moderate FAS Apparently healthy FI young adult mixed breed Prognosis: Good Plan: OK for appropriate intake tasks ADD Trazodone 200mg (~7.5mg/kg) PO BID TFN SURGERY: Okay for surgery Heartworm test at time of surgery dt behavior

9/10/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC signs noted on rounds Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Coughing/huffing 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 -Move to iso, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x10days & proviable PO SID x10 days -CTM, recheck in 3 days

9/17/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC day 7 Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Coughing/huffing present. AS:1 today, fair appetite(1-3) noted intermittently on log, unsure how well eating meds. 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 PLAN: Per standing orders -Adding medical feedings PO BI x5 days & extending doxycycline x4 days -CTM, recheck as scheduled

9/18/2026

Poor appetite noted on rounds S/O: BAR, comes forward when approached, not eating food or meds, possible ate small amt of med feeding; coughing, no v/d/s noted EENT: Mild mucoserous nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic when not coughing MSI: Amb x 4 CNS: Appropriate mentation A: CIRDC Hyporexia vs anorexia, not eating meds P: D/c doxycycline since not eating it Start enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg SQ SID x 5 days Start SQ LRS 500 ml SID x 2 days Start cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ SID x 2 days Start entyce 3 mg/kg PO SIDx 2 days Continue medical feedings BID CTM on rounds and recheck in 2 days

9/20/2026

recheck appetite S/O BAR, A+A, comes to the front of the kennel, poor AS noted, medical feed appear untouched EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4 A. CIRDC- no overt signs aTT Hyporexia persists P. Extend entyce x 2 days Restart SQF x 2 days Recheck in 2 days, rec additional diagnostics if hyporexia r/o anorexia persists

9/23/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC recheck Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Coughing noted. AS:2 ate meds 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 -No additional treatment at this time -CTM, recheck in 3 days

9/26/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D present at cage side. AS:2 per log, untouched medications Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge noted MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -CIRDC signage removed from kennel -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC

9/29/2026

Pre-Op Exam S/O: BAR, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge noted ORAL: Mild-mod tartar Lungs: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort MSI: Approx 3cm haired mass at medial aspect of LH paw around level of metatarsals CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Mass LHL, dental disease P: Spay Recommend monitor mass for change/growth vs FNA/cytology vs removal/biopsy with placement. Also recommend dental cleaning with placement. SURGERY: Okay for surgery

9/29/2026

Routine Canine OVH Ventral Midline Incision Ovaries Ligated with: 0 PDS miller's knots Uterine Body Ligated with: 0 PDS miller's knot Abdominal Closure: 0 PDS cruciates Subcutaneous Closure: 0 PDS simple continuous Skin Closure: 0 PDS intradermal, skin glue Green Linear Tattoo Placed Surgeon: 1438 Additional Comments: Smooth recovery

10/13/2026

Single dose of gabapentin ~15 mg/kg given PO in case of adoption and long transport this afternoon.

10/23/2026

Behavior staff requesting behavior modification medication due to worsening dog reactivity and redirection. P on trazodone ~7.5mg/kg PO BID. INCREASE Trazodone 225mg (~10mg/kg) PO BID TFN ADD Clonidine 0.45mg (~0.02mg/kg) PO BID TFN

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Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, friendly and social. allowed all handling.

Date of intake:: 9/1/2026

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

Other Notes:: 10/25/26: Misa is reported to have attempted to redirect onto a handler's ankle/pant leg when reacting to a dog on leash. She was pulling hard towards the other dog, and when the handler applied leash pressure to move her way, she turned and tried to nip their pant leg. She was then redirected with tossed treats.

Date of assessment:: 9/6/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: mild pulling Reactivity to humans: ignores Reactivity to dogs: did not pass Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): approaches assessor with wiggly body before quickly starting to pace and wail Call over: approaches with coaxing Sociability comments: highly anxious - prolonged wailing, pacing, panting, unable to settle/focus Handling Soft handling: leans in but continues panting and wailing Exuberant handling: squirms away Handling comments: Arousal Jog: follows, distracted Arousal comments: Knock: wails Knock Comments: Toy: no response Toy comments:

Summary:: Misa arrived as a stray, so her behavior with other dogs is unknown. 9/23/26: Misa greets a novel male dog through a barrier. Misa approaches displaying tense body language before muzzle punching the gate and hard barking toward the novel male, who maintains a neutral body throughout. Due to Misa's escalating behavior, she is moved away from the barrier and the interaction is ended.

Summary (7):: 10/31/26: Misa is jumping and barking at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She is able to be leashed while being distracted with treats and is then taken outside for a walk. On the walk, she would pull hard ahead while heavy panting as she explored around. She would stare at dogs and people that were nearby and is able to be redirected with treats. She pulls on the way back to her kennel and is able to enter with no issues. 10/29/26: Misa is barking and jumping up at her kennel door as handler approaches. She is able to be leashed while being distracted with treats, and she then pulls hard while heavy panting on the way outside to the yard. In the yard, she is able to be transferred to a drag leash and she would explore around with sniffing. She engages in playing fetch with a few tennis balls. She would stare at dogs at the fence that were passing by on the sidewalk and is able to be redirected with treats. She pulls hard on the way back to a kennel and is able to enter with no issues. 10/26/26: Misa is jumping and barking while salivating at her kennel door as handler approaches. She backs away when the handler unlocks the door and is able to be quickly lassoed. She then pulls hard while heavy panting on the way outside for a walk. On the walk, she continues to pull ahead and instantly relieves herself. She is then taken to the yard. In the yard, she is able to be transferred to a drag leash and she then has a loose and wiggly body as she approached the handler and would sit to receive treats. She pulls hard on the way back to her kennel and is able to enter with no issues. 10/25/26: Misa is at the front of the kennel as the handler approaches, but when the handler opens the kennel door, Misa backs away slightly. The handler leashes Misa and brings her to the office where she is clipped to a drag leash and allowed to roam. In the office, Misa greets various handlers with a loose and wiggly body, and she explores the room. She takes treats when they are offered to her and leans in for pets. She is later returned to kennel with no issue. 10/22/26: Misa is reported to attempt to redirect onto handlers ankle/pant leg when reacting to a dog on leash. Misa was described to be pulling hard towards small dog, handler used leash pressure to guide her away, and Misa turned around to nip their ankle/pant leg. Handler proceeded to toss treats and Misa was able to be redirected. 9/28/26: Misa is standing at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She begins jumping and barking at the door as the handler unlocks and is able to be leashed while being distracted with treats. She is then taken outside for a walk. On the walk, she has a loose body as she walks ahead of the handler. She is comfortable approaching the handler with a wagging tail to receive treats and a few pets. She would stare at dogs that were nearby and is able to be redirected with treats. She is able to return back to her kennel with no issues.

Date of intake:: 9/1/2026

Summary:: friendly and social. allowed all handling.

Date of initial:: 9/3/2026

Summary:: Initially nervous running away/seeking exit, vocalizes at other barking dogs, head whip/flail when

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Single-pet home,Recommend no dog parks,Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to the behavior concerns displayed during her handling assessment and her medical exam, we recommend that Misa be placed in an adult-only home at this time. Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to Misa's behavior in playgroup, we recommend she goes to a home as a single pet and does not visit dog parks. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns at the care center, 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.

Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Kennel presence

Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity| Anxiety: Misa has been observed to be highly anxious during both her medical exam and handling assessment. During her exam, Misa actively sought an exit/pawing at and scratching the room door, vocalizing, and escalating to head whipping and thrashing when her abdomen and tail were touched. During her handling assessment, Misa was heavily panting, unable to settle, pacing the room, and persistently wailing throughout. Please see handout on handling/touch sensitivity and generalized anxiety. Kennel presence: Misa has been observed to hard bark, bare her teeth, lunge, and hit the kennel glass when people pass or during cleaning times. Please see handout on Kennel presence. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration | Low threshold for arousal: Misa has attempted to redirect onto a handler's pant leg as the handler tried to move her away when reacting towards another dog; she did not make contact. She will benefit from force-free, positive reinforcement-based training to teach her to look at you instead of other dogs and appropriately channel her behavior when overstimulated. Please see handouts on Arousal and On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.