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Kerigold is at risk due to behavior concerns. In the Care Centers, Kerigold’s behavior has been deteriorating despite efforts to keep her comfortable through enrichment. She has been reported to bite the leash in her kennel and to grab and chew the leg of her Kuranda bed. Treats and enrichment were offered to help refocus her, but she had difficulty re-engaging. Medically, Kerigold has CIRDC and periodontal 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 Kerigold is at risk due to behavior concerns. In the Care Centers, Kerigold's behavior has been deteriorating despite efforts to keep her comfortable through enrichment. She has been reported to bite the leash in her kennel and to grab and chew the leg of her Kuranda bed. Treats and enrichment were offered to help refocus her, but she had difficulty re-engaging. Medically, Kerigold has CIRDC and periodontal disease. Kerigold was surrender as a stray so her past behavior in a home is unknown. In the Care Centers, Kerigold has been social with staff and readily takes treats. Recently, she was observed biting the leash while kennel, becoming frustrated, and grabbing the leg of her Kuranda bed, making it difficult to remove her. She displays a low threshold for arousal and has difficulty recovering once escalated. Kerigold should be placed in an adult-only home through a New Hope Partner that will utilize positive reinforcement to address her behavior. A volunteer writes: It's unfathomable that sweet Kerigold was found in a Dollar Tree parking lot considering she is worth more than her weight in gold! A good Samaritan found her and when no one came forward to claim her, she was brought to the ACC. Upon intake, it was suspected that she is post partum due to mammary discharge. Her portly little body was a dead giveaway, and her short legs are so so cute! Though her stay thus far has been short, she has been loose and wiggly with all. Keri loves to get close and when we scooch away from her, she army crawls after us. Her preferred spot to rest her giant noggin is on our knee or in our lap and we are happy to oblige. She has been living in a pop up crate so we are sure to give her a little extra time to stretch her legs and get some fresh air. Some of Keri's teeth are worn down and it is recommended she has a dental exam upon placement or adoption. Kerigold is available for a level 2 home (some experience) due to some observed fearfulness and anxiety.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 69.6 lbs

Medical Notes

1/5/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4-8yo based on dentition and condition Microchip noted on Intake? scan neg History: found stray Subjective: BARH, no s/v/d; cough elicited when pulling on leash but no associated discharge Observed Behavior - Soft bodied, tail wagging. Allowed exam and procedures with mild restraint. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, pinnas cropped, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: teeth severely worn out; canines not visible, remaining teeth have moderate tartar and staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Soft and non-painful, mild cranial organomegaly, no masses palpated U/G: Female, suspect intact. Mature mammary glands with light lactation/discharge (white-yellow discharge), mammary glands are soft and non painful on palpation. No vulvar discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Short limbs, spinal lordosis and splayed front digits CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Ext normal Wood's Lamp Exam: NP Assessment ~6yo FI bully mix lactating/mammary discharge; suspect post-partum Spinal lordosis and short limbs Severe dental disease with severely worn teeth Cough on pulling of leash with no associated nasal discharge r/o early kennel cough vs late kennel cough vs laryngitis vs other Prognosis: Fair Plan: routine intake procedures AFAST: spleen visible in various areas in abdomen. no fetuses noted. Bladder moderately filled. No free fluid Recheck for CIRDC signs in 3 days Monitor mammary glands for risk of retention mastitis Recommend dental with placement - roots of worn teeth will need extraction. SURGERY: Okay for surgery

1/8/2026

Brief recheck: BAR, no nasal/ocular discharge, no c/s/v/d noted. Soft stool present. No CIRDC signs appreciated at this time, CTM on daily rounds while in QACC

1/12/2026

recheck lactation S/O BAR, A+A, C++, no v/d/s, takes HVTs EENT: no ocular dc, mild active serous nasal dc and nose licking HL: eupneic GU: FI, some MG still expressing small amount of milk, no inflam MSI: amb x 4 A. Lactating CIRDC P. Move me to iso signage Monitoring log start doxy 10mg/kg PO SID X 10 days recheck as schedule CTM while at QACC

1/20/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC day 7 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. Coughing/sneezing & AS:1 noted on log. Sniffling present 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 PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck as scheduled

1/22/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC day 10 recheck Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Soft Coughing 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 for resolution

1/27/2026

Progress exam: CIRDC recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/ AS:1 empty bowl noted. FS:7 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 appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -Start panacur granules PO SID x5 days & psyllium husk PO 2 scoops SID x5 days -Move out of iso, signage placed. CTM on daily rounds, recheck for diarrhea resolution as scheduled

2/2/2026

Progress exam: Diarrhea recheck Subjective/Objective: FS:6 present in kennel. Liquid stool reported by staff Assessment: Presumed Diarrhea PLAN: Per standing orders -Collect fecal sample & start additional medication if needed

2/3/2026

Pre-surgical exam performed by an offsite vet. Rejected. For signs of CIRDC Moderate coughing and hacking even without pulling on leash--coughed up phlegm Worsening coughing on tracheal palpation Sneezing serous nasal discharge Increased lung sounds bilaterally Prominent mammary development AU cropped

2/3/2026

Progress exam: Rejected from surgery due to CIRDC signs Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Coughing/wheezing noted 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 -Under the weather sign, & monitor log placed on kennel -Start enrofloxacin 204mg PO SID x7 days & proviable PO SID x7 days -CTM, recheck as scheduled

2/4/2026

Fecal OPG - negative

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake the dog was friendly/loose with staff, happily took lots of treats and allowed staff to put collar on, take picture, and scan for microchip.

Date of intake:: 1/5/2026

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

Date of assessment:: 1/6/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: N/a Reactivity to dogs: N/a Leash walking comments: vocal, push way out of crate Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Explores room-sniffing, neutral body Call over: Readily Approaches- heavy panting, heavy open mouth panting Sociability comments: Heavy panting, blushed face Handling Soft handling: Allowed- Panting, sits Exuberant handling: Allowed-Panting, sits Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- heavy panting, distracted Arousal comments: Knock: No repsonse Knock Comments: Toy: sniffs, walks away Toy comments:

Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 01/11/26 Kerigold is introduced to a novel male while off leash at the Care Center. She approaches gate slowly with a lowered, slightly tense frame, and wavers back and forth. She does not ever fully approach the gate. When novel male play bows, she returns a play bow but then immediately disengages, walks away, and begins to sniff along the yard.

Summary (7):: 02/04/26: ACS staff report that Kerigold is leash biting and they were unable to get her out. The handler approaches and observes that Kerigold has flipped over her kuranda bed and is digging at it and biting at the leg. She is initially not able to be called away. The handler throws treats and after approximately 30 seconds of dropping treats near her and calling her name she turns away from the bed. Kerigold readily searches for the treats and orients towards the handler to solicit more. The handler throws small handfuls of treats several times and Kerigold engages readily each time. The handler opts to give her an enrichment item and allow her to settle before attempting to remove her again. The handler returns later and Kerigold is laying down on her bed. The handler throws treats and she stands and takes them. The handler places their hand with a high value treat in the kennel first and Kerigold begins to eat it readily. However, when she notices the leash she grabs it and begins to tug. The handler throws treats and she lets go of the leash. Kerigold then immediately turns to the bed and begins to alternate between biting the leg and digging at the ground. The handler calls her name and sqeuaks a squeaker and she does not respond, continuing to dig and bite at the bed. The handler throws another handful of treats and Kerigold notices when one bounces off of her. She turns begins engaging with the treats. The handler walks away again. Handler returns later with spray cheese and another handler. Kerigold is sleeping in her kennel but stands and comes to the front upon noticing the handlers. The handlers use spray cheese as a distraction to leash her and are able to do so successfully. She walks while coughing to her new kennel and enters without issue. The handlers remove the leashes and exit the room. 02/03/26: Staff reports that Kerigold will thrash during leashing 1/7/26: Kerigold is at the front of her crate with a neutral frame as the handler approaches. She is leashed with ease and will pull mildly on the walk while she sniffs. She will take treats gently from the handler's hand. Kerigold is then returned to her kennel with no issue. 01/21/26: Staff reports that Kerigold has got to the top of the ramp but then wouldn't walk any further.

Date of intake:: 1/5/2026

Summary:: friendly/loose with staff, happily took lots of treats and allowed staff to put collar on, take pict

Date of initial:: 1/5/2026

Summary:: Soft bodied, tail wagging. Allowed exam and procedures with mild restraint.

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 Behaviors seen in the Care Centers, Kerigold should go to a home with older children. Place with a New Hope partner: Kerigold displayed a low threshold for arousal and should go to a New Hope Partner that can manage her behavior.

Potential challenges: : Fearful,Anxiety,Leash-biting,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/Anxiety: Kerigold shows signs of generalized anxiety, including pacing, whining, and difficulty settling. A structured daily routine, calming enrichment, and confidence-building exercises are recommended. Providing rest opportunities, predictable transitions, and positive reinforcement for calm behavior can help reduce overall anxiety. Please see the handout on decomrpession period and anxiety. Low threshold for arousal/Leash Biting: In her kennel, Kerigold was observed to grabbed her leash while staff attempt to remove her from her kennel. She would get frustrated and grab her kuranda bed's leg as well. Positive reinforcement should be used to help Kerigold learn impulse control. Please see the handouts on Arousal and Leash Manners.