Animal Profile

Payso is at risk due to his behavioral concerns, Payso was reported to have bitten an 8-year-old child and an older woman in the previous home. Both victims went to the hospital for their injuries. In the care center, he is noted to show arousal concerns, biting the leash when taken out of kennel for cleaning which safety tools such as a pet corrector has to be used to to help redirect his focus. Payso is noted to respond to handlers when given treats. Medically, Payso 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 Payso is at risk due to his behavioral concerns, Payso was reported to have bitten an 8-year-old child and an older woman in the previous home. Both victims went to the hospital for their injuries. In the care center, he is noted to show arousal concerns, biting the leash when taken out of kennel for cleaning which safety tools such as a pet corrector has to be used to to help redirect his focus. Payso is noted to respond to handlers when given treats. Medically, Payso is Apparently Healthy. Payso was brought to the care center after a 911 call for a bite incident in a home. In the care center, he is noted to engage with the handler, taking treats.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 hom

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Medical Notes

6/17/2026

DVM Intake Exam Visual only: Estimated age: adult Microchip noted on Intake: not performed History: agency/DOH Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - appears shut down, timid, whale eyed Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? N Objective: T = np P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: DNE PLN: DNE H/L: eupneic ABD: no apparent masses U/G: MI, two scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: APH on visual Prognosis: good per visual Plan: intake exam DOH - B hold awaiting sort SURGERY: Okay for surgery: pending pathway

6/26/2026

Progress Exam - DOH release exam S: BAR, Cage-side assessment, no V/D/C/S, doing well O: EENT: clear OU, NND Oral Exam: not examined H/L: not examined Abd: not examined MSI: not examined Mentation: alert and appropriate A: Apparently healthy P: Ok to release DOH Hold

6/27/2026

Start trazodone 10 mg/kg PO BID (for estimated weight of 55lbs) - dog is TDO due to bite history, arousal concerns.

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Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 6/16/2026

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

Bite history:: Payso was reported to have bitten an 8-year-old child and an older woman in the previous home. Both victims went to the hospital for their injuries. On 6/16, the owner's boyfriend's child was playing with Payso after being taken out of the crate. Payso caught her arm while trying to grab the ball. The next incident occurred 10-15 minutes later, after he was placed back in the crate. Payso then broke out when the owner's mother came to the home. However, her mom did not know & panicked, in both incidents she stated he did hold on & let go when the victims pulled away.

Date of assessment:: 6/18/2026

Summary:: Payso was brought to the care center after a 911 call for a bite incident in a home. Officers stated that the Payso bit an 8-year-old child and a senior woman in the home. The child was bitten on the arm, and the woman on the side of her body. It was reported to be a bite and hold, only releasing when the victims pulled away. Due to Payso's bite history, he is not an appropriate candidate for a handling assessment.

Summary (7):: 6/26/26: (AM)Payso is reported to not move over to his side of the kennel during cleaning. Staff try high value and spend 30 min trying to have him cross over. He doesn’t cross over and behavioral handlers are able to double leash and move him into the kennel behind him; however, he then resisted returning to his original kennel. He had to be re-leashed and muscled back to his original kennel. During (PM) room cleaning, he didn't want to move over his transfer door side. He double-leashed again, but once in the hallway he began leash biting. Treats were offered but refused. A Pet Corrector was used, which helped him regain focus and accept treats. ACS was able to quickly clean the kennel, after which Payso had to be muscle back inside. 6/23: Payso is reported to not move over to his side of the kennel during cleaning. An ACS tried for several minutes before a handler was asked to assist. The handler uses cheese to coax Payso over. But this also takes some time as he is trembling and flinching as he finally crosses over for more cheese. 6/20/26: Payso is at the front of the kennel with a tense frame as the handler approaches. He will stand at the door on his hind legs and will eat some treats through the door, loosening slightly. The handler tosses some treats into the kennel and he will eat them as they walk away. 6/17: Payso is sitting quietly at the front of his kennel when a handler approaches. He remains seated, gives a short lip lick before sniffing the offered treats. He takes them with a soft mouth and stays in place while his picture is taken. He offers no other reaction nor engages with the handler other than taking treats.

Date of intake:: 6/16/2026

Summary:: docile

Date of initial:: 6/17/2026

Summary:: appears shut down, timid, whale eyed

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13); We reccomend Payso be placed in an adult-only home at this time due to his arousal and bite history. Place with a New Hope partner: Payso was brought to the care center after a 911 call for a bite incident in a home. In the care center, he is noted to engage with the handler, taking treats.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: : Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Leash-biting,Low threshold for arousal,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Low threshold for arousal/Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression/Bite history (human): Refer to bite history for more details. Please handle on arousal and Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression. Leash-biting: Payso is noted to leash bite in the care center.Training should focus on reinforcing calm leash behavior, improving engagement with the handler, and redirecting to appropriate alternatives like treats and toys as a distraction. Please see the handout on Leash-biting.