Animal Profile

Apollo is on the at-risk list for behavior. Apollo arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. It is reported in his previous home Apollo was involved in three incidents that were bites and releases. All three situations seem to be related to guarding owner and child in home. Apollo's previous owner notes that he is generally a couch potato, is social, and affectionate with familiar people. In care, Apollo was initially tense but has warmed up to staff, is easily walked, has a soft body with handlers, and allows petting. Medically, Apollo is noted to be underweight and is developing CIRDC.

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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 Apollo is on the at-risk list for behavior. Apollo arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. It is reported in his previous home Apollo was involved in three incidents that were bites and releases. All three situations seem to be related to guarding owner and child in home. Apollo's previous owner notes that he is generally a couch potato, is social, and affectionate with familiar people. In care, Apollo was initially tense but has warmed up to staff, is easily walked, has a soft body with handlers, and allows petting. Medically, Apollo is noted to be underweight but is otherwise apparently healthy.

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Weight: 38 lbs

Medical Notes

2/19/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 years according to owner but difficult to confirm due to inability to check teeth because of muzzle and dog's FAS Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - tense; not interested with treats; high FAS; did allow for muzzling; tail tucked under; pulls away from handling; cowers when head is approached Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Objective P = 120 hr R = 40rr BCS 3-4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: unable to assess teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, no apparent murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI with 2 down MSI: before sedation ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, soiled hair coat; underweight CNS: before sedation mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment underweight h/o BM with green material no evidence of bleeding issues (some green material can suggest rodenticide exposure) Prognosis: fair Plan: behavior assessment Trazodone- 100mg (5 to 10 mg/kg po q 12 hrs) sig: 1 1/2 tab po q 12 hrs Intake procedures SURGERY: Okay for surgery

3/6/2026

Clear nasal discharge that pet frequently licks away. BAR/good energy otherwise. A: CIRDC P: Doxycycline 175mg PO SID x10d

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Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, Apollo showed a tense body but when I began to speak to him he showed a loose body and approached me. He began to lick my hand and rub his body against my legs. The client waited a long time while we looked for the space, however, Apollo laid down and was very aloof. Apollo was easily leashed and was very friendly with admissions staff while we waited for space. He walked next to me. He did squirm during vaccines but never escalated. We ran to his kennel and went inside by himself with no issues.

Basic Information:: Apollo is a 2-year-old male LMB dog who was surrendered to ACC with his sister.

Previously lived with:: 4 adults, 5 children (2-11yo), 1 LMB, 1 cat

How is this dog around strangers?: Tolerant and alert barks

How is this dog around children?: Friendly, outgoing, and playful

How is this dog around other dogs?: Familiar dogs: friendly and outgoing Unfamiliar dogs: Hard barks and lunges

How is this dog around cats?: Friendly, outgoing, and tolerant

Resource guarding:: No reported resource guarding

Bite history:: Apollo does have a history of bites while protecting the client or the client’s younger son. Owner explained that the first time was when a man in the street ran to her and started hitting her with an umbrella. Apollo reacted and bit the man on his arm which broke skin. The other time was when a loose LMB charged at the client, Apollo fought off the other dog which did break skin. The last incident was when the clients younger son was left with both Apollo and the other residential dog alone in the home. The client boyfriend walked inside without knowing the dogs were loose. Apollo started off by alert barking to hard barking/growling at the boyfriend. The boyfriend began to approach the Apollo and he lunged and bit one of his fingers which broke skin. The bite was self treated at home. All bites were a bite and release and occured in the last year.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Low

Other Notes:: Apollo rarely has accidents in the home and will only have accidents if not walked. He is known to hard bark at small dogs when being walked outside. He can pull hard on leash. He is known to be destructive when left home alone. Apollo is not bothered when held, disturbed while sleeping, pushed off furniture, paws are touched, and collar grabbed.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No reported medical issues.

For a New Family to Know: Apollo is described as social, affectionate, quiet, and a couch potato. He spends most time in the living room or where people are. He allows owner to bathe and brush. He will pull mildly on the leash. He was walked 3-4 times a day for 30 minutes. Apollo has done well in a crate for up to 10 hours. The previous owner's favorite thing about Apollo is that he loves to lay with his person.

Date of intake:: 2/18/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender

Previously lived with:: 4 adults, 5 children (2-11yo), 1 LMB, 1 cat

Behavior toward strangers:: Apollo is tolerant and alert barks

Behavior toward children:: Apollo is friendly and outgoing

Behavior toward dogs:: Apollo will hard bark and lunge towards unfamiliar dogs, friendly with familiar dogs

Behavior toward cats:: Apollo is friendly and outgoing

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: Apollo has a multiple bite history. The first bite incident occurred when a member of the public (MOP) approached the owner and began hitting them with an umbrella. Apollo bit the MOP on the arm which broke skin. The second bite incident occurred when a loose dog charged at the owner. Apollo bit the other dog causing broken skin. The third incident occurred when the owner's partner walked into the home. Apollo started alert barking, then hard barking. When the partner approached Apollo lunged and bit them on the hand which broke skin. This bite was treated at home. All the bites were bite and release and occurred within the last year.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Low

Other Notes:: Apollo's previous owner states that he rarely has accidents in the home and will only have accidents if not walked. He is known to hard bark at small dogs when being walked outside. He can pull hard on leash. He is known to be destructive when left home alone. Apollo is not bothered when held, disturbed while sleeping, pushed off furniture, paws are touched, or when his collar is grabbed.

Date of assessment:: 2/23/2026

Summary:: Apollo arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. His previous owner states that part of the reason he is surrendering is due to Apollo’s destructive behavior. His previous owner states that he has a multiple bite history. The first bite incident occurred when a member of the public (MOP) approached the owner and began hitting them with an umbrella. Apollo bit the MOP on the arm which broke skin. The second bite incident occurred when a loose dog charged at the owner. Apollo bit the other dog causing broken skin. The third incident occurred when the owner's partner walked into the home. Apollo started alert barking, then hard barking. When the partner approached Apollo lunged and bit them on the hand which broke skin. This bite was treated at home. All the bites were bite and releases and occurred within the last year. During intake Apollo was initially tense but loosened when the handler spoke to him. During his stay in the care center Apollo has been observed to have a soft body with handlers and is aloof while on walks. Due to the multiple bite history, the behavior team does not feel that Apollo is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

Summary (7):: 3/4/26: Apollo is at the front of his kennel with a soft expression and soft body. He takes treats. He is easily leashed and lead to the street where he pulls lightly. He relieves himself. He sits for treats, which he takes softly. He allows petting. He walks ahead of the handler with his tail wagging loosely and high. He returns to kennel willingly. 2/26/26: Apollo is at the front of his kennel with a soft body. He is easily leashed and brought out the room. On the street, Apollo walks next to the handler with no leash tension. He follows the sit command when given and allows pets from the handler. Apollo also has no interest in passersby. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Apollo to kennel. 2/21/26: Apollo is at the front of his kennel with a soft body. He is easily leashed and brought out the room. On the street, Apollo walks ahead with mild leash tension; he doesn’t display any dog reactivity, only looks at them with a neutral body. Apollo is aloof during the walk, not responding to the handler when they call his name. Upon entry, the handler clips their leash and returns Apollo to his kennel. 2/19/26: It is noted on the board that Apollo is housetrained. 2/19/26: It is reported that during a walk, Apollo and his littermate, Artemis, presented a wiggly body when they saw each other on the street. They pulled towards each other with a loose body. As both dogs are separated, they stop walking and whine while staring at each other. Both dogs are walked near each other upon returning.

Date of intake:: 2/18/2026

Summary:: Initially tense, warms up, solicit contact

Date of initial:: 2/19/2026

Summary:: Tense, muzzled, tolerated exam

ENERGY LEVEL:: Apollo is described as a low-energy. He will still need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend only force-free, reward-based training techniques for Apollo.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to bite history, we recommend a home without any children. No dog-parks: Apollo has previously bitten an off-leash dog that has approached him and his previous owner quickly. As a precaution, we recommend no dog parks. Place with New Hope Partner: Apollo has escalated to biting several times. We recommend placement with an experienced New Hope Partner that can carefully manage his triggers.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Bite history (human),Bite history (dog)

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/potential defensive aggression: Apollo has a reported bite in the home when someone entered that home. He gives clear warnings when he is uncomfortable, but has escalated to biting. It is important to move slowly with Apollo, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow Apollo to initiate interactions with new people. He should never be forced to greet or to interact if he is not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see hand-out on Fearful and Defensive Aggression. Multiple Bite History (human and dog): Escalating to biting is a behavior that Apollo has rehearsed repeatedly. This behavior is likely to continue as it has become part of Apollo's repertoire, and will need careful management to work toward reducing triggers for Benny and reducing the resulting bites. Please see hand-out on Bite-History On-leash reactivity: Apollo's previous owner reported that he will react to other dogs on leash, lunging towards them, barking and growling. Apollo may need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach him to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness or head halter to help manage this behavior. Please see hand-out for On-Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.