Animal Profile

Princess Piper is at risk due to behavior concerns. Her previous owner stated that she is on leash reactive and will lunge, hard bark, and growl towards dogs. Additionally, she is also people reactive, noted to actively lunge at them while snarling and hard barking. In a recent incident in the care centers, Princess lunged towards a person that was walking past in the stairwell and she bit and held their pants causing a small tear. She has warmed up to some staff and has allowed handling. Medically, she apparently has a mass and nuclear sclerosis.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form. Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Princess Piper is at risk due to behavior concerns. Her previous owner stated that she is on leash reactive and will lunge, hard bark, and growl towards dogs. Additionally, she is also people reactive, noted to actively lunge at them while snarling and hard barking. In a recent incident in the care centers, Princess lunged towards a person that was walking past in the stairwell and she bit and held their pants causing a small tear. She has warmed up to some staff and has allowed handling. Medically, she apparently has a mass and nuclear sclerosis. Princess Piper arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. Her previous owner states that she will lunge, hard bark, and growl towards dogs while on walks. Princess is also reactive towards people. Stated that she will lunge, snarl and hard bark towards them. During her stay in the care center Princess was being walked down the staircase by a volunteer when she lunged, bit, and held onto the handlers pant leg. The handler had to use leash pressure and pull her off. Due to the detailed behaviors we recommend an experienced adult only home. What my friends at ACC say about me: I can go home today! I need a home where there are no other dogs. I need a home without cats or small animals. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets. I am a sweet, social, older gentleman, looking for the perfect forever home! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 54.5 lbs

Medical Notes

6/24/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 8 years old; exam is consistent with this Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned NEGATIVE History: On hold. Lived with an intact male dog but in a separate area of the house. Client wonders if she might be pregnant because her abdomen has been getting bigger in the past month. Subjective: Alert, walked into the room calmly Observed Behavior - Reported to be very dog-reactive and somewhat people-reactive. She was double-leashed in the kennel and walked to the intake room (past another dog in a crate in the hall) without reacting. In the exam room, she was muzzled easily and she stood still for exam, tasks and brief abdominal ultrasound. Is there evidence of Cruelty? None Is there evidence of Neglect? None Is there evidence of Trauma? None Objective BAR-H, MMs pink, BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Muzzled - not performed PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, not distended U/G: Female, mature vulva and nipples, no masses MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Brief abdominal ultrasound - did not identify any fetuses Assessment: Possibly pregnant, unconfirmed Prognosis: Good Plan: 1. CBC/chem 2. Okay for in-house spay (at age cutoff but client prefers that we spay her if we can) SURGERY: consider surgery 1088

6/24/2025

CBC: Hct 34.2% (ref 37.3-61.7%) Retic 63.8 k/ul WBC 14.2 k/ul - diff unremarkable Plt 528 k/ul (ref 148-484 k/ul) Chemistry: Glucose 92 mg/dl SDMA 14 ug/dl, creat 1 mg/dl, BUN 19 mg/dl Electrolytes unremarkable Albumin 3.1 g/dl Glob 5.5 g/dl (ref 2.5-4.5 g/dl) Liver values unremarkable tT4 2.1 ug/dl ASSESSMENT: 1. Mild globulin elevation 2. Mild non-regenerative anemia, could be consistent with pregnancy 3. Mild thrombocytosis 1088

6/24/2025

Reassessment: dog appears older than 8 given nuclear sclerosis and general body condition also the dog has mild anemia that could also be associated with advanced age P) permanent waiver due to age

6/25/2025

[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Age] It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.

6/28/2025

Noted during cage side rounds to be coughing S: BAR, barking/coughing O: EENT: Eyes clear, grey nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, but coughing MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation appropriate/ alert A: CIRDC P: Rx: Doxycycline 250mg PO SID x10d CTM

7/7/2025

Food dish empty. EEN: Cloudy grey liquid dripping from nose. RESP: Eupneic A: Persistent CIRDC P: Enrofloxacin 136 mg 2 tablets po sid x 7d Advise repeat chem/cbc & abd u/s when well before OHE.

7/14/2025

Hx: has had CIRDC Q-BAR eating eent- no nasal discharge; no coughing or sneezing or congestion; NSOU msi- amb x 4 UG- no vaginal discharge A) No CIRDC-like signs P) Placement/homing In House Ultrasound: no evidence distended uterine tissue CBC/CHEM/T4 WBC elevated - 29K (normal 16K) Neutrophilia- 24K (normal 9.7K) HCT- 38% (mildly low) normal 41% mild hypoalbuminemia mild hyperglobulinemia r/o immune response to CIRDC (e.g. pneumonia) vs occult pyometra vs neoplasia vs other T4 is low- 0.8 r/o sick euthyroid syndrome

8/7/2025

Per Dr. 1752, Trimmed nails Easily muzzled, tolerated nail trim fairly well, returned to kennel without incident.

9/6/2025

Noted on symptoms board to be favoring RHL periodically on walks S: BAR, comes to front of kennel from laying down position, weight bearing on all 4 limbs O: EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no sneezing, coughing, or audible congestion heard while cage side MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate/ alert A: Favoring RHL- r/o osteoarthritis vs. other P: Rx: Carprofen 100mg PO SID x5d Rx: Gabapentin 300mg PO BID x10d Monitor

9/13/2025

SO: Has been on pain meds for RH lameness, reported lifting LH leg BAR, standing in kennel appears to be bearing weight evenly on both HLs eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: lameness P: lameness seems to be intermittent consider sedated radiographs if persists or worsens when meds finished

9/16/2025

Staff note lunging and hard barking at dogs and people a: increased arousal P: Advise placement Trazodone 100mg 1 1/2 tablets po bid while in shelter Clonidine 0.2mg 1 tablet po bid while in shelter

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Spay/Neuter Status: Not Applicable

Basic Information:: Princess Piper is an approx 8 year old large unaltered female dog that was surrendered due to owner facing housing issues.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults 1 dog

How is this dog around strangers?: Princess Piper is not used to being around strangers and is very hesitant in approaching them.

How is this dog around children?: unknown

How is this dog around other dogs?: Princess Piper has lived with a large male dog but in two different parts of the home. She was reported to be tolerant when she sees him but remains mostly aloof.

How is this dog around cats?: Princess Piper will chase cats on the street.

Resource guarding:: unknown

Bite history:: none

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: medium

For a New Family to Know: Princess Piper is described as independent, loyal, protective, and the owner's best friend. She does not go on furniture and usually stays on her doggy bed or by the owner's feet. She has been fed dry food but will have human food mixed in depending on the day. She will occasionally play with some toys but does not take much interest. She has been given rope toys and squeaky toys. She is potty trained and will use the potty on any surface outside. However, Princess Piper has not been on outside walks in months due to the owner's medical status which has also impacted her socializing with people. Princess Piper has been reported to be potty trained on training pads in a specific spot in the home. When on walks, she will pull fairly hard.

Date of intake:: 6/23/2025

Spay/Neuter status:: No

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

Previously lived with:: 2 adults 1 dog

Behavior toward strangers:: Princess is hesitant

Behavior toward children:: No experince

Behavior toward dogs:: Princess is tolerant and aloof

Behavior toward cats:: Princess will chase cats

Resource guarding:: None reported

Bite history:: 09/15/25: It was reported that as Princess Piper was being walked down the staircase by a volunteer a visitor was walking passed at the same time. Princess bit and held onto a visitors pant leg. The bite didn't make contact with skin but left a small tear on the bottom of their pant leg.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: Princess's previous owner states that is she is reactive where she will lunge, hard bark, and growl towards dogs while on walks. Princess is also reactive towards people. She is noted to actively lunge at them while snarling and hard barking. Princess' previous owner describes her as an independent dog.

Date of assessment:: 7/2/2025

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: Sniffing around Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Distracted Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Sniffing around the room Soft handling: Tolerates contact Exuberant handling: Tolerates contact Comments: Lip licks Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler readily Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: Sniffs, No reaction

Summary:: 7/13/25- Princess Piper gate greets another dog with a slight tense body, front hackles slightly raised. She disengages and jumps on handler seeking attention, she engages on her own and whines going back and forth at the gate.

Summary (7):: 9/15/25: (Edited with updated information.) It was reported that as Princess Piper was being walked down the staircase by a volunteer a visitor was walking passed at the same time. Princess bit and held onto a visitors pant leg. The bite didn't make contact with skin but left a small tear on the bottom of their pant leg. Volunteer had to use leash pressure and mild muscle to pull her away until she let go. 9/12/25 (Late Entry): It is observed that when a staff member walked past Princess Piper's crate, she charged at them. 09/07/25: Princess Piper is at the front of her kennel as handler approaches. She is leashed while distracted with treats and taken to the street for her walk. While outside Piper is aloof and does not respond to handler when called or accept treats. Piper walks slowly down the street and stops frequently to sniff around and use the bathroom. Piper walks with handler for a while and passes people and dogs without issue. She walks for a bit more before being brought back to kennel. She returns without issue and interaction is ended shortly after. 8/17/25: Princess Piper is at the front of her kennel jumping up on the door with a soft body. She jumps down and she is easily leashed. She is taken for a street walk. She walks on a loose leash and has a mild pull towards spots to sniff. When people pass her she has a slight pull towards them, wanting to sniff with a soft body. Handler offers her treats and she very gently takes them. She allows handler to per her head, neck and back. Princess piper is easily clipped and returned to her kennel without issue. 8/10/25: Princess Piper is at the front of the kennel with a soft body and wagging tail. She is easily leashed and taken out of the room. Princess Piper is brought to the street where she walks with a loose leash besides the handler. She stops to sniff various spots and relieves herself. Princess Piper ignores people that pass by. She is aloof with the handler throughout the walk as Princess Piper is walked back to the shelter. At the elevator to return upstairs, she tries to pull in the opposite direction her body in a forward posture. Handler scatters treats and she ignores them. When the elevator doors open directional leash pressure is used to turn her into the elevator. She stops and eats the treats off the ground and slight leash tension is used to guide her further into the elevator. Princess Piper is then walked back to her kennel and is returned without issue.

Date of intake:: 6/23/2025

Summary:: Lunging and hard barking towards dogs and people

Date of initial:: 6/24/2025

Summary:: Allowed all tasks to be performed

ENERGY LEVEL:: Princess Piper is described as medium energy. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them engaged and exercised. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for them.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to on leash reactivity we recommend an adult only home. No Cats: Due to chasing cats we recommend a home with no cats. Single Pet Home/ No Dog Parks: Due to on leash reactivity we recommend a single pet home with no trips to the dog park. We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended.

Potential challenges: : On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Bite History (Human): Please see bite history above for more details. Please see handout on Bite History and Potential for Future Aggression. On Leash Reactivity: Princess Piper's previous owner states that she will hard bark and lunge towards people. Princess will also lunge, hard bark, and growl towards dogs. During her stay in the care center Princess lunged towards a person that was passing and bit and held their pant leg. Princess will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than dogs and other stimuli. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.