Animal Profile

Tony is at risk due to behavioral concerns in his previous home. Tony's previous owner reported a multiple bite history, a history of guarding toys, food, any stolen or random objects, and destructive tendencies. Tony is reported to have bitten multiple household members. The bites are reported to have broken skin during the incidents. Medically, Tony 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 Tony is at risk due to behavioral concerns in his previous home. Tony's previous owner reported a multiple bite history, a history of guarding toys, food, any stolen or random objects, and destructive tendencies. Tony is reported to have bitten multiple household members. The bites are reported to have broken skin during the incidents. Medically, Tony is apparently healthy. Tony came into the care center as an owner surrender due to moving. Tony is noted to have a bite history in the prior home. Tony is noted to have handling sensitivity in the prior home, resulting in bites towards family members. In the prior home Tony prefers contact on their own terms and likes to spend most of his time in Living room or his crate for up to 6 hours. He loves to run. He loves to run, cuddle (he will let you know it's ok), go on walks, play fetch with his favorite toys, he loves treats in the shape of bones, he loves toys that squeak and are easily able to bite on and run with and he previously was both wet and dry food diet his favorite brand is Purina. Though the bites have not typically caused serious injury, they happen consistently and indicate a high level of stress for Tony when he is in these situations that escalate to biting. This is a behavior that has been rehearsed over his long lifetime and will require careful environmental management and likely significant lifestyle adaptations to prevent injury to his future humans and to increase Tony quality of life. We highly recommend consultation with a veterinary behaviorist and/or highly qualified behavior modification trainer. Tony is available for rescue through one of our new home partners.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 16.2 lbs

Medical Notes

5/17/2026

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4 years Is this an orphan kitten? No Microchip noted on Intake? Yes History: Owner surrender with his sister dog (Mia) due to moving out of state. Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - Very nervous, shaking, but allowed for full exam with little restraint. Allowed for pets and ate treats. Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, mild amount of hair in canals, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild tartar build up, marked underbite PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Neutered male (no external testicles, no tattoo seen) MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: NE Wood's Lamp Exam: NE Assessment: 1. Apparently healthy adult dog Prognosis: Good Plan: 1. Intake tasks completed (vaccines UTD from previous owners) 2. Okay for adoption

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake staff did little to no handling

Date of Intake: 5/16/2026

Basic Information:: Tony is a year old SMB dog who was surrendered to ACC

Previously lived with:: 2 Adults 1 cat 1 dog

How is this dog around strangers?: He is tolerant of strangers

How is this dog around children?: He is tolerant and alert barks with children

How is this dog around other dogs?: He is playful with familiar dogs and is friendly outgoing with unfamiliar dogs on and off leash

How is this dog around cats?: He is tolerant with cats

Resource guarding:: Valuable items: Toys, Food, Stolen objects, Random objects, Treats (bones, rawhides, etc.) Reaction: Has bitten, Has a tense body or hovers over them

Bite history:: There is a bite history. The most recent bite incident occurred on 5/12/2026. It did not break skin.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Other Notes:: Behavior concerns: Destructive tendencies (furniture, walls, shoes, household items, etc.), Other Additional info: He bites, marks his scent, growls, he finds anything to destroy/chew. He reacts to being Held/restrained by Biting He reacts to being Disturbed while resting/sleeping by Biting He reacts to being Startled by Biting He reacts to being Pushed/pulled off furniture by Biting He reacts to his Paws being touched by biting He reacts to his Collar grabbed/touched by Snaping

For a New Family to Know: Tony prefers contact on their own terms and likes to spend most of his time in Living room or his crate for up to 6 hours. The crate is Big, house-like structure with a comfy bed and a blanket and his favorite toy of the day. He loves car rides and for grooming, this dog: Loves bath time/water, Does not allow nail trimming (fearful, uncomfortable), Attempts to bite or has bitten during grooming. He previously went on walks 3-4 times a day for 5 minutes each with no pulling. He knows the following cues: Sit, stay, break (go), vamonos, let’s go, sentado (sit), ven (come). His primary language is Spanish! Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: He is super receptive to pets around his face, forehead & back (NOT his belly unless he allows you) ONLY if he is in the mood for affection. He loves to play fetch. He does not bark that often, if he does he is either excited or is desperate to go outside. He loves to run. He loves to run, cuddle (he will let you know it’s ok), go on walks, play fetch with his favorite toys, he loves treats in the shape of bones, he loves toys that squeak and are easily able to bite on and run with and he previously was both wet and dry food diet his favorite brand is Purina.

Date of intake:: 5/16/2026

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

Previously lived with:: 2 Adults 1 cat 1 dog

Behavior toward strangers:: tolerant of strangers

Behavior toward children:: tolerant and alert barks with children

Behavior toward dogs:: playful with familiar dogs and is friendly outgoing with unfamiliar dogs on and off leash

Behavior toward cats:: tolerant with cats

Resource guarding:: Valuable items: Toys, Food, Stolen objects, Random objects, Treats (bones, rawhides, etc.) Reaction: Has bitten, Has a tense body or hovers over them

Bite history:: The most recent bite incident occurred on 5/12/2026. When asked about the incident, the owner stated they were reaching for a flower stem, and Tony snapped at their hand when they reached down near him. The owner reported that this bite did not break skin however, approximately three previous bite incidents involving the owner, spouse, and their mother-in-law have broken skin none of the bites have been within 10 days. He has bitten while being groomed, when placing snow boots on him, when petting him, when being held/restrained and in one incident, he bit the owner for moving when they was laying on the couch with him. He is receptive to pets around his face, forehead, and back but not his belly unless he allows you and only if he's in the mood for affection. Sometimes the bites have little to no warning.

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: Tony is noted to have a Medium energy level in the prior home.

Other Notes:: Behavior concerns: Destructive tendencies (furniture, walls, shoes, household items, etc.), Other Additional info: He bites, marks his scent, growls, he finds anything to destroy/chew. He reacts to being Held/restrained by Biting He reacts to being Disturbed while resting/sleeping by Biting He reacts to being Startled by Biting He reacts to being Pushed/pulled off furniture by Biting He reacts to his Paws being touched by biting He reacts to his Collar grabbed/touched by Snaping Tony prefers contact on their own terms and likes to spend most of his time in Living room or his crate for up to 6 hours. The crate is Big, house-like structure with a comfy bed and a blanket and his favorite toy of the day. He loves car rides and for grooming, this dog: Loves bath time/water, Does not allow nail trimming (fearful, uncomfortable), Attempts to bite or has bitten during grooming. He previously went on walks 3-4 times a day for 5 minutes each with no pulling. He knows the following cues: Sit, stay, break (go), vamonos, let’s go, sentado (sit), ven (come). His primary language is Spanish! Previous owner's favorite things about the dog: He is super receptive to pets around his face, forehead & back (NOT his belly unless he allows you) ONLY if he is in the mood for affection. He loves to play fetch. He does not bark that often, if he does he is either excited or is desperate to go outside. He loves to run. He loves to run, cuddle (he will let you know it’s ok), go on walks, play fetch with his favorite toys, he loves treats in the shape of bones, he loves toys that squeak and are easily able to bite on and run with and he previously was both wet and dry food diet his favorite brand is Purina.

Date of assessment:: 5/19/2026

Summary:: 5/19: Due to Tony's multiple bite history, a handling assessment will not be conducted.

Summary (7):: 5/20: Tony begins pawing at the top of his kennel door when a hadnler takes out the dog next to him. He pauses to sniff treats intensely. When the hadnler returns to the other dog several minutes later, Tony is curled at the front of his kennel, snoring.

Date of intake:: 5/16/2026

Summary:: staff did little to no handling

Date of initial:: 5/17/2026

Summary:: Very nervous, shaking, but allowed for full exam with little restraint. Allowed for pets and ate tre

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We recommend Tony be placed in an adult-only home at this time due to his bite history. Place with a New Hope partner: Tony came into the care center as an owner surrender due to moving. Tony is noted to have a bite history in the prior home. Tony is noted to have handling sensitivity in the prior home, resulting in bites towards family members. In the prior home Tony prefers contact on their own terms and likes to spend most of his time in Living room or his crate for up to 6 hours.He loves to run. He loves to run, cuddle (he will let you know it’s ok), go on walks, play fetch with his favorite toys, he loves treats in the shape of bones, he loves toys that squeak and are easily able to bite on and run with and he previously was both wet and dry food diet his favorite brand is Purina. Though the bites have not typically caused serious injury, they happen consistently and indicate a high level of stress for Tony when he is in these situations that escalate to biting. This is a behavior that has been rehearsed over his long lifetime and will require careful environmental management and likely significant lifestyle adaptations to prevent injury to his future humans and to increase Tony quality of life. We highly recommend consultation with a veterinary behaviorist and/or highly qualified behavior modification trainer. Tony is available for rescue through one of our new home partners.

Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Destructive behavior,Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression,Low threshold for arousal,Bite history (human)

Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Tony is noted in the prior home guard Toys, Food, Stolen objects, Random objects, Treats (bones, rawhides, etc.) and is noted to have bitten, has a tense body or hovers over them. Destructive behavior: Tony is noted in the prior home to have destructive tendencies (furniture, walls, shoes, household items, etc.), Other, he noted that he bites, marks his scent, growls, he finds anything to destroy/chew. Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Tony is noted in the prior home when Held/restrained,Disturbed while resting/sleeping,Startled ,Pushed/pulled off furniture he will attmept to bite and when is collar is grabbed/touched he will snap. Low threshold for arousal/Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression/ Bite history (human):The most recent bite incident occurred on 5/12/2026. When asked about the incident, the owner stated they were reaching for a flower stem, and Tony snapped at their hand when they reached down near him. The owner reported that this bite did not break skin however, approximately three previous bite incidents involving the owner, spouse, and their mother-in-law have broken skin none of the bites have been within 10 days. He has bitten while being groomed, when placing snow boots on him, when petting him, when being held/restrained and in one incident, he bit the owner for moving when they was laying on the couch with him. He is receptive to pets around his face, forehead, and back but not his belly unless he allows you and only if he's in the mood for affection. Sometimes the bites have little to no warning.