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Yuma needs at risk placement for medical and behavioral reasons. Yuma is being treated for CIRDC, he is having difficulty eating due to a slack jaw. Behaviorally, Yuma has displayed concerning over arosual behavior in care results in head whipping, lunging towards staff, and leash biting needing a disruptor to be used to redirect Yuma. Yuma needs support in a home and a neurological consultation to develop a treatment plan for the nerve deficit in his jaw. There is concern of Yuma injuring themselves further due to the persistent leash biting behavior and his medical condition. He would highly benefit from care outside of the shelter environment.

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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 Yuma needs at risk placement for medical and behavioral reasons. Yuma is being treated for CIRDC, he is having difficulty eating due to a slack jaw. Behaviorally, Yuma has displayed concerning over arosual behavior in care results in head whipping, lunging towards staff, and leash biting needing a disruptor to be used to redirect Yuma. Yuma needs support in a home and a neurological consultation to develop a treatment plan for the nerve deficit in his jaw. There is concern of Yuma injuring themselves further due to the persistent leash biting behavior and his medical condition. He would highly benefit from care outside of the shelter environment. Yuma arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. While in care, Yuma has been observed to growl when handlers approach him. Noted to occur during his medical exam and his assessment. During the jog portion of the assessment, Yuma was observed to jump up high and bite the leash. This behavior required pet corrector to be redirected. Due to the detailed behavior, we recommend an experienced adult only home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 48.6 lbs

Medical Notes

5/18/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2y based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Brought in by ACC field Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - Head shy, low growling, tense body Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Objective P = 80hr R = 40rr BCS 3-4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: extremely limited due to demeanor PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT<2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI testes x 2 MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, patchy alopecia, generalized lesions, large moist one on caudal dorsum (not FAD area, a little cranial to that) CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment pyoderma underweight Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake procedures 3 meals x 14d Rx trazadone 150 mg PO BID indef simplicef 200 mg PO SID x 10d SURGERY: Okay for surgery

5/27/2026

S: reportedly low threshold for arousal. Already on trazadone 150 mg BID. O: pyoderma at intake, thin BCS, otherwise healthy A: FAS, high arousal. P: Add Clonidine 0.4 mg PO BID May increase dose if no improvement and no side effects.

5/28/2026

SO: QAR, laying at front of kennel eent: eyes clear, mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: CIRDC P: 225mg doxycycline PO SID x10d

6/1/2026

BCS 4/9 QAR and eating EEN: no ocular or nasal discharge RESP: Eupneic A: pyoderma resolved gained weight Plan discontinue tid feedings

6/6/2026

Recheck CIRDC Appetite score 3 No coughing/sneezing reported x3d BAR, sitting at front of kennel EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge H/L: Eupneic, no audible congestion, normal RR CNS: Normal mentation Assessment: CIRDC - apparently resolved Plan: Ok to move out of Iso

6/6/2026

Noted medical record shows Cefpodoxime given indefinitely with 18 doses given vs intake SOAP has Cefpodoxime x10d Pyoderma was resolved on 6/1 SOAP Plan: Discontinuing cefpodoxime

6/10/2026

Hacking cough with clear nasal discharge A: Persistent cirdc Plan Enrofloxacin 136 mg 1 1/2 tablets po sid x 7d

6/13/2026

Notified during cage side rounds that Yuma appears to have difficulty closing mouth. S: BAR on walk, when tossed treats has noticeable excess drool in oral cavity but is able to apprehend treats after some time. O: EEN- eyes clear, clear nasal discharge noted Oral exam: No appreciable foreign material causing obstruction to jaw closer. No pain elicited on manipulation of jaw, but mandible remains dropped. H/L- Eupneic, but periodic sneezing/sniffling noted MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Resolving CIRDC Concern for idiopathic trigeminal neuritis vs. other P: Monitor in care-- may resolve on own in 2-6 weeks

6/14/2026

EEN: Clear nasal discharge RESP: Coughing ORAL: Dropped jaw but pet is able to move jaw and tongue and is able to swallow. A: Dropped jaw r/o neuropathy r/o inflammatory vs viral vs other CIRDC Prognosis: Poor to fair. Pet is able to drink but has difficulty eating. Plan LRS 500 mls SQ sid x 3 days Enrofloxacin 100 mg/ml 2.2 mls diluted to 5 mls SQ sid x 3 day Advise at risk placement due to slack jaw

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of intake:: 5/17/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history

Other Notes:: *Previous assessments can be given upon request*

Date of assessment:: 6/10/2026

Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: Moderate Leash walking comments: Jumping up high and biting the leash in the elevator. Fixated on a small dog, not easily redirected Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Over aroused Call over: Approaches handler readily Sociability comments: Head whipping with an open mouth as the handler is trying to clip the drag leash to their collar Soft handling: Over aroused Exuberant handling: Over aroused Comments: Persistently head whipping with an open mouth towards the handlers arms and legs, Yuma has wide, dilated eyes and is unable to be redirected Arousal Jog comments: Yuma begins jumping up at the leash one the handler stands up from the handling portion of the assessment. He then begins jumping up and biting the leash and lunging at the handler, not able to be redirected, pet corrector was needed Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: Grips firmly, becomes tense, and moves away from the handler with a tense body and face

Summary:: 5/26/26: Yuma greets another dog at the gate with a tense body. She then jumps forward and snaps.

Summary (7):: 6/10/26: Yuma is at the front of his kennel with a soft body; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. In the elevator, the handler speaks to Yuma in a high pitch voice; he then jumps up high and bites the leash, and repeats this a few times until he stops on his own. The handler walks Yuma in the driveway; he presents a forward body and fixates on a small dog walking past until they go inside. The handler brigns Yuma inside for his assessment (see notes). He is returned to his kennel. 6/9/26: Yuma is at the front of his kennel hard barking at the handler; the handler feeds him treats repeatedly. He then sits at the front with a neutral body; he is easily leashed and brought out the room. When a small dog is nearby, Yuma pulls very hard towards it; he fixates on the dog as the handler pulls him into the elevator. On the street, Yuma pulls towards a dog but breaks his own focus. Yuma walks with moderate leash tension; he doesn't react to people. Upon entry, Yuma pulls towards the crates with a slightly tense body; the hander pulls him away, clips the leash, and returns Yuma to his kennel. 05/28/26: It is reported that Yuma pulls hard and needs harness. 5/26/26: Yuma is at the front of the kennel with wide dilated eyes and is lip licking when the handler approaches. As the handler leashes her, she begins to mouth the leash. As she is exiting the kennel, Yuma begins jumping up high to bite the leash. The handler has to straight arm her multiple times. Yuma continues to jump up high, trying to bite the leash and also jumps at the handler. Pet corrector is required to redirect the behavior. Yuma is then guided to the yard for her dog to dog interaction. The handler is able to clip her leash and return her to kennel with no further issue. 5/25/26: Yuma is observed to persistently head-whip towards handler as he is barking towards the kennels on his way out of the kennel room. On return, he would attempt to quickly grab the leash as he is being returned. He is also observed to be highly dog reactive while being out in the yard, where he would hard bark and fixate on dogs as they pass by. 05/21/26: Yuma is at the front of his kennel as handler approaches, he is leashed while distracted with treats and taken to the street for his walk. Outside he is loose and pulls mildly on his walk, he stops to sniff and passes people on the street without issue. When seeing dogs he is tense momentarily but loses interest, however when within closer proximity Yuma begins to intensely pull toward the other dog and is difficult to redirect. After a bit Yuma is brought inside for his assessment and once complete he is returned to kennel.

Date of intake:: 5/17/2026

Summary:: Friendly and easily handled

Date of initial:: 5/18/2026

Summary:: Head shy, low growling, tense body

ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Yuma so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in addition to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

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

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to a low threshold for arousal we recommend a home with no children. Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to Yuma's behavior in playgroup, we recommend she goes home as a single pet and does not visit dog parks. 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: : Resource guarding,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting,Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:: Resource Guarding: Yuma has been observed to become tense and move away with a toy in their possession. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Yuma's mouth, and any time something is removed they should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. Please see handout on Resource Guarding. Fearful Defensive: Yuma has been observed to growl during his medical exam and when a handler approaches to place a collar on him. It is important to move slowly with Yuma, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow them to initiate interactions with new people. They should never be forced to greet or to interact if they are not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression. On Leash Reactivity: Yuma has been observed to fixate on a small dog while on leash. This behavior is not able to be redirected easily. Yuma will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration. Leash Biting/ Arousal: Yuma has been observed to jump up and bite the leash. Pet corrector was needed to redirect this behavior. We recommend walking them with a toy to dissuade them from grabbing the leash. Positive reinforcement, force-free training is advised to teach them to focus on you rather than grabbing the leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.