Animal Details

ROSA

NHO PRIORITY: Behavior

Name ROSA

Animal ID A5161112

Breed BROWN/WHITE GERM SHEPHERD/MIX

Level ORANGE

Weight 50.0

Age 2Y 9M

Sex Spayed

Kennel East Kennel, Wing B - 100

Intake Date 9/8/2026

Due Out 9/8/2026

Deadline Date 9/20/2026

Requirements

No requirements

Recommendations

No recommendations

Memo

9/15/2026 09/15/26 15:32 Canine has a history of escalated behavior in response to perceived threats in previous homes. These behaviors may re-emerge in future placements. Placement with a New Hope Partner is required by close of business 9/20/26 to manage behaviors and ensure adequate support. May be at risk for euthanasia 9/21/26 or sooner if warranted.

Intake

9/8/2026

What is the reason for surrender?: RECENT AGGRESSION TOWARDS PEOPLE
How long have you had your pet?: TWO AND A HALF YEARS
Where did you get this animal from?: STRAY
Is your pet spayed/neutered?: SPAYED
Is this animal currently showing any signs of illness, taking any medication, or has the animal been diagnosed with a medical or behavioral condition?: NONE
We offer resources such as low-cost veterinary care, trainers, food/medication coupons, and financial assistance. Would you like any resources instead of surrendering?: DECLINED
Has the animal bitten anyone? If yes, please explain?: NO
Any near bites (contact but did not break skin)? If yes, please explain?: DURING LEASHED WALKS HAS AIR SNAPPED AT STRANGERS THAT REACH FOR HER. SNAPPED AT SOURCE WHEN SOURCE WAS RUNNING AROUNG THE HOME PLAYING WITH HER SEVEN-YEAR-OLD SON. SOURCE STATED IT SEEMS TO BE TRIGGERED BY HIGH AROUSAL WITH QUICK MOVEMENTS AND HIGH ENERGY SITUATIONS.
Do you have pictures of injuries/bites?: N/A
Did the bite occur within the last 10 days? Date of bite?: N/A
Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals?: AIR SNAPS WHEN OVERAROUSED BY QUICK MOVEMENTS AND HIGH ENERGY SITUATIONS
Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal?: NO
How is the animal around children?: GOOD WITH THE CHILD IN THE HOME
Please describe behavior around children?: CUDDLY AND LOVES PLAYING WITH THE CHILD IN THE HOME. BECOMES OVERAROUSED WHEN PLAY IS HIGH-ENERGY WITH QUICK MOVEMENTS AND LOUD NOISES.
Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions?: TWO ADULTS AND ONE SEVEN-YEAR-OLD CHILD. SOURCE STATES A5161112 IS VERY CUDDLY AND ALLOWS HANDLING BY ALL THREE HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.
Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals?
Cats?: N/A
Dogs?: USED TO LIVE WITH ANOTHER DOG AND THEY GOT WELL. TIMID WHEN FIRST MEETING NEW DOGS.
Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)?: N/A
Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)?: N/A
Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space?: NO RESOURCE GUARDING
Is the animal house-trained?: YES
Is your pet potty trained?: YES
Familiar with a dog door?: NO
Crate trained?: YES
Leash trained?: YES
Knows commands?: SIT, WAIT, STAY, SHAKE, DOWN, OFF
Where was this animal kept?: INSIDE AN APARTMENT
Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe?: NO
Last vaccinations / last vet visit?: NO
How would you describe your pet's energy level?: MEDIUM ENERGY
Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)?: BICYCLES
What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)?: LIKES CHEW BONES AND STUFFED TOYS, ENJOYS FETCHING BALLS
Any escapist behavior?: NO
Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe?: NO
Any Additional details/notes on behavior?: SOURCE STATES A5161112 IS A TIMID DOG THAT DOES BEST WITH A SLOW, SOFT APPROACH

Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers)

9/15/2026 Updating color due to NHO status.

9/11/2026 Dog was at front of kennel eating as handler approached back, paused at divider then came out with neutral body, low tail, ears back, handler tossed treats, dog ate readily, once handler opened door dog went back to front of kennel, handler closed door and tossed treats, dog came out, handler closed divider, dog would pace around kennel, head low, ducking away from leash, handler tossed treats to the ground, draped leash over head, dog backed away and let leash slip off, but sat in place and handler was able to place leash successfully, exited kennel with wide eyes, closed mouth, alert to surroundings, walked with mild pull to yard, once in yard dog relieved herself, then followed handler and came up as they sat on a bench, stood facing away from them, neutral, ears back, allowed all touch and solicited further attention, handler offered treats and dog demonstrated "sit," "down," and "paw," ate gently. Dog walked to fenceline, looking outside, remained neutral, softly panting, returned to handler when called and allowed further petting, chased after a tennis ball when thrown but showed no further interest.

9/10/2026 Handler approached kennel front; Dog was in back for AM cleaning; Dog was timid and had back against wall; sitting in guillotine area; Handler unlocked door and tried to coax dog forward; Dog was hesitant didn't move; Handler spoke softly and attempted to coax verbally dog seemed willing paw forward but retreats back a little more; handler had to step in and try and place leash over head; Handler would make contact with leash; dog would head turn; avoidant of leash; handler added clip leash for precaution; Dog allowed placement but then head ducks and leash comes off fully; Dog did this 2-3 different times; Handler was finally able to place leash over head ; smaller loop; dog walked out; ignored dogs in passing; mild pull to yard; entered yard with ease; handler walks over to bench and drops leash; Dog explored yard calm; didn't jump on handler at all; more independent walked yard and surveying yard; remained neutral bodied and tail aligned; dog walked near handler sitting on bench; handler reached out to allow dog to sniff; dog sniffed and allowed petting and handling; dog solicited pets and attention one time during evaluation; remained exploring yard; ate treats gently; when time to go handler walked to exit; dog followed; allowed leash grab and followed handler; mild to moderate pull to kennel; ignored reactive dog in passing; entered kennel with ease; used clip leash for leash removal;

9/9/2026 Requesting full eval due to history.

9/8/2026 Owner stated dog is nippy with strangers. Had owner walk dog to triage and apply muzzle. Able to vaccinate with muzzle on however, the dog was fearful and jumpy when touched. Walked to kennel and removed muzzle, dog entered kennel and removed slip leash with a clip lead.

Medical Treatments

9/8/2026 09/08/26 14:25 M Scar seen and palpated with juvenile mammary and vulvar development, consistent with previous alter. LE Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120235A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. LE Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541530B administered IN. LE Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by LE. Reapply after three months.

5/10/2026 Vaccines and preventative treatments not administered by MCACC. Administered by shelter partner: __VetCo__ on _5/10/2026_, paper records provided at intake and attached by _SW__.

In-Kennel Behavior Rounds

9/16/2026 Dog currently needs immediate outlet from shelter. Adding to Daily Behavior Rounds to monitor behavior. Day 1 9/16/26 (Inside, 12:30 pm) Body Language 3 Day 2 9/17/26 (Outside, 10 AM) Excessive Panting 2, Demand barking 2, Body Language 1

Bite History

No recorded bites

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