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HAROLD

NHO PRIORITY: Behavior

Name HAROLD

Animal ID A5161244

Breed GRAY/WHITE AM PIT BULL TER/MIX

Level ORANGE

Weight 61.0

Age 2Y 1M

Sex Male

Kennel West Kennel, Wing B - 023

Intake Date 3/11/2026

Due Out 3/14/2026

Deadline Date 4/22/2026

Requirements
No requirements
Recommendations
No recommendations
Memo
  • 4/17/2026 04/17/26 15:54 Canine is presenting with elevated reactivity and focus on other dogs during their time in care. Placement with a New Hope Partner is needed by close of business 4/22/26 to support ongoing behavioral evaluation and post-placement support. May be at risk for euthanasia 4/23/26 or sooner if warranted.

Intake

3/11/2026

How long have you had the animal?
1 DAY, TIMID AT FIRST BUT ALLOWED SOURCE TO PET AND GRAB
Has the animal been around other animals? What kind of animals? How would you describe the interaction with other animals?
MET WITH ANOTHER SMALL DOG, FRIENDLY. PLAYFUL. WHILE IN LOBBY ANOTHER LARGE DOG ENTERED, THIS PET BEGAN GROWLING AND LUNGING.
Was the animal around any other people or children? If yes, how would you describe the animals behavior towards other people/children?
TIMID, COWERING AWAY AT FIRST. WARMS WITH TIME. MET WITH A 6YEAR OLD, ALLOWED ALL PETTING. WHILE ON LEASH, SOURCE STATES PET WAS PULLING HARD TOWARDS STRANGERS
Has the animal shown any aggression around other people? Might want to include a few examples of what aggression looks like. Barking, growling, lunging, etc.? If yes, what were the circumstances?
N/A
Did you keep the animal inside or outside?
OUTSIDE, SOURCE STATES PET IS VERY VOCAL.
If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam? Was the animal destructive in any way?
FREE ROAM IN SMALL ROOM, NO DESTRUCTION. HAD A FEW ACCIDENTS
If outside, what kind of fencing do you have and did it contain the animal?
6FT BLOCK FENCE, NO ATTEMPTS TO ESCAPE
Did the animal show any aggression, like **growling, curling their lips, lunging** around food, toys, or bones?
NONE
Has the animal shown any signs of illness?
NONE
Does the animal walk on a leash?
YES, PULLS
Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers)

4/17/2026 Updating color due to NHO status.

4/16/2026 Outside for AM cleaning standing in middle of kennel with neutral body, wagging tail, came forward to accept treats. Dog directed attention towards neighboring dog when dog started jumping up onto kennel, able to direct away with coaxing and treats. Easy leash placement, walked with some pulling, not reactive to dogs in passing, startled by reactive dogs in passing, no issues walking to small play yard. In small play yard dog would have soft, neutral body with wagging tail, would solicit attentions with handler, accepted treats gently, explored with neutral soft body. After a few minutes dog would start to jump onto bench/chair in yard, eyeing top of fenceline with tail flagged, able to call dog over and picked up leash, walked dog to lower play yard with no issues, some strong pulling. Once in small play yard dog would go potty, interested in toys and chased after ball thrown, allowed handler to reach for ball in mouth but would not drop toy, played with rope toy, played tug-o-war with handler. Became reactive towards dog being walked down stairs, tail flagged, body tensing up, became fixated while barking at dog, not able to direct away with coaxing or treats, picked up leash and had to use leash pressure to direct dog away, dog never settled. Able to exit yard with no issues, dog was highly aroused and became reactive towards dog in main play yard in passing, pulled hard towards fenceline, had to use some leash pressure to direct dog away. Able to direct into kennel with no issues, dog only briefly sniffed neighboring dog in passing but no reactivity noted. Allowed handler to remove leash by hand.

4/15/2026 Handler went to assist with returning dog to kennel after M&G. Handler took hold of leash, dog walked back to kennel with strong pull, began heavily fence fighting with neighbor, body stiff, muzzle punching kennel and baring teeth, difficult to redirect, used strong leash pressure to guide back into kennel, once returned dog jumped up towards neighbor, when settled allowed handler to remove leash by hand.

4/15/2026 Took dog out for m&G, dog was uninterested in handler and PA, took multiple redirections with treats and squeaky toys, only a small portion of redirections were successful. Dog had seen a large dog in passing in the next yard over. Throughout the entire m&G dog remained fixated on the dog in the next yard over. Dog even tried multiple times to jump the high fenced wall of C yard. Handler had him on leash the whole time and did not allow him to jump over , however dog kept attempting despite leash pressure and distractions presented. Once m&G was over dog was walked back to kennel. Dog would not enter kennel, handler tried to walk in with the dog, dog would not stop trashing backwards on leash. Handler tried throwing in treats to kennel however dog was attempting to kennel fight neighboring dog the entire time handler was trying to get dog into kennel. Handler took dog outside the building and tried to enter again, however dog was fixated on kennel fighting neighboring dog and used all his weight to resist leash pressure being used to redirect. Handler stepped outside with dog and called for behavior backup while walking the dog away from building towards a yard while backup arrived. While dog was being walked back to yard, dog was again fixated on the dog inside the yard, clawing at the gate in passing and using all his weight to resist leash pressure being used to redirect him forward. Behavior helped arrived and took over handling the dog.

4/12/2026 Handler observed dog climbing out of play yard. Handler called dog, dog readily approached with soft face and body. Allowed handler to retrieve leash, then walk back to original handler.

4/9/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Moderate to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, Sit, Appears potty trained, good boy on walk with some pull, food motivated, friendly, leans in for pets, soft body and tail wagging. Some reluctance to enter kennel, used treats.

3/30/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Played with toys, Fetch toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Sit, Went to sick yard, explored, went potty, came up to handler, sat for treats, chased treats, found a ball and showed he knows fetch, dropped ball when shown a treat for me to throw it again and brings it back. leans in for neck rubs and booty rubs

3/22/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Moderate to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Went potty in yard immediately. Came in for back scratches once warmed up to handler. Very treat motivated (hot dogs). Upon return, some reluctance to enter kennel but used treats to coax; unleashed by hand w/o issue. Calm strong boy.

3/16/2026 Dog was laying on bed; verbally coaxed with treats; approached; took treat gently; still; allowed for easy leashing; exited; loose; tail wagging; walked well to yard. In yard, dog shook off; leaned into handler; allowed for brief petting; started exploring yard; verbally coaxed for treat; took treats gently; demonstrated sit; took treat gently; allowed for petting; sat in front of handler for a few moments; watched handler; offered treats; took treats gently; went back to exploring yard; would allowed handler to approach; allowed petting; soft; shook off after; continued to explore. Handler verbally coaxed; approached; took treat gently; allowed handler to pick leash up; walked back with light pull; did not enter kennel; tossed treats; dog followed; allowed handler to remove leash. **Interested parties should be aware that this canine needs a secured yard and should be monitored while outside ***Interested parties should be counseled on proper dog to dog introductions and allow for proper decompression time.

3/14/2026 Requesting full eval.

3/13/2026 Handlers arrived to move dog to covered kennel after dog had been found in another dog's kennel. Second dog had already been pulled when handlers arrived. This dog was closed in, laying on kuranda bed with neutral body, shifting eyes. Took treats when tossed into kennel. Allowed leashing. Exited with light pull. Dog sniffed around once outside, tail down. Walked to new kennel; dog would not enter and pulled back. Handlers walked dog back outside to retrieve treat bag. Dog followed after second handler, slowly wagging tail. Coaxed into kennel wing; hesitated outside of kennel. Second handler stepped in, offered treats; dog followed in. Second handler stepped out; removed leash via clip lead as precaution.

3/13/2026 Handler went to grab another k9 from (F162) to bring in for surgery, when handler opened guillotine and two dogs came towards kennel door. Both dogs were in kennel together and k9 showed no aggression towards other dog. Gave soft-tail wags towards handler and other dog in kennel. K9 allowed handler to take original dog from kennel and allowed petting.

3/11/2026 Easy leashing, walking into Triage. Stoic. Tolerated restraint for vaccines and allowed all petting. Walked to kennel and entered with no issue

Medical Treatments

4/8/2026 04/08/26 14:07 14d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is BAR with good appetite. Patient has no nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, no sneezing. No active CIRDC symptoms. Okay to move out of isolation and conclude therapy as previously prescribed.

3/25/2026 03/25/26 08:17 Brief exam due to contagious respiratory disease in the shelter. BAR. BCS 4/9. RR 30, no dyspnea. Coughing and serous nasal exudate. Suspect CIRDC. Start doxycycyline 300mg po sid x 14 days then recheck. Move to isolation.

3/25/2026 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B34B___ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. sp/jn

3/24/2026 03/24/26 16:45 Coughing JNR

3/17/2026 Canine Neuter Pre-operative Examination, performed by __NH__: Pre-op tech__SW__ T: __100.5__°F HR: _100__bpm RR: _30__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: NSF Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: SCAR ALONG L FLANK Ears: NSF Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _5_ /9 Dental grade:_1_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: crusting on scrotum Treatments: Carprofen (50 mg/ml) _2.4___ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Implanted microchip SQ, # _985141011045205__. Placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Induction & Prep Tech Initials_JB/SW___ Anesthesia: Induced with TTDex (5 ml cake 100 mg/ml Telazol to 2.5 ml 10 mg/ml Butorphanol + 2.5 ml 0.50 mg/ml Dexmedetomidine) _0.6___ ml IM at __1102__ Intubated at __1100__ with __10.0__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: _1118___ Anesthesia Tech Initials: __DD___ Recovery Tech Initials___GR___ Monitoring: Time: _1100___ T_99.1___ °F; HR __60__ bpm; RR __12__ brpm Time: _1115___ T_100.4___ °F; HR __95__ bpm; RR _10___ brpm End Recovery Time: _1125___ T_101.5___ °F; HR _112___ bpm; RR __20__ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery – Canine Orchiectomy (Neuter), performed by __JR____: Pre-scrotal incision made with no. 15 blade. Closed technique, single ligation of spermatic cords with strangle knots using __2-0__ Webmax. 2-layer closure: SQ layer closed with simple continuous sutures, continuing into continuous intradermal using __2-0__ Webmax. Green tattoo etched. Applied tissue adhesive over pre-scrotal incision and tattoo. Rx and/or Post-op recommendations: Recommend follow up with primary veterinarian regarding overall health, baseline bloodwork, and preventative care. Entering Tech Initials: _TC___

3/11/2026 03/11/26 17:49 Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male GP M Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: _838296 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _GP/DND_, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _ 00541527B_ administered IN GP Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B34B__ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. GP/DND Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by _DND__. Reapply after three months.

In-Kennel Behavior Rounds
  • 4/18/2026 04/18/26 12:53 Dog currently needs immediate outlet from the shelter. Adding to Daily Behavior Rounds to monitor. Day 1 4/18/26 (Inside, 10AM) Fence Fighting 2, Excessive Panting 2 Day 2 4/19/26 (Outside, 12:30PM) Overall body language 0 Day 3 4/20/26 (Inside, 1PM) Overall body language 0 Day 4 4/21/26 (Outside, 9:15am): Overall Body Language 2 Day 5 4/22/26 (Inside, 12:30PM): Overall Body Language 1

Bite History
No recorded bites