Ziggy

Why the county put this dog on the priority list, and how they arrived.

9/16/2026 09/16/26 14:12 Due to a prior bite and related circumstances, canine requires placement in a secure, well-managed environment. Placement with a New Hope Partner is required by close of business 9/21/26 to ensure appropriate behavioral support and reduce risk of recurrence. May be at risk for euthanasia 9/22/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 9/10/2026 What is the reason for surrender? PER SOURCE, ASSISTED LIVING IS NOT THE BEST SITUATION FOR THIS DOG THAT HAS LIVED HIS ENTIRE LIFE UNTIL 11 MONTHS AGO IN A HOUSE WITH A LARGE YARD. THE CONFINED SPACE WAS HARD ON THE DOG, THE AGING OWNER IS UNWELL AND IT WAS VERY HARD ON HER TO KEEP THE DOG AT THE FACILITY. NO YARD AND THE MANAGER WAS NEVER PLEASED TO HAVE HIM THERE, THEY WERE CONFINED TO A BEDROOM UNLESS LEASHED TO GO OUT. How long have you had your pet? 10+ YEARS Where did you get this animal from? BREEDER. ATTEMPTED TO RETURN PET TO THE BREEDER, NO REPLY. Is your pet spayed/neutered? NEUTERED Is this animal currently showing any signs of illness, taking any medication, or has the animal been diagnosed with a medical or behavioral condition? HE HAS HAD VALLEY FEVER, TAKEN ANTI FUNGAL OFF AND ON FOR SEVERAL YEARS. SKIN AILMENTS FROM ALLERGIES. We offer resources such as low-cost veterinary care, trainers, food/medication coupons, and financial assistance. Would you like any resources instead of surrendering? NO Has the animal bitten anyone? If yes, please explain? YES, IN THE HIGH STRESS SITUATION AT THE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, BIT DOWN ON THE OWNERS ARM WHEN OWNER WAS TRYING TO HOLD PET DOWN TO DRESS HIM. Any near bites (contact but did not break skin)? If yes, please explain? NO, THE BITE BROKE THE SKIN. JUST ONE BITE ON THE LOW ARM, WRIST AREA. Do you have pictures of injuries/bites? NO Did the bite occur within the last 10 days? Date of bite? AUGUST 31 Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? NO, HE WILL GROWL A WARNING IF SOMETHING IS AMISS, BUT NOT AGGRESSIVE. Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO How is the animal around children? HE HAS BEEN AROUND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES (0-ADULT) AND WITH SUPERVISION AND RESPECT, HE LIKES KIDS. HE SPENT AN EXTENDED STAY, MORE THAN 3 WEEKS WITH A PET SITTER AT HER HOUSE. SHE HAS 2 DOGS AND 5 CHILDREN AGE 2-11. A4060980 WARMED UP TO ALL BUT ONE OF THE DOGS. AND THEY KEPT THEM SEPARATED. Please describe behavior around children? CAUTIOUS AND THEN LOVING. IT TAKES HIM TIME TO WARM UP TO ANYONE, AND IF GREETED RAPIDLY OR WITH ROUGH PLAY HE WILL RETREAT AND POSSIBLY GROWL. IF GIVEN A PERIOD OF TIME TO COME TO SOMEONE AND WARM UP, HE WILL CHOOSE IF AND WHEN Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? 70+ WOMAN, 80+ MAN. GRANDCHILDREN INTERMITTENT 2-18 Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? Cats? YES, IGNORES THEM Dogs? TAKES TIME TO WARM UP TO THEM Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)? UNKNOWN Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)? IGNORES THEM. THERE WERE TORTOISES, A BIRD AND A CAT. HE HAS BEEN AROUND MANY SMALL ANIMALS. Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space? HE WAS THE ONLY DOG IN THE HOUSE, NO RESOURCE GUARDING Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? YES Familiar with a dog door? YES Crate trained? YES Leash trained? YES! VERY GOOD ON WALKS Knows commands? BASIC SIT, STAY (SOMETIMES) BUT VERY SMART AND COULD LEARN MORE WITH TRAINING Where was this animal kept? INSIDE, WITH A DOG DOOR TO A LARGE YARD UNTIL THE OWNER WENT TO ASSISTED LIVING THEN NO YARD ONLY WALKS OUTSIDE ON A LEASH SEVERAL TIMES A DAY Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? NO Last vaccinations / last vet visit? MOBILE VET VISIT JANUARY 2026 How would you describe your pet's energy level? MODERATE. HE WAS VERY HIGH ENERGY AS A YOUNG DOG, MORE MELLOW WITH AGE Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? HE DOES NOT LOVE BATHS OR NAIL TRIMS What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? WALKS AND LAYING IN THE HOT SUN Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO Any Additional details/notes on behavior? SOURCE STATED: IF GIVEN THE RIGHT SITUATION FOR A NEW HOME, A4060980 WOULD MAKE SOMEONE A VERY GOOD COMPANION. PATIENCE, KINDNESS AND UNDERSTANDING THAT HE HAS BEEN THROUGH ALOT AND HIS PREVIOUS OWNER WAS UNWELL. THE SITUATION THAT HAS BROUGHT HIM TO THE SHELTER WAS NOT HIS FAULT. A GOOD BOY.

Written by handlers, dated, in their words.

9/16/2026 Handlers approached kennel front dog was laying down relaxed. Handler called to dog and presented leash, dog remained laying down. Handler was able to open kennel and drape leash over head, dog stood up and stretched. Leash fell off dogs neck and then dog walked around in kennel and then approached gate. Handler was able to verbally coax forward and place leash and secure. Once leash was secure handler opened gate. g pulled strongly (for size) to exit of room. Dog was tense in posture and had full pilo but ignored occupied kennels in passing. Dog stopped immediately once on gravel and urinated. Handler then guided dog to PY and released after adjusting stopper and attaching extension leash. Both handlers sat on bench while do decompressed and sniffed around PY. Dogs posture neutralized with time and remained relaxed. Dog defecated and allowed handler to approach to clean up. Handler returned to bench, dog approached and sniffed handlers and walked away. Dog briefly paced exterior fence line and then would pace perimeter. Dog approached assistant handler, took treat from hand and allowed petting. After some time handler retrieved leash and walked dog back to kennel. Lead handler was able to pet dog without issue and place clip leash. Dog pulled moderately on return and entered kennel without issue. Handler used clip leash to remove leash. 09/16/26 14:13 Updating color due to NHO status. 8/31/2026 Came in on leash, stiff tense body, flagging tail, lip licking, exit seeking, did not solicit attention or pets, vaccinated using precautionary muzzle wrap, walked to kennel on leash, leash left on.

8/31/2026 Bite Location: MULTIPLE Bite Severity: PUNCTURE Bite Circumstance: PAT/HUG Treatment: FIRE TREATED ON SCENE, TREATMENT DETAILS NOT PROVIDED. Synopsis: Owner victim, dog bit while owner was placing clothing on dog.

The county's own scoring. The numbers are theirs, not ours.

No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos

9/14/2026 09/14/26 16:20 Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 871404 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by jp/am, supervising veterinarian ST Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120235A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder jp/am 9/9/2026 09/09/26 07:30 P is BAR Neuro: Normal mentation with no abnormalities observed on visual exam A: No clinical signs of rabies noted today P: Clear from bite quarantine 8/31/2026 Mylar placed in sleeve. No testicles palpable/empty scrotum with reproductive features, consistent with previous alter. Needs to be verified. No rabies vaccine administered on intake, bite dog. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120235A administered SQ, R lateral hip. By: AM Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541530B administered IN. By: AM Provecta Advanced for dogs 21-55lbs (2.5ml) 1 tube of topical solution applied between shoulder blades by AM. Reapply after one month.

8/31/2026 Due Out 9/10/2026 Deadline Date 9/21/2026 Requirements OLDER CHILDREN 12+ Recommendations LEASH WORK GO SLOW FAMILY INTRODUCTION