Choco

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

9/16/2026 09/16/26 14:26 Canine has displayed concerning behavior patterns in both the home and shelter environments. Without consistent management, behaviors may continue or escalate. Placement with a New Hope Partner is needed by close of business 9/21/26 to provide behavioral support and oversight. May be at risk for euthanasia 9/22/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 9/8/2026 What is the reason for surrender? HAS HAD SINCE HE WAS A PUPPY, SURRENDERING DUE TO FINANCIAL REASONS, CAN NO LONGER CARE FOR How long have you had your pet? 2 YEARS Where did you get this animal from? BREEDER Is your pet spayed/neutered? NO Is this animal currently showing any signs of illness, taking any medication, or has the animal been diagnosed with a medical or behavioral condition? NO 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? NO Any near bites (contact but did not break skin)? If yes, please explain? HAS NIPPED IN THE PAST TOWARDS MALE OWNER. OWNER STATES THEY WERE REMOVING FOOD BOWL TO REPLACE IT WITH ANOTHER WHEN PET NIPPED. DID NOT BREAK SKIN Do you have pictures of injuries/bites? NO Did the bite occur within the last 10 days? Date of bite? NO Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? PET HAS BEEN IN A FEW FIGHTS WITH HIS MALE SIBLING, OWNER STATES THEY PLAY VERY ROUGH AND AT TIMES HAVE TO BE SEPARATED. Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO SERIOUS INJURIES How is the animal around children? HAS LIVED WITH CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 8 YEARS. VERY PLAYFUL WITH CHILDREN IN THE HOME. WHEN VISITORS COME OVER HE WILL BARK AND SETTLE AFTER SOME TIME Please describe behavior around children? FRIENDLY WITH CHILDREN WHO LIVE IN THE HOME, TAKES TIME TO WARM TO NEW PEOPLE Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? FRIENDLY WITH PEOPLE IN THE HOUSE HOLD. REACTIVE TO NEW PEOPLE, WILL BARK AND LUNGE AT PEOPLE WHILE ON WALKS. OWNER KEEPS SEPARATED WHEN VISITORS COME OVER Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? HAS LIVED WITH 2 OTHER LARGE DOGS Cats? BARKS AND CHASES CAT Dogs? ROUGH PLAY WITH LARGE DOGS LEADING TO FIGHTS, NO SERIOUS INJURIES OWNERS WERE ABLE TO SEPARATE WITHOUT ISSUE. Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)? Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)? Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space? WILL GUARD FOOD BOWL, OWNER HAS STARTED FEEDING IN KENNEL Is the animal house-trained? CRATED WHEN INSIDE Is your pet potty trained? YES, WILL HAVE ACCIDENTS IF FOOD IS CHANGED Familiar with a dog door? NO DOGGY DOOR Crate trained? YES Leash trained? PULLS HARD Knows commands? KNOWS BASIC COMMANDS Where was this animal kept? CRATED INSIDE, FREE ROAM OUTSIDE Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? WILL CHEW UP OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND ANY MISCELLANEOUS OBJECTS LEFT AROUND TH HOME Last vaccinations / last vet visit? UNKNOWN How would you describe your pet's energy level? HIGH Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? NO KNOWN FEARS What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? ANXIOUS IN CAR RIDES, DOES NOT PLAY WITH TOYS. THOUGH HAS PLAYED WITH SQUEAKY TOYS Any escapist behavior? 6 FT BLOCK FENCE WITH WOOD DOOR, PET WILL DIG HOLES AROUND THE YARD, HAS GOTTEN OUT FROM HOLE DUG Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? WILL DOOR DASH Any Additional details/notes on behavior?

Written by handlers, dated, in their words.

No recorded bites

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

No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos

9/8/2026 09/08/26 13:01 M Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 859498__ administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _sp/tea__, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B50C___ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder.sp Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _00541535B__ administered IN .tea Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male. sp Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by tea__. Reapply after three months.

9/8/2026 Due Out 9/8/2026 Deadline Date 9/21/2026 Requirements No requirements Recommendations No recommendations