Sandy
County ID A5171548
Deadline: Wednesday, September 23.
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What the shelter wrote
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Shelter memo and intake
Why the county put this dog on the priority list, and how they arrived.
9/18/2026 09/18/26 13:46 Canine has demonstrated low tolerance for handling and other concerning behaviors during their time in care. Placement with a New Hope Partner is needed by close of business 9/23/26 to facilitate further behavioral evaluation and support. May be at risk for euthanasia 9/24/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 9/12/2026 09/12/26 12:44 HMartinez Came in together: A5171548, A5171547, A5171546, and A5171545 Dogs were caught in traps by HART. Dogs were caught one by one and once male K9 was caught, the three females warmed up.
Behavior evaluations
Written by handlers, dated, in their words.
9/22/2026
Dog did not eat day 1
9/17/2026
Dog was on outer portion; handler approached outer portion; began unlocking kennel; dog scurried through divider; assistant handler closed divider; separated from kennel mate; met dog on inner portion; slowly came forward for treat; took treat gently; opened kennel door; dog retreated to back corner of kennel; whale eyed; tense; panting; handler was easily able to lasso leash; leashed; cowered into corner; placed behavior taxi right at front of kennel; remained in place; not interested in treats; handler slowly entered kennel; dog tried going under bed; froze; allowed handler to slowly lift; placed in behavior taxi. Dog constantly was trying to jump out of taxi on the way to yard was able to keep dog in taxi with light leash pressure. In yard, dog quickly exited behavior taxi; ears back; tail tucked; heavy panting; not interested in treats; paced along fence perimeter; briefly settled; sat at corner of yard; resumed pacing; started heavy panting; would not come near handler; scanned top of fence; eventually stopped pacing; sat in corner opposite from handler; started drooling. After a few moments, handler slowly approached; dog scurried away; handler brought over behavior taxi; placed taxi nearby; handler went to retrieve leash; dog was avoidant; walked into taxi on own; tilted taxi back over. Constantly tried jumping out behavior taxi; used mild leash pressure to maintain in taxi; tail tucked; allowed for slow petting on head; more focused on trying to jump out; entered kennel; retreated towards back; allowed handler to slowly remove leash by hand.
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9/16/2026
Dog was sitting in corner of kennel, trembling body. Assistant handler called kennel mate inside, closed kennel divider. Dog would remain lying down while trembling body, would not come forward with verbal coaxing. Slowly stepped into kennel & leashed without issues. Dog would not stand up to walk with treats or verbal coaxing. Handler picked up dog without issues & carried into behavior taxi. While riding to small PY, dog would attempt to jump out, able to hold leash to prevent dog from jumping while speaking to dog. Would exit out & sniff @ kennel mates behavior taxi. Retreated to corner of PY, would lay down while looking around surroundings, not coming forward to handlers. Would stand up & retreat to opposite side of PY, sniff briefly then lay down & tremble body while being whale eyed. Handler approached dog, dog would avoid eye contact while being whale eyed, tolerated petting but would tremble body more. Handler would walk away, dog would sit up while panting heavy. Would stay close to kennel mate during entire time in PY. Handler approached dog, able to pick up & carry back to behavior taxi. While riding back to kennel, dog would jump out of behavior taxi, would start to pull back while thrashing on leash, quickly settled. Would not walk on leash, able to pick up & carry back to kennel. Dog would make swimming motions with arms while being carried back to kennel. Placed back into kennel then removed leash by hand without issues.
9/13/2026
Nervous, head low, avoidant of handler. Requesting full evaluation.
9/12/2026
Shut down, looked away from ACO. Tail tuck and skin crawled observed. Able to place into the crate and place into the truck kennel
9/12/2026
used pet taxi to transport to kennel and for intake, allowed most handling and petting, timid, pancaking, tail tucking
Bite history
No recorded bites
Daily kennel rounds
The county's own scoring. The numbers are theirs, not ours.
9/19/2026 Dog currently needs immediate outlet from the shelter. Adding to Daily Behavior Rounds to monitor. WEEK 1 Day 1 9/19/26 (Inside, 10AM) Overall Body Language 2 Day 2 9/20/26 (Inside, 12:30 PM): Overall Body Language 0 (Sleeping) Day 3 9/21/26 (Inside, 2PM) Overall body language 2, Startle Response 3 Day 4 9/22/26 (Outside 7:45am) Overall Body Language 3, Freezing/Tonic Immobility 3
Medical record
9/22/2026
09/22/26 14:47 - noted 9/21/26 17:12 Unsedated pelvis and bilateral HL radiographs obtained: Irregularity noted along the L ilial wing/crest. Focal, well-defined radiolucency within the distal L femur. Mild periarticular remodeling of the L stifle. A: - Acute LHL lameness – improving; r/o soft tissue sprain/strain vs partial CCL injury vs other orthopedic injury - Focal distal L femoral radiolucency and L ilial remodeling – r/o: chronic changes or previous trauma P: - Continue carprofen at this time - Recheck HL lameness at end of NSAID treatment 9/24
9/21/2026
09/21/26 08:21 Brief/limited exam P is BAR; BCS 3.5–4/9; very nervous/scared and limited handling tolerated Musc/Skel: Weight-bearing on left HL today and able to stand upright against kennel door/wall. Mild left HL lameness noted. Unable to perform orthopedic palpation/ROM due to high FAS A: - Left HL lameness – improved from previously reported non-weight bearing; r/o: soft tissue injury vs orthopedic injury vs other P: - Continue Carprofen as previously prescribed - Remove kuranda bed from kennel and provide soft bedding only - Reattempt orthopedic exam with technician assistance when available - Further diagnostics/radiographs pending hands-on assessment 09/21/26 17:11 Addendum: Musc/Skel: Further palpation of left HL performed at time of radiographs. No medial buttress or crepitus appreciated; no obvious pain elicited. Cranial drawer and tibial thrust negative. P allowed most ROM, including flexion/extension. Mild resistance noted during portions of exam; unable to determine if related to discomfort vs fear/anxiety as P is very nervous/scared. Conscious proprioception intact all 4 paws
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9/20/2026
VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date: ___09/20/26 11:40____) DUE TO VET CHECK REQUEST Attitude: BAR BCS: _4/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: n Coughing/Sneezing: n Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: n Vomiting/Diarrhea: n Appetite: great Other Notes of Concern / Observations: Non-weight bearing on LH Leg. Contacted on-call vet. KLB 09/20/26 11:41 TELEMEDICINE - Treatment tech text - dog is completely non-weight bearing on left rear limb. Will move to an S wing kennel and begin pain medication. Full exam and rear limb/pelvis radiographs to be performed when DVM is on site and treatment plan and further diagnostics to be determined at that time. Carprofen 100mg - Give 1/2 tablet by mouth every 24 hours for 4 days.
9/16/2026
09/16/26 10:13 Fecal Float and Direct Smear: No parasites seen at this time. dd
9/14/2026
09/14/26 11:06 Brief exam P is BAR, nervous/timid; BCS: 3.5-4/9 EENT/Resp: OU clear with no ocular discharge or blepharospasm; AU clean with no visible debris, erythema, or discharge; eupneic with no nasal discharge GI: fair appetite for kibble; No stool present in kennel at time of exam Neuro: Normal mentation Musc/Skel: Ambulatory x4 with no ataxia or lameness observed A: - Underweight; r/o inadequate caloric intake vs intestinal parasitism vs chronic disease vs other - Soft stool/diarrhea without hematochezia, no stool in kennel at time of exam - r/o: GI parasites, stress, recent diet change, dietary indiscretion, other P: - Feed 2x daily and add canned food to meals - Recheck weight in 14 days - In-house fecal float - schedule treatment PRN based on results - Medically okay to PUFA
9/13/2026
09/13/26 18:40 No tattoo or no scar seen with adult mammary and vulvar development, consistent with unaltered female. bz
9/12/2026
Can neither confirm nor deny spay at time of intake. BJ Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 859498, administered SQ, R lateral hip, by __LR_, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B50B administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by _LR__. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541534B administered IN by __LR_. Provecta Advanced for dogs 21-55lbs (2.5ml) 1 tube of topical solution applied between shoulder blades by __LR_. Reapply after one month. mylar placed on dog
Dates and requirements
9/12/2026 Due Out 9/15/2026 Deadline Date 9/23/2026 Requirements No requirements Recommendations No recommendations
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The county record
- Age
- 2 years old
- Sex
- Female
- Breed
- Brown / Cream Labrador Retr / Mix
- Weight
- 25.0 lb
- Shelter
- West shelter
- Kennel
- West Kennel, Wing S - 328
- Deadline
- Wednesday, September 23
This dog needs a rescue partner
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