10/11/2026
Date of Intake: 23-Sep-2026
A VOLUNTEER WRITES:
Terrific pup, cant believe he's 10. Easy to leash, exit his kennel and walk. He's very peppy and enthusiastic, with great leash manners. Curious, a big sniffer. Independent yet very responsive. He and I took the longest walk together of all the 9 dogs I walked on Friday. We could have kept walking downtown, given all his enthusiasm and energy, lol. Very sweet pup. Great companion.
TEDDY 166340, Adorable and a sweet lover of belly rubs!
https://youtu.be/1bCR2un4uoU
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TEDDY is an adorable, older boy who has been surrendered twice now, but not because of anything he ever did wrong. He was first here 3 years ago when his owner had no time to care for him. That owner described Teddy as being outgoing with strangers, playful with children, and relaxed around cats. At that time Teddy earned the best, Level 1, behavior rating.
Fast forward 3 years until now, and Teddy has been surrendered due to his owner’s health. He lived with one adult but had experience with adults, children and dogs. He was playful with both the strangers and children in his life; and Teddy was tolerant of familiar dogs, not caring for other unknown dogs who scared him. Overall he was described as a social and affectionate little guy who is house trained, has experience going to the groomer’s, and who loves car rides.
Loud noises scare Teddy so he is a bit shy in the boisterous shelter environment. Because he is timid being away from his home and family, the shelter is recommending a household for Teddy where children are ages 13 and up. Teddy does not guard his toys and treats, and he has never bitten. He’s a great dog so please message our page now to foster or adopt him. Teddy has medical needs which will need to be addressed after he leaves the shelter so please ask about them or read his medical notes below.
Link to my previous flyer: https://www.facebook.com/100064546067938/posts/6499111103481315/?
TEDDY, ID 166340, 10 years old, 20 lbs., Male/Neutered
Manhattan ACC, Small mixed breed, White/Gray
Owner surrender reason: Date of Intake: 23-Sep-2026: Owner’s health
Behavior Assessment Rating: Level 3 (Level 1 in 2023)
No children under 13
Medical Behavior: enters exam room with a neutral body, tense for tasks but does well overall
What my friends at ACC say about me:
I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me.
I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe.
I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some canine body language together!
I'm ready to learn! I need a patient person who has the time to work on training with me.
INTAKE NOTES—Date of Intake: 23-Sep-2026
Upon intake he was anxious and scared.
OWNER SURRENDER NOTES—BASIC INFORMATION
TEDDY is a small, neutered male dog who was surrendered by his owner due to his owner’s health on 23-Sep-2026. He was previously adopted from MACC in May of 2023.
Teddy was surrendered back on 12-Apr-2023 because his owner no longer had time for him. At that time he lived with one adult and one child He was described as being friendly and outgoing with strangers. He was relaxed and playful with children and relaxed around cats. He did not resource guard or bite. He was not neutered and not house trained. At that time Teddy was assessed at Level 1 behavior.
This time around Teddy was surrendered from a home he shared with 1 adult but he had experience with other adults, children and dogs. Teddy was playful with both strangers and children in his life. He was tolerant of familiar dogs but did not care for unfamiliar dogs. He has no experience with cats in this home. Again Teddy did not resource guard or bite. He is now house trained. Overall Teddy was described as a social and affectionate dog! He can usually be found in the living room. Teddy loves car rides and has experience going to a groomer. He is used to going on 10 minute walks once or twice per day and may pull on the leash. Teddy is fearful of loud noises.
BEHAVIOR NOTES:
Date of Intake: 23-Sep-2026
Spay/neuter status: Yes
Means of surrender: Length of time in previous home: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:
1 adult
Behavior toward strangers:
Teddy is playful
Behavior toward children:
Teddy is playful
Behavior toward dogs:
Teddy is tolerant but will lunge towards unfamiliar dogs
Behavior toward cats:
No experience
Resource guarding:
None reported
Bite history:
None reported
Housetrained:
Yes
Energy level/descriptors:
Low
Other Notes:
Teddy is fearful of loud noises and tends to pull hard on the leash. He growls/barks and lunges at other dogs.
Held/restrained: unbothered
Disturbed while sleeping: fearful
Startled: fearful
Pushed off furniture: unbothered
Feet touched: unbothered
Collar grabbed: unbothered
Teddy's previous owner describes him as social and affectionate
Previous stay: 12-Apr-2023
Means of surrender: Owner Surrender
Previously lived with: An adult and a child
Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children: Relaxed and playful
Behavior toward cats: Relaxed
Resource guarding: None reported
Bite history: None reported
Housetrained: No
Energy level/descriptors: Teddy is described as friendly, playful, and independent.
Other Notes: Teddy is known to p**p and p*e indoors. He is said to be friendly when his personal items are taken including food, treats and toys
SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES: Date of Assessment: 27-Sep-2026
Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: None
Reactivity to humans: None
Reactivity to dogs: None
Leash walking comments:
Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Fearful
Call over: Approaches with coaxing
Sociability comments: Tense body
Handling
Soft handling: Fearful
Exuberant handling: Fearful
Handling comments: Tense body, flinches, whale eye, one paw raised
Arousal
Jog: Follows handler slowly with coaxing
Knock:
Knock Comments: No approach, yawns
Toy:
Toy comments: Sniffs, No reaction
PLAYGROUP SUMMARIES: DOG-DOG:
4/13/23: on leash: Teddy greets the helper dog with a soft body and tail wag.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
9/27/26: When handler approaches Teddy's kennel he is by the front of the kennel, timid body (he had a low body, side-eyeing and slow when exiting kennel) but otherwise easy to leash up and exit outside the building, no reactivity to dogs in crates or kennels on the way out. During his walk he did not pull on the leash, interested in sniffing his surroundings and there was a reactive dog on the walk he did not pay attention to. Upon re-entering Teddy was fine with a timid body just as he did during the walk, he then was taken to the assessment room (please refer to assessment notes) and afterwards was easy to return to kennel.
INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
Date of intake: 23-Sep-2026
Summary: Anxious and fearful
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Date of initial: 25-Sep-2026
Summary: Tense for tasks but does well overall
ENERGY LEVEL:
Teddy is described as low energy. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them engaged and exercised. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for them.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 3 (was Level 1 in 2023)
Recommendations: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:
No children (under 13): Due to fearful behavior, we recommend an adult only home.
Potential challenges:
Fearful
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Strength/leash pulling
Potential challenges comments:
Fearful: Teddy's previous owner states that he is fearful of loud noises when startled and when disturbed while sleeping. While in care, Teddy has been observed to be fearful and tense during handling. They should never be forced to approach anything that they are uncomfortable with or submit to petting or handling. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. Teddy would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to their new surroundings. Please see handout on Decompression Period.
On Leash Reactivity: Teddy's previous owner states that he will growl, bark, and lunge at other dogs. Teddy will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.
Leash Pulling: Teddy's previous owner states that he will pull while on leash. It is recommended that they be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which will help diminish their strength through leverage, and that they be trained using positive reinforcement, reward based training to not pull on leash. Please see handout on Leash Manners.
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES:
25-Sep-2026 DVM Intake
Medical Notes: 10:24 AM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 10-12 years based on dentition
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive
History: Owner surrender
Subjective: QAR
Observed Behavior - enters exam room with a neutral body, tense for tasks but does well overall
Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No
Objective:
T =
P = WNL
R = WNL
BCS: 6/9
EENT: Nuclear sclerosis OU, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Adult dentition, moderate to severe tartar -- limited exam performed
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, grade 3-4/6 left apical murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Externally WNL, neutered male
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: Externally WNL
Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed
Assessment:
Grade 3-4/6 left apical murmur- r/o MMVD vs. other
Nuclear sclerosis
Neutered male
Moderate to severe dental disease
Prognosis: Good
Plan:
Intake tasks + exam
Await sort
SURGERY:
Already neutered
VET 992172
12-May-2023 Spay/Neuter Summary
Vet Notes: 12:35 PM
Was this dog a cryptorchid? No
Pre-scrotal incision, closed castration
Spermatic cords ligated with: 2-0 monocryl in one modified miller’s
Sub Q and skin closure: 2-0 monocryl in modified Colorado
Green linear tattoo placed lateral to prepuce
Vet Notes: 9:17 AM
S: BAR in kennel, came to front, allowed all handling with minimal restraint.
O:
EENT: Clean/bright, no ocular/nasal discharge/sneezing/coughing/congestion
Oral Exam: MM pink/moist, no ulcers
H/L: NMA, SSP, CRT
