About HARLEQUIN

Available NY,NJ,CT,PA,DC,MD,DE,MA,RI,LI,MA,VT,ME Harlequin is breathtakingly beautiful! She was dumped at the local police precinct by the people who found her. Those finders did not say anything nice about this absolute regal beauty. They also didn't elaborate with their claims, so we're always left shaking our heads as to why someone would claim something without backing it up. Now her life is on the line. At the ACC, Harlequin has been social and affectionate with familiar handlers. She's solicited contact, had a neutral body, and rolled over. That doesn't mean anything at the ACC, who is time stamping this young girl's life without thinking twice. Harlequin needs to start anew. She is still young, with a lot of life left to live. Won't you give her that chance to show her she's worthy of a loving home and second chance? HARLEQUIN 183025 BROOKLYN ACC Estimated to be 3 years old , 86 Lbs UNALTERED FEMALE, LARGE MIXED BREED STRAY FROM NY, AGENCY MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5. Red. BEHAVIOR RATING: NH ONLY INTAKE DATE: 09/20/2023 PET PROFILE Stray, no known history. Harlequin is a stray who was brought in by the PCT Upon intake: staff didn't handle as this was an after hours intake Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form. Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Harlequin is in need of emergency placement due to behavioral concerns. Harlequin has been selective with staff/handlers, growling when touched or approached while with a toy, hovering over it. Although she has warmed up and shown social behaviors with select staff she is familiar with. In the finder's home, she was reported not to get along with the other resident dogs, needing to be kept separated from them but further details were not provided. Medically, Harlequin has been diagnosed with CIRDC which usually clears up with antibiotics. Harlequin was surrendered to BACC due to behavioral concerns in the finder's home. She was reported to resource guard and not get along with the resident dogs, though details were not provided. She has been reported to growl at strangers. In the care center, Harlequin growled at the handler when her abdomen was touched and tensed and growled over her toy. She was social with handlers and leaned in to solicit contact until she was made uncomfortable. As a result, we recommend she be placed with an experienced, adult-only foster or adopter home through one of our New Hope partners. ASSESSMENT NOTES Date of assessment:: 9/22/2023 Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Begins to pant after seeing dogs Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: Distracted Sociability comments: Loose, neutral, solicits contact, intent on searching for food Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Extremely fearful Handling comments: Loose, rolls over, shows abdomen, growls when abdomen is touched Arousal Jog: Follows (loose, neutral) Arousal comments: None Knock: Approaches (loose) Knock Comments: None Toy: Hovers, growls Toy comments: Stands tense over toy and growls when hand approaches Summary:: Due to operation limitations, dog-to-dog introductions are postponed. Finder reported that Harlequin did not get along with her dogs, but did not report specifics of this behavior. Summary (2):: 9/28/23: Harlequin was at the front of her kennel when the handler approached her. She was easily secured with a leash and walked out. Harlequin jumped on the handler, in anticipation for treats. She fixated on her hands and too several minutes and a few sit cues to help her relax. Harlequin pulled bit to check smells. She was walked to the behavior room and was given treats to attach a leash on her. Harlequin was explored a bit and took treats that were tossed to her. She began to fixate on the handler's hand again but was refocused. When her session was over, she tensed up when the handler was removing the leash but did not escalate. She walked back to her kennel without issue 9/22/23: Harlequin is brought into the canine behavior office to conduct a handling assessment. She is panting and intently searching the room but begins to solicit contact from handlers. Harlequin leans into contact and begins to slide down the handler's legs. She allows the handler to place a collar and drag the leash. Harlequin again slides down the handler's legs with a loose body during the handling assessment, however, she flinches when her hind foot is touched and begins to growl when the handler touches her abdomen. Handler ceases contact and Harlequin relaxes. During the toy portion of the as

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