Paloma

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information.Paloma is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Paloma arrived at the Care Center as a stray with no known history. Upon arrival Paloma was noted to be receptive to treats, allowed easy leashing and was brought to kennel without issue. However, Paloma has shown concerning handling sensitivity and potential for defensive aggression. During her medical exams, Paloma was noted be initially neutral bodied, but became tense, whale eyed, tense, and at times snapped toward staff. Paloma is noted to recover to neutral body when staff stepped back after showing defensive behavior. Additionally, Paloma was observed to be fearful and defensive during her recent handling assessment; noted to head whip, turn toward staff member's face with an open mouth when attempting to touch her collar. Paloma is noted to be be somewhat aloof with staff but is easily leashed for walks. Medically Paloma is being treated for CIRDC and Otitis Externa, and a wound on her ear.Paloma arrived at the care centers with no known history, since arriving she has not acclimated well. She has displayed fearful behavior which has teetered into aggressive behaviors such as growling and snapping. She has also been reported to ssnap when being handled around the head/neck area. Aside from this Paloma has been noted to allow leashing and walks well on leash. We recommend an experienced, adult-only home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended. Primary Color: Gray Secondary Color: White Weight: 49.6 Age: 5yrs 1mths 0wks

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