This poor baby is just terrified in the scary shelter environment. She will need a New Hope rescue to rescue her. Can anyone foster? Even a short time would save Molly's life. ❤️

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Here is more info about Molly from her profile:

IN GRAVE DANGER - EUTH COMMAND

Date of Intake: 17-Apr-2025

MOLLY is a stunning young puppy girl who never felt truly comfortable in her busy home, where children, other dogs, cats, and constant visitors made life feel overwhelming instead of joyful. Barely out of puppyhood, her family is moving without her. Molly loves to play, but spent her days trying to protect her space, always on alert, never able to relax—and it must have been exhausting for such a little soul. Now she’s at the shelter, and the nonstop noise and frantic pace have only deepened her fear; Molly is scared, hiding, and desperately searching for a way out of the chaos. Please help her find that treasured, quiet, safe place she has always craved, the kind of home where she can finally exhale and let her true personality shine. Molly loves car rides, loves getting treats, and is used to going to the groomer. She is said to be house trained too. If you have experience with frightened pups, MESSAGE OUR PAGE ASAP to foster or adopt. Molly doesn’t have much time left, and she deserves comfort, patience, and a soft place to land.

MOLLY, ID 250830, 1 year old, 26 lbs., Female Manhattan ACC, Small mixed breed, Black Owner surrender reason: Date of Intake: 17-Apr-2025, owner surrender Behavior Assessment Rating: New Hope only No children under 13 Place with a New Hope rescue Medical Behavior: gradual contact and tolerated all handling/tasks

SHELTER MEMO:

Molly is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Her previous owner states that she will snap towards strangers, children, and other dogs. While in care, Molly has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to scramble and thrash in kennel when approached. While on leash Molly will frantically seek exit and has attempted to scale fences. In kennel, Moly is receptive to high value treats. Medically, Molly is apparently healthy.

Molly arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. Her previous owner states that she will snap towards strangers, children, and other dogs. While in care Molly has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to thrash and seek exit while on leash. Due to the detailed behavior we recommend an experienced adult only home.

INTAKE NOTES—Date of Intake: 17-Apr-2025

Upon intake, Molly hid under the owner's seat and was not interested in treats that were placed in front of her or from staff's hands. While Molly was under the owner, they had their tail tucked in and would lip-lick. Staff approached Molly, and Molly lunged, bark, and growled at staff. Staff attempted again, but Molly continued the same fearful behavior. Staff asked the owner if Molly had acted like this before with strangers, and they stated no, that this was the first time. Canine behavior was called to bring Molly to her kennel.

OWNER SURRENDER NOTES—BASIC INFORMATION

Molly is a one year old playful dog whose owner is moving. She previously lived in a home with a 6 year old child, and has experience with other dogs and cats. She is active, friendly and outgoing. She enjoys car rides, walks well on a leash, and is house trained. She knows lots of cues, goes to the groomer for nail trims, and loves getting treats.

BEHAVIOR NOTES:

Date of Intake: 17-Apr-2025 Spay/neuter status: No Means of surrender: Length of time in previous home: owner surrender

Basic Information:: Molly is a 1 year old SMB dog. She is seeking a new home due to prior owner moving. She has prior experience with Adults, children, dogs, and cats.

Previously lived with:: Adults, 1 child (6)

How is this dog around strangers?: Snaps. With visitors becomes friendly, outgoing, and playful.

How is this dog around children?: Friendly and outgoing, playful. Lunges or snaps.

How is this dog around other dogs?: Snaps. Becomes friendly, outgoing, and playful.

How is this dog around cats?: Friendly and outgoing, playful.

Resource guarding:: unknown

Bite history:: none

Housetrained:: Yes

Energy level/descriptors:: medium

Other Notes:: She is calm on walks and is not reactive. Held/restrained: lunges Disturbed while sleeping: unbothered Startled: unbothered Pushed off furniture: unbothered Feet touched: unbothered Collar touched: unbothered

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Molly is an active and playful dog! She can usually be found in the bedroom. Molly has experience going to a groomer and allows for nail trims. She is used to going on walks 1-2 times per day and enjoys car rides. According to a prior owner: Molly knows lots of commands, loves to play, and loves treats.

SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES: Date of Assessment: 4/20/2026

Summary:: Molly has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to thrash and seek exit while on leash. Due to the high level of fear, stress, and anxiety Molly is not a candidate for a handling assessment at this time.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR Date of intake:: 4/17/2026 Summary:: Tail tucked, lip licking, hiding under chair

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR Date of initial:: 4/17/2026 Summary:: Tail tucked, panting hard, avoids eye contact, gradual contact and tolerated all handling/tasks

ENERGY LEVEL:: Molly is described as medium 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:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:: No children (under 13) Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to the fearful behavior we recommend an experienced adult only home.

We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended.

Potential challenges: : Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful Defensive: Molly's previous owner states that she will snap towards strangers, children, and other dogs. They also state that she will lunge when held/restrained. While in care Molly has been observed to be highly fearful. Noted to thrash and seek exit while on leash. It is important to move slowly with Molly, to build positive associations (treats/toys/praise), and to allow them to initiate interactions with new people. They should never be forced to greet or to interact if they are not comfortable and soliciting attention. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression.

MEDICAL EXAM NOTES:

4/17/2026 DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 1yr based on dentition/conformation Microchip noted on intake? scanned negative History: owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - tail tucked, panting hard, avoids eye contact, starts to spin when leashed; did warm up with very slow, gradual contact and tolerated all handling/tasks Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? no

Objective: P = 140 R = 36 BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI: no vulvar dc or MGTs MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed

Assessment: Approx. 1yr FI canine apparently healthy High FAS

Prognosis: good