#HELLO it is bella from the present reporting live from after my exam

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hi! idk if you're still doing the prompts but if you are #47? whatever pairing you're vibing with atm 😊 -🦥

HELLO! first of all, the pairing bot gave me malum after it gave me cashton twice but i didn’t feel like doing this for cashton so i wrote it malum, hope that’s cool. ALSO. one day i am going to write a real proper epistolary fic, mark my words, but for now this is all i have to offer you. i know it’s rather different from like. a Normal fic. but i had fun writing it so :)

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Dear Calum,

My mum suggested I write you a letter because of the whole data thing in Brazil. I don’t know what that really means but apparently calling would be extremely expensive so I’m doing this now. Maybe it’s weird. Don’t really care. Deal with it.

So how is Brazil? I don’t know the time difference. Wait, I can look it up. Google says 13 hours. That means you’re a day behind me half the time. I’m in your future! It doesn’t look good for you, Cal. Future is pretty grim. If I were you I would stay in the past. Although by the time you get this it will be way in the future for both of us…oops. Oh well. I tried.

Anyway. What was I saying. Brazil? How is it? Hot, I bet. Probably playing loads of football. Luke and I have been playing FIFA but it’s so not the same. He sucks at it and he doesn’t even cheat because he’s boring I guess or has “morals” or whatever (his words not mine). I miss playing FIFA with you. Always beating Luke is not fun. Okay it’s a little fun. But I still miss you. As soon as you’re back you’re reclaiming the player 2 controller. Did I mention that I miss you? You probably get it.

What can I update you about here? There’s not a lot to say. Nothing has really happened. At least not in my life. Oh! I can tell you a secret but don’t tell Luke I told you because he will definitely kill me. Not that you have any way to reach Luke. Don’t go behind my back and write a letter to Luke telling him I told you this. Anyway: Luke fancies Ashton! I totally got him to admit it during one of the FIFA games I mentioned. It was almost cute if I’m honest. He turned really red and got all blushy and stammery. I am now wondering if I should meddle or not. On the one hand, Ashton must like him back, right? Have you seen the two of them? I don’t want to deal with intra-band sexual tension. Unless it’s ours. We’ve already claimed the “insufferable band boyfriends” role though, so do we really want this to happen? I don’t really know what I’m arguing anymore. I don’t think I’ll do anything for now. Will keep you updated in case anything dramatic happens. Then again I have no idea how long it’ll be before you receive this. Something very dramatic might happen while this is in the post. Let me ask my mum. Okay she says it could be two weeks. That’s fucking long. You might just have to come back and get the Luke/Ashton updates in real time.

Besides from that there isn’t much to report. Everything is the same. Except I’m a lot lonelier now. This is what you’ve done to me Calum. I’m returning to my natural introvert state. I need you here, Cal!! Otherwise I’ll just have to become a turtle and by the time you’re back it might be too late. 

I’m joking by the way. I hope you’re having a good time at football camp. Making new friends and learning Brazilian(?) Portuguese and kicking everyone’s arse and showing them up. I’m sure you are. I just miss you lots. :( Counting down the days!

Sending you lots of kisses and cuddles through the post,

Mikey

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Dear Michael,

I don’t care either! I think writing letters is cool. We’re like lovers at war. Except neither of us are going to die. Probably. (Some of these footballers are CRAZY good. You never know!)

Actually, Brazil is pretty nice. It’s winter so the days have actually been not too hot, thankfully. It’s exhausting enough playing as it is. If it got any hotter, I might actually pass out. Forever. They’d have to ship me home in a body bag. (Are those only for dead people? Maybe not a body bag.)

It’s been almost two weeks since you sent your letter (I assume you sent it soon after I left?) which means there’s a good chance this one won’t get to you until I do, but in case it does I’m going to write and post it anyway. I hope by now you’re getting on better with Luke. If I’ve said it once or a million times, you guys have a lot in common and I really think you could be best friends if you weren’t both such stubborn shitheads. Which I say in the nicest way possible!

Of course Luke fancies Ashton, he’s liked Ashton since…honestly I don’t know when. Months and months at least. And Ashton clearly likes him back. I’ve never seen two people less capable of hiding their feelings. I’m surprised you didn’t notice before. Please tell me you decided to meddle in the end. You’re right, we can’t handle more sexual tension in the band. Don’t worry, they can’t possibly be more insufferable than we are. We are the most annoying boyfriends on the planet. We’re writing each other letters. Basically, it’s best for everyone involved if they get over themselves. Suck it up and kiss already! My friend Gustavo agrees with me. Also he says hi. (Well he says “oi” but I translated for you. See, I can do stuff like that. Kinda cool, right?)

I miss you too, you know. Very much. This might sound weird, but I keep having dreams about you? Like…I’ll be dreaming about whatever (usually football these days) and then you’ll just be there. Clearly my subconscious also knows I miss you. You know Ashton says that when you dream about someone, it’s because they’re thinking about you, so I hope that’s true. It’s kind of a cute idea. I hope you’re thinking about me. I’m thinking about you. Obviously. A lot. A lot.

There is one thing I want to tell you, though. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about this, and the more I think about it the crazier it feels, but also more right. So…I think I’m gonna do the band. Not football. This is cool and all, but everyone here is so scary good, and…I don’t know. Maybe this is stupid but I don’t like the idea of a future without you when I could have a future with you. Like with the band, I mean. And I know it’s not the most practical dream, but imagine how cool it would be if it actually worked out. You know I like a challenge. So, anyway…that’s kind of where I’m at now. I’m going to keep thinking about it for the last two weeks here, but I don’t think I’ll change my mind. Don’t tell anyone, please. I just wanted to tell you as soon as I knew. My parents are going to be soooo mad. Not excited to tell them, but this feels like the right decision.

Anyway…this got weirdly deep. Sorry. Here’s something super not-deep to make up for it: one of the football coaches here has a dog whose name in English is pasta! PASTA! (It might be apple. Apparently they’re the same word just spelled differently and the Brazilians here can clearly tell the difference. I cannot. But I think it’s way funnier if the dog’s name is pasta so I’m going with that. Not that apple is much better? Imagine seeing any dog at all and thinking, “You know what this dog’s name should be? A common food item.” LOL.)

This letter is so long and I’m running out of space on the page and I also really need to go to sleep! The boys are telling me to turn off the lights. I miss you so much. Football camp is fun, but I can’t wait to be back. Counting down the days!

Thank you for the cuddles and kisses I am sending them right back to you,

Cal

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“Oh my God,” Michael mumbles into Calum’s shoulder, “you smell.”

Calum laughs, but he doesn’t loosen his grip on Michael. “Seriously? I haven’t seen you in a whole month and that’s the first thing you say?”

“Ugh, I missed you so much, but that’s boring to say, you already knew it,” Michael says, drawing back to kiss Calum for a second. Then he buries his face in Calum’s neck. “Seriously, I’m not joking, if you ever leave me alone for that long again, I will die.”

“You had Luke. And Ashton.”

Michael groans loudly and overdramatically. “Ashton is busy with family stuff all the time and don’t you dare compare yourself to Luke.”

“We’re going to talk about this,” Calum says. “You’re going to be friends with him if it kills me.”

“Then prepare to die,” Michael says. Calum laughs, pressing a kiss to the slope of Michael’s neck. “I tried, okay? I promise I did. I said in my letter we were playing FIFA! Did you get my letter? I didn’t know how to check if it ever actually arrived.”

“I got it,” Calum says, stomach lurching with nerves. Ignoring them for the moment, he squeezes Michael and then steps back to give him a full once-over. “I loved it. It made me laugh. God, I really missed you, you know?”

“Join the fucking club,” Michael says, smiling. He’s been smiling this whole time, Calum realises; he’s just good at sounding like he’s whining even when he’s smiling. That’s probably the most Michael thing Michael can do.

“Alright, boys,” Mali says from a ways away. “Come on. Let’s go. And seriously, Calum? You hug Michael but not me?”

Calum throws his arms around Mali, and Mali wraps him in a hug. “Missed you,” Calum says sweetly in her ear. “Thank you for coming to get me. And for bringing Michael.”

“You’re welcome,” Mali says drily. They separate and Mali just gives him a small smile. “And I missed you too, you punk. Come on, you both. Baggage claim awaits.”

Mali takes off and Calum lingers behind until he can throw an arm over Michael’s shoulder. Michael leans heavily into him. It’s been so long since the last time Calum had Michael in his arms, but it’s so immediately familiar that it almost knocks Calum off his feet. 

“So…” Calum bites his lip. “Did you get my letter? I sent it just after yours arrived, but I don’t know if it got here before me.”

Michael shakes his head. “Nope, nothing.” Something in his voice tells Calum he’s making no mistake. He’d probably checked the mail every day, just to see. There’s a pang in Calum’s chest, all mixed up with the anxiety flitting out to his fingertips from inside his rib cage. 

“Oh,” Calum says. “Well, there was something in there that I wanted to tell you, but I guess I’ll just tell you now. Um.” He drops his voice to a half-whisper, clears his throat. “I don’t want to tell Mali or anyone yet, but…I decided I’m not going to do football.”

Michael jerks. “What?”

“I want to be in the band,” Calum says quietly. His heart is racing, but at least it’s racing towards the finish line instead of away. This is the right decision. He’s…ninety-five percent sure. That’s enough to know. It has to be enough to know. “I just, you know, football is fun, but music is more fun. To me. And anyway, um.” He rubs the back of his neck. “If I have a choice between a career that has you in it or one that doesn’t, I choose you. Obviously.”

“You’re gonna be in the band?” Michael repeats lowly, looking over at Calum like he’s seeing something he’s never seen before. “Seriously? You’d give up football?”

Calum shrugs, nods. “Yeah. I know my parents are going to kill me, but I don’t care. This is what I want.”

Michael stares at him. “I love you,” he says, and then kisses Calum too fiercely to give Calum adequate time to process that. 

By the time they break apart, he’s processed it. And as he inhales to catch his breath, licking his lips, he knows with one-hundred-percent certainty that this is the right choice.

“I love you too,” Calum says, like it’s the easiest thing in the world. Where Michael is concerned, it usually is.

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Andrew Bogut, Animals, and Bailey Jay: 37767 10 months old, 47 Ibs PUPPY ALERT Adorable, sweet, fun, friendy - Wil need lots of love, patience & training to be that Rockstar @Manhattan ACC waiting 4 LUV **** TO BE KILLED - 8/16/2018 **** PUPPY ALERT FOR 10 MONTH OLD BELLA <3 "SHE HAD A FAMILY, JUST YESTERDAY, AND MISSES THE COMFORT AND THE WARMTH OF A HOME." A volunteer writes: Puppy Bella reminds me of Odie, a very naïve, lovable, insecure and kind cartoon character always worried not to do the right thing, eager to please and thirsty for love and protection. Her eyes are bright and hopeful. Her tongue is a giant tootsie roll unraveling in the middle of an engaging smile. Her tail is non stop wagging. Bella is beautiful in her oreo dress, elegant and...goofy, jumping for hugs and kisses, running after a ball, being here and there in a matter of few nano seconds. She had a family, just yesterday, and misses the comfort and the warmth of a home. Tight arms around her, a lap and tender words take care of her worries. Bella is only ten months of age and will need your love, care and guidance to achieve great doghood and be the rockstar loyal and loving pet you always dream to have. Come and meet Bella at the Manhattan Care Center. She so would love to be yours!! BELLA@MANHATTAN ACC Hello, my name is Bella My animal id is #37767 I am a female black dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center The shelter thinks I am about 10 months old, 47 lbs Came into shelter as owner surrender Aug. 10, 2018 Reason Stated: MOVING Bella is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs and will require treatment with antibiotics, likely for 14 days. Bella also has dermatitis and a luxating patella (left). Due to her exuberant and mouthy playfulness, typical of a dog her age and type, we suggest that she would be best suited to a dog experienced home. My medical notes are... Weight: 47.875 lbs Vet Notes 11/08/2018 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~ 10 mon. Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative Microchip Number (If Applicable): placed during exam, #985113002021631 History: owner surrender Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - friendly, anxious/trembling some but allowed full PE Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P/RR = wnl BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: nsf PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: nsf; NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear ABD: soft, non-painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, left MPL III/IV w/occasional limp/toe-touching lameness observed, severe dermatitis - alopecia/pustules on abdomen, hind-end and rear legs most affected CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Assessment: mod.-severe dermatitis r/o allergic w/secondary bact vs infect. vs other + patella luxation on left stifle Prognosis: fair Plan: Simplicef 200 mg PO SID x 21 days + Diphenhydramine 50 mg PO BID x 3 days + Rimadyl 75 mg PO SID x 3 days + rec' medicated bath + rec' orthopedic consult of luxating patella for tx options/corrective sx SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to health. 11/08/2018 [Spay/Neuter Waiver - Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with Dermatitis and the staff veterinarians are issuing a temporary waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate. 14/08/2018 S/O - Pt not itching seems comfortable. dermatitis mild erythema, alopecia still present on flanks, no postules seen on cage examination. A - Dermatitis improving P - continue on current tx plan with the addition nexguard PO once only dose in case of demodex mange 15/08/2018 S/O pt BAR EENT – Reported by ACS to be sneezing and coughing. Moderate clear serous nasal dis-charge, mild nasal congestion "sniffling" Assessment - Suspected CIRDC “typical kennel cough” Plan - + Move to isolation + 10mg/kg doxycycline PO SID for 14 days + 2 mg/kg cerenia PO SID for 4 days + Recheck in 7 days for resolvement and return to general population PROGNOSIS EXCELLENT 15/08/2018 Pt anxious in shelter Place on trazadone 5 mg/kg BID PO for 7 days Behaviour team will reassess Details on my behavior are... Behavior Condition: 1. Green Behavior History Behavior Assessment Bella gave kisses and also jumped on a counselor when she was approched. Bella had wiggly/loose body and allowed people to pet her head. Bella allowed all handling. Date of Intake: 8/10/2018 Previously lived with:: 1 Adult How is this dog around strangers?: Bella is friendly and outgoing with strangers. She likes to jump and give kisses when people approch her. Bella is also not aware of her own strength and sometimes will be very rough when she wants to play. How is this dog around children?: Bella did not live with children in previous home. How is this dog around other dogs?: Bella did not live with dogs in previous home. How is this dog around cats?: Bella did not live with cats in previous home. Resource guarding:: Bella is not bothered when her owner touches food bowl while eating. Bella is also not bothered when the owner tries to take bones, toys or treats away. Bite history:: Bella has not bitten a person or animal in previous home, Housetrained:: Partially Energy level/descriptors:: High Energy Level, playful, excitable Other Notes:: Bella enjoys baths. Owner stated Bella loves water. Bella also likes to be brushed. Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes Medical Notes: Possible skin irretation/condition. Bella has patches of hair missing on several parts of her body, mostly towards her back and legs. Owner stated Bella would scratch those areas a lot. Owner gave Bella a bath and the scratching continued. Owners is unsure of any allegires or if Bella has a flee problems. Recent vet care was when Bella was 8 weeks old. Bella was not given wet food because she have diarrea. For a New Family to Know: Bella is friendly, playful and excitable. Bella has a high energy level because she loves to play all the time. She enjoys all toys such as, balls, stuffed toys, squeaky toys and chew bones. Bella also can become rough and does not realize her own strength during playtime. Bella likes to play fetch and tug. Bella is an indoor dog but was not house trained to use the bathroom on wee-wee pads. Bella uses the bathroom inside the owners home and also destroys house hold items. Owner kept Bella in the room with her during bed time and Bella went to sleep on the floor. Bella was fed 4 times a day mostly dry food because the wet food would give her diarrea. Bella was fed Peiagree or Beneful dog food and was also given ice cold water. Bella pulls very hard during walks and it takes owner some time to get Bella to focus on her. Date of intake:: 8/10/2018 Spay/Neuter status:: No Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender Previously lived with:: An adult Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing, sometimes plays rough Resource guarding:: None reported Bite history:: None reported Housetrained:: Partially Energy level/descriptors:: Bella is described as friendly, playful, and excitable with a high level of activity. Date of assessment:: 8/13/2018 Look:: 1. Dog's eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor's cupped hands. Sensitivity:: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body, open mouth. Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft. Paw squeeze 1:: 2. Dog quickly pulls back. Paw squeeze 2:: 2. Dog quickly pull back. Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted Toy:: 1. Dog settles down close to chew, will relinquish toy to you. Summary:: Bella appeared anxious in the assessment room, whining and seeking exit. She approached the assessor with a soft body and jumped up in a social manner. She was social during the assessment and allowed all handling. Summary:: Slow introductions are recommended between Bella and other playful, social dogs. Summary (1):: 8/11-12: When introduced off leash to male and female dogs, Bella is soft and social. Summary (2):: 8/14: Bella is rough and exuberant, at times mounts during play. Date of intake:: 8/10/2018 Summary:: Loose body, allowed handling Date of initial:: 8/11/2018 Summary:: Friendly, anxious, allowed handling ENERGY LEVEL:: Bella is described as having a high level of activity. She is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm. IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Bella has been highly social with handlers throughout her stay at the care center. She seeks attention from volunteers and staff constantly and solicits petting and interaction. She displays typical puppy behaviors and enjoys time outside of her kennel. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below) Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable Potential challenges: : House soiling,Anxiety Potential challenges comments:: House soiling: Bella is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Anxiety: Bells appears anxious in the care center, whining, panting, and seeking exit during her assessment and in playgroup.This behavior was not reported in her previous, so we do not know if it will be present in a future home. If it does occur, we recommend giving her puzzle toys, long walks, and things to do to relieve her anxiety. Positive reinforcement, reward based training only should be used. * TO FOSTER OR ADOPT * If you would like to adopt a dog on our “To Be Killed” list, and you CAN get to the shelter in person to complete the adoption process *within 48 hours of reserve*, you can reserve the dog online until noon on the day they are scheduled to die. We have provided the Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan information below. Adoption hours at these facilities is Noon – 8:00 p.m. (6:30 on weekends) HOW TO RESERVE A “TO BE KILLED” DOG ONLINE (only for those who can get to the shelter IN PERSON to complete the adoption process, and only for the dogs on the list NOT marked New Hope Rescue Only). Follow our Step by Step directions below! *PLEASE NOTE – YOU MUST USE A PC OR TABLET – PHONE RESERVES WILL NOT WORK! ** STEP 1: CLICK ON THIS RESERVE LINK: https://newhope.shelterbuddy.com/Animal/List Step 2: Go to the red menu button on the top right corner, click register and fill in your info. Step 3: Go to your email and verify account Step 4: Go back to the website, click the menu button and view available dogs Step 5: Scroll to the animal you are interested and click reserve STEP 6 ( MOST IMPORTANT STEP ): GO TO THE MENU AGAIN AND VIEW YOUR CART. THE ANIMAL SHOULD NOW BE IN YOUR CART! Step 7: Fill in your credit card info and complete transaction Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) nycacc.org HOW TO FOSTER OR ADOPT IF YOU *CANNOT* GET TO THE SHELTER IN PERSON, OR IF THE DOG IS NEW HOPE RESCUE ONLY! You must live within 3 – 4 hours of NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Norther VA. Please PM our page for assistance. You will need to fill out applications with a New Hope Rescue Partner to foster or adopt a dog on the To Be Killed list, including those labelled Rescue Only. Hurry please, time is short, and the Rescues need time to process the applications. Shelter contact information Phone number (212) 788-4000 Email adoption@nycacc.org Shelter Addresses: Brooklyn Shelter: 2336 Linden Boulevard Brooklyn, NY 11208 Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029 Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309 Available Animals Thank you for your interest in adopting from Animal Care Centers of NYC. Our At Risk List is posted each day (except Saturday) at 6:00PM and remains viewable until 12:00PM noon the following day. newhope.shelterbuddy.com

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Being Alone, Bad, and Beautiful: 45457 -5 yeans old, 62 lhs Della BELIEVE IN YOUR SELF BEAUTIFUL GIRL Faarful n strange shalter enunonment Said to be gentle & playfu uwith childran, uary housatrainad, dog friendly-Spayed & ready fon α nau family At Manhattan ACC waiting fon Jou **** TO BE KILLED - 10/29/2018 **** Beautiful Bella wears a pristine white coat which while at the shelter is mostly seen trembling. Fear is an emotion whose strength can overpower everything else, which is precisely the case for Bella. Her world was torn apart when her owner passed, and of course that translates to a death sentence for her. She is a doggie who thrives with security, which is why she loves her resources so dearly. Now separated from every part of her world, she avoids all interaction and awaits the tragedy that comes with being on the list. Notes left on her behalf report that once she is comfortable and knows people, she is most excellent, house trained and loves to be near her loved ones. She enjoys blankets and toys, again all the comforts of security. At just 5 years old, she has a long life ahead as long as someone is willing to give her that chance. Bella has already suffered great loss, we would love nothing more for her to know a new beginning. So many shelter dogs blossom once safely out of the building, Bella is so hoping to become a success story. Please message this page if you can foster or adopt this lovely girl. BELLA@MANHATTAN ACC Hello, my name is Bella My animal id is #45457 I am a desexed female white dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center The shelter thinks I am about 5 years old, 62 lbs Came into shelter as a agency Oct. 24, 2018 Bella is rescue only Bella is New Hope Only determination. While we have been able to take her out, she is sensitive with touch and handling and avoids some interactions. Medically she is healthy and we just recommend some weight loss. My medical notes are... Weight: 62.4 lbs Vet Notes 27/10/2018 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~5yrs based on O hx. Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative. placed by LVT History : O surrender Subjective / Observed Behavior - fearful. twitches when touched, whale eyed. jerks back quickly when head touched. Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears visualized from a distance as P would not allow exam, looks clean; no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: did not evaluate due to behavior. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No murmur ausculted; CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed female. scar seen. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: grossly normal externally. Assessment overweight dental disease fearful Prognosis: excellent Plan: rec weight management -- weight loss of ~10lbs. recommend behavioral training including socialization SURGERY: already spayed 28/10/2018 S/O - pt very timid, anxious, trembling A - Anxious P - Trazadone 5 mg/kg BID for 14 days Details on my behavior are... Behavior Condition: 2. Blue Behavior History Behavior Assessment Upon intake, Bella was growling and barking at counselor. Counselor did not handle. Staff had to use a snare pole to transfer her into a kennel. Date of Intake: 10/24/2018 Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed Basic Information:: Bella Thorne was brought into our facilities by the NYPD after the original owner died and no one in the family was able to care for her. She is roughly 5 years old and the prior owner had her for 3 years. Bella Thorne originally came from an out of state animal shelter. Previously lived with:: 2 adults How is this dog around strangers?: Bella Thorne is fearful of strangers and may take several days to warm up. She may also bark or growl at strangers. She would play gently and exuberantly with adults. How is this dog around children?: Bella Thorne has spent time around children and is described as being relaxed and respectful around them. She may play gently or exuberantly with them. How is this dog around other dogs?: Bella Thorne has spent time around other dogs and may play gently or exuberantly with them. How is this dog around cats?: Bella Thorne has never been around cats. Resource guarding:: Bella Thorne will growl, bark, snap, and may bite if you try to take her food, treats, or toys. There has been one bite incident involving someone getting near her food bowl while she was eating. Bite history:: Bella Thorne has had two bite episodes. The first happened a little over a year ago and the person was bit when they were crawling on the floor to pick up something that was near Bella. The second happened closer to a year ago, and it occurred when someone was near her food bowl while she was eating. Housetrained:: Yes Energy level/descriptors:: High Other Notes:: Bella Thorne will bark at people if they approach her owner or family. She tends to guard her things and will react with barking, growling, and potentially snapping or biting if approached. Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes Medical Notes: Owner's daughter stated that Bella Thorne has a bad tooth. For a New Family to Know: Bella Thorne is described as generally being friendly, affectionate, and playful. She liked to follow her owner around and would greet the other family members as well. She liked to be in the same room as her owner. She likes to play with blankets and anything made of plastic, like a water bottle. She slept in her dog bed. She was fed Pedigree brand wet and dry food whenever she was hungry. She was not allowed to have rawhide type treats due to how quickly she would eat them and the associated choking risk. She is very house trained and does not have accidents. She would use wee wee pads when inside and any surface when outside. She was never left alone in a yard nor was she crate trained. She is used to walks on the leash and off the leash dog park time for exercise. She will pull lightly on the leash. Date of intake:: 10/24/2018 Spay/Neuter status:: Yes Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray (In home for 3 years, information from owner's daughter) Previously lived with:: Adults Behavior toward strangers:: Fearful, barks and growls Behavior toward children:: Relaxed and respectful of children she knows Behavior toward dogs:: Playful Resource guarding:: Yes, Bella will growl, bark, snap, and may bite if her her food, treats, or toys are taken. Bite history:: Yes, Bella has bitten twice. The first bite occurred when a person was crawling on the floor to pick up something near Bella and Bella bit the person's chest, breaking skin. The second bite occurred when a person was standing near her food bowl and reached down to touch the bowl, the bite was to the person's forearm and broke skin. Housetrained:: Yes Energy level/descriptors:: Bella is described as generally being friendly, affectionate, and playful with a high level of activity. Date of assessment:: 10/28/2018 Summary:: Bella has allowed minimal handling at the care center, and when she has allowed some handling she has then bared her teeth, displaying a rapid progression to aggression. Due to safety concerns and out of concern for her stress levels, she is not a good candidate for a handling assessment at this time. Date of intake:: 10/24/2018 Summary:: Growling, barking, was unable to be handled Date of initial:: 10/27/2018 Summary:: Whale eyed, fearful, jerks away ENERGY LEVEL:: Bella is described as having a high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm. IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: 10/26: Upon approach Bella Thorne is on her bed growling. She approaches the front when the handler tosses treats in, occasionally continuing to growl or bare teeth. Bella T. eventually takes treats from the handler's hand. When attempting to leash Bella, she hard barked and retreated. Bella is still wearing 2 collars and 2 leashes (from owner) and the handler was able to get the leashes and feed the slip lead down them and over her head. She pulls on leash going outside and explores the yard. After a few minutes of walking on leash Bella jumps up on the bench with the handler and allows gentle touch. She allows the handler to loosen the non-clip martingale collar and remove both this and the choke chain over her head. She allows scratching on the neck where the collars were very tight but after approx. 2 minutes she turns and bares teeth at the handler. When the handler stops petting and gets up from the bench she does not escalate. She is easily replaced in kennel. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: NEW HOPE ONLY Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner Recommendations comments:: No children: Due to Bella's bite history, we recommend an adult only home. Place with a New Hope partner: Due to Bella's bite history as well as the rapid escalation to aggression she has displayed at the care center, the behavior department recommends she be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow Cinnamon to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Bella to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Bella presents with outside of the care centers. Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Bella displayed a concerning level of resource guarding in her previous home, biting a person's chest on one occasion when she attempted to get something that was near Bella and on another occasion biting someone when her food bowl was touched. We recommend that Bella be left alone while eating. We advise against ever removing items from Bella's possession without safely trading for an item or greater or equal value. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended to aid in safely managing/modifying this behavior in a new home environment. Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Bella is reported to bark and growl at strangers. At the care center, she has allowed minimal handling, and has bared teeth after allowing some handling, displaying a rapid escalation to aggression. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Bella to new and unfamiliar situations. Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression; Bella has bitten twice in her previous home and has displayed warning signals at the care center and to new people, both in her previous home and at the care center. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. BELLA IS RESCUE ONLY…..TO SAVE THIS PUP YOU MUST FILL OUT APPLICATIONS WITH AT LEAST 3 NEW HOPE RESCUES. PLEASE HURRY!!! IF YOU CAN FOSTER OR ADOPT THIS PUP, PLEASE PM OUR PAGE FOR ASSISTANCE. WE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH LINKS TO APPLICATIONS WITH NEW HOPE RESCUES WHO ARE CURRENTLY PULLING FROM THE NYC ACC. PLEASE SHARE THIS DOG FOR A HOME TO SAVE HER LIFE.