Lacey

Background: Brought in on protective custody hold on 9/2/26. Owner was unable to care for the dogs due to illness. Given Yellow dot on intake. No intake handling notes available. Second time handling dog for evaluation on 9/15/26.

O: Soiled kennel. In kennel dog was lying down on kuranda bed. Stood and walked to the door with loose, relaxed body language and soft face. Easy to leash. Pulled moderately on leash down the hallway. Walked and sniffed outside some occasional hard pulling on leash. Dropped leash in the yard. Dog walked and sniffed and did not engage with handler for approximately 5 minutes. Handler approached and scratched dog on the back and head. Dog leaned into pets all over head and back. Stepped forward for more pets around head after consent check. Tolerant of all handling around chest, shoulders, belly, and legs. Did not respond to verbal cue or luring for sit. Soft mouth taking treats. Followed tossed squeaky toy, picked it up and started bouncing around with loose, relaxed musculature and wagging tail. Bounced around and used paws and snout to push a ball around. Moderate pulling down the hallway. Entered kennel ahead of handler. Removed slip leash by hand without issue.Volunteer and whiteboard notes to date are consistent with staff notes.Tolerant of all handling for bathing and nail trim by volunteers.

A: Somewhat independent senior dog with minimal training. Presents as low to medium stable energy. Playful with toys and shows enjoyment with pets once engaged with handler. Treat motivated. Unknown if house trained. Does not appear to know any basic commands. Green for volunteer handling: dog pulls moderately on leash, but has been tolerant of all handling, including grooming and nail trim, and seeks further engagement with handler when interacting for pets or play.

P: Make available for adoption. Adopters should continue to work on basic manners (leash skills, recall, sit) using a patient, reward-based training approach. Unknown how this dog may behave around children.

S: Dog-dog evaluation with a male and female tester dog. Tester dogs selected due to their ability to politely greet and not escalate conflict.

O: At the gate, dog was calm and non-reactive. Tail wagging as she watched the testers through the gate. Leashes held as she entered the yard. Male tester was pulling hard to greet and jumping towards the dog, so walked the male back and allowed the calmer female to approach. Dog had slight hackles from the male jumping towards her, but wagged her tail as the female followed at her rear. Dog explored the yard, then the female approached. Dog turned around, wagged her tail, followed her briefly when she walked away but remained independent for the remainder of the evaluation.B

A: Independent, Low Energy, Low Contact, Neutral Social Dynamic, no Corrections or Conflict observed, Playgroup Size 2-3.

P: Recommend placement with appropriately matched dogs, or placed as a solo dog with appropriate dog friends.

Symptom: Other (Enter Detailed Notes)

Ear Infections (Otitis Externa): Your pet was treated with ear cleaning and prescription ear medications while in our care. Ear infections in dogs are rarely one-time events and may recur. Pets with a history of otitis often require regular checkups and occasional additional treatment for flare-ups. Underlying allergies are commonly a contributing factor. If treatment is still in progress, we will send you home with the remainder of the medications. Dental Disease This pet has moderate dental disease; this may include tartar buildup on teeth, inflamed gums, chronically chipped or fractured teeth, missing teeth, loose teeth, and worn teeth. Based on our resources, Oakland Animals Services is unable to address dental disease. It is recommended you follow up with your regular veterinarian to establish an oral health plan for your pet. This may involve a sedated/anesthetized oral exam, dental radiographs, and treatment plan. Your veterinarian may recommend dental extractions of severely diseased teeth. Ongoing dental care is important throughout your petbx00s lifetime. Presumed previously spayed This pet is presumed to have been spayed prior to arrival at OAS based on the presence of a surgical scar consistent with a previous spay procedure. No spay surgery was performed by OAS. While we believe this dog has been spayed, we cannot guarantee sterilization status without exploratory surgery. If adopters observe any signs that this dog may not be spayed, such as coming into heat, vulvar swelling, or attracting male dogs, they should contact OAS as soon as possible so that a complimentary spay surgery can be scheduled. Skin tags This pet has multiple skin tags through out the body. It is very common for older dogs to have skin tags which are benign. We recommend scheduling a general health exam with your veterinarian after adoption. Your veterinarian can provide follow-up care, discuss long-term management if needed, and make recommendations for further testing or treatment. OAS is not responsible for additional care or costs post adoption.

Lacey – Sweet, Easygoing, and Playful

Lacey is a 10-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix weighing 58 pounds. This sweet senior lady has an easygoing nature, a little pep in her step, and a playful side that makes her especially endearing.

• Sweet and affectionate: Lacey is sometimes fairly independent about pets, but she’ll likely lean right in and step closer for more when you give her a good butt scratch!
• A playful senior: Lacey loves going after tossed squeaky toys, picking them up, and bouncing around with a happily wagging tail. She also enjoys pushing a ball around with her paws and snout.
• Still enjoys a good sniff: Lacey has plenty of pep for a senior and will occasionally break into a little trot when she discovers a particularly interesting smell.
• Gentle and tolerant: Lacey takes treats gently and was wonderfully tolerant of all handling during bathing and nail trims with volunteers.

Lacey would do best with appropriately matched dogs or as a solo dog with well-matched canine friends.