JAMESON

11/9/26 This dog has been placed on the shelter’s URGENT list due to fear-related behavioral concerns and his apparent struggle to cope with the shelter environment. During recent attempts to remove him from his kennel for socialization, he displayed pronounced signs of fear and distress, including trembling, a frozen body posture, dilated pupils, ears pinned back, and a fixed stare. Despite gentle encouragement, he remained immobile and unwilling to engage or exit his kennel. Due to his fearful response, staff discontinued the interactions to avoid escalating his distress or potentially triggering a defensive reaction. We are increasingly concerned about this dog's well-being and quality of life in the shelter environment. His level of fear is significantly limiting our ability to safely handle him and provide appropriate socialization and enrichment. Prolonged confinement in an environment where he is experiencing this degree of distress raises serious welfare concerns. He is in urgent need of placement with an experienced rescue or qualified individual capable of providing a quiet, structured environment, patient handling, and appropriate behavioral support.