Behavior History:

Veterinary Staff:

9/2/26 Behavior observed: stoic, ears pinned back

9/3/26 Noted scarring muzzle with soft tissue swelling of the nose region

unable to pull out for exam due to behavior

Shelter Staff:

Incident 1

05/19/25 11:34 Received call from bite victim. Victim explained that he works at RV center and the dog owner was buying an RV when the bite occurred.

Victim told me he and the biting dog owner were in the office completing paperwork for the RV. During this time, a male was holding onto the dog outside of the office. Victim told me he exited the office to go to a copier and during this time, the dog lunged and bit him on his left upper thigh. Victim described the bite wound as multiple punctures and lacerations.

Victim told me that he was transported to the hospital and his bite wounds were cleansed and he received antibiotics. Victim told me did not receive any sutures. Victim will email photos of the bite wounds.

Incident 2

05/29/25 09:18 Received (2) emails from Westminster Animal Control in regards to an email sent by a witness. Westminster emailed OC Animal Care and Garden Grove Animal Control to ascertain if a report was received for a bite to victim that occurred in either Westminster or Garden Grove. Witness reported the dog bite to Westminster Animal Control to friend and provided more information for victim. Witness had originally called OC Animal Care and reported to not have any information for a transient victim that was bit on 5/16. Witness emailed a photo of biting dog owner’s license plate. Witness emailed photos of the bite wounds to the stomach area and what looks like to the right hand. The bite wound to the right hand is an avulsion.

Incident 3

09/01/26 17:41 Contacted dog owner at campsite #15, spoke to her about the incident, OCCO 4-1-61, and she acknowledged. I observed BABY and CHEWY healthy, alert, no signs/symptoms of rabies. Regarding the incident, owner told me that she was holding BABY on a leash when victim walked behind them, suddenly BABY reacted and bit victim. Punctures to RT flank. Owner also acknowledged previous incidents involving BABY and told me that BABY’s behavior has gotten worse as she aged. Owner provided current proof of rabies for BABY I explained rabies/quarantine protocols and 905V investigation to owner and she acknowledged. Owner advised that BABY has some swelling and some healing injuries on her face from a recent dog fight between BABY and owner’s friend’s dog

09/10/26 17:27 Dog presents as quiet/calm in kennel, remained laying down when approaching kennel. Tossed treats down, Baby ate treat and remained laying down.

09/16/26 16:20 Behavior unchanged, dog is calm and quiet, usually asleep as I walk by kennel. Toss in treats/toys through bars with no issues

Due to multiple bite incidents and behavior in-shelter, we are suggesting placement with rescue. This dog is not safe for visitations. See behavior notes for details.

Baby has been declared Vicious in Orange County. Any rescue interested in helping her will need to work cooperatively with our operations department regarding her restrictions.