09/04/2025
EMERGENCY PLACEMENT DEADLINE 5PM MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION ONLY THROUGH PACC
Name: Lancelot
Animal ID: A835475
Age: 3 years
Weight: 64 lbs
About: This is Lancelot, a truly cute, tan 3-year-old Pit mix whose journey has been one of resilience and hope. Despite facing more than his share of challenges, Lancelot remains a sweet boy with an incredible capacity for love, patiently waiting for the devoted family who will give him the safe and understanding home he so deeply deserves. He is ready to be your knight in shining armor.
Lancelot's story began on April 1, 2025, when his previous owner sought assistance because both he and a housemate were experiencing seizures. PACC was able to help get both dogs into the new FOP clinic, thankfully preventing him from having to enter the shelter at that time. We learned then that Lancelot was also battling tick fever and heartworms, in addition to managing his seizures—a lot for one brave boy to handle. Tragically, on June 30th, Animal Protection Officers were called to assist TPD at a unit where a deceased person was found and multiple animals were in the unit. All the animals, including Lancelot, were brought to PACC.
Sadly, Lancelot was placed on a deadline on 07/23/25 and found an adopter. However, he was sadly returned to the shelter on 08/29/25. Before his owner went into the hospital, they had contacted PACC to surrender him due to his destructive behaviors, a behavior they and PACC were already aware of. He also experiences separation anxiety when left alone, which can lead to destructive behaviors like tearing up couches. A dedicated family willing to utilize a heavy-duty crate with plenty of enrichment, such as Kongs and Nylabones, will help keep him calm and distracted when you're away.
Lancelot has bravely navigated these difficult circumstances, but it's important to be transparent about his needs. He does have a bite on his record from when he was being separated during a dog altercation. Due to this, and his tendency to resource guard food, toys, and his people from other dogs, Lancelot is looking for a home where he can be the only beloved pet. This will allow him to truly relax and feel secure without any competition.
Currently, Lancelot is undergoing treatment for his seizures, so he will require regular vet visits to monitor his condition and continue his medications. We are pleased to say that he no longer has tick fever or heartworms.
Despite his past, Lancelot has shown he can do well meeting new dogs in playgroups when there are no resources to guard; he mostly keeps to himself. He even found a kennel mate here at the shelter that he's been sharing space with, again, in an environment without contested food or toys.
Lancelot is a sweet, resilient boy who longs for a family to call his own. If you're looking for a dog to give all your love to, and can provide a calm, dedicated home where he can feel safe and cherished as your only furry companion, please come to PACC and ask to meet this incredible boy. He's ready to fill your life with his unwavering affection.
Available for adoption only through PACC.
Interested parties:
Must visit PACC before the 5:00PM September 8, 2025, deadline to meet with a counselor who will review notes and introduce you to the dog to ensure that it’s a good fit. Some dogs may also require an introduction to any dogs they may potentially live with.
Home Management Plan
Bite History
• Unable to get severity of the bite- victim was bit when separating a dog altercation
Resource Guarding Attention of people From Dogs:
• Set firm boundaries with your new dog and seek out a professional trainer to assist.
• Remove yourself from the situation if the dogs begin to show signs of guarding [stand up and walk away]
• Divide attention equally between pets and work on teaching stay/place behaviors.
Resource Guarding Space From Dogs:
• Ensure each dog has their own space.
• Do not force dogs into each other's space
Resource Guarding Food From Dogs
• Feed your new dog at set times. Do NOT free feed your new dog with other dogs.
• Set up separate SAFE spaces where dogs cannot assess each other. HIGHLY recommend feeding in kennels or separate rooms.
• Do not offer treats to multiple dogs at the same time. Treat time should be separate.
• Teach your new dog, drop it and leave it.
Resource Guarding Toys from Dogs
• Pick up all toys before bringing your new dog home.
• Make toy time separate, give each dog their own space to enjoy their toys.
• Teach your new dog to drop it and leave it.
Separation Anxiety
• Crate training can help prevent destructive behaviors.
• Some dogs get bored easily, offering activities such as frozen kongs, enrichments, music and TV sounds can keep them busy and help alleviate stress.
• Work with a trainer to help extend the length of comfort for your dog when alone.
Destructive Behaviors
• Crate training can help with destructive behaviors.
• Some dogs get bored easily, offering activities such as frozen kongs, enrichments, music and TV sounds can keep them busy and help alleviate stress.
Medical
• Seizures
