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This dog is on our `Call to Action` list because his handlers will be limited to our most skilled staff and volunteers. This level of handling is necessary for the safety of the dog, volunteers, and staff - but it also means his opportunities for enrichment and social interaction are unfortunately restricted. The need for skilled handling stems from redirected bites that occurred while he was being taken out of his kennel. Redirected responses are stress-driven reactions commonly seen in high-arousal shelter environments, rather than an intentional attempt to harm. We will take steps to reduce the likelihood of this happening again, including modifying handling protocols and minimizing exposure to known stressors. However, the shelter environment continues to create significant strain for him, and remaining here increases the risk of repeated incidents. If we are unable to provide him with handling and enrichment or his stress levels continue to elevate, he may become a candidate for humane euthanasia. For the safety of the dog, volunteers, and staff - and to give him the best chance to decompress and succeed - we urgently need a foster, adopter, or rescue placement. A calm, stable home setting will allow him to de-escalate, lower his arousal, and show his true behavior more reliably than what we are seeing in the shelter. If you would like to help Hansel, please reach out to us ASAP!Fosters: Vcar.foster@ventura.orgAdopters: animal.care@ventura.orgRescues vcar.rescue@ventura.orgOut of the shelter Hansel presents much differently----slightly fearful but quickly warmed up to shelter volunteers. Offsite, he is easy to walk and has successfully met lots of new people. The shelter is really taking its toll on this boy and he is urgently looking for placement. @vcanimalservices Adopt or Foster Hansel — Call to Action at Ventura County ??? Hansel (#A876506 ? Second Chances - Gregory Alan Isakov