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Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Uncontained
Special Containment Procedures: As of yet, SCP-XXXX is uncontained. Due to the uncertainty of its nature, containment may not be possible. In an attempt to further understand and possibly contain SCP-XXXX, the Foundation has adopted ████ dogs and distributed them amongst staff. These staff are encouraged to train these dogs to become well-mannered, though this is not required. Staff members, when leaving the home, are required to leave the dog outside of a cage and allow them free roam of the home. Cameras and audio recording equipment are to be placed in each room. Abnormal behavior captured by the equipment is to be reported to the Research Team for further analysis.
Description: SCP-XXXX is an entity or event which affects canis lupus familiarus (commonly known as "dogs") that have been adopted as traditional pets. Wild or feral dogs, or dogs that are unadopted and part of an adoption facility, do not seem to be affected.
In later stages of the anomaly, the object or event also seems to affect the owner of the dog. In a "family" situation, or one which there are multiple people in the household, the owner appears to be defined as whoever was present at the time of adoption. If multiple people were present, the owner is defined as whoever the dog views as the "alpha" of the home.
The anomaly will occur over several days, possibly weeks in some cases, and occurs over four stages.
Stage One: When the anomaly first takes effect, the affected dog - hereto referred to as SCP-XXXX-1 - will begin displaying untrained, "bad" behavior in the home. This may include urinating, defecating, and/or anxious chewing behaviors. These behaviors seem to occur in any age, breed, and size of dog, regardless of previous training. Upon discovery of these actions, the affected dog's owner will become increasingly frustrated, especially as these behaviors repeat or worsen over a period of a few days. This reaction is determined to be natural and non-anomalous.]
Stage Two: After a certain number of days, SCP-XXXX-1 will enter stage two, displaying "heightened" bad behaviors. Examples include:
* Urinating and/or defecating with increasing frequency and quantity, especially in areas significant to the owner(s), such as their bedroom - often evacuating an amount of urine seemingly impossible for a dog of its size to contain or produce within the time frame
* Extreme chewing, demonstrating jaw strength previously thought impossible of the particular breed. Objects targeted seem to demonstrate a pattern of increasing objective value or subjective significance to the owner
* Digging behaviors. SCP-XXXX-1 will attempt to dig through hardwood, carpeted, or tiled floor, with varying levels of success.
* Removal of collars and/or any other objects fitted to SCP-XXXX-1 for identification purposes, regardless of tightness or fit.
Once again, upon discovery of these actions, the owner will become increasingly frustrated with SCP-XXXX-1. Depending on the severity of SCP-XXXX-1's actions and the previous disposition of the owner, the owner may beat or otherwise severely punish the dog. Owners who usually react calmly or could be considered "submissive" to their dog will display abnormal amounts of frustration, enacting punishments that they normally would not. Some owners will also give their dog up for adoption at this point, often as a result of the dog's behavior, but especially when combined with outside circumstances (for example, if the owner was already having money problems, he/she may see this bad behavior as an excuse to give it away in order to save money). It is unknown whether this behavior from the owners is anomalous, or is simply a natural reaction to the severity of SCP-XXXX-1's behavior. SCP-XXXX-1 instances that are given up for adoption by this point will not continue displaying these behaviors once in the adoption facility, and further development of the anomaly will not occur. They therefore lose their SCP-XXXX-1 classification.
Stage Three: If SCP-XXXX-1 has not been given up for adoption at this point, stage three of the anomaly will begin. Stage three will only occur after multiple days of the first two stages, and only while the owner is present in the home. SCP-XXXX-1 will start openly displaying the previous behaviors in full view of their owner - urinating, defeating, chewing, or digging right in front of them. Despite the scolding or punishments they receive, they will continue to display this behavior. As such, the punishments given by the owner will increase in severity. Beatings will often occur, even from owners who would seemingly be incapable of performing such an act. As a result, SCP-XXXX-1 can become gravely injured. ██% of dogs believed to have been affected by SCP-XXXX have died at this stage as a result of severe punishment from their owners.
Stage 4: If SCP-XXXX-1 has not been killed or given up for adoption by this point, the final stage of the anomaly will occur while the owner is in the home. SCP-XXXX-1 will display extreme violence, regardless of its previous disposition toward such. If there are small children in the home, SCP-XXXX-1 will viciously attempt to bite them. Other pets in the home - regardless of specie - will also often be targeted. Its final attack - or if there is nothing else to attack - will be targeted against its owner specifically. Depending on the size of the breed and the strength of the owner, this attack can range anywhere from one severe bite to a deadly mauling of the owner. Mauling will not occur to any other member of the household - this behavior is reserved strictly for the owner of SCP-XXXX-1.
As a result of any of the above behavior, SCP-XXXX-1 will inevitably end up being given away to an Animal Control facility or similar adoption center. If the violent behavior is reported by the owner or those close to him/her, SCP-XXXX-1 will often be put down by the state. If not, SCP-XXXX-1 will usually be placed up for adoption. However, violent and "bad" behaviors will continue within the adoption facility, often leading to SCP-XXXX-1 never being adopted, and subsequently being put down.
By this point, surviving owners will often display a complete lack of sympathy or interest in their SCP-XXXX-1 instance, if not displaying a completely negative view of them. Affected owners, if not traumatized by the experience, can go on to adopt dog(s) in the future. Dogs adopted by previous owners of SCP-XXXX-1 instances do not seem to display anomalous properties; therefore, it is not believed that SCP-XXXX is "tied" to any specific location or owner.
The current method with which SCP-XXXX chooses its targets is currently unknown, and in fact appears to be random.
Interview Logs:: (to be written)
Incident Report: On July 12th, 2017, staff member ████ ██████, who had been issued a dog by the Foundation, reported sudden behavioral changes in the dog that seemed to align with anomalous behaviors typical of SCP-XXXX. The staff member had owned the dog in question for four years, and had trained it sufficiently. Upon review of the footage, the dog was classified as an SCP-XXXX-1 instance after the Research Team witnessed it dig 0.5 meters through a hardwood floor. After this classification, the Research Team performed a closer analysis of all available footage. One tape, dated July 7th, 2017, showed the SCP-XXXX-1 instance staring intently at seemingly nothing, though its body language reflected it being attentive and focused. No significant audio is present, except for a whining noise coming from SCP-XXXX-1. The dog then turned its head to a pillow resting on the couch. The dog turned its attention from the pillow to the point-in-space three times, before suddenly turning around and viciously biting and destroying the pillow. Another tape, dated July 10th, 2017, showed the SCP-XXXX-1 instance staring, once again, at a random point in space, before sitting attentively. Through unknown means, the collar on SCP-XXXX-1 was subsequently unhooked, removed, and placed on a nearby table. Twenty seconds later, the dog turned to the table and began destroying the collar.
This SCP-XXXX-1 instance was brought into Foundation containment on July 14th, 2017. Further testing required.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: As of yet, SCP-XXXX is uncontained. Because of the uncertainty of its nature, along with the fact that classification of SCP-XXXX-1 instances is often retroactive, direct containment may not be possible.
In an attempt to further understand and possibly contain SCP-XXXX, the Foundation has adopted ████ dogs and distributed them amongst various staff members. These staff are encouraged to train their dogs to become well-mannered, though this is not required. Staff members, when leaving the home, must leave the dog outside of a cage and allow them free roam of the home. Cameras and audio recording equipment are to be placed in each room. Abnormal behavior captured by the equipment is to be reported to the Research Team for further analysis.
Any reported SCP-XXXX-1 instances must be contained within a 2m x 1m x 3m kennel, and must be provided food and fresh water twice a day. Research staff are encouraged to keep interaction with captured SCP-XXXX-1 instances to a minimum.
Description: SCP-XXXX is an entity or event which targets members of the canis lupus familiarus family that have been adopted as traditional pets. The anomaly seems to affect any breed, age, and size of dog, regardless of any previous training. Feral dogs, or dogs that are unadopted, do not seem to be affected.
In later stages of the anomaly, the object or event also seems to affect the owner of the dog. In a "family" situation, or one which there are multiple persons in the household, the owner appears to be defined as whomever was present at the time of adoption, or whomever the dog considers to be the "alpha" of the home.
The anomaly will occur over several days - possibly weeks in some cases - and develops over five stages:
Stage One: When the anomaly first takes effect, the affected dog - hereto referred to as SCP-XXXX-1 - will begin displaying "bad" behavior in the home, and only while the owner is outside of the home. This behavior may include urinating, defecating, and/or anxious chewing behaviors.
Stage Two: After a certain number of days, SCP-XXXX-1 will enter stage two, displaying "heightened" bad behaviors. Once again, these behaviors will only occur once the owner has left the home. Examples include:
- Urinating and/or defecating with increasing frequency and quantity, especially in areas significant to the owner(s), such as their bedroom - often evacuating an amount of urine seemingly impossible for a dog of its size to contain or produce within the time frame
- Extreme chewing, demonstrating jaw strength previously thought impossible of the particular breed. Objects targeted seem to demonstrate a pattern of increasing objective value or subjective significance to the owner
- Digging behaviors. SCP-XXXX-1 will attempt to dig through hardwood, carpeted, or tiled floor, with varying levels of success.
- Removal of collars or any other objects fitted to SCP-XXXX-1 for identification purposes, regardless of tightness or fit. Interestingly, owners will show no interest in putting the collar back on, even though they exhibit extreme anger that it was removed in the first place.
Upon discovery of these actions, the owner will become increasingly frustrated with SCP-XXXX-1. Depending on the severity of SCP-XXXX-1's actions and the previous disposition of the owner, the owner will often beat or otherwise severely punish the dog. Oddly enough, owners of SCP-XXXX-1 instances do not seem to consider giving the dog up for adoption - in this stage or any following stages - despite their clear frustration. These reactions from the owner are believed to be anomalous, considering the relative leap in the severity of punishment, combined with their unwillingness to give the dog up for adoption.
Stage Three: Stage three is defined by SCP-XXXX-1's sudden willingness to openly display these behaviors in the presence of their owner. Despite any scolding or punishments they receive, they will continue to display this behavior over multiple occasions. As such, the punishments given by the owner will increase in severity. Beatings will occur in almost every instance by this stage, even from owners who would seemingly be incapable of performing such an act. As a result, SCP-XXXX-1 can become gravely injured. ██% of dogs believed to have been affected by SCP-XXXX have died at this stage as a result of severe punishment.
Stage 4: If SCP-XXXX-1 has not been killed by this point, the final stage of the anomaly will develop while the owner is in the home. SCP-XXXX-1 will display extreme violence, regardless of its previous disposition toward such. If there are small children in the home, SCP-XXXX-1 will viciously attempt to bite them. Other pets in the home - regardless of specie - will also be targeted. Its final attack - or, if there is no other living being to attack, its first attack - will be targeted against its owner specifically. Depending on the size of the breed and the strength of the owner, this attack can range anywhere from one severe bite to a deadly mauling of the owner. Mauling will not occur to any other member of the household - this behavior is reserved strictly for the owner of SCP-XXXX-1.
As a result of any of the above behavior, SCP-XXXX-1 violent actions will be reported, and will subsequently be captured by a local Animal Control Center and euthanized.
Stage Five: Stage five is the final stage of SCP-XXXX, and is often what allows retroactive classification of SCP-XXXX-1 instances. Stage five will only occur if the SCP-XXXX-1 instance has reached at least Stage Three of anomalous development.
Approximately five hours after the death of an SCP-XXXX-1 instance, tufts of fur will begin falling off the body. Resulting patches seem to indicate that the hair is singed or burnt off. Within two hours of this occurrence, if the dog's body is left unattended, the corpse will spontaneously disappear, leaving only tufts of singed fur in its place. Witnessing this disappearance seems to be impossible, as it will not occur if anyone in the vicinity has a direct line of sight to the corpse.
Upon completion of Stage Five, surviving owners seem to forget entirely about having ever owned their respective instance of SCP-XXXX-1. When confronted with indisputable evidence of their previous pet - either through presentation of pet paraphernalia or recorded evidence - previous owners will either claim that it was in fact a "friend's dog", or, if they do acknowledge previous ownership, will display a lack of interest or sympathy.
The current method with which SCP-XXXX chooses its targets is currently unknown, and in fact appears to be random.
Addendum XXXX.3: Previous Owner Interview 10/12/2014
Date: October 12th, 2014
Interviewer: Dr. Eric Swanston
Interviewee: Eva ██████Note: Eva ██████ is notable in that she appears to be the only previous owner of an SCP-XXXX-1 instance who remembers owning said instance.
[BEGIN LOG]
(full interview to be written. Eva will explain how all three of her dogs were affected by SCP-XXXX-1 at once. She will express extreme guilt at the way she treated her dogs during the developments of their anomalies, and will report frequent nightmares of all three of her dogs being fused together and howling incessantly.)
[END LOG]]
Incident Report: On July 12th, 2017, staff member ████ ██████, who had been issued a dog by the Foundation, reported sudden behavioral changes in the dog that seemed to align with anomalous behaviors typical of SCP-XXXX. The staff member had owned the dog in question for four years, and had trained it sufficiently. Upon review of the footage, the dog was classified as an SCP-XXXX-1 instance after the Research Team witnessed it dig 0.5 meters through a hardwood floor. After this classification, the Research Team performed a closer analysis of all available footage. One tape, dated July 7th, 2017, showed the SCP-XXXX-1 instance staring intently at seemingly nothing, though its body language reflected it being attentive and focused. No significant audio is present, except for a whining noise coming from SCP-XXXX-1. The dog then turned its head to a pillow resting on the couch. The dog turned its attention from the pillow to the point-in-space three times, before suddenly turning around and viciously biting and destroying the pillow. Another tape, dated July 10th, 2017, showed the SCP-XXXX-1 instance staring, once again, at a random point in space, before sitting attentively. Through unknown means, the collar on SCP-XXXX-1 was subsequently unhooked, removed, and placed on a nearby table. Twenty seconds later, the dog turned to the table and began destroying the collar.
This SCP-XXXX-1 instance was brought into Foundation containment on July 14th, 2017. Further testing required.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: As of yet, SCP-XXXX is uncontained. Because of the uncertainty of its nature, along with the fact that classification of SCP-XXXX-1 instances is often retroactive, direct containment may not be possible.
In an attempt to further understand and possibly contain SCP-XXXX, the Foundation has adopted ████ dogs and distributed them amongst various staff members. These staff are encouraged to train their dogs to become well-mannered, though this is not required. Staff members, when leaving the home, must leave the dog outside of a cage and allow them free roam of the home. Cameras and audio recording equipment are to be placed in each room. Abnormal behavior captured by the equipment is to be reported to the Research Team for further analysis.
Any reported SCP-XXXX-1 instances must be contained within a 2m x 1m x 3m kennel, and must be provided food and fresh water twice a day. Research staff are encouraged to keep interaction with captured SCP-XXXX-1 instances to a minimum.
Description: SCP-XXXX is an entity or event which targets members of the canis lupus familiarus family that have been adopted as traditional pets. The anomaly seems to affect any breed, age, and size of dog, regardless of any previous training. Feral dogs, or dogs that are unadopted, do not seem to be affected.
In later stages of the anomaly, the object or event also seems to affect the owner of the dog. In a "family" situation, or one which there are multiple persons in the household, the owner appears to be defined as whomever was present at the time of adoption, or whomever the dog considers to be the "alpha" of the home.
The anomaly will occur over several days - possibly weeks in some cases - and develops over five stages:
Stage One: When the anomaly first takes effect, the affected dog - hereto referred to as SCP-XXXX-1 - will begin displaying "bad" behavior in the home, and only while the owner is outside of the home. This behavior may include urinating, defecating, and/or anxious chewing behaviors.
Stage Two: After a certain number of days, SCP-XXXX-1 will enter stage two, displaying "heightened" bad behaviors. Once again, these behaviors will only occur once the owner has left the home. Examples include:
- Urinating and/or defecating with increasing frequency and quantity, especially in areas significant to the owner(s), such as their bedroom - often evacuating an amount of urine seemingly impossible for a dog of its size to contain or produce within the time frame
- Extreme chewing, demonstrating jaw strength previously thought impossible of the particular breed. Objects targeted seem to demonstrate a pattern of increasing objective value or subjective significance to the owner
- Digging behaviors. SCP-XXXX-1 will attempt to dig through hardwood, carpeted, or tiled floor, with varying levels of success.
- Removal of collars or any other objects fitted to SCP-XXXX-1 for identification purposes, regardless of tightness or fit. Interestingly, owners will show no interest in putting the collar back on, even though they exhibit extreme anger that it was removed in the first place.
Upon discovery of these actions, the owner will become increasingly frustrated with SCP-XXXX-1. Depending on the severity of SCP-XXXX-1's actions and the previous disposition of the owner, the owner will often beat or otherwise severely punish the dog. Oddly enough, owners of SCP-XXXX-1 instances do not seem to consider giving the dog up for adoption - in this stage or any following stages - despite their clear frustration. These reactions from the owner are believed to be anomalous, considering the relative leap in the severity of punishment, combined with their unwillingness to give the dog up for adoption.
Stage Three: Stage three is defined by SCP-XXXX-1's sudden willingness to openly display these behaviors in the presence of their owner. Despite any scolding or punishments they receive, they will continue to display this behavior over multiple occasions. As such, the punishments given by the owner will increase in severity. Beatings will occur in almost every instance by this stage, even from owners who would seemingly be incapable of performing such an act. As a result, SCP-XXXX-1 can become gravely injured. ██% of dogs believed to have been affected by SCP-XXXX have died at this stage as a result of severe punishment.
Stage 4: If SCP-XXXX-1 has not been killed by this point, the final stage of the anomaly will develop while the owner is in the home. SCP-XXXX-1 will display extreme violence, regardless of its previous disposition toward such. If there are small children in the home, SCP-XXXX-1 will viciously attempt to bite them. Other pets in the home - regardless of specie - will also be targeted. Its final attack - or, if there is no other living being to attack, its first attack - will be targeted against its owner specifically. Depending on the size of the breed and the strength of the owner, this attack can range anywhere from one severe bite to a deadly mauling of the owner. Mauling will not occur to any other member of the household - this behavior is reserved strictly for the owner of SCP-XXXX-1.
As a result of any of the above behavior, SCP-XXXX-1 violent actions will be reported, and will subsequently be captured by a local Animal Control Center and euthanized.
Stage Five: Stage five is the final stage of SCP-XXXX, and is often what allows retroactive classification of SCP-XXXX-1 instances. Stage five will only occur if the SCP-XXXX-1 instance has reached at least Stage Three of anomalous development.
Approximately five hours after the death of an SCP-XXXX-1 instance, tufts of fur will begin falling off the body. Resulting patches seem to indicate that the hair is singed or burnt off. Within two hours of this occurrence, if the dog's body is left unattended, the corpse will spontaneously disappear, leaving only tufts of singed fur in its place. Witnessing this disappearance seems to be impossible, as it will not occur if anyone in the vicinity has a direct line of sight to the corpse.
Upon completion of Stage Five, surviving owners seem to forget entirely about having ever owned their respective instance of SCP-XXXX-1. When confronted with indisputable evidence of their previous pet - either through presentation of pet paraphernalia or recorded evidence - previous owners will either claim that it was in fact a "friend's dog", or, if they do acknowledge previous ownership, will display a lack of interest or sympathy.
The current method with which SCP-XXXX chooses its targets is currently unknown, and in fact appears to be random.
Addendum XXXX.3: Previous Owner Interview 10/12/2014
Date: October 12th, 2014
Interviewer: Dr. Eric Swanston
Interviewed: Eva ██████
Foreword: Eva ██████ was discovered by Research Staff after being picked up by local police and subsequently being admitted to ███ ████████ Behavioral Center. It is notable that she appears to be the only previous owner of an SCP-XXXX-1 instance who retains full memory of owning said instance.[BEGIN LOG]
Eva: Thank you.
The scrape of a chair as Dr. Swanston sits down.
Dr. Swanston: Oh? What for?
Eva: For listening. For getting me out of there.
Dr. Swanston: Well, Eva, there's still a lot of listening to be done. And you know we can't keep you out of the hospital forever. The faster you relax, and the faster you tell us your story, the better the chances of us being able to corroborate your story, and hopefully, get you out of there permanently. If we can start from the beginning… Have you ever had any pets?
Eva: Three. Three dogs.
Dr. Swanston: Can you remember their na—
Eva: Teeny, Harley, and Jax.
Dr. Swanston: Their breeds?
Eva: Pitbull, shepherd, lab mix.
Dr. Swanston: Okay. And where are they now?
Eva remains silent for four seconds.
Eva: I don't want to…
Dr. Swanston: We can move on. Can you describe your relationship with your three dogs?
Eva: … When I first got Harley, everything was fine. Then I got Teeny, and things got a little stressful. Then for some reason, I decided to get a third one, and I couldn't even handle the first two… I ended up locking all three of them in their cages almost every day, all the time.
Dr. Swanston: Was their behavior unusual by that point?
Eva: No, they were just being dogs! Barking, getting into my food, jumping on me —
Dr. Swanston Alright, Ms. ██████. I'm sorry. When did you notice a change in their behavior?
Eva: I came home one night and all three had gotten out of their cages. There was piss and shit everywhere. I was so mad… I threw them back in their cages and just went to sleep surrounded by that smell… Then I come home the next day, they're out again, but this time the cages are all bent and broken and chewed, and the floor was all torn up… I was so furious…
Dr. Swanston: Did you punish them for that?
Eva sniffles.
Dr. Swanston: We're not here to get you in trouble.
Eva: I hit them. Hard.
Dr. Swanston: And did their behavior improve after that?
Eva: It only got worse. I'd start coming home from work, and the house would be fine. But it's like they had been waiting for me, holding it all in until I got home. All three of them would shit, shit, shit, so much and everywhere, and they destroyed my bed, and my tile, and my computer right in front me. And I got so… fucking pissed. I stabbed Teeny, I stabbed her…
Eva begins to cry.
Eva: And she died right in front of me. I just sat there the whole night, crying in front of her - and she just disappeared. She was gone, I swear, I didn't burn her, she burned herself. And the other two… Just silent the whole time.
Eva suddenly stops crying, and stares at a point on the floor.
Dr. Swanston: But they attacked you.
Eva: They tried to kill me. Not then. The next morning. It was like I had passed out, and I woke up because Jax had my leg in his teeth, and Harley was waiting in front of me, and when I looked up from my leg she snatched my face, and —
Dr. Swanston: It's okay, Ms. ██████. I understand.
Dr. Swanston allows Eva twenty-two seconds as she hyperventilates, before calming down once again.
Dr. Swanston: You were hospitalized. You came out, and they had taken your dogs.
Eva: They had put them down.
Dr. Swanston: Did the veterinarians mention anything out of the ordinary?
Eva: I had to call them, they wouldn't even call me. I had to ask them what happened to them. And the woman on the phone, she sounded so surprised… "It appears your dogs had to be put down." And I asked them what they did with the bodies. And she told me nobody knew.
Dr. Swanston is heard writing his notes.
Dr. Swanston: Well. I'm very sorry for your losses, Ms. ██████.
Eva: Do you believe me?
Dr. Swanston: I do believe you.
Eva: Do you believe in Heaven?
Dr. Swanston: I - I can't say.
Eva: I keep having nightmares about them. All three of them. It goes Jax, Teeny, Harley, and they're all fused at the neck —
Dr. Swanston: Your patient records do mention these night terrors, yes.
Eva: They won't stop howling at me, doctor. Barking like all hell has broken loose. It's so dark but I can see their mouths foaming, and the chains —
Dr. Swanston: I understand, Ms. ██████. I… It sounds like a natural response considering what you went through. After a traumatic event —
Eva: They're not just fucking nightmares! They're real, they know who I am, and they know they're going to see me again some day…
At this point, Eva becomes completely hysterical, breaking into a sobbing fit.
Determining that further discussion would yield no further results, Dr. Swanston ends the interview.
[END LOG]
Note from Dr. Swanston: Look, we know her story is true, else we wouldn't be investigating this skip in the first place. I don't know why, out of all the owners who had a -1 instance, she was the one who was allowed - rather, forced - to remember her dogs. But it's clearly messing her up. I am submitting a formal request that she be administered Class-C amnestics, targeting any memories she has of them or of what they did to her. About her injuries… Tell her she was in a car wreck or something. She doesn't deserve to be locked up in that mental hospital for this shit. We don't even understand what it is. It's not right to expect her to.
Incident Report XXXX.3-A: Despite the successful administration of Class-C amnestics to interview subject Eva ██████ on 10/14/2014 - and despite losing her ability to remember owning any instances of SCP-XXXX-1 - she continued complaining of night terrors upon her return to ███ ████████ Behavioral Center. According to her patient records, within the months leading up to her death, Eva ██████ showed a sudden devout interest in Christianity, often attending group sessions focused on religion. On the morning of 12/16/2014, hospital staff discovered Eva ██████'s body; both of her wrists, quote, "ripped open." Because she was alone in her room, her death was ruled as a suicide.
Incident Report: On July 12th, 2017, staff member ████ ██████, who had been issued a dog by the Foundation, reported sudden behavioral changes in the dog that seemed to align with anomalous behaviors typical of SCP-XXXX. The staff member had owned the dog in question for four years, and had trained it sufficiently. Upon review of the footage, the dog was classified as an SCP-XXXX-1 instance after the Research Team witnessed it dig 0.5 meters through a hardwood floor. After this classification, the Research Team performed a closer analysis of all available footage. One tape, dated July 7th, 2017, showed the SCP-XXXX-1 instance staring intently at seemingly nothing, though its body language reflected it being attentive and focused. No significant audio is present, except for a whining noise coming from SCP-XXXX-1. The dog then turned its head to a pillow resting on the couch. The dog turned its attention from the pillow to the point-in-space three times, before suddenly turning around and viciously biting and destroying the pillow. Another tape, dated July 10th, 2017, showed the SCP-XXXX-1 instance staring, once again, at a random point in space, before sitting attentively. Through unknown means, the collar on SCP-XXXX-1 was subsequently unhooked, removed, and placed on a nearby table. Twenty seconds later, the dog turned to the table and began destroying the collar.
This SCP-XXXX-1 instance was brought into Foundation containment on July 14th, 2017. Further testing required.
SCP-XXXX-1A prior to containment
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures: As of yet, SCP-XXXX is uncontained. Due to the uncertainty of its nature, along with the fact that the classification of SCP-XXXX-1 instances is often retroactive, direct containment may not be possible.
In an attempt to further understand and possibly contain SCP-XXXX, the Foundation has adopted ████ dogs and distributed them amongst various staff members. These staff are encouraged to train their dogs to become well-mannered, though this is not required. Staff members, when leaving the home, must leave the dog outside of a cage and allow them free roam of the home. Cameras and audio recording equipment are to be placed in each room - abnormal behavior captured by the equipment is to be reported to the Research Team for further analysis.
Any captured SCP-XXXX-1 instances must be contained within a 2m x 1m x 3m kennel, and must be provided food and fresh water twice a day. Research staff are encouraged to keep interaction with captured SCP-XXXX-1 instances to a minimum.
Description: SCP-XXXX is an entity or event which targets members of the canis lupus familiarus family that have been adopted as traditional pets. The anomaly seems to affect any breed, age, and size of dog - regardless of any previous training. Feral dogs, or dogs that are as of yet unadopted, do not seem to be affected.
In later stages of the anomaly, the object or event also seems to affect the owner of the dog. In a "family" situation, or one which there are multiple persons in the household, the owner appears to be defined as whoever was present at the time of adoption, or whomever the dog considers to be the "alpha" of the home.
The anomaly will occur over several days, possibly weeks, and will develop over five stages:
Stage One: When the anomaly first takes effect, the affected dog - hereto referred to as SCP-XXXX-1 - will begin displaying "bad" behavior in the home, but only while the owner is away. Examples may include urinating, defecating, and/or anxious chewing behaviors.
Stage Two: After a certain number of days, SCP-XXXX-1 will enter stage two, displaying heightened "bad" behaviors - again, only while the owner is outside of the home. Examples include:
- Urinating and/or defecating with increasing frequency and quantity, especially in areas significant to the owner(s), such as their bedroom - often evacuating an amount of urine/feces seemingly impossible for a dog of its size to contain or produce within the time frame;
- Extreme chewing, demonstrating jaw strength previously thought impossible of the particular breed. Targeted objects seem to demonstrate a pattern of increasing objective value or subjective significance to the owner;
- Digging behaviors. SCP-XXXX-1 will attempt to dig through hardwood, carpeted, or tiled floor, with varying levels of success;
- Removal of collars or any other objects fitted to SCP-XXXX-1 for identification purposes, regardless of tightness or fit. Interestingly, owners will not attempt to replace the collar, despite showing notable frustration by its removal.
Upon discovery of these actions, the owner will become increasingly frustrated with SCP-XXXX-1. Depending on the severity of SCP-XXXX-1's actions and the previous disposition of the owner, the owner will often beat or otherwise severely punish the dog. These reactions from the owners are believed to be anomalous, considering the relative leap in the severity of punishment.
Stage Three: Stage three is defined by SCP-XXXX-1's sudden willingness to openly display these behaviors in the presence of their owner. Despite any scolding or punishments they receive, they will continue to display this behavior across multiple occasions. As such, the punishments given by the owner will increase in severity; beatings will occur in almost every instance by this stage. As a result, SCP-XXXX-1 can become gravely injured. ██% of dogs believed to have been affected by SCP-XXXX have expired at this stage as a result of severe punishment.
Stage 4: If SCP-XXXX-1 has not been terminated by this point, the fourth stage of the anomaly will develop while the owner is in the home. SCP-XXXX-1 will display extreme violence, regardless of its previous disposition toward such. If there are small children in the home, SCP-XXXX-1 will viciously attempt to bite them. Other pets in the home - regardless of specie - will also be targeted. Finally, the owner of SCP-XXXX-1 will eventually be targeted. Depending on the size of the breed and the strength of the owner, this attack can range anywhere from one severe bite to a deadly mauling.
As a result of any of the above behavior, SCP-XXXX-1 violent actions will inevitably be reported, and the affected dog will subsequently be captured by a local Animal Control Center - and later euthanized.
Stage Five: Stage five is the final stage of SCP-XXXX, and will only occur if the the dog has reached stage three of anomalous development. Stage five is often what allows for retroactive classification of SCP-XXXX-1 instances.
Approximately five hours after the death of SCP-XXXX-1, tufts of fur will begin shedding off the body. Upon further investigation, the hairs seem to be singed at the follicle. Within two hours of this development, and if no living beings have a direct line-of-sight with the corpse, SCP-XXXX-1 will spontaneously disappear - leaving only tufts of singed fur in its place.
Upon completion of stage five, surviving owners seem to lose any memory of having owned respective instance of SCP-XXXX-1. When confronted with indisputable proof of their previous pet - either through presentation of pet paraphernalia or recorded evidence - previous owners will either claim that it was, in fact, a "friend's dog", or - if they do acknowledge previous ownership - will display a lack of interest or sympathy.
The current method with which SCP-XXXX chooses its targets is currently unknown, and seemingly appears to be random.
Addendum XXXX.3: Previous Owner Interview 10/12/2014
Date: October 12th, 2014
Interviewer: Dr. Eric Swanston
Interviewed: Eva ██████
Foreword: Eva ██████ was discovered by Research Staff after being picked up by local police and subsequently being admitted to ███ ████████ Behavioral Center. It is notable that she appears to be the only previous owner of an SCP-XXXX-1 instance who retains full memory of owning said instance.
[BEGIN LOG]
Eva: Thank you.
The scrape of a chair as Dr. Swanston sits down.
Dr. Swanston: Oh? What for?
Eva: For listening. For getting me out of there.
Dr. Swanston: Well, Eva, there's still a lot of listening to be done. And you know we can't keep you out of the hospital forever. The faster you relax, and the faster you tell us your story, the better the chances of us being able to corroborate your story, and hopefully, get you out of there permanently. If we can start from the beginning… Have you ever had any pets?
Eva: Three. Three dogs.
Dr. Swanston: Can you remember their na—
Eva: Teeny, Harley, and Jax.
Dr. Swanston: Their breeds?
Eva: Pitbull, shepherd, lab mix.
Dr. Swanston: Okay. And where are they now?
Eva remains silent for four seconds.
Eva: I don't want to…
Dr. Swanston: We can move on. Can you describe your relationship with your dogs?
Eva: … When I first got Harley, everything was fine. Then I got Teeny, and things got a little stressful. Then for some reason, I decided to get a third one, and I couldn't even handle the first two… I ended up locking all three of them in their cages almost every day, all the time.
Dr. Swanston: Was their behavior unusual by that point?
Eva: No, they were just being dogs! Barking, getting into my food, jumping on me —
Dr. Swanston Alright, Ms. ██████. I'm sorry. When did you notice a change in their behavior?
Eva: I came home one night and all three had gotten out of their cages. There was piss and shit everywhere. I was so mad… I threw them back in their cages and just went to sleep surrounded by that smell… Then I come home the next day, they're out again, but this time the cages are all bent and broken and chewed, and the floor was all torn up… I was so furious…
Dr. Swanston: Did you punish them for that?
Eva sniffles.
Dr. Swanston: We're not here to get you in trouble.
Eva: I hit them. Hard.
Dr. Swanston: And did their behavior improve after that?
Eva: It only got worse. I'd start coming home from work, and the house would be fine. But it's like they had been waiting for me, holding it all in until I got home. All three of them would shit, shit, shit, so much and everywhere, and they destroyed my bed, and my tile, and my computer right in front me. And I got so… fucking pissed. I… I stabbed Teeny, I stabbed her…
Eva begins to tear up.
Eva: And she died right in front of me. I just sat there the whole night, crying in front of her - and she just disappeared. She was gone, I swear, I didn't burn her, she burned herself. And the other two… Just silent the whole time.
Eva suddenly stops crying, and stares the floor.
Dr. Swanston: But they attacked you.
Eva: They tried to kill me. Not then. The next morning. It was like I had passed out, and I woke up because Jax had my leg in his teeth, and Harley was waiting in front of me, and when I looked up from my leg she snatched my face, and —
Eva quietly sobs.
Dr. Swanston: It's okay, Ms. ██████. I understand.
Dr. Swanston allows Eva twenty-two seconds as she hyperventilates, before calming down once more.
Dr. Swanston: You were hospitalized. You came out, and they had taken your dogs.
Eva: They had put them down.
Dr. Swanston: Did the veterinarians mention anything out of the ordinary?
Eva: I had to call them, they wouldn't even call me. I had to ask them what happened to them. And the woman on the phone, she sounded so surprised… "It appears your dogs had to be put down." And I asked them what they did with the bodies. And she told me nobody knew.
Dr. Swanston is heard writing in his notes.
Dr. Swanston: Well. I - I'm very sorry for your losses, Ms. ██████.
Eva: Do you believe me?
Dr. Swanston: I do believe you.
Eva: Do you believe in Heaven?
Dr. Swanston: I - I can't say.
Eva: I keep having nightmares about them. All three of them. It goes Jax, Teeny, Harley, and they're all fused at the neck —
Dr. Swanston: Your patient records do mention night terrors, yes.
Eva: They won't stop howling at me, doctor. Barking like all hell has broken loose. It's so dark but I can see their mouths foaming, and the chains, and there's others around them —
Dr. Swanston: I understand, Ms. ██████. I… It sounds like a natural response considering what you went through. After a traumatic event —
Eva: They're not just fucking nightmares! They're real, they're there, they know who I am, and they're going to see me again some day…
At this point, Eva becomes completely hysterical, breaking into a sobbing fit.
Determining that further discussion would yield no further results, Dr. Swanston ends the interview.
[END LOG]
Note from Dr. Swanston: Look, we know her story is true, else we wouldn't be investigating this skip in the first place. I don't know why, out of all the owners who had a -1 instance, she was the one who was allowed - rather, forced - to remember her dogs. But it's clearly messing her up. I am submitting a formal request that she be administered Class-C amnestics, targeting any memories she has of them or of what they did to her. About her injuries… Tell her she was in a car wreck or something. She doesn't deserve to be locked up in that mental hospital for this shit. We don't even understand what it is. It's not right to expect her to.
Addendum XXXX.4: Incident Report
On 10/14/2014, Eva ██████ was successfully administered a dosage of Class-C amnestics. Despite this, upon her return to ███ ████████ Behavioral Center, Ms. ██████ continued to report multiple instances of night terrors. According to her patient records, in the months leading up to her death, she showed a sudden devout interest in the Christian faith, often attending group sessions focused on religion and spirituality.
On the morning of 12/16/2014, hospital staff discovered Eva ██████'s body on the floor of her dormitory. Her midsection had been, quote, "ripped apart", and both of her wrists were flayed in a similar manner. An investigation into her mysterious death followed - however, upon review of security footage, it was revealed that nobody entered or exited her bedroom the night of her death. Despite the strange circumstances, her death was subsequently ruled a suicide.
Addendum XXXX.5: Initial Containment of SCP-XXXX-1A
On 07/16/2017, staff member James ██████, who had been issued a dog by the Foundation three years prior, reported sudden behavioral changes in his dog. Upon review of the footage, researchers witnessed the dog dig 0.2 meters through a hardwood floor - this warranted classification as SCP-XXXX-1A, being the first reported instance garnered from the Foundation's adoption method.
After containing SCP-XXXX-1A, the Research Team performed a closer analysis of all available footage. Transcriptions of notable footage can be found below.
Date: July 7th, 2017
Foreword: Staff member had been out of the home for approximately thirty minutes.[BEGIN LOG]
[14:03:00]: SCP-XXXX-1A is seen wandering the domicile, specifically from the kitchen to the living room.
[14:05:32]: SCP-XXXX-1A takes a sudden interest in something approximately 1.5 meters above its head. It barks four times, before tucking its tail between its legs and retreating to a corner of the room.
[14:06:00]: SCP-XXXX-1A remains cowering in the corner for twenty seconds, before returning its attention to the point in space. It comes out of the corner and raises its ears.
[14:06:20]: SCP-XXXX-1A sits, staring up at a point in space. After three seconds, it cocks its head.
[14:06:26]: SCP-XXXX-1A moves forward 1 meter, and immediately sits.
[14:06:40]: SCP-XXXX-1A turns around and seems to look directly at a couch pillow, before turning its head back to the point in space.
[14:06:55]: SCP-XXXX-1A turns, runs at the couch pillow, and begins to tear it apart.
[END LOG]
Date: July 10th, 2017
Foreword: Staff member had been out of the home for approximately ten minutes.[BEGIN LOG]
[09:45:00]: SCP-XXXX-1A is seen wandering around the home, occasionally sniffing the air.
[09:46:12]: SCP-XXXX-1A focuses on a point 1.5 meters above its head. It immediately sits, and begins to wag its tail.
[09:46:25]: The collar around SCP-XXXX-1A's neck is unhooked and removed through unknown means. The collar is placed on a nearby table, once again by unknown means. All the while, SCP-XXXX-1A continues to stare at the point in space.
[09:46:40]: SCP-XXXX-1A turns toward the collar and immediately starts chewing it apart.
[END LOG]
SCP-XXXX-1A prior to containment
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures: As of yet, SCP-XXXX is uncontained. Due to the uncertainty of its nature, along with the fact that the classification of SCP-XXXX-1 instances is often retroactive, direct containment may not be possible.
In an attempt to further understand and possibly contain SCP-XXXX, the Foundation has adopted ████ dogs and distributed them amongst various staff members. These staff are encouraged to train their dogs to become well-mannered, though this is not required. Staff members, when leaving the home, must leave the dog outside of a cage and allow them free roam of the home. Cameras and audio recording equipment are to be placed in each room - abnormal behavior captured by the equipment is to be reported to the Research Team for further analysis.
Currently, the Foundation is in possession of 32 dogs believed to have been affected by SCP-XXXX. All captured SCP-XXXX-1 instances must be contained within a 2m x 1m x 3m kennel, and are to be provided food and fresh water twice daily. With the written permission of the current Head of Research, SCP-XXXX-1 instances believed to be in stage four of anomalous development are to be euthanized and examined for further insight into stage five of the anomaly.
Description: SCP-XXXX is an entity or event which targets members of the canis lupus familiarus family that have been adopted as traditional pets. The anomaly seems to affect any breed, age, and size of dog - regardless of any previous training. Feral dogs, or dogs that are as of yet unadopted, do not seem to be affected.
In later stages of the anomaly, the object or event also seems to affect the owner of the dog. In a "family" situation, or one which there are multiple persons in the household, the owner appears to be defined as whoever was present at the time of adoption, or whomever the dog considers to be the "alpha" of the home.
The anomaly will occur over several days, possibly weeks, and will develop over five stages:
Stage One: When the anomaly first takes effect, the affected dog - hereto referred to as SCP-XXXX-1 - will begin displaying "bad" behavior in the home, but only while the owner is away. Examples may include urinating, defecating, and/or anxious chewing behaviors.
Stage Two: After a certain number of days, SCP-XXXX-1 will enter stage two. In stage two, SCP-XXXX-1 instances will display similar behaviors to stage one, but in increasing frequencies and quantities. Affected dogs will evacuate quantities of urine and feces that are normally impossible for a dog of its size to contain or produce within the time frame. SCP-XXXX-1 instances will also attempt to dig through hardwood, tiled, or carpeted floors, with varying levels of success. Most notably, dogs in stage two of anomalous development will remove their collars, or any other device fitted to them for identification purposes - regardless of tightness or fit - and subsequently destroy them.
Upon discovery of these actions, the owner will become increasingly frustrated with SCP-XXXX-1. Depending on the severity of SCP-XXXX-1's actions and the previous disposition of the owner, the owner will often beat or otherwise severely punish the dog. These reactions from the owners are believed to be anomalous, considering the relative leap in the severity of punishment.
Stage Three: Stage three is defined by SCP-XXXX-1's sudden willingness to openly display these behaviors in the presence of their owner. Despite any scolding or punishments they receive, they will continue to display this behavior across multiple occasions. As such, the punishments given by the owner will increase in severity; beatings will occur in almost every instance by this stage. As a result, SCP-XXXX-1 can become gravely injured. ██% of dogs believed to have been affected by SCP-XXXX have expired at this stage as a result of severe punishment.
Stage 4: If SCP-XXXX-1 has not been terminated by this point, the fourth stage of the anomaly will develop while the owner is in the home. SCP-XXXX-1 will display extreme violence, regardless of its previous disposition toward such. If there are small children in the home, SCP-XXXX-1 will viciously attempt to bite them. Other pets in the home - regardless of specie - will also be targeted. Finally, the owner of SCP-XXXX-1 will eventually be targeted. Depending on the size of the breed and the strength of the owner, this attack can range anywhere from one severe bite to a deadly mauling.
As a result of any of the above behavior, SCP-XXXX-1 violent actions will inevitably be reported, and the affected dog will subsequently be captured by a local Animal Control Center - and later euthanized.
Stage Five: Stage five is the final stage of SCP-XXXX, and will only occur if the the dog has reached, at least, stage three of anomalous development. Stage five is often what allows for retroactive classification of SCP-XXXX-1 instances.
Approximately five hours after the death of SCP-XXXX-1, tufts of fur will begin shedding off the body. Upon further investigation, the hairs seem to be singed at the follicle. Within two hours of this development, and if no living beings have a direct line-of-sight with the corpse, SCP-XXXX-1 will spontaneously disappear - leaving only tufts of singed fur in its place.
Upon completion of stage five, surviving owners seem to lose any memory of having owned respective instance of SCP-XXXX-1. When confronted with indisputable proof of their previous pet - either through presentation of pet paraphernalia or recorded evidence - previous owners will either claim that it was, in fact, a "friend's dog", or - if they do acknowledge previous ownership - will display a lack of interest or sympathy.
The current method with which SCP-XXXX chooses its targets is currently unknown, and seemingly appears to be random.
Addendum XXXX.1: Previous Owner Interview 8/10/2013
Date: August 10th, 2013
Interviewer: Dr. Eric Swanston
Interviewed: Micah █████
Foreword: Micah █████ was discovered by the Foundation after agents embedded in a local Animal Control facility were notified of a "vicious dog" case after the respective SCP-XXXX-1 instance attacked two small children residing in Mr. █████'s home.
[BEGIN LOG]
Dr. Swanston: How are we doing today Mr. █████?
Micah: Do you mind telling me what this is about? I haven't done anything.
Dr. Swanston: No sir. We'd just like to ask you a couple questions.
Micah: What about?
Dr. Swanston: Have you ever owned any pets?
Micah: I have a cat. And my kids have a goldfish.
Dr. Swanston: Dogs?
Micah: I mean… My parents had one when I was a kid.
Dr. Swanston: So not recently.
Micah: No.
Dr. Swanston proceeds to place a KONG-brand chew-toy and a leash onto the table
Dr. Swanston: Animal control found these in your home. This doesn't look like… "Dog stuff" to you?
Micah: They found those in my house?
Micah lifts the leash off the table and inspects it.
Dr. Swanston: Mr. █████, you mentioned you have two children. They were injured recently, correct? Can you tell me how?
Micah: Oh, shit. Some wild fucking dog got in and fuckin' bit 'em. Piece of shit probably had rabies, I'm gonna have to get them tested…
Dr. Swanston: It wasn't your dog?
Micah: I told you, I don't have a dog. Never did.
[END LOG]
Addendum XXXX.2: Previous Owner Interview 02/14/2014
Date: February 14th, 2014
Interviewer: Dr. Eric Swanston
Interviewed: Elizabeth █████████
Foreword: Elizabeth █████████ was hospitalized on 02/07/2013 for life-threatening injuries sustained from a dog attack. She was brought to Foundation attention after displaying apparent amnesia regarding how exactly she obtained her injuries.
[BEGIN LOG]
Dr. Swanston is heard opening the door to Elizabeth's hospital room.
Dr. Swanston: Ms. █████████! How are we faring lately?
Elizabeth: Excuse me? Who are you?
Dr. Swanston: Carter Poff. I'm a local detective working with the ██████ County Police Department. If you're feeling alright, I just have a few questions about how you ended up here.
Elizabeth remains silent for three seconds.
Elizabeth: … Alright.
Dr. Swanston is heard walking across the room and sitting down in a provided chair.
Dr. Swanston: Thank you ma'am, I won't take up too much of your time.
Elizabeth: It's not like I have a Valentine's date, anyways.
Dr. Swanston chuckles.
Dr. Swanston: Well don't write yourself off yet. Most of these other guys probably need a date, too. So I'll just get right down to it, then you can get to them…
Dr. Swanston pulls a photograph out of his coat pocket.
Dr. Swanston: Elizabeth - do you recognize this dog?
Elizabeth: Not particularly.
Dr. Swanston: Not at all?
He allows Elizabeth to take the photograph from his hand.
Dr. Swanston: I know you've been having some forgetfulness about this, but… I was told that that was the dog who put you in here.
Elizabeth remains silent for eight seconds.
Elizabeth: I guess they did tell me it was a dog…
Dr. Swanston: It was your dog, Elizabeth.
Elizabeth stares at the photograph for thirteen seconds.
Elizabeth: Okay.
She hands the photograph back to Dr. Swanston.
Dr. Swanston: Do you remember that now?
Elizabeth: I really don't care to.
Dr. Swanston: That doesn't make you angry or upset? That your own dog would attack you? Do you know why it might have done that?
Elizabeth: She was always a piece of shit.
Dr. Swanston: Did you know that they had to put her down for what she did to you?
Elizabeth: She can go to hell for all I care, and you can go with her. Would you please leave now?
Dr. Swanston remains silent for three seconds before getting out of his chair.
Dr. Swanston: Certainly, Ms. █████████. I'm sorry to have upset you.
[END LOG]
Addendum XXXX.3: Previous Owner Interview 10/12/2014
Date: October 12th, 2014
Interviewer: Dr. Eric Swanston
Interviewed: Eva ██████
Foreword: Eva ██████ was detained by police on 08/20/2014 after attempting to throw herself off of a local bridge. She was subsequently admitted to ███ ████████ Behavioral Center. She was brought to Foundation attention when agents embedded in a nearby mental hospital got word of a patient suffering from night terrors and extreme cynophobia. Notably, she appears to be the only previous owner of an SCP-XXXX-1 instance who retains full memory of owning said instance.
[BEGIN LOG]
Eva: Thank you.
The scrape of a chair as Dr. Swanston sits down.
Dr. Swanston: Oh? What for?
Eva: For listening. For getting me out of there.
Dr. Swanston: Well, Eva, there's still a lot of listening to be done. And you know we can't keep you out of the hospital forever. The faster you relax, and the faster you tell us your story, the better the chances of us being able to corroborate your story, and hopefully, get you out of there permanently. If we can start from the beginning… Have you ever had any pets?
Eva: Three. Three dogs.
Dr. Swanston: Can you remember their na—
Eva: Teeny, Harley, and Jax.
Dr. Swanston: Their breeds?
Eva: Pitbull, shepherd, lab mix.
Dr. Swanston: Alright… About how long ago did you have these pets?
Eva: God… It's been five years now.
[NOTE]: An investigation into the legitimacy of this claim is currently underway. If true, these instances would seemingly predate any previously recorded instances of SCP-XXXX.
Dr. Swanston: Okay… And where are they now?
Eva remains silent for four seconds.
Eva: I don't want to…
Dr. Swanston: We can move on. Can you describe your relationship with your dogs?
Eva: … When I first got Harley, everything was fine. Then I got Teeny, and things got a little stressful. Then for some reason, I decided to get a third one, and I couldn't even handle the first two… I ended up locking all three of them in their cages almost every day, all the time.
Dr. Swanston: Was their behavior unusual by that point?
Eva: No, they were just being dogs! Barking, getting into my food, jumping on me —
Dr. Swanston Alright, Ms. ██████. I'm sorry. When did you notice a change in their behavior?
Eva: I came home one night and all three had gotten out of their cages. There was piss and shit everywhere. I was so mad… I threw them back in their cages and just went to sleep surrounded by that smell… Then I come home the next day, they're out again, but this time the cages are all bent and broken and chewed, and the floor was all torn up… I was so furious…
Dr. Swanston: Did you punish them for that?
Eva sniffles.
Dr. Swanston: We're not here to get you in trouble.
Eva: I hit them. Hard.
Dr. Swanston: And did their behavior improve after that?
Eva: It only got worse. I'd start coming home from work, and the house would be fine. But it's like they had been waiting for me, holding it all in until I got home. All three of them would shit, shit, shit, so much and everywhere, and they destroyed my bed, and my tile, and my computer right in front me. And I got so… fucking pissed. I… I stabbed Teeny, I stabbed her…
Eva begins to tear up.
Eva: And she died right in front of me. I just sat there the whole night, crying in front of her - and she just disappeared. She was gone, I swear, I didn't burn her, she burned herself. And the other two… Just silent the whole time.
Eva suddenly stops crying, and stares the floor.
Dr. Swanston: But they attacked you.
Eva: They tried to kill me. Not then. The next morning. It was like I had passed out, and I woke up because Jax had my leg in his teeth, and Harley was waiting in front of me, and when I looked up from my leg she snatched my face, and —
Eva quietly sobs.
Dr. Swanston: It's okay, Ms. ██████. I understand.
Dr. Swanston allows Eva twenty-two seconds as she hyperventilates, before calming down once more.
Dr. Swanston: You were hospitalized. You came out, and they had taken your dogs.
Eva: They had put them down.
Dr. Swanston: Did the veterinarians mention anything out of the ordinary?
Eva: I had to call them, they wouldn't even call me. I had to ask them what happened to them. And the woman on the phone, she sounded so surprised… "It appears your dogs had to be put down." And I asked them what they did with the bodies. And she told me nobody knew.
Dr. Swanston is heard writing in his notes.
Dr. Swanston: Well. I - I'm very sorry for your losses, Ms. ██████.
Eva: Do you believe me?
Dr. Swanston: I do believe you.
Eva: Do you believe in Heaven?
Dr. Swanston: I - I can't say.
Eva: I keep having nightmares about them. All three of them. It goes Jax, Teeny, Harley, and they're all fused at the neck —
Dr. Swanston: Your patient records do mention night terrors, yes. How long have you been having these nightmares?
Eva: Almost right after I got out of the hospital. They won't stop howling at me, doctor. Barking like all hell has broken loose. It's so dark but I can see their mouths foaming, and the chains, and there's others around them —
Dr. Swanston: I understand, Ms. ██████. I… It sounds like a natural response considering what you went through. After a traumatic event —
Eva: They're not just fucking nightmares! They're real, they're there, they know who I am, and they're going to see me again some day…
At this point, Eva becomes completely hysterical, breaking into a sobbing fit.
Determining that further discussion would yield no further results, Dr. Swanston ends the interview.
[END LOG]
Note from Dr. Swanston: Look, we know her story is true, else we wouldn't be investigating this skip in the first place. She doesn't deserve to be locked up in that mental hospital for this shit. I don't know why, out of all the owners, she was the one who was allowed - rather, forced - to remember her dogs. But it's clearly messing her up. I am submitting a formal request that she be administered Class-C amnestics, targeting any memories she has of them or of what they did to her. About her injuries… Tell her she was in a car wreck or something. I have two dogs of my own. If I was forced to remember them tearing my arms and legs apart… At least the others got to forget.
Addendum XXXX.4: Incident Report
On 10/14/2014, Eva ██████ was successfully administered several dosages of Class-C amnestics. Despite this, upon her return to ███ ████████ Behavioral Center, Ms. ██████ continued to report multiple instances of night terrors.
On the morning of 12/16/2014, hospital staff discovered Eva ██████'s body on the floor of her dormitory. Her midsection had been, quote, "ripped apart", and both of her wrists were flayed in a similar manner. An investigation into her mysterious death followed - however, upon review of security footage, it was revealed that nobody entered or exited her bedroom the night of her death. This, combined with her past history of suicidal tendencies, lead to her death being ruled as a suicide - despite the strange circumstances surrounding her death.
According to her patient records, in the months leading up to her death, Eva showed a sudden devout interest in the Christian faith, often attending group sessions focused on religion and spirituality.
Addendum XXXX.5: Initial Containment of SCP-XXXX-1A
On 07/16/2017, staff member James ██████, who had been issued a dog by the Foundation three years prior, reported sudden behavioral changes in his dog. Upon review of the footage, researchers witnessed the dog dig 0.2 meters through a hardwood floor - this warranted classification as SCP-XXXX-1A, being the first reported instance garnered from the Foundation's adoption method.
After containing SCP-XXXX-1A, the Research Team performed a closer analysis of all available footage. Transcriptions of notable footage can be found below.
Date: July 7th, 2017
Foreword: Staff member had been out of the home for approximately thirty minutes.[BEGIN LOG]
[14:03:00]: SCP-XXXX-1A is seen wandering the domicile, specifically from the kitchen to the living room.
[14:05:32]: SCP-XXXX-1A takes a sudden interest in something approximately 1.5 meters above its head. It barks four times, before tucking its tail between its legs and retreating to a corner of the room.
[14:06:00]: SCP-XXXX-1A remains cowering in the corner for twenty seconds, before returning its attention to the point in space. It comes out of the corner and raises its ears.
[14:06:20]: SCP-XXXX-1A sits, staring up at a point in space. After three seconds, it cocks its head.
[14:06:26]: SCP-XXXX-1A moves forward 1 meter, and immediately sits.
[14:06:40]: SCP-XXXX-1A turns around and seems to look directly at a couch pillow, before turning its head back to the point in space.
[14:06:55]: SCP-XXXX-1A turns, runs at the couch pillow, and begins to tear it apart.
[END LOG]
Date: July 10th, 2017
Foreword: Staff member had been out of the home for approximately ten minutes.[BEGIN LOG]
[09:45:00]: SCP-XXXX-1A is seen wandering around the home, occasionally sniffing the air.
[09:46:12]: SCP-XXXX-1A focuses on a point 1.5 meters above its head. It immediately sits, and begins to wag its tail.
[09:46:25]: The collar around SCP-XXXX-1A's neck is unhooked and removed through unknown means. The collar is placed on a nearby table, once again by unknown means. All the while, SCP-XXXX-1A continues to stare at the point in space.
[09:46:40]: SCP-XXXX-1A turns toward the collar and immediately starts chewing it apart.
[END LOG]
After review of the footage dated 07/10/17, SCP-XXXX is believed to be an undetectable entity of indeterminate origin, size, and intent. The description has been changed to reflect this discovery.
SCP-XXXX-1A prior to containment
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures: As of yet, SCP-XXXX is uncontained. Due to the uncertainty of its nature, along with the fact that the classification of SCP-XXXX-1 instances is often retroactive, direct containment may not be possible.
In an attempt to further understand and possibly contain SCP-XXXX, the Foundation has adopted ████ dogs and distributed them amongst various staff members. These staff are encouraged to train their dogs to become well-mannered, though this is not required. Staff members, when leaving the home, must leave the dog outside of a cage and allow them free roam of the home. Cameras and audio recording equipment are to be placed in each room - abnormal behavior captured by the equipment is to be reported to the Research Team for further analysis.
Currently, the Foundation is in possession of 32 dogs believed to have been affected by SCP-XXXX. All captured SCP-XXXX-1 instances must be contained within a 2m x 1m x 3m kennel, and are to be provided food and fresh water twice daily. With the written permission of the current Head of Research, SCP-XXXX-1 instances believed to be in stage four of anomalous development are to be euthanized and examined for further insight into stage five of the anomaly.
Description: SCP-XXXX is an entity or event which targets members of the canis lupus familiarus family that have been adopted as traditional pets. The anomaly seems to affect any breed, age, and size of dog - regardless of any previous training. Feral dogs, or dogs that are as of yet unadopted, do not seem to be affected.
In later stages of the anomaly, the object or event also seems to affect the owner of the dog. In a "family" situation, or one which there are multiple persons in the household, the owner appears to be defined as whoever was present at the time of adoption, or whomever the dog considers to be the "alpha" of the home.
The anomaly will occur over several days, possibly weeks, and will develop over five stages:
Stage One: When the anomaly first takes effect, the affected dog - hereto referred to as SCP-XXXX-1 - will begin displaying "bad" behavior in the home, but only while the owner is away. Examples may include urinating, defecating, and/or anxious chewing behaviors.
Stage Two: After a certain number of days, SCP-XXXX-1 will enter stage two. In stage two, SCP-XXXX-1 instances will display similar behaviors to stage one, but in increasing frequencies and quantities. Affected dogs will evacuate quantities of urine and feces that are normally impossible for a dog of its size to contain or produce within the time frame. SCP-XXXX-1 instances will also attempt to dig through hardwood, tiled, or carpeted floors, with varying levels of success. Most notably, dogs in stage two of anomalous development will remove their collars, or any other device fitted to them for identification purposes - regardless of tightness or fit - and subsequently destroy them.
Upon discovery of these actions, the owner will become increasingly frustrated with SCP-XXXX-1. Depending on the severity of SCP-XXXX-1's actions and the previous disposition of the owner, the owner will often beat or otherwise severely punish the dog. These reactions from the owners are believed to be anomalous, considering the relative leap in the severity of punishment.
Stage Three: Stage three is defined by SCP-XXXX-1's sudden willingness to openly display these behaviors in the presence of their owner. Despite any scolding or punishments they receive, they will continue to display this behavior across multiple occasions. As such, the punishments given by the owner will increase in severity; beatings will occur in almost every instance by this stage. As a result, SCP-XXXX-1 can become gravely injured. ██% of dogs believed to have been affected by SCP-XXXX have expired at this stage as a result of severe punishment.
Stage 4: If SCP-XXXX-1 has not been terminated by this point, the fourth stage of the anomaly will develop while the owner is in the home. SCP-XXXX-1 will display extreme violence, regardless of its previous disposition toward such. If there are small children in the home, SCP-XXXX-1 will viciously attempt to bite them. Other pets in the home - regardless of specie - will also be targeted. Finally, the owner of SCP-XXXX-1 will eventually be targeted. Depending on the size of the breed and the strength of the owner, this attack can range anywhere from one severe bite to a deadly mauling.
As a result of any of the above behavior, SCP-XXXX-1 violent actions will inevitably be reported, and the affected dog will subsequently be captured by a local Animal Control Center - and later euthanized.
Stage Five: Stage five is the final stage of SCP-XXXX, and will only occur if the the dog has reached, at least, stage three of anomalous development. Stage five is often what allows for retroactive classification of SCP-XXXX-1 instances.
Approximately five hours after the death of SCP-XXXX-1, tufts of fur will begin shedding off the body. Upon further investigation, the hairs seem to be singed at the follicle. Within two hours of this development, and if no living beings have a direct line-of-sight with the corpse, SCP-XXXX-1 will spontaneously disappear - leaving only tufts of singed fur in its place.
Upon completion of stage five, surviving owners seem to lose any memory of having owned respective instance of SCP-XXXX-1. When confronted with indisputable proof of their previous pet - either through presentation of pet paraphernalia or recorded evidence - previous owners will either claim that it was, in fact, a "friend's dog", or - if they do acknowledge previous ownership - will display a lack of interest or sympathy.
The current method with which SCP-XXXX chooses its targets is currently unknown, and seemingly appears to be random.
Addendum XXXX.1: Previous Owner Interview 8/10/2013
Date: August 10th, 2013
Interviewer: Dr. Eric Swanston
Interviewed: Micah █████
Foreword: Micah █████ was discovered by the Foundation after agents embedded in a local Animal Control facility were notified of a "vicious dog" case after the respective SCP-XXXX-1 instance attacked two small children residing in Mr. █████'s home.
[BEGIN LOG]
Dr. Swanston: How are we doing today Mr. █████?
Micah: Do you mind telling me what this is about? I haven't done anything.
Dr. Swanston: No sir. We'd just like to ask you a couple questions.
Micah: What about?
Dr. Swanston: Have you ever owned any pets?
Micah: I have a cat. And my kids have a goldfish.
Dr. Swanston: Dogs?
Micah: I mean… My parents had one when I was a kid.
Dr. Swanston: So not recently.
Micah: No.
Dr. Swanston proceeds to place a KONG-brand chew-toy and a leash onto the table
Dr. Swanston: Animal control found these in your home. This doesn't look like… "Dog stuff" to you?
Micah: They found those in my house?
Micah lifts the leash off the table and inspects it.
Dr. Swanston: Mr. █████, you mentioned you have two children. They were injured recently, correct? Can you tell me how?
Micah: Oh, shit. Some wild fucking dog got in and fuckin' bit 'em. Piece of shit probably had rabies, I'm gonna have to get them tested…
Dr. Swanston: It wasn't your dog?
Micah: I told you, I don't have a dog. Never did.
[END LOG]
Addendum XXXX.2: Previous Owner Interview 02/14/2014
Date: February 14th, 2014
Interviewer: Dr. Eric Swanston
Interviewed: Elizabeth █████████
Foreword: Elizabeth █████████ was hospitalized on 02/07/2013 for life-threatening injuries sustained from a dog attack. She was brought to Foundation attention after displaying apparent amnesia regarding how exactly she obtained her injuries.
[BEGIN LOG]
Dr. Swanston is heard opening the door to Elizabeth's hospital room.
Dr. Swanston: Ms. █████████! How are we faring lately?
Elizabeth: Excuse me? Who are you?
Dr. Swanston: Carter Poff. I'm a local detective working with the ██████ County Police Department. If you're feeling alright, I just have a few questions about how you ended up here.
Elizabeth remains silent for three seconds.
Elizabeth: … Alright.
Dr. Swanston is heard walking across the room and sitting down in a provided chair.
Dr. Swanston: Thank you ma'am, I won't take up too much of your time.
Elizabeth: It's not like I have a Valentine's date, anyways.
Dr. Swanston chuckles.
Dr. Swanston: Well don't write yourself off yet. Most of these other guys probably need a date, too. So I'll just get right down to it, then you can get to them…
Dr. Swanston pulls a photograph out of his coat pocket.
Dr. Swanston: Elizabeth - do you recognize this dog?
Elizabeth: Not particularly.
Dr. Swanston: Not at all?
He allows Elizabeth to take the photograph from his hand.
Dr. Swanston: I know you've been having some forgetfulness about this, but… I was told that that was the dog who put you in here.
Elizabeth remains silent for eight seconds.
Elizabeth: I guess they did tell me it was a dog…
Dr. Swanston: It was your dog, Elizabeth.
Elizabeth stares at the photograph for thirteen seconds.
Elizabeth: Okay.
She hands the photograph back to Dr. Swanston.
Dr. Swanston: Do you remember that now?
Elizabeth: I really don't care to.
Dr. Swanston: That doesn't make you angry or upset? That your own dog would attack you? Do you know why it might have done that?
Elizabeth: She was always a piece of shit.
Dr. Swanston: Did you know that they had to put her down for what she did to you?
Elizabeth: She can go to hell for all I care, and you can go with her. Would you please leave now?
Dr. Swanston remains silent for three seconds before getting out of his chair.
Dr. Swanston: Certainly, Ms. █████████. I'm sorry to have upset you.
[END LOG]
Addendum XXXX.3: Previous Owner Interview 10/12/2014
Date: October 12th, 2014
Interviewer: Dr. Eric Swanston
Interviewed: Eva ██████
Foreword: Eva ██████ was detained by police on 08/20/2014 after attempting to throw herself off of a local bridge. She was subsequently admitted to ███ ████████ Behavioral Center. She was brought to Foundation attention when agents embedded in a nearby mental hospital got word of a patient suffering from night terrors and extreme cynophobia. Notably, she appears to be the only previous owner of an SCP-XXXX-1 instance who retains full memory of owning said instance.
[BEGIN LOG]
Eva: Thank you.
The scrape of a chair as Dr. Swanston sits down.
Dr. Swanston: Oh? What for?
Eva: For listening. For getting me out of there.
Dr. Swanston: Well, Eva, there's still a lot of listening to be done. And you know we can't keep you out of the hospital forever. The faster you relax, and the faster you tell us your story, the better the chances of us being able to corroborate your story, and hopefully, get you out of there permanently. If we can start from the beginning… Have you ever had any pets?
Eva: Three. Three dogs.
Dr. Swanston: Can you remember their na—
Eva: Teeny, Harley, and Jax.
Dr. Swanston: Their breeds?
Eva: Pitbull, shepherd, lab mix.
Dr. Swanston: Alright… About how long ago did you have these pets?
Eva: God… It's been five years now.
[NOTE]: An investigation into the legitimacy of this claim is currently underway. If true, these instances would seemingly predate any previously recorded instances of SCP-XXXX.
Dr. Swanston: Okay… And where are they now?
Eva remains silent for four seconds.
Eva: I don't want to…
Dr. Swanston: We can move on. Can you describe your relationship with your dogs?
Eva: … When I first got Harley, everything was fine. Then I got Teeny, and things got a little stressful. Then for some reason, I decided to get a third one, and I couldn't even handle the first two… I ended up locking all three of them in their cages almost every day, all the time.
Dr. Swanston: Was their behavior unusual by that point?
Eva: No, they were just being dogs! Barking, getting into my food, jumping on me —
Dr. Swanston Alright, Ms. ██████. I'm sorry. When did you notice a change in their behavior?
Eva: I came home one night and all three had gotten out of their cages. There was piss and shit everywhere. I was so mad… I threw them back in their cages and just went to sleep surrounded by that smell… Then I come home the next day, they're out again, but this time the cages are all bent and broken and chewed, and the floor was all torn up… I was so furious…
Dr. Swanston: Did you punish them for that?
Eva sniffles.
Dr. Swanston: We're not here to get you in trouble.
Eva: I hit them. Hard.
Dr. Swanston: And did their behavior improve after that?
Eva: It only got worse. I'd start coming home from work, and the house would be fine. But it's like they had been waiting for me, holding it all in until I got home. All three of them would shit, shit, shit, so much and everywhere, and they destroyed my bed, and my tile, and my computer right in front me. And I got so… fucking pissed. I… I stabbed Teeny, I stabbed her…
Eva begins to tear up.
Eva: And she died right in front of me. I just sat there the whole night, crying in front of her - and she just disappeared. She was gone, I swear, I didn't burn her, she burned herself. And the other two… Just silent the whole time.
Eva suddenly stops crying, and stares the floor.
Dr. Swanston: But they attacked you.
Eva: They tried to kill me. Not then. The next morning. It was like I had passed out, and I woke up because Jax had my leg in his teeth, and Harley was waiting in front of me, and when I looked up from my leg she snatched my face, and —
Eva quietly sobs.
Dr. Swanston: It's okay, Ms. ██████. I understand.
Dr. Swanston allows Eva twenty-two seconds as she hyperventilates, before calming down once more.
Dr. Swanston: You were hospitalized. You came out, and they had taken your dogs.
Eva: They had put them down.
Dr. Swanston: Did the veterinarians mention anything out of the ordinary?
Eva: I had to call them, they wouldn't even call me. I had to ask them what happened to them. And the woman on the phone, she sounded so surprised… "It appears your dogs had to be put down." And I asked them what they did with the bodies. And she told me nobody knew.
Dr. Swanston is heard writing in his notes.
Dr. Swanston: Well. I - I'm very sorry for your losses, Ms. ██████.
Eva: Do you believe me?
Dr. Swanston: I do believe you.
Eva: Do you believe in Heaven?
Dr. Swanston: I - I can't say.
Eva: I keep having nightmares about them. All three of them. It goes Jax, Teeny, Harley, and they're all fused at the neck —
Dr. Swanston: Your patient records do mention night terrors, yes. How long have you been having these nightmares?
Eva: Almost right after I got out of the hospital. They won't stop howling at me, doctor. Barking like all hell has broken loose. It's so dark but I can see their mouths foaming, and the chains, and there's others around them —
Dr. Swanston: I understand, Ms. ██████. I… It sounds like a natural response considering what you went through. After a traumatic event —
Eva: They're not just fucking nightmares! They're real, they're there, they know who I am, and they're going to see me again some day…
At this point, Eva becomes completely hysterical, breaking into a sobbing fit.
Determining that further discussion would yield no further results, Dr. Swanston ends the interview.
[END LOG]
Note from Dr. Swanston: Look, we know her story is true, else we wouldn't be investigating this skip in the first place. She doesn't deserve to be locked up in that mental hospital for this shit. I don't know why, out of all the owners, she was the one who was allowed - rather, forced - to remember her dogs. But it's clearly messing her up. I am submitting a formal request that she be administered Class-C amnestics, targeting any memories she has of them or of what they did to her. About her injuries… Tell her she was in a car wreck or something. I have two dogs of my own. If I was forced to remember them tearing my arms and legs apart… At least the others got to forget.
Addendum XXXX.4: Incident Report
On 10/14/2014, Eva ██████ was successfully administered several dosages of Class-C amnestics. Despite this, upon her return to ███ ████████ Behavioral Center, Ms. ██████ continued to report multiple instances of night terrors.
On the morning of 12/16/2014, hospital staff discovered Eva ██████'s body on the floor of her dormitory. Her midsection had been, quote, "ripped apart", and both of her wrists were flayed in a similar manner. An investigation into her mysterious death followed - however, upon review of security footage, it was revealed that nobody entered or exited her bedroom the night of her death. This, combined with her past history of suicidal tendencies, lead to her death being ruled as a suicide - despite the strange circumstances surrounding her death.
According to her patient records, in the months leading up to her death, Eva showed a sudden devout interest in the Christian faith, often attending group sessions focused on religion and spirituality.
Addendum XXXX.5: Initial Containment of SCP-XXXX-1A
On 07/16/2017, staff member James ██████, who had been issued a dog by the Foundation three years prior, reported sudden behavioral changes in his dog. Upon review of the footage, researchers witnessed the dog dig 0.2 meters through a hardwood floor - this warranted classification as SCP-XXXX-1A, being the first reported instance garnered from the Foundation's adoption method.
After containing SCP-XXXX-1A, the Research Team performed a closer analysis of all available footage. Transcriptions of notable footage can be found below.
Date: July 7th, 2017
Foreword: Staff member had been out of the home for approximately thirty minutes.[BEGIN LOG]
[14:03:00]: SCP-XXXX-1A is seen wandering the domicile, specifically from the kitchen to the living room.
[14:05:32]: SCP-XXXX-1A takes a sudden interest in something approximately 1.5 meters above its head. It barks four times, before tucking its tail between its legs and retreating to a corner of the room.
[14:06:00]: SCP-XXXX-1A remains cowering in the corner for twenty seconds, before returning its attention to the point in space. It comes out of the corner and raises its ears.
[14:06:20]: SCP-XXXX-1A sits, staring up at a point in space. After three seconds, it cocks its head.
[14:06:26]: SCP-XXXX-1A moves forward 1 meter, and immediately sits.
[14:06:40]: SCP-XXXX-1A turns around and seems to look directly at a couch pillow, before turning its head back to the point in space.
[14:06:55]: SCP-XXXX-1A turns, runs at the couch pillow, and begins to tear it apart.
[END LOG]
Date: July 10th, 2017
Foreword: Staff member had been out of the home for approximately ten minutes.[BEGIN LOG]
[09:45:00]: SCP-XXXX-1A is seen wandering around the home, occasionally sniffing the air.
[09:46:12]: SCP-XXXX-1A focuses on a point 1.5 meters above its head. It immediately sits, and begins to wag its tail.
[09:46:25]: The collar around SCP-XXXX-1A's neck is unhooked and removed through unknown means. The collar is placed on a nearby table, once again by unknown means. All the while, SCP-XXXX-1A continues to stare at the point in space.
[09:46:40]: SCP-XXXX-1A turns toward the collar and immediately starts chewing it apart.
[END LOG]
After review of the footage dated 07/10/17, SCP-XXXX is believed to be an undetectable entity of indeterminate origin, size, and intent. The description has been changed to reflect this discovery.
SCP-XXXX-1A prior to containment
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures: As of yet, SCP-XXXX is uncontained. Due to the uncertainty of its nature, along with the fact that the classification of SCP-XXXX-1 instances is often retroactive, direct containment may not be possible.
In an attempt to further understand and possibly contain SCP-XXXX, the Foundation has adopted ████ dogs and distributed them amongst various staff members. These staff are encouraged to train their dogs to become well-mannered, though this is not required. Staff members, when leaving the home, must leave the dog outside of a cage and allow them free roam of the home. Cameras and audio recording equipment are to be placed in each room - abnormal behavior captured by the equipment is to be reported to the Research Team for further analysis.
MTF agents embedded in veterinary hospitals and Animal Control centers are to investigate any vicious dog cases. If the dog is suspected to be an instance of SCP-XXXX-1, they should attempt to retrieve and contain the animal, by any means necessary, before it is euthanized. If this proves to be impossible, retrieval of the corpse is the next priority. In this case, no less than two agents must accompany the corpse until it is contained, with one agent maintaining a constant line of sight with the body.
Currently, the Foundation is in possession of 32 dogs believed to have been affected by SCP-XXXX. All captured SCP-XXXX-1 instances must be contained within a 2m x 1m x 3m kennel, and are to be provided food and fresh water twice daily. With the written permission of the Head of Research - currently, Dr. Eric Swanston - SCP-XXXX-1 instances believed to be in stage three of anomalous development are to be euthanized and examined for further insight into stage four of the anomaly.
Description: SCP-XXXX is an entity or event which targets members of the canis lupus familiarus family that have been adopted as traditional pets. The anomaly seems to affect any breed, age, and size of dog - regardless of any previous training. Feral dogs, or dogs that are as of yet unadopted, do not seem to be affected.
In later stages of the anomaly, the object or event also seems to induce a memetic effect in the owner of the dog. In a "family" situation, or one which there are multiple persons in the household, the owner appears to be defined as whoever was present at the time of adoption, or whomever the dog considers to be the "alpha" of the home.
The anomaly will occur over several days, possibly weeks, and will develop over four stages:
Stage One: When the anomaly first takes effect, the affected dog - hereto referred to as SCP-XXXX-1 - will begin displaying behaviors typically associated with untrained, poorly-mannered dogs, and only while the owner is outside of the home. Examples may include urinating, defecating, and/or anxious chewing behaviors. Over the course of a few days - ranging anywhere from one to five - these behaviors will start increasing in frequency and quantities. SCP-XXXX-1 instances will begin to evacuate quantities of urine and/or feces that are normally considered impossible for a dog of its size to contain or produce within the given time. Affected dogs will also start exhibiting digging behaviors, often attempting to dig through hardwood, tiled, or carpeted floors, with varying levels of success. Finally, dogs affected by SCP-XXXX will remove any collars - regardless of tightness or fit - and will subsequently destroy them. This last action is often an indication that the dog will soon enter stage two of anomalous development.
Stage Two: Stage two of anomalous development is marked by SCP-XXXX-1's sudden willingness to openly display the aforementioned behaviors in full view of their owner. In fact, affected dogs seem to consciously wait for their owners to return home at this stage before relieving themselves, digging, chewing, etc. They will repeat these actions multiple times, despite any resulting scoldings or punishments.
Stage two also marks the start of an apparent memetic effect in the owner; an estimated ██% will suffer a memetic compulsion to beat or otherwise severely punish their SCP-XXXX-1 instance, regardless of prior temperament to such actions. If the resulting punishments are severe and/or frequent enough, SCP-XXXX-1 instances do have the capacity to expire at this stage; at the time of writing, ██% of dogs believed to have been affected by SCP-XXXX have been terminated as a result of severe punishment.
Stage Three: If SCP-XXXX-1 has not been terminated, the third stage of the anomaly will occur while the owner is in the home. SCP-XXXX-1 will display extreme violence, regardless of its previous disposition toward such. If there are small children in the home, SCP-XXXX-1 will viciously attempt to attack them. Other pets in the home - regardless of specie - will also be targeted. Finally, the owner of SCP-XXXX-1 will eventually be targeted. Depending on the size of the breed and the strength of the owner, this attack can result in injuries ranging from one severe bite to a deadly mauling.
As a result of any of the above behavior, SCP-XXXX-1's violent actions will inevitably be reported or discovered; the affected dog will be captured by a local Animal Control Center; and SCP-XXXX-1 will be subsequently euthanized.
Stage Four: This final stage is often what allows for retroactive classification of SCP-XXXX-1 instances. Stage four of SCP-XXXX will only occur if the dog has reached at least stage two of anomalous development.
Approximately five hours after the death of SCP-XXXX-1, tufts of fur will begin molting off the body. Upon closer inspection, the hairs will appear to be singed at the follicle. After at least two hours of this development, and if no living beings have a direct line-of-sight with the corpse, SCP-XXXX-1 will spontaneously disappear - leaving only tufts of singed fur in its place.
Upon completion of stage four, surviving owners seem to lose any memory of having owned their respective instance of SCP-XXXX-1. When confronted with indisputable proof of their pet - either through presentation of pet paraphernalia or recorded evidence - previous owners will either claim that it was, in fact, a "friend's dog", or - if they do acknowledge previous ownership - will display a complete lack of interest or sympathy.
The current method with which SCP-XXXX chooses its targets is currently unknown, and appears to be random.
Addendum XXXX.1: Previous Owner Interview 8/10/2013
Date: August 10th, 2013
Interviewer: Dr. Eric Swanston
Interviewed: Micah █████
Foreword: Micah █████ was discovered by the Foundation after agents embedded in a local Animal Control facility were notified of a "vicious dog" case after the respective SCP-XXXX-1 instance attacked two small children residing in Mr. █████'s home.
[BEGIN LOG]
Dr. Swanston: How are we doing today Mr. █████?
Micah: Do you mind telling me what this is about? I haven't done anything.
Dr. Swanston: No sir. We'd just like to ask you a couple questions.
Micah: What about?
Dr. Swanston: Have you ever owned any pets?
Micah: I have a cat. And my kids have a goldfish.
Dr. Swanston: Dogs?
Micah: I mean… My parents had one when I was a kid.
Dr. Swanston: So not recently.
Micah: No.
Dr. Swanston proceeds to place a KONG-brand chew-toy and a leash onto the table
Dr. Swanston: Animal control found these in your home. This doesn't look like… "Dog stuff" to you?
Micah: They found those in my house?
Micah lifts the leash off the table and inspects it.
Dr. Swanston: Mr. █████, you mentioned you have two children. They were injured recently, correct? Can you tell me how?
Micah: Oh, shit. Some wild fucking dog got in and fuckin' bit 'em. Piece of shit probably had rabies, I'm gonna have to get them tested…
Dr. Swanston: It wasn't your dog?
Micah: I told you, I don't have a dog. Never did.
[END LOG]
Addendum XXXX.2: Previous Owner Interview 02/14/2014
Date: February 14th, 2014
Interviewer: Dr. Eric Swanston
Interviewed: Elizabeth █████████
Foreword: Elizabeth █████████ was hospitalized on 02/07/2013 for life-threatening injuries sustained from a dog attack. She was brought to Foundation attention after displaying apparent amnesia regarding how exactly she obtained her injuries.
[BEGIN LOG]
Dr. Swanston is heard opening the door to Elizabeth's hospital room.
Dr. Swanston: Ms. █████████! How are we faring lately?
Elizabeth: Excuse me? Who are you?
Dr. Swanston: Carter Poff. I'm a local detective working with the ██████ County Police Department. If you're feeling alright, I just have a few questions about how you ended up here.
Elizabeth remains silent for three seconds.
Elizabeth: … Alright.
Dr. Swanston is heard walking across the room and sitting down in a provided chair.
Dr. Swanston: Thank you ma'am, I won't take up too much of your time.
Elizabeth: It's not like I have a Valentine's date, anyways.
Dr. Swanston chuckles.
Dr. Swanston: Well don't write yourself off yet. Most of these other guys probably need a date, too. So I'll just get right down to it, then you can get to them…
Dr. Swanston pulls a photograph out of his coat pocket.
Dr. Swanston: Elizabeth - do you recognize this dog?
Elizabeth: Not particularly.
Dr. Swanston: Not at all?
He allows Elizabeth to take the photograph from his hand.
Dr. Swanston: I know you've been having some forgetfulness about this, but… I was told that that was the dog who put you in here.
Elizabeth remains silent for eight seconds.
Elizabeth: I guess they did tell me it was a dog…
Dr. Swanston: It was your dog, Elizabeth.
Elizabeth stares at the photograph for thirteen seconds.
Elizabeth: Okay.
She hands the photograph back to Dr. Swanston.
Dr. Swanston: Do you remember that now?
Elizabeth: I really don't care to.
Dr. Swanston: That doesn't make you angry or upset? That your own dog would attack you? Do you know why it might have done that?
Elizabeth: She was always a piece of shit.
Dr. Swanston: Did you know that they had to put her down for what she did to you?
Elizabeth: She can go to hell for all I care, and you can go with her. Would you please leave now?
Dr. Swanston remains silent for three seconds before getting out of his chair.
Dr. Swanston: Certainly, Ms. █████████. I'm sorry to have upset you.
[END LOG]
Addendum XXXX.3: Previous Owner Interview 10/12/2014
Date: October 12th, 2014
Interviewer: Dr. Eric Swanston
Interviewed: Eva ██████
Foreword: Eva ██████ was detained by police on 08/20/2014 after attempting to throw herself off of a local bridge. She was subsequently admitted to ███ ████████ Behavioral Center. She was brought to Foundation attention when agents embedded in a nearby mental hospital got word of a patient suffering from night terrors and extreme cynophobia. Notably, she appears to be the only previous owner of an SCP-XXXX-1 instance who retains full memory of owning said instance.
[BEGIN LOG]
Eva: Thank you.
The scrape of a chair as Dr. Swanston sits down.
Dr. Swanston: Oh? What for?
Eva: For listening. For getting me out of there.
Dr. Swanston: Well, Eva, there's still a lot of listening to be done. And you know we can't keep you out of the hospital forever. The faster you relax, and the faster you tell us your story, the better the chances of us being able to corroborate your story, and hopefully, get you out of there permanently. If we can start from the beginning… Have you ever had any pets?
Eva: Three. Three dogs.
Dr. Swanston: Can you remember their na—
Eva: Teeny, Harley, and Jax.
Dr. Swanston: Their breeds?
Eva: Pitbull, shepherd, lab mix.
Dr. Swanston: Alright… About how long ago did you have these pets?
Eva: God… It's been five years now.
[NOTE]: An investigation into the legitimacy of this claim is currently underway. If true, these instances would seemingly predate any previously recorded instances of SCP-XXXX.
Dr. Swanston: Okay… And where are they now?
Eva remains silent for four seconds.
Eva: I don't want to…
Dr. Swanston: We can move on. Can you describe your relationship with your dogs?
Eva: … When I first got Harley, everything was fine. Then I got Teeny, and things got a little stressful. Then for some reason, I decided to get a third one, and I couldn't even handle the first two… I ended up locking all three of them in their cages almost every day, all the time.
Dr. Swanston: Was their behavior unusual by that point?
Eva: No, they were just being dogs! Barking, getting into my food, jumping on me —
Dr. Swanston Alright, Ms. ██████. I'm sorry. When did you notice a change in their behavior?
Eva: I came home one night and all three had gotten out of their cages. There was piss and shit everywhere. I was so mad… I threw them back in their cages and just went to sleep surrounded by that smell… Then I come home the next day, they're out again, but this time the cages are all bent and broken and chewed, and the floor was all torn up… I was so furious…
Dr. Swanston: Did you punish them for that?
Eva sniffles.
Dr. Swanston: We're not here to get you in trouble.
Eva: I hit them. Hard.
Dr. Swanston: And did their behavior improve after that?
Eva: It only got worse. I'd start coming home from work, and the house would be fine. But it's like they had been waiting for me, holding it all in until I got home. All three of them would shit, shit, shit, so much and everywhere, and they destroyed my bed, and my tile, and my computer right in front me. And I got so… fucking pissed. I… I stabbed Teeny, I stabbed her…
Eva begins to tear up.
Eva: And she died right in front of me. I just sat there the whole night, crying in front of her - and she just disappeared. She was gone, I swear, I didn't burn her, she burned herself. And the other two… Just silent the whole time.
Eva suddenly stops crying, and stares the floor.
Dr. Swanston: But they attacked you.
Eva: They tried to kill me. Not then. The next morning. It was like I had passed out, and I woke up because Jax had my leg in his teeth, and Harley was waiting in front of me, and when I looked up from my leg she snatched my face, and —
Eva quietly sobs.
Dr. Swanston: It's okay, Ms. ██████. I understand.
Dr. Swanston allows Eva twenty-two seconds as she hyperventilates, before calming down once more.
Dr. Swanston: You were hospitalized. You came out, and they had taken your dogs.
Eva: They had put them down.
Dr. Swanston: Did the veterinarians mention anything out of the ordinary?
Eva: I had to call them, they wouldn't even call me. I had to ask them what happened to them. And the woman on the phone, she sounded so surprised… "It appears your dogs had to be put down." And I asked them what they did with the bodies. And she told me nobody knew.
Dr. Swanston is heard writing in his notes.
Dr. Swanston: Well. I - I'm very sorry for your losses, Ms. ██████.
Eva: Do you believe me?
Dr. Swanston: I do believe you.
Eva: Do you believe in Heaven?
Dr. Swanston: I - I can't say.
Eva: I keep having nightmares about them. All three of them. It goes Jax, Teeny, Harley, and they're all fused at the neck —
Dr. Swanston: Your patient records do mention night terrors, yes. How long have you been having these nightmares?
Eva: Almost right after I got out of the hospital. They won't stop howling at me, doctor. Barking like all hell has broken loose. It's so dark but I can see their mouths foaming, and the chains, and there's others around them —
Dr. Swanston: I understand, Ms. ██████. I… It sounds like a natural response considering what you went through. After a traumatic event —
Eva: They're not just fucking nightmares! They're real, they're there, they know who I am, and they're going to see me again some day…
At this point, Eva becomes completely hysterical, breaking into a sobbing fit.
Determining that further discussion would yield no further results, Dr. Swanston ends the interview.
[END LOG]
Note from Dr. Swanston: Look, we know her story is true, else we wouldn't be investigating this skip in the first place. She doesn't deserve to be locked up in that mental hospital for this shit. I don't know why, out of all the owners, she was the one who was allowed - rather, forced - to remember her dogs. But it's clearly messing her up. I am submitting a formal request that she be administered Class-C amnestics, targeting any memories she has of them or of what they did to her. About her injuries… Tell her she was in a car wreck or something. I have two dogs of my own. If I was forced to remember them tearing my arms and legs apart… At least the others got to forget.
Addendum XXXX.4: Incident Report
On 10/14/2014, Eva ██████ was successfully administered several dosages of Class-C amnestics. Despite this, upon her return to ███ ████████ Behavioral Center, Ms. ██████ continued to report multiple instances of night terrors.
On the morning of 12/16/2014, hospital staff discovered Eva ██████'s body on the floor of her dormitory. Her midsection had been, quote, "ripped apart", and both of her wrists were flayed in a similar manner. An investigation into her death followed - however, upon review of security footage, it was revealed that nobody entered or exited her bedroom the night of her death. This, combined with her past history of suicidal tendencies, lead to her death being ruled as a suicide - despite the strange circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to her patient records, in the months leading up to her death, Eva showed a sudden devout interest in the Christian faith, often attending group sessions focused on religion and spirituality.
Addendum XXXX.5: Initial Containment of SCP-XXXX-1A
On 07/16/2017, staff member James ██████, who had been issued a dog by the Foundation three years prior, reported sudden behavioral changes in his dog. Upon review of the footage, researchers witnessed the dog dig 0.2 meters through a hardwood floor - this warranted classification as SCP-XXXX-1A, being the first successful instance garnered by the Foundation's adoption method of research and containment.
After successful containment of SCP-XXXX-1A, the Research Team performed a closer analysis of all available footage. Transcriptions of notable footage can be found below.
Date: July 7th, 2017
Foreword: Staff member had been out of the home for approximately thirty minutes.[BEGIN LOG]
[14:03:00]: SCP-XXXX-1A is seen wandering the domicile, specifically from the kitchen to the living room.
[14:05:32]: SCP-XXXX-1A takes a sudden interest in something approximately 1.5 meters above its head. It barks four times, before tucking its tail between its legs and retreating to a corner of the room.
[14:06:00]: SCP-XXXX-1A remains cowering in the corner for twenty seconds, before returning its attention to the point in space. It comes out of the corner and raises its ears.
[14:06:20]: SCP-XXXX-1A sits, staring up at a point in space. After three seconds, it cocks its head.
[14:06:26]: SCP-XXXX-1A moves forward 1 meter, and immediately sits.
[14:06:40]: SCP-XXXX-1A turns around and seems to look directly at a couch pillow, before turning its head back to the point in space.
[14:06:55]: SCP-XXXX-1A turns, runs at the couch pillow, and begins to tear it apart.
[END LOG]
Date: July 10th, 2017
Foreword: Staff member had been out of the home for approximately ten minutes.[BEGIN LOG]
[09:45:00]: SCP-XXXX-1A is seen wandering around the home, occasionally sniffing the air.
[09:46:12]: SCP-XXXX-1A focuses on a point 1.5 meters above its head. It immediately sits, and begins to wag its tail.
[09:46:25]: The collar around SCP-XXXX-1A's neck is unhooked and removed through unknown means. The collar is placed on a nearby table, once again by unknown means. All the while, SCP-XXXX-1A continues to stare at the point in space.
[09:46:40]: SCP-XXXX-1A turns toward the collar and immediately starts chewing it apart.
[END LOG]
After review of the footage dated 07/10/17, SCP-XXXX is believed to be an undetectable entity of indeterminate origin, size, and intent. The description has been changed to reflect this discovery.
