Animal Profile
Peanut
Hello, my name is Peanut. My animal id is #233414. I am a desexed male tan dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 8/8/2025, with the surrender reason stated as animal behavior - not good with kids.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Peanut is at risk due to his behavior concerns. In his previous home he bit a child in the home when asked by their parent to pick him up and place Peanut on his own bed. Peanut began growling in response to the interaction, and the situation escalated to a bite that resulted in multiple puncture wounds requiring medical attention. In the care center, Peanut has displayed head whipping, vocalizing when leash pressure is applied, as well as signs of anxiety such as heavy panting, pacing, whining, and vocal behavior.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form.Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Peanut is at risk due to his behavior concerns. In his previous home he bit a child in the home when asked by their parent to pick him up and place Peanut on his own bed. Peanut began growling in response to the interaction, and the situation escalated to a bite that resulted in multiple puncture wounds requiring medical attention. In the care center, Peanut has displayed head whipping, vocalizing when leash pressure is applied, as well as signs of anxiety such as heavy panting, pacing, whining, and vocal behavior. Peanut was brought to the care center following a bite incident in the home. The owner reported that they had found Peanut and that he was not getting along with the child in the household. The duration of time Peanut spent with the family is unclear. In his previous home, he was reported to guard toys displaying a tense body, hovering, growling, barking, or snapping when these items were approached or removed. Peanut bit a child from the home who attempted to pick him up after he began growling when asked to return peanut to his bed area. The bite broke the skin, causing multiple puncture wounds that required medical attention. The owner/Finder noted that he was social and affectionate dog who is very active and playful. He spends his time following his people around the house or laying around in the living room. Peanut has demonstrated social behavior in the care center, often seeking attention from handlers. He has also exhibited signs of anxiety, including whining, vocalizing, heavy panting, and pacing. Peanut is available for rescue through one of our new hope partners.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 21.4 lbs
8/9/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 year per O hx, exam consistent Microchip noted on Intake? N History: O surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior - Allowed handling, ate treats Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective BCS 4-5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult dentition H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, two scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, a few mats CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Assessment Apparently healthy Mild matting Prognosis: Good Plan: Shave mats at surgery SURGERY: Okay for surgery
8/12/2025
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by an offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. GIVE: 0.5 tablet of Rimadyl 100 mg by mouth for 2 days starting the day after surgery.
8/15/2025
Beh notes anxiety- heavy panting, whining, vocalizing and pacing during handling assessment, start on traz ~8mg/kg (75mg)
8/15/2025
[Post Surgical Exam] Attitude/demeanor: BAR Appetite: eating well C/S/V/D: none Incision site: some swelling, area appears red and irritated, suture site slightly compromised Pain level: no pain indicated but definite discomfort Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: yes Additional notes: E-collar will be placed. Doctor notified and ACR put for 8/16/25 for recheck.
8/15/2025
Staff noted licking sx site and redness - neuter site mildly inflamed, moist, and erythematous. Cleaned with dilute chlorhex and saline, placed e-collar. CTM while at QACC.
8/18/2025
Check incision: S/O: BAR, A+A, e-collar in place, C++, no d/v/s EENT: no ocular dc, mild serous nasal dc and nose licking HL: eupneic MSI: amb x, incision CDI, mild scabbing around the pre-scrotal region, p tries to lick but cannot reach with e-collar A. Incision- healing well aTT CIRDC P. Keep e-collar on and recheck as scheduled Move me to iso signage start doxy 10mg/kg PO SID X 10 days rechecks at day 3 7 10 CTM while at QACC
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake the dog greeted staff in a friendly and excited manner, jumping up and down and licking hands. Dog accepted treats. Staff was easily able to scan and leash the dog to walk him down halls and into his kennel.
Date of Intake: 8/8/2025
Basic Information:: Peanut is a MMB male dog who was surrendered to ACC by his family.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 2 teens (14,17)
How is this dog around strangers?: Friendly, playful & outgoing.
How is this dog around children?: He can be shy, avoidant and mostly prefer contact on his own terms but is also known to be friendly, playful, & outgoing.
How is this dog around other dogs?: He is friendly, playful & outgoing with dogs he is familiar with but has no experience with unfamiliar dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: No experience.
Resource guarding:: Considers toys items of value and ill have a tense body, hover over, growl, bark or snap if his toys are touched or removed.
Bite history:: Yes, one incident with a person on 07/29/2025. The bite required medical attention.
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Other Notes:: He jumps up often, pulls really hard on his leash, has general and separation anxiety. He is unbothered by being held, restrained, disturbed while sleeping, startled and when his paws are touched but he barks or growls if he his moved off furniture or his collar is grabbed.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Last vet check was at Vetco on 07/14/25.
For a New Family to Know: He is a social and affectionate dog who is very active and playful. He spends his time following his people around the house or laying around in the living room of his home. He can be protective of those he cares about and of his toys. He has no preference when it comes to dog food or treats and is accustomed to going on 1-2 walks a day for 15-30mins at a time.
Date of intake:: 8/8/2025
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender( found peanut)
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 2 teens (14,17)
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, playful & outgoing.
Behavior toward children:: shy, avoidant and mostly prefer contact on his own terms but is also known to be friendly, playful,
Behavior toward dogs:: friendly, playful & outgoing with dogs he is familiar with but has no experience with unfamiliar dog
Behavior toward cats:: No experience.
Resource guarding:: Considers toys items of value and will have a tense body, hover over, growl, bark or snap if his toys are touched or removed.
Bite history:: Peanut owner reported that they asked thir 14-year-old child to return Peanut to his bed area, at which point Peanut began growling at the child. Despite the warning signs, the child attempted to pick Peanut up, which escalated the situation and resulted in Peanut biting the childs hands. The owner had to physically intervene to separate them, as Peanut continued to growl and bark at the child afterward, though he did not redirect toward anyone else. The bite did break skin, leaving several puncture wounds and required medical attention.
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Peanut is noted to have a high energy level.
Other Notes:: He jumps up often, pulls really hard on his leash, has general and separation anxiety. He is unbothered by being held, restrained, disturbed while sleeping, startled and when his paws are touched but he barks or growls if he his moved off furniture or his collar is grabbed. He is a social and affectionate dog who is very active and playful. He spends his time following his people around the house or laying around in the living room of his home. He can be protective of those he cares about and of his toys. He has no preference when it comes to dog food or treats and is accustomed to going on 1-2 walks a day for 15-30mins at a time.
Date of assessment:: 8/13/2025
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: No response Reactivity to dogs: N/A Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social- seeks attention, noted with leash pressure to whine and head whip Call over: Readily approaches- gently takes treats, jumps on handlers Sociability comments: anxious, whining, vocalizing, pacing, open-mouth panting Handling Soft handling: Allowed- sits, open mouth panting, vocal Exuberant handling: Allowed- sits, open mouth panting, vocal Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- head whips, jumps away, vocal Arousal comments: begins to become distracted Knock: Approaches- jumps on helper, vocal, whining Knock Comments: Toy: hovers, body block, nips dummy hand Toy comments:
Summary (7):: 08/10/25 (late entry): Peanut is standing at the front of his kennel with a neutral frame as handler approaches. He is leashed with ease and walks out to the sidewalk, pulling mildly. Peanut spends his time sniffing and relieves himself. After his session, he is returned to kennel safely.
Date of intake:: 8/8/2025
Summary:: greeted staff in a friendly and excited manner, jumping up and down and licking hands.
Date of initial:: 8/9/2025
Summary:: Allowed handling, ate treats
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Peanut bite history, we reccomend he be placed in an adult-only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Peanut was brought to the care center following a bite incident in the home. The owner reported that they had found Peanut and that he was not getting along with the child in the household. The duration of time Peanut spent with the family is unclear. In his previous home, he was reported to guard toys displaying a tense body, hovering, growling, barking, or snapping when these items were approached or removed. Peanut bit a child from the home who attempted to pick him up after he began growling when asked to return peanut to his bed area. The bite broke the skin, causing multiple puncture wounds that required medical attention. The owner/Finder noted that he was social and affectionate dog who is very active and playful. He spends his time following his people around the house or laying around in the living room. Peanut has demonstrated social behavior in the care center, often seeking attention from handlers. He has also exhibited signs of anxiety, including whining, vocalizing, heavy panting, and pacing. Peanut is available for rescue through one of our new hope partners.
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding,Basic manners/poor impulse control,Handling/touch sensitivity,Separation anxiety,Anxiety,Strength/leash pulling,Low threshold for arousal,Bite history (human)
Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: In the prior home Peanut Considers toys items of value and will have a tense body, hover over, growl, bark or snap if his toys are touched or removed. Training should focus on desensitization and counter-conditioning to reduce guarding behavior and build trust around valued items. Please see the handout on Resource guarding. Basic manners/poor impulse control:In the prior home Peanut is noted to jumps up often and in the care center it noted that he will jump up socially. Teaching alternative greeting behaviors like “sit” and reinforcing calm interactions will help improve his manners. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Handling/touch sensitivity: In the prior home peanut is noted to bark/growl when moved off of furniture. it is noted during his handling assessment he will headwhip,vocalize, jump away during any form of leash pressure. Training should include slow desensitization to touch and leash handling, using positive reinforcement and respecting his boundaries. Please see the handout on Handling/touch sensitivity. Separation anxiety/Anxiety: In the prior home and in the care center Peanut is noted to have general anxiety and Separation anxiety. In the care center he is noted to display heavy panting, pacing, whining and vocal behavior. A consistent routine, enrichment activities, and gradual independence-building exercises can help reduce anxiety. Please see the handout on Separation anxiety/generalized anxiety. Strength/leash pulling: Peanut is noted in the prior home to pull hard on the leash while on walks.Loose-leash walking techniques and impulse control exercises should be introduced to improve his walking behavior. Please see the handout on Strength/leash pulling. Low threshold for arousal/Bite history (human): Peanut owner reported that they asked thir 14-year-old child to return Peanut to his bed area, at which point Peanut began growling at the child. Despite the warning signs, the child attempted to pick Peanut up, which escalated the situation and resulted in Peanut biting the childs hands. The owner had to physically intervene to separate them, as Peanut continued to growl and bark at the child afterward, though he did not redirect toward anyone else. The bite did break skin, leaving several puncture wounds and required medical attention.