Animal Profile
Peanut Butter
Hello, my name is Peanut Butter. My animal id is #243194. I am a male white dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 6 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 12/7/2025.
Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.
Pre-Screener FormPeanut Butter is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Peanut Butter has shown significant fear and sensitivity during handling assessments, initially approaching for treats but quickly flinching, cowering, and moving away in response to fast movements or proximity of handlers. He does not tolerate touch, displays skin rippling when petted, and starts to pace and practice avoidance when overwhelmed. Due to his level of fear, handling assessments have been able to be completed Medically, Peanut Butter is emaciated.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Peanut Butter is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Peanut Butter has shown significant fear and sensitivity during handling assessments, initially approaching for treats but quickly flinching, cowering, and moving away in response to fast movements or proximity of handlers. He does not tolerate touch, displays skin rippling when petted, and starts to pace and practice avoidance when overwhelmed. Due to his level of fear, handling assessments have been able to be completed Medically, Peanut Butter is emaciated. Peanut Butter came into the care center as a stray due to his behavior in a home environment is unknown. Peanut Butter is a sensitive dog who becomes fearful with fast movements and may flinch or cower when startled. When touched, his skin ripples, indicating discomfort and heightened sensitivity. He would benefit from a calm, predictable environment with slow, gentle handling and patient caregivers who can help him build confidence at his own pace. Peanut Butter is available for rescue through one of our new hope partners.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 43 lbs
12/8/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-3 years Microchip noted on Intake? scanned neg History: stray Subjective: bar, vomited a large amount of food and a condom + plastic in kennel Observed Behavior -nervous but amenable to handling, sedated in order to perform rads Is there evidence of Cruelty? yes Is there evidence of Neglect? yes Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective BCS 2/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild tartar and discoloration of dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: formed stool with pieces of sticks in colon Assessment 3 view abdominal rads: large amount of material and soft stool throughout GI tract, does not appear obstructed cbc/chem/T4: mcv 53.3, retic 9.2, wbc 19.55, neu 15.88, lym 0.77, mono 2.86, eos 0.04, T4 0.8 Parvo snap neg Emaciation Vomiting Foreign material throughout GI tract Prognosis: fair to good Plan: DVM intake and tasks sedated with 0.4 mls Dexdomitor and 0.4 mls Torb., reversed with 0.4 mls Antisedan Placed IV catheter, start IV fluids LRS 80 mls/hr Cerenia 2.0 mls sq given @ 10:30 AM Monitor closely on rounds SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to emaciation
12/8/2025
Your newly adopted pet is underweight and the staff veterinarians are issuing a TEMPORARY waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment through to the resolution of the issue. At the time of a full recovery you may choose to have your veterinarian perform the spay/neuter surgery, or make provisions to return the pet to ACC for sterilization.
12/9/2025
Recheck vomiting and ingestion of foreign matl S/O: BAR, eating well, liquid vomit dried on floor near kennel this AM, no further vomiting throughout the day, no c/s/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4, BCS 3/9 A: Vomiting - improved Emaciation/underweight Foreign material in GIT P: Removed IV catheter in afternoon No further vomiting despite great appetite Okay to leave ICU CTM on rounds and recheck tomorrow
12/10/2025
Recheck vomiting - BAR, good appetite, no c/s/v/d noted, eupneic. Vomiting apparently resolved, CTM while at QACC.
12/20/2025
Progress exam: CIRDC signs noted on rounds Subjective: QBAR, no S/V/D. Coughing & sniffling present Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -Move to iso, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x10days -CTM, recheck in 3 days
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 12/7/2025
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray(Unknown History)
Date of assessment:: 12/10/2025
Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 12/10/25 Peanut Butter is introduced to a novel female dog while off leash at the care center. Peanut Butter approaches the gate with a soft frame, sitting along the gate line. He is guided into the female dog's pen while on leash, appearing conflicted as he attempts to approach but will turn away when the female dog looks at him. Peanut Butter maintains his distance.
Summary (7):: 12/19/25: Peanut butter is taken to the behavioral office for a handling reassessment. He takes treats at first but begins to flinch away and cower due to fast movement and fast movement. Due to this, a handling assessment will ot be condcuted at this time. 12/10/25:Peanut Butter is taken to the behavioral office for a handling assessment. He takes treats at first but begins to flinch away and cower due to fast movement, and when petted, his skin will ripple. Due to this, a handling assessment will ot be condcuted at this time. 12/9/25: Peanut Butter is taken to the behavioral office for a handling assessment, he appproaches the handler when treats are tossed but will jump away and cower if the secondary handler comes too close. Peanut Butter doesn't allow touch and begins to pace around the room. Due to thi,s he is given more time to decompress.
Date of intake:: 12/7/2025
Date of initial:: 12/8/2025
Summary:: nervous but amenable to handling, sedated in order to perform rads
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We reccomend that Peanut butter is placed in an adult-only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Peanut Butter came into the care center as a stray due to his behavior in a home environment is unknown. Peanut Butter is a sensitive dog who becomes fearful with fast movements and may flinch or cower when startled. When touched, his skin ripples, indicating discomfort and heightened sensitivity. He would benefit from a calm, predictable environment with slow, gentle handling and patient caregivers who can help him build confidence at his own pace. Peanut Butter is available for rescue through one of our new hope partners.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fearful/Handling/touch sensitivity: Peanut Butter is noted to become fearful of fast movement and will flinch and cower away. When touched his skin will ripple. Training should focus on slow, predictable movements and pairing gentle touch with high-value treats. Begin with consent-based handling, rewarding voluntary engagement, and gradually increase touch duration as Peanut Butter shows relaxed body language. Avoid sudden gestures and keep sessions brief to prevent stress escalation. Please see the handout on the Decompression period and handling/touch sensitivity.