Animal Profile
Prince
Hello, my name is Prince. My animal id is #240612. I am a desexed male brown dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 3 months 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 10/31/2025.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Prince is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Prince has shown repeated leash biting during leashing and walks, including making contact with a handler’s wrist. He pulls hard on leash, jumps on kennel doors, hard stares at dogs, and barks while lunging toward other dogs in kennels. Prince has been highly social with staff, caretakers, and his previous fosters. He readily engages in enrichment games, enjoys various treats, and prefers plush squeaky toys. Medically, Prince is apparently healthy.
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. 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 Prince is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Prince has shown repeated leash biting during leashing and walks, including making contact with a handler's wrist. He pulls hard on leash, jumps on kennel doors, hard stares at dogs, and barks while lunging toward other dogs in kennels. Prince has been highly social with staff, caretakers, and his previous fosters. He readily engages in enrichment games, enjoys various treats, and prefers plush squeaky toys. Medically, Prince is apparently healthy. My foster writes: Prince is the kind of dog who quietly waits, hoping someone will finally choose him. In foster care, he's shown just how special he is, calm, gentle, playful, and deeply affectionate once he feels safe. He settles in quickly, loves spending time with his people, and carries himself with a sweet, soulful presence that's impossible to forget. Prince doesn't ask for much. Just patience, love, and a place to belong. When given that, he gives his whole heart in return. He's not broken, not difficult-he's simply a wonderful dog who hasn't had his chance yet. Prince is ready for his forever home. Ready to be loved. Ready to be chosen. Could you be the one to give this good boy the happy ending he deserves? My Foster Writes: Prince is a sweet, loving boy who just wants to be close to people at all times. He is fully housebroken, does fine in his crate when left alone and overnight, and walks well on leash but does pull at times. He will "sit", "lay down", "give paw", and "wait" when asked. He is very food motivated, and has high potential to be trained on additional commands, we believe. He needs additional work on his manners and impulse control - he jumps when he gets excited, which is often. If he could choose how to spend all of his time, it would be on the couch next to his people. Volunteer gushing over me! - 01/03/26: I love Prince! He is a very excited dog with lots of energy. His confidence and joy is contagious. Price is also very smart - he knows sit, paw, and lay down. He probably knows even more tricks but I didn't quiz him too much on the walk. Pulled a bit to get outside but calmed down once we hit the sidewalk. Sat with me on the bench, even trying to climb onto my lap (he is so awkward, it's funny). Such a lovely dog. 12/21/26: Very happy and energetic dog. Needs some leash manners (will jump out of excitement). Happy boy who will try to cuddle you, but doesn't know what cuddling is just yet.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 55.6 lbs
10/31/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 3-7 years based on dentition and conformation Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - high energy, allowed for handling and tasks Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective T = np P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4.5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate wear and staining to visible dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Dental dz- moderate Prognosis: good Plan: intake exam and tasks given 200mg traz bc very high energy, hypersalivating awaiting sort SURGERY: Okay for surgery: Y
11/6/2025
Diarrhea present in kennel Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V. Diarrhea noted F/S: 7 Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4 NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed Diarrhea PLAN: Per standing orders - Start RC GI dietq12h x 5 days -Start psyllium husk 1 scoop PO q24h x5days, & proviable PO q24h x5 days -Placed monitor log on kennel -CTM, recheck on 11/11
11/11/2025
Progress exam: Subjective: Diarrhea recheck Objective: FS:5 noted on log. No stool present in kennel ASSESSMENT: Presumed Diarrhea appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM closely on daily rounds, keep GI until 11/14
11/18/2025
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. GIVE: 1 tablet of Rimadyl 100 mg by mouth for 2 days starting the day after surgery. Notes: mild generalized erythema mild gingivitis and dental tartar moderate salivary staining/brown debris interdigit on all paws scratching at neck during exam recommend treatment for pododermatitis coughing pre op no nasal discharge and normal lung sounds
11/19/2025
Surgeon noted saliva staining at paws and mild generalized erythema S/O: BAR, active and barking excessively at front of kennel, occasional cough, no v/d/s noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Reddish/brown staining at paws with mild interdigital erythema A: Pododermatitis, dermatitis - mild. R/o allergies vs husbandry vs other Dental disease Occasional cough - ro emerging CIRDC vs other P: No treatment in shelter - recommend regular baths (medicated shampoo) with placement CTM on rounds for signs of emerging CIRDC
11/19/2025
Progress exam: CIRDC noted on rounds Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Soft coughing present Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no 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
11/26/2025
Progress exam: CIRDC day 7 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D present. Coughing noted on log consistently. AS:1 empty bowl in kennel. Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck in 3 days
11/29/2025
Progress exam: CIRDC day 10 Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS:1, two empty bowls present. Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -Move out of iso, signage placed on kennel -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC
12/2/2025
FP emailed: Photos uploaded to vet docs. Bleeding from tip of tail. Pet not chewing/biting/licking at tail, does not appear uncomfortable, bleeding has since stopped. I replied: Happy tail. Can use Tail Saver. Try to prevent further trauma. If not healing, consider appt for wound care.
12/13/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Consistent with previous age; approx 3-6 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive History: stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - high energy, allowed for handling and tasks, taking treats readily Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild-moderate wear and staining to visible dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; scab on distal tip of tail, slightly wet/very small amount of active hemorrhage present, appears to be healing CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Tail wound - happy tail - healing Mild-mod dental disease Prognosis: good Plan: Intake exam and tasks Start 175mg PO q12h indefinitely while in shelter *Strongly recommend placement out of shelter and larger housing to avoid continued/repeated trauma to tail. If wound does not improve may consider amputation of tail to prevent further trauma. SURGERY: Already neutered
12/17/2025
Diarrhea present in kennel Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V. Diarrhea noted F/S: 6 Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4 NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed Diarrhea PLAN: Per standing orders -Start psyllium husk 2 scoops PO q24h x5days, & panacur 50mg/kg PO q24h x5days -Placed monitor log on kennel -CTM, recheck as scheduled
12/22/2025
FS:6 noted on log consistently but not appreciated at cage side. GI signage placed, CTM diarrhea closely, will start meds if no improvement
12/24/2025
FS: 3 noted on monitor log, no stool present in kennel. CTM on daily rounds, keeping GI until 12/30
1/21/2026
Behavior team reports kennel fighting and leash biting. Increase trazodone to 10 mg/kg PO BID and add clonidine 0.015 mg/kg PO BID.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, dog was friendly and high energy. Staff were able to scan for MC but could not collar due to activity level. Dog did not take treats but took toys.
Previously lived with:: Adult, children, 1 cat
How is this dog around cats?: Cat was reported to be kept in the bathroom and separate from the dog
Date of intake:: 10/31/2025
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray(Unknown History)
Behavior toward cats:: Cat was reported to be kept in the bathroom and separate from the dog
Date of assessment:: 2/4/2026
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild Reactivity to humans: Reactivity to dogs: N/a Leash walking comments: Heavy panting, hyper Salivating in the kennel Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Social- seek attetion, jumps up, soft body Call over: Readily approaches- sof tbody, heavy panting Sociability comments: Jumps often Handling Soft handling: Allowed- panting, leans into touch, soft body Exuberant handling: Allowed- panting, leans into touch, soft body Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follow- distracted Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches-Jumps on helper, soft body Knock Comments: Toy: Grip walks away Toy comments:
Summary:: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded. 11/02/25 Prince is introduced at the gate to a female helper dog while off leash at the care center. Prince is slow to approach the gate, appearing nervous. He will displace, sniffing away from the gate and must be coaxed over to the gate where the female dog is standing behind. Prince is chattering, displaying paw raises along the gate line and will walk away willingly. Prince continues to displace as he continues to sniff away from the gate, appearing to seek out an exit. Prince is returned to kennel, concluding the interaction.
Summary (5):: 2/16/26: Prince is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He begins to bark and back away as the handler attempts to leash him. He is able to be leashed while being distracted with a squeaker. He then pulls hard out of kennel, and begins jumping up and biting at the leash. He is able to stop when reaching the door and is then taken into the behavior room. In the room, he is able to be clipped to his harness and he would run around the room with a loose and wiggly body to chase after toys and treats. He would approach the handlers and lean in to receive pets and treats. He pulls hard on the way back to his kennel and enters with no issues.
Summary (6):: 2/14/26: (LATE ENTRY) An ACS was having trouble putting Prince back into kennel due to Prince continuing to leash bite, jumping up towards the handler trying to bite at the leash. A behavior staff member grabbed the base of his harness and brought him to the live room where he is distracted with a toy and begins to run around the room chewing on it. After several minutes, Prince was brought back to kennel with no issue while he held another toy he picks up off the ground 2/14/26: Prince is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed with ease and he pulls hard to the behavior room. In the room, he is able to be clipped his harness and he would run around the room with a loose and wiggly body with a toy is his mouth. He would shred up the toys. He would approach the handler and lean in to receive pets and treats. He pulls hard on the way back to his kennel and enters with no issues. 2/11/26: Prince is at the front of his kennel barking, and is easily clipped to his harness and taken for a walk. Prince pulls hard on his walk, leans into petting with the handlers and is explores his surroundings. Prince does not react to any dogs or people that pass, but does try to jump on a 2nd staff member that is walking with us. Prince continues to explore his surroundings and engage with the handler until he is brought back inside with no issue. 2/8/26: Prince is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He begins jumping and barking at the door as the handler unlocks it. He is able to be leashed with treats and he pulls hard out of kennel. He begins to jump up on the handler is able to be redirected when treats are tossed on the ground. He is then taken to the behavior rom. In the room, he is able to be transferred to a drag lead and he explores around the room with a loose and wiggly body. He engages in playing fetch with toys and would approach the handler to receive treats. He would try to garb the handler's leash when they attempt to leash him back on a slip. He would shake off the leash and try to bite at it. He is able to be leashed with treats. He then pulls hard on the way back to his kennel and enters with ease. 2/7/26: Prince is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be leashed with ease and he pulls hard to the live room. In the room, he is able to be clipped his harness and he would engage in a snuffle mat full of treats and a cheese lick mat. He would approach the handler and lean in to receive pets and treats. He pulls hard on the way back to his kennel and enters with no issues. 2/3/26: Prince is noted to leash bite with acs while on walks.
Summary (7):: 2/2/26: It is noted on the board that Prince will bite the leash when being leashed. Treats and toys were offered but Prince would continue to bite the leash. It is noted that the handler felt teeth on their wrist but no mark was left. He was eventually leashed with a toy and treats. 1/10/26: Prince is standing at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is able to be clipped to his harness while being distracted with treats. He then pulls hard out of kennel, and jumps high up onto the kennel door of the dog in kennel next to his. He is able to be quickly taken away and he pulls hard on the way outside for a walk. On the walk, he would continue to pull ahead and would hard stare at dogs as they passed by. He is able to be redirected with treats and he then would jump up on the handler to receive more treats. He pulls hard on his hind legs while barking towards the dogs in kennels on the way back to his kennel. He is able to enter his kennel when the handler tosses them inside. 11/25/25: Prince is standing at the front of his kennel on his hind legs, pawing at the glass as the handler prepares to leash him. He allows leashing with ease and is escorted to the play yard. Once inside, a drag leash is placed on him. Princes immediately relieves himself, then begins circling and exploring the yard. He participates in several cues including sit, paw, and down responding to each cue well. When the session is complete, Princes is returned to his kennel safely without any issues. 11/9/25: Prince is at the front of his kennel barking when the handler approaches. Prince is easily leashed and walked out of kennel and pulls mildly. Prince is walked outside, pulls towards other dogs and tenses but otherwise is social with the handler, leans into contact when coaxed and engages with the handler offering sit cues. Prince is taken on a longer walk due to his kennel being dirty, and is walked back to kennel after it is clean with no issue. 11/2/25: (PG Note) Prince is at the back of his kennel curled up as the handler approaches. He will get up and approach the door as it is being unlatched. He is leashed with ease and will pull moderately to the yard where he will approach the gate to greet another dog. The handler notices that his chin is stained with saliva. (See Dog-Dog for more information) Throughout, Prince is hyper salivating. Once the session is over, Prince is returned to his kennel with no issue.
Date of intake:: 10/31/2025
Summary:: friendly and high energy. Staff were able to scan for MC but could not collar due to activity level
Date of initial:: 10/31/2025
Summary:: high energy, allowed for handling and tasks
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We recommend that Prince is placed in an adult-only home at this time due to his low threshold Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment, the behavior department recommends Prince be placed with a New Hope placement partner who can provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow him to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Prince to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Prince presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,Leash-biting
Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control: Prince is noted to jump up on handlers often in a social manner. To reduce jumping, reinforce calm behavior by rewarding Prince when all four paws are on the ground. Teach alternative behaviors like “sit” for attention and use consistent redirection during greetings. Please see the handout on Basic manners/poor impulse control. Anxiety: Prince is noted in kennel to display heavy panting and hyper salivation.Provide calming enrichment such as puzzle toys, soft music, and scent items. Maintain a predictable routine and consider anxiety-reducing tools if symptoms persist. Please see the handout on generalized anxiety. Barrier frustration: In the care center Prince is noted to display kennel reactivity when passing other dogs in their kennels. Training should center on increasing space from triggers, reinforcing attention and calm behaviors, and using controlled setups to gradually desensitize her to nearby dogs. Please see the handout On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration. Leash-biting: Prince is noted to leash bite with handlers while on walks and is not able to refocus with toys offered to him. Training should emphasize reducing arousal before exiting the kennel, using high-value food rewards for redirection, and incorporating structured engagement exercises to build alternative behaviors that interrupt the leash-biting pattern. Please see the handout on leash biting.