Animal Profile
Lil Baby
Hello, my name is Lil Baby. My animal id is #246131. I am a desexed female gray dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 2 months 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 1/22/2026.
Lil Baby is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Lil Baby displays persistent jumping on handlers, leash biting, and pulling, along with kennel fighting behaviors when entering and exiting the kennel. He requires frequent refocusing and can become overly aroused during handling. Lil Baby is highly social, engages easily with handlers, and responds well to treats intermittently, but is struggling in the care center. Medically, Lil Baby has Otitis externa.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Lil Baby is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Lil Baby displays persistent jumping on handlers, leash biting, and pulling, along with kennel fighting behaviors when entering and exiting the kennel. He requires frequent refocusing and can become overly aroused during handling. Lil Baby is highly social, engages easily with handlers, and responds well to treats intermittently, but is struggling in the care center. Medically, Lil Baby has Otitis externa. What my friends at ACC say about me: I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them. I am playful and cute! I will need daily physical activity to keep me healthy and happy!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 36 lbs
1/23/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-6 yo based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scan negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR, pink MM, CRT <2s Observed Behavior - Very friendly, attempting to play and solicit attention while in exam room. Allowed full exam and treatments with minimal restraint. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = wnl R = pant BCS 3-4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate dental calculus on back molars, no obvious periodontal disease noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, no spay scar or tattoo noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dandruff throughout hair coat with pyoderma/dermatitis along ventral abdomen and medial inguinal regions. Overgrown nails. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment Dermatitis - r/o contact vs. atopy vs. other Overgrown nails Dental calculus ~3-6yo FI medium-sized canine Prognosis: Good Plan: Rx Duoxo mousse to apply in inguinal regions SID x 10 days. If does not improve, consider oral antibiotics. Nail trim Provided all intake procedures If dermatitis recurs, may need allergy management with long-term placement (consistent medicated baths vs. apoquel/cytopoint) SURGERY: Okay for surgery
2/4/2026
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: 1 tablet of Rimadyl 75 mg by mouth for 4 days starting the day after surgery. increased bronchovesicular sounds panting, BAR
2/5/2026
[Post Surgical Exam] Attitude/demeanor: QAR Appetite: eating well C/S/V/D: none Incision site: unable to view Pain level: appears comfortable Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: no Additional notes: n/a
2/10/2026
Progress exam: CIRDC signs noted on rounds Subjective: QBAR (Lifts head but doesn't come forward), no C/S/V/D present Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild pale yellow mucoserous 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
2/17/2026
Progress exam: CIRDC day 7 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. C/S noted on log. AS:1 empty bowl present & ate medications Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: very mild clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed CIRDC PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck in 3 days
2/20/2026
Progress exam: CIRDC day 10 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS:1 per log 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 -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC
3/12/2026
Behavior staff requesting behavior medications due to reported kennel fighting and kennel stress. ADD Trazodone 125mg (~7.5mg/kg) PO BID TFN Recc verbal behavior update in 1 week if possible to consider medication adjustment if needed
3/23/2026
noted to have lesion to paws, recheck S/O BAR, A+A, solicits attn, no c/s/v/d appreciated EENT: no ocular or nasal dc, copious dark brown ceruminous dc AU and moderate erythema with scratch marks HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4, scant papules to the ventral abdomen, mild interdigital erythema and saliva staining, RFL at the medial aspect of digit 2 is an approx 5cm in diameter raised red button like mass, well circumscribed (see vet doc for pic) A. Otitis externa AU Mass r/o histiocytoma vs open Suspected underlying allergy P. Ears cleaned, simplera applied AU Cone placed d/t scratching Start apoquel ~ 0.6mg/kg PO BID x 2 weeks then recheck - recheck mass aTT too for signs of growth/regression CTM while at QACC
3/25/2026
Recheck ears S/O: BAR, e-collar broken, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: AS heavy brown discharge and AD mid brown discharge MSI: 1.5 cm ulcerated dermal mass at RF paw interdigital A: Otitis Toe mass - ro benign vs malignant P: Simplera applied a few days ago, cleaned debris from outer ears Okay to remove e-collar and monitor Recheck toe mass in two weeks - if benign (ie. histiocytoma) should regress on its own
4/6/2026
Brief progress exam BARH - friendly / soliciting attention Dermatitis / pododermatitis - resolved, skin quiet No mass appreciate on RF - susp histiocytoma --> resolved OK stop apoquel - consider restarting if symptoms recur
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 1/22/2026
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, no prior history
Date of assessment:: 1/23/2026
Summary:: 1/23/26 Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard Reactivity to humans: Inconclusive Reactivity to dogs: Inconclusive Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly Social/Anxious Call over: Readily approaches Sociability comments: affectionate, leans into petting, explores, panting heavily, jumps on staff, vocalizes, screeches Handling Soft handling: Allowed handling Exuberant handling: Allowed handling Handling comments: Panting heavily, accepts petting, vocalizing Arousal Jog: Follows loose Arousal comments: Knock: Approaches loose Knock Comments: Toy: Sniffs, scared of fake hand Toy comments:
Summary (6):: 4/9/26: Lil Baby is reported to jump on staff persistently having to be constantly refocused with treats. A staff member said she had to ask another staff member to take him due to his persistent jumping, but was able to refocused for the rest of his walk with the staff member that took over. He is also reported to leash bite intermittently on the walk. 4/2/26: Lil Baby is reported by multiple staff to be leash biting, but the context of when he does is unknown. Lil Baby coming out of kennel will try to push past the handler, and begins to bite the leash when attempted to be leashed but lets go for treats. Lil Baby is leashed with treats and brought out for a walk and on the walk pulls mildly, leans into contact and jumps on the handler. Lil Baby will explore and be social outside, and when going back will also attempt to leash bite but is tossed a treat scatter to refocus him which it does very easily. 3/13/26: Lil Baby is at the back of his kennel with an neutral body and wagging tail when approached, and runs to the door with a loose body while being leashed. Lil Baby is easily leashed and taken on a brief walk to the yard. Lil Baby is highly social, leaning into petting and playing with several toys. Lil Baby pulls hard back to his kennel, and will bark at other dogs that pass in close proximity but walked past swiftly. Lil Baby is returned to kennel with no issue .
Summary (7):: 3/7/26: Lil Baby is noted to kennel fight when coming out of his crate and when going back in. 02/28/26: Staff observed that when the handler was returning Lil Baby to the kennel, she stood on her hind legs, pulled, and attempted to engage in kennel fighting, barking and lunging toward other dogs in crates. 2/26/26: Lil Baby has pushed out of his kennel twice in the day, becoming loose in the room and having to be lured to the behavior office to be leashed and brought back to his crate where it was secured shortly before being moved into a shoreline. 02/24/26: Lil Baby is standing at the front of her kennel with a loose, soft frame and allows handler to leash her with ease. She is escorted to the play yard for enrichment purposes. Once inside, a drag leash is placed and she engages with the snow, jumping into it as it covers her body. She also jumps up on handler displaying excitement and soliciting play. When the session is complete, Lil Baby is returned to her kennel safely without any issues. 2/17/26: Lil Baby is at the front of her kennel jumping and barking as the handler approaches. As the handler leashes her she will come out of the kennel and pull moderately to the behavior office. Once in the office his collar is clipped to a drag leash and is given a licki mat with spray cheese. He will also engage with a snuffle mat. After a while he is leashed and returned to his kennel with no issue. 2/2: Lil Baby was seen intensely kennel fighting when removed from her shoreline kennel. The ACS has difficulty walking her out of the room due to her persistent lunging and screeching at another reactive dog in the room. When returning her to the kennel, a handler had to assist due to Lil Baby refusing to enter her kennel because she was trying to get around the ACS to continue fighting with her neighbor. 1/23/26 (Assessment): Lil Baby was at front of kennel with a loose and wiggly body and whining. She was easily leashed and removed from kennel and then escorted to behavior room for assessment (please see assessment for details). While walking to room she jumped and spun around several times. She accepted treats gently. Returned to kennel with no issue.
Date of intake:: 1/22/2026
Date of initial:: 1/23/2026
Summary:: Very friendly, attempting to play and solicit attention while in exam room
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Lil Baby so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 3
Recommendations:: No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): Due to Lil Baby's hyperarousal, we recommend he goes to an adult-only home.
Potential challenges: : Basic manners/poor impulse control,Social hyperarousal,Anxiety,On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:: Basic manners/poor impulse control/Social hyperarousal: Lil Baby quickly becomes over-aroused in the presence of people, jumping up and mouthing. Positive reinforcement, force-free training should be used to teach Lil Baby to remain calm when people and other exciting things are around. He should be rewarded with treats when calm. If he escalates to jumping or mouthing, people should immediately walk away from and separate themselves from Lil Baby. Anxiety: Lil Baby is a bit anxious in the care center. We recommend long walks and puzzle toys to help alleviate Lil Baby anxiety. See handout on Generalized Anxiety. On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: lil baby is reported to fighting in the kennel when going back and out of her kennel.This indicates a need for desensitization and counter-conditioning techniques to help her remain calm and composed in situations where she is separated by barriers. Please see the handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.