Animal Profile
Betty Boop
Hello, my name is Betty Boop. My animal id is #241796. I am a desexed male black dog at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 11/15/2025.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Betty Boop is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Betty Boop has shown escalating defensiveness during leashing attempts, repeatedly snapping, growling, and lunging at the leash and at staff. She has required assistance from additional handlers due to difficulty leashing her, and when leashed she often refuses to walk and plants her weight on her bed. Medically, Betty Boop has dental disease.
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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 Betty Boop is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. Betty Boop has shown escalating defensiveness during leashing attempts, repeatedly snapping, growling, and lunging at the leash and at staff. She has required assistance from additional handlers due to difficulty leashing her, and when leashed she often refuses to walk and plants her weight on her bed. Medically, Betty Boop has dental disease. Betty Boop came inot the care center as a stray; due to this his behavior in a home environment is unknown. In the care center Betty Boop defensive behavior. When staff attempt to place a leash over him, he begins lunging, snapping, and growling at the lead, making safe handling difficult. Once leashed, he refuses to walk and pancakes in his kennel. Betty Boop's behavior indicates significant handling sensitivity, fear-based reactivity. Betty Boop is available for rescue through one of our new hope partners.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 15.4 lbs
11/16/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4 years Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Agency Subjective: BAR MM pink, moist, CRT <2 sec Observed Behavior - Blue; Able to examine, nervous, took treats hesitantly, body tense Sedation and muzzle needed for Intake Procedures d/t matting and associated pain Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- Yes Objective: P = 80 hr (sedated) R = 20 rr (sedated) BCS 5/9 Wt = 15.4 lbs post-clip; 17 lbs pre-clip (matted) EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate dental calculus front dentition, mild dental calculus back dentition, gums appear WNL PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, no apparent murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI (2 testicles descended) MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted; significant full body matting, including significant mat in the peri-anal region preventing proper defecation and collecting fecal material into mat; significant painful peri-anal to scrotal scald - redness, swelling, raw and superficially abraded skin with slight bleeding CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Except for: Matting (resolved) Dental disease Dermatitis (scald) Prognosis: Good Plan: Standard Intake Procedures for Dogs Performed Clip of fur/mat removal Nail trim Ear cleaning Dilute chlorhexidine solution clean of scalded skin SSD application of scalded skin E-collar placed Sedation protocol: 10 ug/kg Dexdomitor (0.16 ml) and 0.2 mg/kg Butorphanol (0.16 ml) IM + additional 0.08 ml Dexdomitor to extend sedation; 0.16 ml + 0.08 ml Antisedan reversal IM At time of reversal, 0.01 mg/kg Buprenex (0.3 mg/ml, 0.26 ml) IM Carprofen 4.4 mg/kg (0.62 ml) SQ provided Scheduled SID application of SSD for 2 days Scheduled Vet recheck in 3 days Scheduled 15 mg/kg Gabapentin (100 mg capsule) PO BID x 5 applications starting 11/16 PM SURGERY: Okay for surgery
11/18/2025
Not flagging for cruelty
11/19/2025
Recheck dermatitis/scald S/O: QAR, no c/s/v/d noted, e-collar in place EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Haircoat freshly shaved, diffuse scab/crust covering portion of scrotum and perineum - stable with no swelling or discharge A: Perineal/scrotal dermatitis Dental disease P: No additional treatment, allow healing by second intention Keep e-collar on and recheck in one week
11/21/2025
Pre-Op Exam S/O: BAR, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge noted Lungs: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness; light brown crusting/scabbing along caudal scrotum and perineal region - scrubbed and able to remove revealing erythematous skin but no open wounds/lesions CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Dental disease Dermatitis/matting - resolved P: Neuter Keep e-collar on due to erythema, potential pruritis, and surgery. Recheck in 1 week. Recommend bath with placement in 10-14 days (when sx site healed) SURGERY: Okay for surgery
11/21/2025
Routine Canine Neuter Scrotal Incision, sharp dissection to exteriorize each testicle Spermatic Cord Ligation with: 2-0 PDS miller's knots Sub Q closure: 2-0 PDS single simple interrupted knot Green linear tattoo placed Surgeon: 1438 Additional notes: Cold compress applied post op, smooth recovery
11/23/2025
[Post Surgical Exam] Attitude/demeanor: BAR Appetite: [eating well] C/S/V/D: [none] Incision site: [no swelling, bruising, or bleeding; sutures appear intact] Pain level: [appears comfortable] Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: no Additional notes: appears to be healing well
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of intake:: 11/15/2025
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray(Unknown History)
Date of assessment:: 11/20/2025
Summary:: Due to Betty Boop's defensive behavior, a handling assessment will not be conducted at this time.
Summary (7):: 11/22/25: It is reported that Betty Boop will continue to snap and growl at staff attempting to leash, causing another staff member to assist remove Betty Boop out due to the original staff member having trouble leashing due to the cone. 11/20/25: Betty Boop is at the back of her kennel laying down and when leashed begins to lunge, snap and growl at the leash when its being put over her. The leash is eventually put over her and is attempted to be walked out but does not walk, and puts her weight down on her bed. Betty Boop is left alone since she was going to pulled for a behavior assessment.
Date of intake:: 11/15/2025
Date of initial:: 11/16/2025
Summary:: nervous, took treats hesitantly, body tense
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only
Recommendations:: No children (under 13),Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments:: No children (under 13): We reccomend Betty Boop be placed in an adult-only home at this time. Place with a New Hope partner: Betty Boop came inot the care center as a stray; due to this his behavior in a home environment is unknown. In the care center Betty Boop defensive behavior. When staff attempt to place a leash over him, he begins lunging, snapping, and growling at the lead, making safe handling difficult. Once leashed, he refuses to walk and pancakes in his kennel. Betty Boop’s behavior indicates significant handling sensitivity, fear-based reactivity. Betty Boop is available for rescue through one of our new hope partners.
Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Betty Boop becomes highly defensive when leashing is attempted, lunging, snapping, and growling at the lead, and later pancaking in her kennel. Training should focus on gradual desensitization to leashing and handling, starting with neutral exposure to equipment and rewarding calm behavior. Avoid force or restraint; instead, allow voluntary participation and keep sessions short and positive to build trust and reduce defensive responses. Please see the handout on Handling/touch sensitivity/Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.