04/21/2026
To be killed today
SAFE WITH AMSTERDOG RESCUE - PLEASE HONOR YOUR PLEDGES OR DONATE https://www.amsterdog.org/donate
Princess may be just 23 pounds, but she’s full of life, energy, and personality. She loves to play—whether it’s fetch, tug, or chasing her favorite toys—and enjoys being close to her people, often following them from room to room. She’s a smart, active girl who thrives on engagement and would do best with someone who understands her need for structure, routine, and clear communication. Princess forms strong bonds and enjoys connection—she just prefers things on her own terms.
The shelter has been overwhelming for her, making it harder for her to settle and feel secure. But in the right experienced, adult home, with patience and positive reinforcement, Princess has the potential to channel her energy, build trust, and truly thrive.
💛 A playful, loyal little dog who just needs the right person to understand her.
📩 New Hope placement required – please message to help foster or adopt.
PRINCESS 251418 QUEENS ACC
Estimated to be 2 years 2 weeks old, 23 Lbs.
SPAYED FEMALE, SMALL MIXED BREED
OWNER SURR FROM NY, DESTRUCTIVE
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
BEHAVIOR RATING: NH ONLY
INTAKE DATE: 04/11/2026
PET PROFILE
Princess is a SMB female dog who was surrendered to ACC by her family after spending a year with them
Previously lived with: adults
How is this dog around strangers?: Alert barks, lunges, and snaps but can also be friendly and outgoing
How is this dog around children?: Alert barks and snaps
How is this dog around other dogs?: Growls, barks, lunges, and snaps at all other dogs
Has no off-leash experience
How is this dog around cats?: No experience
Resource guarding: None reported
Bite history: No history
Housetrained: No
Energy level/descriptors: Very high (more active than most)
Other Notes: Is not housetrained, has destructive tendencies, barks often, is anxious when left alone, is dog reactive as well as stranger reactive, and has general anxiety
On walks pulls hard on her leash and she will bark, growl, or lunge at strangers, other dogs, and small animals. She has been known to do the same when strangers approach her home
She is unbothered by being moved from furniture, being held or restrained, disturbed when sleeping, and when having her collar grabbed. She is fearful when her paws are touched and when she is startled she may bark
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Last vet check was in 2025
For a New Family to Know: She is described as a vocal and very active dog who prefers contact on her own terms. She spends her time following her family around her home, playing fetch or tug of war, or running around. Her favorite toys are frisbees, balls, squeaky toys, and plushies. She knows the cues come, down, and stay (in Spanish) and is accustomed to going on quick walks without a set schedule. She eats both wet and dry food of Blue Buffalo brand but will also eat homecooked food like boiled chicken. She has experience with crates but it was always left open for her.
Princess was surrendered by her previous owner due to behavioral concerns. Her previous family described her as a vocal and very active dog who prefers contact on her own terms. She spends her time following her family around her home, playing fetch or tug of war, or running around. Her favorite toys are frisbees, balls, squeaky toys, and plushies. Princess was fed both wet and dry food of Blue Buffalo brand, but will also eat home-cooked food like boiled chicken. Her owner reports that she has destructive tendencies, barks often, is anxious, is reactive to other dogs, and has escalated to barking, lunging, and snapping at strangers and children. During her stay in the car, Princess has displayed similar higher-level escalations towards staff and has been difficult to remove from the kennel safely. Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment and during her stay in care, we recommend Princess be placed with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only home. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Princess presents with outside of the care centers.
Upon intake: staff was unable to collar or scan due to FAS. Princess walked well on leash and accepted treats.
ASSESSMENT NOTES
Date of assessment: 4/13/2026
Summary: Princess has not acclimated well to the shelter environment and has escalated on multiple occasions since her intake towards staff - lunging, snapping, and has snapped at a handler's foot when close to her during one occasion- and can be difficult to remove from her kennel safely. She also has displayed similar behaviors during her medical exam. Due to these concerns, she is not an appropriate candidate for a handling assessment.
Summary (7): 4/14: Princess is standing at the front of her kennel with a soft body when a handler approaches. They adjust her kennel card and place signage before offering her treats. She readily accepts treats. But as the handler stands to walk away, Princess begins hard barking. - MC
04/13/26: Princess is at the front of kennel with a loose frame as handler approaches and will follow handler from one side of kennel to the other as they approach. She jumps up socially on the kennel door but as handler opens the door slightly, she begins to hard bark and jump at the kennel door. Handler slowly drops their lead in to leash her, but Princess continuously dodges the lead and then jumps up at handler's hand with an open mouth twice, growling intermittently. Due to her continued escalations, and her kennel being clean, handler decides to leave her be. -DW
4/12: Princess is at the front of her kennel hard barking and lunging, she continues to try and hide and go between the transfer door, but it is closed and she is leashed over her head. Princess is walked to the office, and halfway down the handler has to stop due to dog traffic and their foot was too close to Princess and she snapped towards the handler foot once. Princess was walked into the office and is aloof, walking around the room, pacing with a heavy pant and explores the surrounding area. Princess is kept in the office briefly before being brought back to kennel with no issue, and the leash is taken off with a tool which she growls at.
Date of intake: 4/11/2026
Summary: unable to collar or scan due to FAS. Princess walked well on leash and accepted treats.
Date of initial: 4/11/2026
Summary: Spinning in circles and not allowing anyone to come near- lunging, hard barking and tries to bite.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: New Hope Only
Recommendations: No children (under 13),Single-pet home, Recommend no dog parks, Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments: No children (under 13): Due to her reported concerns, including towards children in conjunction with the escalations displayed in care, we recommend that Princess be placed in an adult-only home.
Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Princess's previous owner reported that she growls, barks, lunges, and snaps at other dogs. We feel that shem should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that she be socialized in a more controlled setting until his behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Princess associate dogs with things she enjoys like toys or treats.
Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns displayed in a home environment in addition to the behaviors displayed in care, the behavior department recommends Princess be placed with a New Hope placement partner who is able to provide an experienced adult-only foster home. A period of decompression is recommended to allow her to acclimate comfortably to her new environment; force-free, reward-based training only is advised when introducing Princess to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Princess presents with outside of the care centers.
Potential challenges:
House soiling,
Destructive behavior,
Handling/touch sensitivity,
Fearful/potential for defensive aggression,
Separation anxiety,
Anxiety,
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Potential challenges comments:
House soiling: Princess is reported not to be house-trained and will need further guidance to reduce her accidents. Please see the handout on House soiling.
Destructive behavior | Separation anxiety: Princess was reported to be destructive in the home and becomes anxious when left alone. Details about how these behaviors manifested or steps taken to modify these behaviors, were not provided. Please see handouts on Destructive behavior and Separation anxiety.
Handling/touch sensitivity: Princess is reported to be fearful when her paws are touched. She has been difficult to remove from kennel for leashing. Please see handout on Handling/touch sensitivity.
Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Princess is reported to have lunged, snapped, and barks at strangers and children. Similar behaviors have been displayed during her stay in care. Guidance from a professional trainer/behaviorist is recommended to assess behavior after decompression in a new home environment. Force-free, reward based training is advised when introducing or exposing Princess to new and unfamiliar situations. Please see handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.
Anxiety: Princess's previous owner reported that she barks often and has anxiety in the previous home. Her owner did not give details on how the anxiety manifested. If Princess displays anxious behavior in her future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving her other things to focus on to alleviate her anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. Please see the handout on generalized anxiety.
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Princess will bark, growl, or lunge at strangers, other dogs, and small animals. She has been known to do the same when strangers approach her home. Please see handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES
4/11/2026
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam- sedated exam
Estimated age: ~ 2 years
Is this an orphan kitten? No
Microchip noted on Intake? No
History: Owner surrender
Subjective: BARH
Observed Behavior - Spinning in circles and not allowing anyone to come near- lunging, hard barking and tries to bite.
Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No
Objective:
P = wnl
R = wnl
BCS 6/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: mild tartar (grade 1)
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: large v***a- no vaginal d/c
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: NE
Wood's Lamp Exam: NE
Assessment:
1. Apparently healthy intact female dog
Prognosis: Fair
Plan:
1. Sedated with DKT (0.23mL of each drug)
2. All intake tasks completed
3. Blood pulled for HWT + cbc/chem
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
4/14/2026
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
CNS: Mentation appropriate
A: Apparently healthy
P: Spay today
SURGERY: Okay for surgery
4/14/2026
Routine Canine OVH
Ventral Midline Incision
Ovaries Ligated with: 2-0 PDS miller's knots
Uterine Body Ligated with: 2-0 PDS miller's knot
Abdominal Closure: 2-0 PDS cruciates
Subcutaneous Closure: 2-0 PDS simple continuous
Skin Closure: 2-0 PDS intradermal, skin glue
Green Linear Tattoo Placed
Surgeon: 1438
Additional Comments: Smooth recovery
4/14/2026
CBC: monocytes 0.821 (H)
CHEM: glucose 128 (H)
Interpretation: NSF
4/15/26
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: not observed
Additional notes: none
TO ADOPT DIRECTLY FROM THE SHELTER - please download the NYC AC app from the App Store and fill out the adoption application there.
Dogs with NH ONLY rating cannot be adopted directly from the ACC, so please message our page for assistance .
TO ADOPT or FOSTER: If you cannot get to the shelter in person to adopt, or want to foster, please message our page (Must Love Dogs - Saving NYC) Must Love Dogs - Saving NYC Dogs)
OR email [email protected] for guidance and assistance.
PLEASE NOTE: To foster, you have to be within prescribed range of NYC ACC approved New Hope rescues you are applying with,
and to adopt you will have to be in the general NE US area; NY, NJ, CT, PA, DC, MD, DE, NH, RI, MA, VT & ME (some rescues will transport to VA).
Shelter contact information:
Phone number: 212-788-4000 (automated only)
Email: [email protected]
Manhattan Animal Care Center
326 East 110th Street
New York, NY 10029
Staten Island Animal Care Center
3139 Veterans Road West
Staten Island, NY 10309
Queens Animal Care Center
1906 Flushing Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
Adoption hours:
Monday through Friday: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
(Closed on all Holidays and Training Days, as listed on their website www.nycacc.org)
Adoption fees depend on dog's age. Please email the ACC for more info. Fees include pre-adoption medical care and vaccines, deworming,
spay/neutering and one free follow-up visit to specific veterinarians.
Open for donation drop off:
Monday – Sunday (10am – 6pm)
---
* NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM *
All adopters/foster go through screening process set by NYCACC, which involves submission of pertinent documents, an interview with ACC adoption counselors, to determine if dog is suitable for the home. Dogs can go beyond Northeastern States as long as the adopters go to the ACC in person to pick up the dog.
Level 1
Dogs can go to homes with little dog experience, with children no younger than 5 years old.
Level 2
Dogs can go to homes with some previous dog experience, and with no children under 5 years old.
Level 3
Dogs can go to homes with more experience, and with no children under 13 years old.
Level 4
Dogs can go to ADULTS ONLY homes with very experienced adopters or fosters
NHO
Dogs need to be pulled by a New Hope Rescue, homes would be screened by a New Hope rescue and by the ACC, for suitability. Adopters, fosters need to be highly experienced, and have no children below 18 years of age.
