Leap of Faith Animal Rescue

09/15/2021

09/15/2021

Update 9/15/21--I just KNEW you would help me! Val said she would foster me and Crazy Love Pet Rescue said they wanted to help me find my forever home. I"m so excited I can't stand it. Thank you!

**** Foster/Adopter Needed ****

I'm absolutely certain someone is going to come get me. All my brothers and sisters are safe, so it's just got to be my turn next. It was my idea. I'm the strong one. I said,"Take them, they need help more than I do." So OK, now I'm ready.

In case you couldn't tell from my glamorous photo shoot, I'm a little girl about 20 pound give or take. I promise I will just melt your heart.

If you'd like to keep me forever, I won't disappoint. If you can foster me for a little while, I will be the perfect house guest.

I'm ready when you are. Please PM this page if you can help. Share my story--you never know.

09/15/2021

09/15/2021

- UPDATE: RESCUED !!!

- DEADLINE: 4 pm cst

🛑🛑FINALLY COMING AROUND...JUST IN TIME TO BE DESTROYED - HOPING ITS NOT TOO LATE... EU DATE SET —-
Sam is about 1-2 yrs old and weighs 26 lbs. He's finally letting people close and being a pup again. Maybe he's realizing not all people are bad.
Located: Rural Kleberg County South Texas
FMI: (410) 608-2195

09/15/2021

- Deadline: 6 pm - FIRM

SAD STATE OF AFFAIRS...Not his first post - but this boy, as handsome as he is, is guilty as charged - bit someone in the household - so he is RESCUE ONLY & it’s advised he be evaluated by a trainer / behaviorist. We do not know the details around what provoked him to bite but he deserves a chance. Last call for this handsome retriever.
Located: Rural Kleberg County South Texas
FMI: (410) 608-2195

09/15/2021

09/15/2021

Corpus Christi, TX 5YO male neutered lab x, 88lbs,

❤❤9/17 TAGGED BY RESCUE❤❤

😢SCHEDULED FOR EUTHANASIA FRI. SEPT. 17😢 NO EXTENSION

Sherlock
Kennel 90
A339149
Intake 6/29/21

http://petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=CRPC.A339149

VOLUNTEER NOTES: sweetest big calm boy. Good on leash, very gentle, listens, likes people. Went back into his kennel with no problems. Calm perfect chunky boy.

Located at: Corpus Christi Animal Care Services, 2626 Holly Road, Corpus Christi, Texas
Adoptions 6 days a week Monday thru Saturday 1-4:30 pm or by Appointment
RESCUE EMAIL: [email protected] and for more information

09/15/2021

- UPDATE: TAGGED by RESCUE

- DEADLINE: 3 pm cst: ABUSE/NEGLECT at its finest: BOXER set for EU - 💔💔FEMALE BOXER...SURVIVED HEAT STROKE & BURNS TO HER BODY...SHE DESERVES SO MUCH BETTER!
Tia is shy in the shelter. She was picked up after having a heat stroke, her male companion sadly did not make it. She also suffered from burns on her body. After being neglected...she now finds herself scheduled to be put down.
- Located: Rural Nueces County South Texas
FMI: (410) 608-2195

09/15/2021

Do you recognize us?

We're two adult females who were found on Alamo Street in Rosenberg. We are not chipped, but we have collars. Staff named us Thelma and Louise.

Please share to help us get back home!

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💛 Rosenberg Animal Shelter
1207 Blume Road⠀
Rosenberg, Texas 77471
⌚️ 11AM - 6PM M-F, 11AM - 4PM Sat
832-595-3490 (Main Line)
832-449-8624 (Text ONLY Line)
RESCUES EMAIL: [email protected] / [email protected]

09/14/2021

HE’S STARTING TO LOSE HOPE
ANYONE WILL CHOOSE HIM 💔

Meet handsome Finnley! Finn is an adorable, 5 year young boy who just wants to be loved. Finn spent his young life chained up in a pen and was in terrible condition. He was thankfully rescued from this horrible situation and brought to the Babylon Animal Shelter in September of 2019 where he has been waiting over a year and a half for that one special person to come take him home.

Finn is a super sweet and very affectionate boy once he trusts you. Trust is an essential component of the human canine relationship; unsocialized dogs like Finn have had few experiences to help them predict what life should be like, and they lack the simple foundation for building trust. Dogs that have been poorly treated or had bad experiences may react with suspicion to strangers, and dogs that have suffered traumatic events, can be suspicious of everything related to that event. Finn has come a long way since his arrival at the shelter, he is learning to trust the world that surrounds him and how to simply be a dog.

Finn loves laying in the sun, splashing in the pool, playing fetch, taking walks and cuddling. He is very smart; he loves learning, and learns commands quickly. Although Finn walks nicely on a leash, he is very reactive to other dogs passing by – he suffers from fear based reactivity. For those not familiar, fear based reactivity is a feeling of apprehension associated with the presence or proximity of a person, dog/animal, or situation – either social or environmental. The number one reason for this behavior is a lack of quality and positive socialization. Socialization is very important to dogs, especially when they are young. Puppies that don’t have a chance to meet a wide variety of people or even other dogs are more likely to develop a fear of those they don’t know. Dogs who are not socialized when they are young never learn how to approach or handle new situations, people, animals, or environments.

Since Finn is fearful of other dogs, he needs to learn that dogs aren’t scary and there’s no need to be afraid. If you pair the sight of other dogs with the dispensing of treats enough times, he’ll learn that other dogs aren’t so scary. In fact, seeing another dog means that a treat is coming. The key is to change how Finn feels when he sees another dog. Finn is working on this issue at the shelter and will need to continue management and training in his new home.

Finn is searching for a very special Mom or Dad: savvy, experienced, patient individuals who are committed to him and will put in the time needed to gain his trust and continue to work with his insecurities. Individuals who understand dogs, their behavior and can read body language. A quiet home, with not a lot of people traffic going in and out. A loving family that will give him the time he needs to decompress, adjust to home life, and warm up to strangers.

The shelter is recommending households where Finn will be the one and only pet with children who are at least in their teens. A fenced in yard is a must, and Finn requires multiple meet and greets at the shelter so he has the opportunity to warm up to new people. These meet and greets are very important for Finn to get to know you, and your family for a successful adoption.

Finn is patiently waiting for that special person who will understand and cherish him forever. This boy is looking for the love of his life, could it be you? Let’s not allow him to wait any longer, open your heart and give him a chance. Make arrangements to meet him, spend time with him, we guarantee you’ll fall in love.

Babylon Animal Shelter
80 New Highway
Amityville, New York
(631) 643-9270

09/14/2021

09/14/2021

**SAVED BY A SAPA APPROVED RESCUE PARTNER**

616225 Bo is a neutered male who is around 8 years old, is heartworm negative and weighs 34 lbs.

TO ADOPT, FOSTER, OR RESCUE Please Email: [email protected]

THIS DOG IS IN ACS KENNELS & AT RISK OF BEING KILLED. SHELTER EVALUATES SPACE AT: 9:30am Mon-Sat, and again at 5pm Mon-Fri & 3pm Sat. Or at any time as space is needed.

PLEASE NOTE: San Antonio Pets Alive! is not the city municipal shelter, we plea out the urgent dogs at risk of euthanasia to other rescues, adopters and fosters to save their life.

09/14/2021

9/13/2021 HEARNE TEXAS does anyone recognize these PUPPIES!! These babies are just 5 months old:( They are absolutely terrified. The animal control officer and I got them out of the woods today, it was NO easy task . IF THEY ARE YOUR DOGS CONTACT Urgent Animals of Hearne by private message. PROOF OF OWNERSHIP is required to reclaim.

09/14/2021

09/14/2021

🌈RIP - so sorry we humans failed you -
(Murray had shown some aggression) This often happens. He had been there 30 days. 😥
Low interest. Really begging people to reach out to Rottie rescues.

Please tag, message & email Rottweiler rescues!!! This is a beautiful one, to be sure! 🥰

🔵⭐️$463 Pledged to a 501c3 Rescue!⭐️🔵
💥NEED PLEDGES… RESCUE, FOSTER or ADOPTER ASAP!💥

“ Murray”
8-16-2021
400 Blk McMurrey Dr
Male, Rottweiler mix @ 5 years old, 105lbs
Heartworm Negative
✅ #48454919

Tyler does not use names - USE ID NUMBER*
Call 903-535-0045 for information or reclaim
Available after 72 hour stray hold unless otherwise stated.
We accept adoption applications and rescue tags as soon as an animal is posted. If not reclaimed, adoption applications will be given first priority during stray hold, rescue tags for backup.
Rescue transfers can inquire at

🌹TYLER ANIMAL CONTROL🌹
TYLER, TX 903.535.0045
[email protected]
[email protected]

09/14/2021

** ADOPTED 9/14/21 **
‼️‼️URGENT ROTTIE NEEDS HELP

‼️‼️‼️9/13 FUFY IS URGENT-Pet had issues on intake and needed to be sedated to receive vaccination

Pet has been under monitoring in psf, pet is reactive, however when pet is approached w/ high quality treats pet sits on command and waits for a new treat. In addition pet was revisisted and as soon as he saw handler he sat before being requested.

pet will be blasted for rescue.

FUFY
I am a female black and brown Rottweiler.

The shelter staff think I am about 2 years old.

I was found as a stray and I may be available for adoption on 09/14/2021.

👇🏾Please see below - adoptions are made in person at at the shelter
Miami Dade Animal Services
3599 NW 79th Avenue, Doral, Florida 33166
Call 305-884-1101 or e mail [email protected]

09/14/2021

09/14/2021

Scared at shelter

09/08/2021

PLACED WITH HOME STRETCH DOG HAVEN INC. - PLEASE HONOR YOUR PLEDGES - https://homestretchdoghaven.org/index.php/donate/

RAILROADED!!! Arrived at the ACC on Tuesday the 28th, rushed onto the kill list on his third day, TO BE KILLED 9/2, ON HIS FIFTH DAY AT THE ACC!

SHOW HASHBROWN THAT HUMANS ARE PRETTY COOL. THAT'S THE GOAL, because he's obvious spent the majority of his young life in the hands of someone(s) who didnt care about him, or just didnt care that a lot more comes with owning a dog than fur and looking cool. Hashbrown was extremely scared during his intake and he has been defending himself every since. Obviously slighted and disregarded in his past, he doesn't know if its safe to consider us a friend just yet. Hashbrown hasn't been privy to that special part of life where you are being considered and taught and loved and praised. He missed that, but he's only 3 years old and its not too late. Still a youngster, Hasbrown deserves a chance in a good, solid home with an experienced and caring person who knows to give him time and show him kindness. Its safe to surmise that this handsome guy didn't grow up in a loving environment. Hashbrown is scared of strangers. Is this what we do with scared dogs?

***A $500 stipend will be offered to the New Hope partner that pulls Hashbrown. Please note that in order to qualify for the stipend, the animal cannot go to a boarding facility.***

HASHBROWN 125079 BROOKLYN ACC
Estimated to be 4 years old, 63 Lbs
UNALTERED MALE, LARGE MIXED BREED
STRAY FROM NY 10452
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
BEHAVIOR RATING: NH ONLY
INTAKE DATE 08/28/2021

29-Aug-2021
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 6:31 PM
Estimated age: ~3-5 years based on dentition and overall appearance
Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative
History: Stray
Subjective: Growling and hard barking in kennel.

Observed Behavior - Based on reported behavior yesterday, elected to sedate with 0.65ml butorphanol (10mg/ml), 0.65ml dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml), and 0.65ml ketamine (100mg/ml) IM.

Evidence of Cruelty seen - None
Evidence of Trauma seen - None
Objective:
BCS 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, AU ye**ty debris, thickened pinnae, small lacerations (AS almost completely healed, AD, crusted over with dried blood but no active bleeding; healthy granulation tissue present) no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Adult dentition, moderately worn incisors, moderate tartar present; 108 fractured with pulp exposure
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, MM pink/moist, CRT < 2, lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non-painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Intact male; 2 testicles palpable in sc***um
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, 1cm hairless, non-ulcerated, discolored mass on lateral LH; callused elbows and hocks; cranial ventrum hyperkeratinized and erythematous
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: Externally clean
Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed

Assessment:
Otitis AU
Dermatitis and chronic skin changes- r/o allergies vs other
Fractured tooth
Stage 2/4 dental disease
Mass

Prognosis: Fair to good

Plan:
Cleaned and applied 1 otipack AU
Full reversal IM
Recommend placement for dental, rads, extraction of 108 +/- staging/removal of LH mass if indicated

SURGERY: Okay for surgery

Behavior Assessment
This information is supplied as a guide only based on the history supplied to us and on our observations of the animal in the shelter. Animal Care Centers of NYC, its employees and agents accept no responsibility in the event that the animal behaved differently from its description above nor are any guarantees made in respect of its future behavior.

Animal Behavior Saved At: 31-Aug-2021 12:52:54.000

Animal ID:125079
Animal Name: Hashbrown
Age: 4 Years (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Large Mixed Breed
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: No
Handler:
Observer:

Behavior Assessment Date: 8/30/2021

Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:

Date of intake: 28-Aug-2021

Spay/Neuter status: Yes

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Stray

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

Date of assessment: 30-Aug-2021

BEHAVIOR:

Summary: Upon arrival to the care center, Hashbrown was fearful and uncomfortable upon intake. He froze, growled, and lunged when approached. Throughout his stay, he has remained highly uncomfortable in the presence of handlers, remaining frozen, whale eyed, and avoidant - often spinning around toward handlers when startled. He has not yet displayed social behavior. Due to his high level of fear and discomfort, he is not a candidate to receive a handling assessment at this time.

DOG-DOG:
FUN FACTS:

INTAKE BEHAVIOR:

Date of intake: 28-Aug-2021

Summary: Froze, growled, lunged

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Hashbrown so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: New Hope Only

Recommendations:

No children (under 13)

Recommendations comments:

No children: Due to observed growling and lunging we recommend an adult only home for Hashbrown.

Place with a New Hope partner: The behavior department recommends Hashbrown 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 Hashbrown to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Hashbrown to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Hashbrown presents with outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges: Fearful/potential for defensive aggression

Potential challenges comments:
Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Hashbrown has been highly fearful and has escalated to growling and lunging. Please see handout on Fearful and Defensive Aggression.

Recommendations

Adoption Recommendations:
Comments:
Suitability With Children:
Other: NHO
Yard Size:
Overall Rating:
Passed For Rehoming:
Indemnity/Waiver:

Adoption Summary: This animal needs emergency placement. For more information go to Due to the need for extensive behavior modification, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. Only inquiries made through the completed pre-screener will be forwarded to New Hope partners. Hashbrown is on the emergency placement list due to behavioral reasons. Hashbrown has been highly fearful and has escalated to growling and lunging at handlers. Medically, Hashbrown has dental disease and dermatitis. Hashbrown came to ACC as a stray so little is know of his behavior in a home. At the care center, he has been avoidant of handlers, sometimes growling and lunging at them. In one instance, he spun around and faced the handler when he was startled by something else. He is walked by select handlers at the care center. We recommend an experienced, adult-only household that will allow him the proper time to decompress and use positive, force-free training.

TO ADOPT DIRECTLY FROM THE SHELTER - email [email protected]. Put the dog's animal ID number on the subject line, and you must leave them your contact information. 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

Brooklyn Animal Care Center
2336 Linden Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11208

Staten Island Animal Care Center
3139 Veterans Road West
Staten Island, NY 10309

Adoption hours:
Monday through Friday: 12.00pm to 8.00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00am to 6.00pm
(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.
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* NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM *

Level 1
Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes.

Level 2
Dogs with Level 2 determinations will be suitable for adopters with some previous dog experience.

Level 3
Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters.

Level 4
Dogs with Level 4 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters. The behavior challenges seen at Level 4 are seen at a much greater frequency and higher intensity than the other dogs in our care.

09/08/2021

09/08/2021

🐾⁠🐾(¯`·.SAFE WITH.·´¯) Tomorrow’s Promise Rescue, in collaboration with Angel Paws Advocates!
Please donate & honor pledges through PayPal at [email protected] (Please use the Friends option to avoid extra charges for the rescue) OR mail check to Tomorrow’s Promise Rescue, 14902 FM 95 S, Mt Enterprise TX 75681
Please NOTE FOR DOUG🙂⁠⁠
⁠💚˜”*°☆°*”˜ 💚 ˜”*°☆°*”˜💚⁠

Intake 8-12-21
DOUG -A48432766
Male, Lab mix, 2 years old, 57 lbs
No chip detected
Found 18600 CR 446

💢💢If you are a Rescue OR Adopter interested in this dog, contact:
🔰Smith County Animal Control🔰 Tyler, TX
903-266-4303 322 E. Ferguson St., Tyler, TX
[email protected]

09/08/2021

09/08/2021

PLACED WITH HOME STRETCH DOG HAVEN INC. - PLEASE HONOR YOUR PLEDGES https://homestretchdoghaven.org/index.php/donate/

Meet Bear! Handsome, exotic, GSD-type guy is seeking an experienced human!

BEAR@MANHATTAN ACC
Bear ID #124136, 2 years old, 84 lbs
Large Shepherd Mix, TAN/BLACK neutered male
Came into shelter as a Owner Surrender
Medical Behavior Evaluation:
Behavior Assessment Rating: NHO
INTAKE DATE: 8/28/2021

PET PROFILE:
My health has been checked.
My vaccinations are up to date.
My worming is up to date.
I have been microchipped.

Medical:

3-Sep-2021
Vet Statement
Vet Notes: 9:34 AM
Behavior requested indefinite trazodone
250mg trazodone PO BID indefinitely while in shelter for FAS

29-Aug-2021
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 5:06 PM
Estimated age: Owner reports 2 years; exam agrees
Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative

History: Owner surrender due to behavior
Subjective: BAR in kennel and on leash

Observed Behavior - Panting, wagging tail, loose body in room, sniffed everyone, very food motivated, sits for treats, but became very tense when muzzled for exam (tried very hard to paw it off); licked baby food through muzzle for exam and tasks, urinated, did not escalate

Evidence of Cruelty seen - None
Evidence of Trauma seen - None
Objective:
BCS 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear (2 different colors), ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Clean incisors and canines (rest of exam limited due to muzzle)
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, MM pink/moist, CRT < 2, lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non-painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Neutered male
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: Externally clean
Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed

Assessment: Apparently healthy

Prognosis: Excellent

Plan: All intake tasks

Behavior:

Animal Behavior Saved At: 31-Aug-2021 16:2:20.000
Animal ID: 124136
Animal Name: Bear
Age: 2 Years 2 Weeks (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Large Mixed Breed
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: Yes
Handler:
Observer:

Behavior Assessment Date:8/30/2021

Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:

Date of intake: 28-Aug-2021

Spay/Neuter status: Yes

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Owner Surrender

Behavior toward strangers: Excitable, jumps up

Behavior toward children: Excited, barks at them on leash

Behavior toward dogs: Excited, jumps and pulls towards them

Resource guarding: Yes, Bear will growl and snap when someone tries to touch his food.

Bite history: Yes, Bear was outside with his owner walking - Bear saw another dog outside and they both became very excited - jumping towards each other. Bear became overly aroused, redirected and bit his owner on the leg. This left a very small scrape along with bruising.

Housetrained: Partially

Energy level/descriptors: Bear is described as having a very high level of activity.

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

Date of assessment: 30-Aug-2021

BEHAVIOR:

Summary:

Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Hard
Reactivity to humans: None
Reactivity to dogs: None
Leash walking comments: None

Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social – checks in with handler; but also explores room
Call over: Approaches readily
Sociability comments: Body soft, occasionally jumps on assessor and assistant.

Soft handling: Seeks contact – leans in
Exuberant handling: Seeks contact – leans in
Comments: Body soft, leaning in, lays down.

Arousal
Jog: Engages in play with handler, (escalates)
Arousal comments: Nips assessor's hand, item not conducted fully due to concerns for arousal

Knock: Approaches (exuberant)
Knock comments: None

Toy: Grips, loose
Toy comments: None

DOG-DOG:

Summary:
8/30/21: Bear is reported to engage playfully with other dogs, however may bark on them on leash. In the care center, he has greeted the helper dog politely on leash, though has begun to bark toward them when at a distance.

FUN FACTS:
INTAKE BEHAVIOR:

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

Date of initial: 30-Aug-2021

Summary: Loose body, tense when muzzled

ENERGY LEVEL: Bear is reported to have a very high level of energy in the home. He is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: New Hope Only

Recommendations:

No children (under 13)
Recommend no dog parks
Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:

No children: Due to Bear's observed reactivity toward children, exuberance, and potential for redirection of arousal, we recommend an adult only home.

No dog parks: Due to Bear displaying the potential to become overly aroused and bite his caretakers, we recommend keeping Bear out of dog park environments,

Place with a New Hope partner: Due to all noted concerns, it is recommended that Bear 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 Bear to acclimate comfortably to his new environment; force-free, reward based training only is advised when introducing Bear to new and unfamiliar situations. Consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended for guidance to safely manage/modify any behavior Bear presents with outside of the care centers.

Potential challenges:

House soiling
Resource guarding
Basic manners/poor impulse control
Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition
Bite history (human)
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Strength/leash pulling
Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:

House soiling: Bear is reported to have accidents in the home. Please see handout on House Soiling.

Resource guarding: Bear is reported to growl and snap when his food is touched. See handout on Resource Guarding

Basic manners/poor impulse control: Bear jumps up on people in a social manner. See handout on Basic Manners.

Mouthiness: Bear has been reported to mouth people with moderate pressure. Please see handout on Mouthiness.

Bite history (human): Bear was reported to become excited in the presence of a dog while on a walk. He became highly aroused and was reported to redirect frustration by biting his previous owner on the leg, leaving a small scrape and bruising. Please see handout on Bite History and Risk of Future Aggression.

On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Bear has been noted by caretakers to become reactive on-leash, barking and pulling toward children, dogs, and select strangers. See handout on On-leash Reactivity.

Strength/leash pulling: Bear pulls hard on leash and may benefit from walking with a front-clip harness or head halter. Please see handout on Leash Manners.

Low threshold for arousal: Bear has been observed to become overly aroused in exciting situations, in some instances attempting to redirect aggression by turning toward handlers, in once instance resulting in a bite that minorly broke skin. Please see handout on Arousal.

Recommendations

Adoption Recommendations:
Comments:
Suitability With Children:
Other: NHO
Yard Size:
Overall Rating:
Passed For Rehoming:
Indemnity/Waiver:

Adoption Summary: This animal needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information.

Bear is on the emergency placement list due to behavioral reasons. Bear has extreme dog reactivity with the potential for redirection making it unsafe for him to remain in the care center. Medically, Bear is apparently healthy. Due to the need for extensive behavior modification, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. Only inquiries made through the completed pre-screener will be forwarded to New Hope partners. Bear's previous owner describes him as excitable and energetic. He will jump up onto people when greeting them and will react by jumping and pulling towards other dogs while on leash. In one instance, he bit his owner on the leg which required treatment. At the care center, Bear has warmed up a bit to select handlers allowing for touch. He would do best in an experienced, adult-only home that will provide reward-based training for his behaviors

Animal ID: 124136
Animal Name: Bear
Breed: Large Mixed Breed
This animal came from: Friend - Origin Address
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered

Basic Information: Bear is a 2 year old, large mixed breed, male, black and brown dog. He is being surrendered to the ACC due to his energetic behavior being too much for his owner to handle.

How is this dog around strangers? Bear has been described as excitable around new people, jumping up on people.

How is this dog around children? very excited around children

How is this dog around other dogs? Bear gets extremely excited around other dogs - he will jump at them and pull towards them on leash.

How is this dog around cats? It is unknown how Bear behaves around cats.

Resource guarding: Bear will growl and snap when someone tries to touch his food.

Bite history: Bear was outside with his owner walking - Bear saw another dog outside and they both became very excited - jumping towards each other. In the excitement, Bear accidentally bit his owner on the leg.

Housetrained: Partially

Energy level/descriptors: Very high

Other Notes: Bear isn't bothered by baths or having his paws touched/nails trimmed. Bear will struggle a little when held/restrained but will settle after time. Bear isn't bothered when pushed/pulled off furniture. Bear will get excited when new people approach his home or family.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues? No

Medical Notes: None

For a New Family to Know: Bear has been described by his previous owner as handsome, cuddly, sweet, energetic, and a big boy. Bear's favorite toys are Kong toys and chew toys. Bear's favorite games are fetch and tug. Bear will follow his owner around the house when home with him. For exercise, Bear is used to long walks as well as playing in the apartment. Bear is fed a diet of dry food only.

* ADOPT OR FOSTER *

TO ADOPT DIRECTLY FROM THE SHELTER - email [email protected]. Put the dog's animal ID number on the subject line, and you must leave them your contact information. 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

Brooklyn Animal Care Center
2336 Linden Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11208

Staten Island Animal Care Center
3139 Veterans Road West
Staten Island, NY 10309

Adoption hours:
Monday through Friday: 12.00pm to 8.00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00am to 6.00pm
(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.
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* NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM *

Level 1
Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes.

Level 2
Dogs with Level 2 determinations will be suitable for adopters with some previous dog experience.

Level 3
Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters.

Level 4
Dogs with Level 4 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters. The behavior challenges seen at Level 4 are seen at a much greater frequency and higher intensity than the other dogs in our care.