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Available NY,NJ,CT,PA,DC,MD,DE,NH,RI,LI,MA,VT,ME ROCK HAS BEEN AT THE SHELTER WAITING FOR A GOOD HOME ALL SUMMER. ��%BD��%81 Rock has spent all summer in a cage, wondering what he did wrong and why he's in there! Now, with the summer coming to an end, the ACC wants to kill Rock. He was known to be well-behaved and good with all kids. He is friendly, and loves balls and fetch. Rock also knows basic commands. He is social, soft, and accepts contact. Rock is a staff and a volunteer favorite, and based on reading his notes, it's easy to know why. He is low key, handsome (we can't leave that out!), and has a fun and goofy personality. He loves pets and cuddles. Despite how handsome, friendly and well-behaved he is, the ACC will not show him any mercy. Please help Rock get the home of his dreams! If you're willing to help Rock, please let us know! A volunteer writes: What a lovely guy is Rock! He started out a bit shy but has really blossomed. The other day I spent time with Rock in the backyard. He is just as charming as can be. Rock ambles around checking on the toys and smells, but regularly returns to my side for pets and kind words. Rock is calm, low key and easy going. Oh, by the way, Rock is one handsome fellow. He is a delightful companion. You can meet him at Manhattan ACC. A staff member writes: Rock has made strides in being more confident and comfortable here in the shelter. He came to us as a scared and timid dog and is now a calm and confident pup. He is slowly becoming a volunteer and staff favorite as we learn more about his goofy and fun personality. He enjoys pets and will lean his entire body weight against you to get top tier cuddles and pets from staff and volunteers alike. He enjoys playing with toys and running around in the backyard. He is a gorgeous dog inside and out! He cant wait to meet you here at Manhattan Animal Care Centers! ROCK@MANHATTAN ACC Rock ID#172701, 3 years 3 mos old, 80 lbs Large Mixed Breed, Tan NEUTERED Male Came into shelter as a Owner Surrender Zip Code: BRONX NY 10472 Medical Behavior Evaluation: 3. Yellow Behavior Evaluation: LEVEL 3 INTAKE DATE: 06/29/2023 PET PROFILE: My health has been checked. My vaccinations are up to date. My worming is up to date. I have been microchipped How is this dog around strangers? friendly and outgoing with strangers How is this dog around children? has spent time with children ages 2-11 and described as relaxed, playful and respectful. How is this dog around other dogs? n/a How is this dog around cats? n/a Resource guarding: no history of resource guarding Bite history: no bite history Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: medium Other Notes: is not bothered by being held/restrained. Afraid of nails being trimmed. Friendly when getting a bath, being brushed and when unfamiliar people approach Has this dog ever had any medical issues? No For a New Family to Know Friendly dog that loves ball toys and playing fetch! Is well behaved when left home alone and knows sit, down, come and stay on command. Love to sleep on a nice bed! Pulls lightly on leash. Rock is on emergency placement for behavioral reasons. He at times is easily made fearful or become startled. He has begun to develop 'stranger danger' type reactivity toward select people. Medically, he has osteoarthritis. Level 3 Behavior Rating: Summary: This dog will need to go to a home with experienced adopters, and we suggest that the adopter have prior experience with the challenges described and/or an understanding of the challenge and how to manage it safely in a home environment. Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters, and we strongly suggest that the adopter have prior experience with the challenges described and/or an understanding of the challenge and how to manage it safely in a home environment. In many cases, we recommend consultation with a qualified, force-free, reward-based trainer in the future home. Some of the challenges seen at Level 3 are also seen at Level 1 and Level 2, but may be seen at a greater frequency and higher intensity. What my friends at ACC say about me: I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I am playful and cute! I will need daily physical activity to keep me healthy and happy! I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. Rock may take time to warm up to new people or places. He has made many friends with caretakers here, though has some apparent stranger danger and may lunge, hard bark, or growl at select novel strangers. He would benefit from an experienced, adult only home with only adults. Please check here for updated adoption hours. ASSESSMENT NOTES Date of assessment:: 7/2/2023 Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans:

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