tommy

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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.

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Tommy is at risk for behavior concerns. Tommy has been observed to quickly escalate to growling, baring teeth, snarling, lunges, and charges towards the handler while in the possession of a toy. During his intake he was noted to growl at handlers and hard stare at them. During his medical exam he was noted to growl at handlers when they approached his kennel, he escalated to snapping and baring teeth. He is noted to enjoy sunbathing and when greeting familiar handlers will be social. Medically, Tommy has CIRDC and Otitis Externa.

Tommy arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. During intake Tommy was observed to growl and hard stare at the handler. When handlers approach his kennel Tommy has been observed to escalate to baring teeth and snapping. During his assessment while in possession of a toy, Tommy escalated to growling, baring teeth, snarling, lunging, and charged towards the handker. Due to the detailed behavior we recommend an experienced adult only home.

Name: Tommy
Animal ID: 264135
Gender: male
Location: Manhattan Animal Care Center
Weight: 58.2 lbs
Age: 10 years 3 weeks