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bunz
Was Killed on Feb 14, 2018
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bunz
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (mix breed)
Profile: Large size young adult male
Additional: altered
Additional: housebroken
Hello, my name is Bunz. My animal id is #18979. I am a desexed male chocolate dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 2 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a stray on 23-Jan-2018.

Bunz is at risk for behavior reasons. Due to quick escalation to biting and attempting to bite other dogs, we are seeking placement only with a New Hope partner, and we recommended Bunz be the only resident dog in a future home. With people, Bunz is an enthusiastic and social dog. Medically, Bunz is a little overweight, but this aside, we currently have no medical concerns for Bunz, who presents as a healthy dog.

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A volunteer writes:3 year-old Manhattan ACC resident Bunz is nothing but smiles this Monday. So really, whats your excuse? You do not have to be Sir Mix-a-lot to appreciate this special stunner. This lovable chocolate walrus is bursting with life, wiggles, and wags, and bound to make anyone loose hold of their heart. Note: theres no itty-bitty waist here. Bunz is a bodacious boy at roughly 75 pounds, and while thats certainly just more to love it also means he pulls quite a bit on leash. But hey thats OK. You have been doing side-bends and sit-ups (and hopefully a few bicep curls), so as an active, experienced, strong owner yeah. You got this. Now hopefully you have brought a toy (or two) for Bunz because thats one fast track to our big lads heart. During our time together its a pink alligator stuffy that first catches his eye and steals his affection. But I am happy to wait my turn. Now since his love of toys runs so very deep Bunz does have a tendency to guard them. And while hes been observed to give appropriate warning, we would always recommend trading up when removing a toy from Bunz and no tiny fingers or toes please! Once Bunz and pink alligator stuffy wrap up their time together (RIP, pink alligator stuffy) Bunz is all eyes and velvety ears on me. And when he climbs up to my lap and settles in for a long, thorough butt rub, I am utterly bewitched by his wiggly ways and that wide, bright shining smile. Bunz would do best with an experienced and active owner without young children. He has shown reactivity towards other dogs at the shelter so will also prefer to be the only canine apple of your eye.

Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to Bunzs response to the Toy item of SAFER, indicating possible potential to guard high-value items, and the additional resource guarding seen with other toys at the care center, we recommend an adult only home. Single pet home/no dog parks: Due to quick escalation to biting and attempting to bite other dogs, it is recommended Bunz be the only resident dog in a future home. Place with a New Hope partner: due to the high level of potential resource guarding seen at the care center, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement based) and re evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.