Valentino

Valentino is an adoptable male Pit Bull Terrier looking for a home at NYC ACC-Queens in Ridgewood, New York. He is fully grown and large in size. He is listed on the shelter's euthanasia list, listed due to behavior, and that date has now passed. Shelters often move these dates, so Valentino may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Valentino is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Valentino has shown high arousal on leash, including persistent leash biting that can be difficult to redirect and has been not wanting to walk back to the care center after his walks, pancaking and laying on the ground. He often returns to the leash after briefly engaging with treats or toys and overall deteriorating in the care center despite best efforts to keep him comfortable. Outside of these moments, Valentino is loose and social, enjoys playing with toys and the flirt pole, and engages well with handlers. Medically, Valentino is apparently healthy. Pop-Up Promo! ACC is over capacity, so I'm currently living in a pop-up crate. My adoption fees are waived, and my adoption comes with a $50 Chewy gift card. Meet Valentino! Valentino came to ACC when his owner could no longer care for him. This handsome guy is equal parts couch potato and adventure buddy, happily enjoying a cozy nap at home just as much as a car ride or a game of fetch. While he can be a little independent at first, Valentino is very affectionate once he gets to know his people and is looking for a patient adopter who will let him warm up at his own pace. My Ideal Home Valentino would thrive with someone who appreciates his independent streak and is committed to continuing his positive reinforcement training. He already knows several cues, and will benefit from continued work on his leash manners and confidence around some of his triggers. A calm, predictable home will help him settle in and succeed. Good with Other Pets? Valentino has lived with small dogs before. Slow introductions would be the best fit for him. Good with Kids? An adult-only home is recommended for Valentino. He enjoys affection on his own terms and will do best with people who respect his boundaries and allow him to build trust at his own pace. Things to Know Valentino is a smart, easygoing pup who enjoys the simple things in life, whether that's lounging on the couch, riding in the car, or chasing a tennis ball. He takes treats gently, has lovely manners with people he trusts, and is ready to find a forever home that will help him continue building confidence while enjoying all of life's little adventures. Name: Valentino Animal ID: 255142 Gender: male Location: Queens Animal Care Center Weight: 86.2 lbs Age: 6 years 3 months