Leon

Leon is an adoptable male Shih Tzu looking for a home at NYC ACC-Manhattan in New York, New York. He is fully grown and small in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list and today is the last day, listed due to behavior. Adopting Leon, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. 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. Pre-Screener Form Leon is at risk due to his behavioral concerns. Leon was reported to consistently nip the adults in the home. Multiple incidents occured none breaking skin but leaving scratches. In the care center, Leon is noted to snap for leashing and when picked up. Leon is generally social with familiar handlers, with a loose body, soliciting pets. Medically, Leon is apparently healthy. Leon was recently returned to the care center following concerning behaviors in the home. Leon quickly escalated to biting when they attempted to remove him from the couch and when they attempted to take a toy from him. These bites did not break skin but did leave a scar from his teeth grazing them. During his previous stay in the care center, Leon was noted to snap at the handler when they picked him up to return him to kennel. Due to the detailed behavior, we recommend an experienced adult only home. Name: Leon Animal ID: 259513 Gender: male Location: Manhattan Animal Care Center Weight: 15.9 lbs Age: 3 years 1 months 2 weeks