Tuna

Tuna is an adoptable female Siberian Husky looking for a home at NYC ACC-Queens in Ridgewood, New York. She is a young adult and medium in size. She is listed on the shelter's euthanasia list, listed due to behavior, and that date has now passed. Shelters often move these dates, so Tuna 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. 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 Tuna is at risk due to behavior concerns. Her previous owner reported that she is fearful of strangers and may hide, bark, and growl when approached. She has also snapped when having her nails clipped, guarded her food, and lunged and howled at other animals while on leash. In the Care Centers, Tuna has been fearful and initially refused to walk, at times flinching when staff attempted to clip her collar. Over time, she has become more social and will engage with toys; however, she continues to refuse to return to her kennel. Medically, Tuna is apparently healthy. In her previous home, Tuna was noted to hide, growl, and take time to become comfortable with new people. Once comfortable, she is friendly. Tuna is reported to guard her food and toys and lunge at other animals while on leash. In the Care Centers, Tuna has displayed fearful behaviors, including balking, flinching, and head whipping. Her previous owner reported that she knows sit, stay, and paw. Tuna should be placed in an adult-only home through a New Hope Partner who can appropriately manage her behavior using positive reinforcement. Name: Tuna Animal ID: 261293 Gender: female Color: gray Location: Queens Animal Care Center Weight: 52.4 lbs Age: 2 years 1 weeks