Coco

Coco is an adoptable female American Staffordshire Terrier looking for a home at NYC ACC-Manhattan in New York, New York. She is fully grown and large 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 Coco 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 Coco is at risk due to behavior concerns. During her time in the care center Coco has been observed to be tense, easily started. She has also been noted to freeze, flinch, growl, bear teeth, vocalize and thrash when leash pressure is applied. Her previous owners describe her as social, affectionate, active, and playful. Medically, she is overweight. Coco arrived at MACC as an owner surrender. Her previous owner describes her as social and affectionate. During intake, she was observed to be tense and easily startled, however overtime she began leaning into the handler. While in care, Coco has displayed significant fear and anxiety, including freezing, flinching, growling, showing teeth, and vocalizing. She has also been noted to thrash when leash pressure is applied. 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. Name: Coco Animal ID: 264547 Gender: female Location: Manhattan Animal Care Center Weight: 60 lbs Age: 3 years