Sirius

Sirius is an adoptable male Pit Bull Terrier looking for a home at NYC ACC-Queens in Ridgewood, New York. He is a young adult and medium in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list and today is the last day, listed due to behavior. Adopting Sirius, 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 Sirius is at risk due to behavioral concerns. While Sirius has shown social behaviors with staff and handlers in calmer settings (enjoys playing with plush toys, occasionally checks in with handlers for pets), he has shown a concerning display of arousal that has manifested as leash biting during removal and returning to the kennel. Handlers and staff have used treats to redirect Sirius's leash biting, but he will continue to bite and pull the leads into the kennel. Sirius was surrendered into care with three other dogs; 1 of the dogs was found to have bite wounds. It is unknown if Sirius is the one who bit the other dog. Medically, Sirius is emaciated, has alopecia, and has healing wounds. Sirius was surrendered into care as a stray due to his owner passing away. Sirius was surrendered along with three other dogs. One of the three dogs was found to have bite wounds, but it is unknown whether Sirius or one of the other two dogs was the biter. During his stay in care, Sirius has displayed a low threshold for arousal, which has manifested as leash biting. He has been difficult to remove and return to the kennel due to the intensity of his leash fighting. He will bite and pull the leash into the kennel and is not readily refocused at times with the use of treats. In a calmer, quieter settings serious has engaged in play with plush toys, occasionally checks in with handlers, and is tolerant of brief petting. Due to the observed concerns Sirius has displayed during his stay in care, we recommend that he be placed in an adult-only home through a New Hope Rescue partner that can address his concerns with the use of a professional certified trainer who uses only positive reinforcement methods. Name: Sirius Animal ID: 263434 Gender: male Color: brown Location: Queens Animal Care Center Weight: 44.6 lbs Age: 2 years 4 weeks