Atlas

Atlas is an adoptable female Black Mouth Cur looking for a home at NYC ACC-Manhattan in New York, New York. She is a young adult and medium in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with just one day left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Atlas, or even sharing her 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 Atlas is at risk due to behavioral reasons. Atlas lived with 3 other dogs, one of the dogs who was surrendered was found to have two puncture wounds. It is unknown who bit the victim. While in care, Atlas has been observed to have a low threshold for arousal. During one instance Atlas chewed through his leash and began jumping up on the handler and mouthing their arms. This resulted in scratches that broke skin. Medically Atlas is underweight. Atlas arrived at the care center as a stray with a limited history. Atlas lived with 3 other dogs, one of the dogs who was surrendered was found to have two puncture wounds. It is unknown who bit the victim. While in care, Atlas has been observed to have a low threshold for arousal. During one instance Atlas chewed through his leash and began jumping up on the handler and mouthing their arms. This resulted in scratches that broke skin. Due to the detailed behavior, we recommend an experienced adult only home. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles! I'm ready to learn! I need a patient person who has the time to work on training with me. I am excitable and energetic! I will need positive outlets for my energy! I would do best in a home with only adult humans. A Volunteer writes: The sweetness of this girl could make your teeth ache, but oh, the fullness of your heart in her company! Atlas loves to give gentle hugs, kind snuggles and asks so little other than to be shown half of the affection she gives. Atlas has lived with other dogs and is a joy to walk on the leash to the park, where she wags her tail at every passing creature but never leaves her walker's side. Even when she arrived at the shelter she was described as "wiggly," and we can only imagine how much wagging and wiggling she has in her future! Name: Atlas Animal ID: 263424 Gender: female Color: brown Location: Manhattan Animal Care Center Weight: 43.5 lbs Age: 1 years 1 months