Chalula

Chalula is an adoptable male Mastiff looking for a home at NYC ACC-Queens in Ridgewood, New York. He is fully grown and large in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with just one day left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Chalula, 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 Chalula is at risk due to behavior concerns. Throughout his time in care, Chalula has displayed fearful defensive behaviors including discomfort with handling with certain staff members, barking whenever staff enters through doorways, and has shown reluctance to walk on leash, balking and thrashing when mild leash pressure is applied. Chalula has shown social behaviors with select staff members, will accept brief petting and engages with treat puzzles and enrichment games. Medically, Chalula is apparently healthy. Chalula was surrendered into care as a stray, so his past behavior in a home environment is unknown. Chalula has been highly fearful during his stay in care and is not acclimating well to the shelter enviornment. He has allowed only minimal handling since intake. 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: Chalula Animal ID: 263679 Gender: male Location: Queens Animal Care Center Weight: 61.6 lbs Age: 3 years 1 months