Courage

Courage is an adoptable male Pit Bull Terrier looking for a home at NYC ACC-Manhattan in New York, 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 Courage, 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 Courage is at risk due to behavioral reasons. While in care, Courage has been observed to be highly rope reactive and mouthy. Noted to jump up and bite the leash, mouth handlers, and nip at their clothing. Courage has been observed to jump up, bite, and tug on the leash. This behavior is difficult to redirect. While on leash, Courage has been observed to nip handlers pants legs several times and mouth their hands. With handlers, Courage has been observed to have a loose and wiggly body and accept contact. Medically, Courage has CIRDC and is underweight. Courage arrived at MACC as a stray with no known history. While in care, he has been observed to be highly rope reactive and mouthy. Noted to jump up and bite the leash, mouth handlers, and nip at their clothing. Due to the detailed behavior, we recommend an experienced adult only home. Name: Courage Animal ID: 265666 Gender: male Color: bronze Location: Manhattan Animal Care Center Weight: 27.8 lbs Age: 6 months 2 weeks