Mumbo Jumbo

Mumbo Jumbo is an adoptable male Mastiff looking for a home at NYC ACC-Manhattan in New York, New York. He is fully grown and large in size. He is listed on the shelter's euthanasia list, listed due to behavior, and that date has now passed. Shelters often move these dates, so Mumbo Jumbo 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 Mumbo Jumbo is at risk due to behavior concerns. During his time in the care center Mumbo jumbo has shown high levels of fear, potential for defensive aggression. During a recent walk Mumbo Jumbo fixated on a handler. Treats were only able to momentarily distract him before he moved towards the handler growling, snapping and jumping up at the leash. He had to be straight armed but continued aiming at the leash snarling and growling baring teeth and then jumped again aiming towards the handler's face. Mumbo Jumbo is noted to check in with handlers during walks. Medically, Mumbo Jumbo is apparently healthy. Mumbo Jumbo came in as a stray so we have limited behavioral history on him. He has not acclimated well to the kennel environment. Mambo jumbo was noted to hard bark and growl while fixating on their leash during intake. Mambo jumbo in one instance fixated on a handler. Treats were only able to momentarily distract him before he moved towards the handler growling, snapping and jumping up at the leash. He had to be straight armed but continued aiming at the leash snarling and growling baring teeth and then jumped again aiming towards the handler's face. Mumbo Jumbo is noted to check in with handlers during walks. 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: Mumbo Jumbo Animal ID: 266967 Gender: male Color: brown Location: Manhattan Animal Care Center Weight: 65 lbs Age: 5 years