Kliff

Kliff is an adoptable male American Staffordshire 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 with just one day left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Kliff, 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. Kliff is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Kliff has shown significant kennel stress, including persistent high-pitched barking, frantically pawing and scratching at the kennel door, heavy panting, dilated pupils, and excessive salivation. These behaviors have continued even during quiet periods and can be difficult to interrupt. Outside of his kennel, Kliff is easy to leash, walks without major issue, and enjoys being outside with staff. Medically, Kliff is apparently healthy. Kliff's Boroughbreaker writes: Kliff is incredible. Such a solid, easy going, ideal dog. He can run. He can relax. He looks at you like you're the only thing that matters. He is ridiculously goofy, and bouncy and affectionate. He thinks he's a lap dog and he does somehow find a way to fit. He was such a joy and fun boy to spend the day with!! Walking: at first he was amped, but an appropriate length leash and 5 minutes outside and he was an easy walker. He does zig zag but he is so responsive with whoever he is with, he ended up just circling(go forward to enjoy walk, turn around to get treats and repeat) he had us laughing so hard Other dogs: he walked past countless dogs, occasionally looked over or noticed but no reactions, stares, and only pulled when he was in Bushwick bark with another dog. He sat at the park within 15' of dogs and did not care about them! Energy: seamlessly went from walking, to just relaxing with us. Such a good even energy level!! Noises: this boy is unflappable. Trucks, under the subway, door bells - nothing even surprised him. Such a good city boy!! Socialability: absolutely no signs of stranger danger. Seemed to want to meet anyone who wanted to meet him but was also fine just moving on. Laid down at a coffee shop so relaxed and comfortable not bothered by anyone else there. Treats: very food motivated! Seemed to like everything. Training: he knows sit and paw, we started learning down, and he was getting the hang of loose leash walking Play: such an awkward player!! He loves toys and balls but once you to run and play with him (or hold a bully stick for him). He can easily go from zoomies to sitting on your lap relaxed. Quirks: he is so bouncy! He bounces when he is happy, he bounced up on ledges on our walk, he tried to go inside every apartment and stoop, he sits inside your lap, is a big leaner, and has the sweetest face ever. I love him so much and it was such a fun day with him. Name: Kliff Animal ID: 259592 Gender: male Location: Queens Animal Care Center Weight: 56.6 lbs Age: 1 years 9 months