Pop

Pop is an adoptable male Papillon looking for a home at NYC ACC-Queens in Ridgewood, New York. He is senior and small in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list and today is the last day, listed due to behavior. Adopting Pop, 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 Pop is at risk due to behavioral concerns in the previous home. Pop is reported to have two separate bite incidents towards one of the resident children due to resource guarding under the teenager's bed. Both bites were bites and releases that resulted in small puncture wounds to the child's arm and leg that were treated at home. He reportedly ran back under the bed afterwards and intermittently would growl at the child while in the home. His previous family reported that he enjoys most treats and will get the zoomies when near grass. During his stay in care, Pop has allowed minimal handling. When being picked up to be removed or returned to the kennel, he begins thrashing lightly. With handlers, he ignores their attempts to interact and keeps to himself. Medically, Pop has CIRDC, nuclear sclerosis, and is considered to be geriatric. Pop was surrendered to the care center by his previous owner due to his behavior towards a child in the home. In two instances, the most recent a year ago, Pop is reported to have bitten the child when they ran into a room where he was sleeping, in one case on the arm and in another the leg. In both cases, this was a bite and release that left small punctures and was treated at home. The owner otherwise describes Pop as an independent dog who is good on the leash and likes be where his people are, but is happy to nap or chew on a bone by himself. At the care center, in calmer environments and with time to warm up, Pop has shown social behavior with staff. Due to noted concerns displayed in a home environment, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide an experienced, adult-only foster home, a period of decompression, and any necessary behavior modification before placement into a permanent home. Name: Pop Animal ID: 266281 Gender: male Color: black Location: Queens Animal Care Center Weight: 17 lbs Age: 9 years 1 weeks