Cloudberry

Cloudberry is an adoptable male Pit Bull Terrier looking for a home at NYC ACC-Queens in Ridgewood, New York. He is a young adult and medium 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 Cloudberry 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 Cloudberry is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Cloudberry has shown high arousal and persistent leash biting, including grabbing and pulling leashes into his crate and becoming difficult to redirect once leashed. He has also shown resource guarding around food, including hovering over his food tray, baring his teeth, and muzzle punching the crate when approached for a walk. Cloudberry can disengage from leash biting once moved away from the kennel environment, can sometimes be redirected with treats, and is social with staff, but is struggling to acclimate. Medically, Cloudberry has CIRDC. Cloudberry was surrendered to the shelter as a stray and we have no history on his behavior in a home. Cloudberry has not acclimated well to the care center environment, and has shown a low threshold for arousal, particularly around his crate. He has shown leash biting behavior when being taken out of his crate that has been difficult to redirect, and has been observed to hover over food and muzzle punch the front bars when approached while eating. Due to these concerns, We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide decompression, any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based), and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home. Meet Cloudberry!Cloudberry is a sweet, sensitive boy who is still getting comfortable with all the changes around him. He was brought in as a stray, so we're still learning about his past, but he's shown us that he may just need a little time to find his footing. Give him a peaceful place to land and a person who will let him take things one paw at a time, and Cloudberry may surprise you with how much he blossoms. My Ideal HomeCloudberry would love a calm, quiet home where he can settle in at his own pace. His ideal person will be patient and understanding, giving him plenty of choice while using treats and positive reinforcement to help him feel more confident. Walks, enrichment, and cozy time together will give him a comfortable routine as he gets to know his new world. Good with Other Pets?Cloudberry's history with other dogs is unknown, and during a recent introduction he became a little unsure when the other dog wanted to play. He'll do best with slow, thoughtful introductions and plenty of time to get comfortable. For now, a quiet introduction is much more his speed than a busy dog park. Good with Kids?Cloudberry would do best in an adult-only home where things can stay calm and predictable while he settles in. He's a sensitive boy who will appreciate having the freedom to approach new people and experiences when he's ready. Things to KnowCloudberry can be reserved in new situations and may prefer to hang back while he takes everything in, but he tolerates gentle handling and follows along on walks with only mild pulling. His new family should let him set the pace and avoid rushing him into interactions before he's ready. He's a quiet little guy with a whole lot of potential, and we're hoping he finds the peaceful home where his true personality can finally shine. Name: Cloudberry Animal ID: 266209 Gender: male Color: silver Location: Queens Animal Care Center Weight: 40.6 lbs Age: 2 years 1 months