Tyla

Tyla is an adoptable female American Staffordshire Terrier looking for a home at NYC ACC-Queens in Ridgewood, New York. She is senior and medium in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list and today is the last day, listed due to behavior. Adopting Tyla, or even sharing her 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 Tyla is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Tyla has shown intense fearful and defensive behavior, including curling tightly at the back of her kennel, growling, hiding, avoiding eye contact, and pressing herself against the kennel wall. She has also refused treats and toys and will plant or attempt to scurry away when leashed. Tyla continues to struggle to acclimate to the shelter environment despite efforts to move slowly and encourage voluntary interactions. Medically, Tyla has Dental disease, stifle laxity, a coxofemoral luxation and an ear infection. Tyla was surrendered to the care centers by her previous owners as they were moving and could not take her with them. They describe Tyla as an affectionate, playful, mellow, and caring dog who knows several commands and loves to spend time where her people are and play with chew toys. Tyla has not acclimated well to the care center environment, and has been intensely fearful and shut down. She has been reluctant to leave her kennel, pressing herself to her bed when handlers have attempted to leash and move her. Her previous owners also report she is very fearful with certain types of handling, thrashing, growling, and attempting to bite when trying to trim her nails. Due to her high levels of fear, we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based), allow for decompression, and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home. Name: Tyla Animal ID: 267744 Gender: female Location: Queens Animal Care Center Weight: 50 lbs Age: 8 years 2 weeks