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My name is Mr. Smith!

Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated 11 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Submit Application

3

Sign Adoption Contract

Adoption fee: $75

This helps Animal Care Centers of NYC | Queens with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Akita
Color
Age
Adult
Size
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
241463

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Mr. Smith!

Mr. Smith arrived at our care center as a stray, so his past is a mystery. Despite this, he's proven to be a charming fellow who enjoys human company. With a soft, sleek coat and gentle eyes, Mr. Smith is both handsome and affectionate. He's known for leaning into petting and giving his full attention to those nearby.

My Ideal Home

Mr. Smith would thrive in an adult-only home with an experienced owner who is familiar with large dogs. A calm, quiet environment where he can relax and feel secure would be best. His new family should be prepared to invest time in his training and daily exercise.

Good with Kids?

No. Due to his reactivity and size, Mr. Smith is best suited for a home without children under 13.

Good with Other Pets?

Mr. Smith has shown reactivity towards other dogs and should be the only pet in the household. He would do best without cats or small animals.

Leash Manners

Mr. Smith is a strong, enthusiastic walker who pulls quite hard on the leash. Training with a front-clip harness or head halter, along with positive reinforcement techniques, would greatly benefit him.

Overall Health

Healthy overall with no known medical issues.

Behavior Determination

Experienced Adopters - Mr. Smith requires a patient owner willing to work on his training and manage his anxiety with gentle guidance.

Other Fun Facts

Mr. Smith loves to engage with people and enjoys mental challenges like puzzle toys and hide-and-seek games. He's sensitive and shy but blossoms with patience and care.

Primary Color: Black Tan
Secondary Color: White
Weight: 107
Age: 7yrs 1mths 0wks
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
241463
Contact
Phone
Address
19-06 Flushing Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2.

Submit Application

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Adoption counselors and volunteers will be on-site to guide you through every step of the adoption process. The adoption process includes filling out an application, having a counseling session, and interacting with the animal you are interested in adopting.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Manhattan Animal Care Center
326 East 110th Street (between 1st and 2nd Aves.)
New York, NY 10029

**NEW**Queens Animal Care Center
1906 Flushing Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385

Staten Island Animal Care Center
3139 Veterans Road West
Staten Island, NY 10309

Adoption Hours: Please check our website for updated adoption hours https://www.nycacc.org/locations-and-hours/

Please visit our Events page for information on off-site Adoption events! https://www.nycacc.org/adoption/events/

More about this shelter

Animal Care Centers of NYC encourages everyone to come to one of our three full service Care Centers when looking to adopt a pet. Beautiful dogs, cats, guinea pigs and rabbits are anxiously waiting a home to call their own.

All ACC adoptions include vaccinations, a microchip, spay/neuter, one month of free pet health insurance, and a free office visit at a participating veterinarian.

Please visit our website for more information. https://nycacc.org/

ACC rescues more than 20,000 animals each year. A non-profit organization, ACC is under contract with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to rescue, care for and find loving homes for homeless and abandoned animals. ACC is a full-service animal organization that takes in any animal in need in New York City.

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