Jean arrived to Staten Island Animal Care Center as a stray with ID and has quickly shown what a sweet, bright-hearted girl she is. She's deaf, which just adds to her charm - Jean can be a bit anxious in new places and will vocalize at the shelter, but her soft, wiggly greetings (especially with other dogs) and affectionate, accepting nature make her a real sweetheart once she feels safe.
My Ideal Home
A calm, patient home where Jean can settle in at her own pace will help her thrive. She does best with consistent routines and clear visual cues (hand signals and body language work well for deaf dogs). Enrichment like puzzle toys, long walks, and positive, force-free training will build her confidence - a family willing to give her quiet time and steady support will be a great fit.
Good with Kids?
Not recommended for very young children (under 5). Jean can be anxious in busy environments, so a home with older, calm kids who understand gentle handling would be preferable; she may be overwhelmed by very young, active children.
Good with Other Pets?
Jean has a history of living with other dogs and met a dog through the gate with a loose, wiggly approach - she appears friendly and interested in canine companions. Her compatibility with cats is unknown, so introductions should be slow and supervised.
Leash Manners
Jean shows mild pulling on leash but generally walks and engages in play with handlers. She benefits from gentle, positive reinforcement and continued leash training to build confidence in new environments.
Overall Health
Healthy overall and comfortable with handling. She has been evaluated since intake and is doing well physically.
Behavior Determination
Level 2 - Best matched with adopters who understand shy/anxious or deaf dogs and can provide patient, consistent, force-free training. No young children under 5 recommended; a quieter home with enrichment and routine will help her blossom.
Other Fun Facts
Jean loves to wiggle when she greets you, enjoys play with people, grips and willingly relinquishes toys, and is very accepting of handling. She's affectionate and curious - give her some time, enrichment, and love, and she'll reward you with a loyal, gentle companion. Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Black Weight: 52.5 Age: 6yrs 1mths 0wks
Meet Jean!
Jean arrived to Staten Island Animal Care Center as a stray with ID and has quickly shown what a sweet, bright-hearted girl she is. She's deaf, which just adds to her charm - Jean can be a bit anxious in new places and will vocalize at the shelter, but her soft, wiggly greetings (especially with other dogs) and affectionate, accepting nature make her a real sweetheart once she feels safe.
My Ideal Home
A calm, patient home where Jean can settle in at her own pace will help her thrive. She does best with consistent routines and clear visual cues (hand signals and body language work well for deaf dogs). Enrichment like puzzle toys, long walks, and positive, force-free training will build her confidence - a family willing to give her quiet time and steady support will be a great fit.
Good with Kids?
Not recommended for very young children (under 5). Jean can be anxious in busy environments, so a home with older, calm kids who understand gentle handling would be preferable; she may be overwhelmed by very young, active children.
Good with Other Pets?
Jean has a history of living with other dogs and met a dog through the gate with a loose, wiggly approach - she appears friendly and interested in canine companions. Her compatibility with cats is unknown, so introductions should be slow and supervised.
Leash Manners
Jean shows mild pulling on leash but generally walks and engages in play with handlers. She benefits from gentle, positive reinforcement and continued leash training to build confidence in new environments.
Overall Health
Healthy overall and comfortable with handling. She has been evaluated since intake and is doing well physically.
Behavior Determination
Level 2 - Best matched with adopters who understand shy/anxious or deaf dogs and can provide patient, consistent, force-free training. No young children under 5 recommended; a quieter home with enrichment and routine will help her blossom.
Other Fun Facts
Jean loves to wiggle when she greets you, enjoys play with people, grips and willingly relinquishes toys, and is very accepting of handling. She's affectionate and curious - give her some time, enrichment, and love, and she'll reward you with a loyal, gentle companion. Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Black Weight: 52.5 Age: 6yrs 1mths 0wks
Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C) encourages everyone to
come to one of our three full service Care Centers when looking
to adopt a pet. Beautiful dogs, puppies, cats, kittens and
rabbits are anxiously waiting for a home to call their own. All
AC&C 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.
http://nycacc.org/Adopt.htm
Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C) encourages everyone to
come to one of our three full service Care Centers when looking
to adopt a pet. Beautiful dogs, puppies, cats, kittens and
rabbits are anxiously waiting for a home to call their own. All
AC&C 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.
http://nycacc.org/Adopt.htm
Staten Island Animal Care Center
3139 Veterans Road West
Staten Island, NY 10309
Manhattan Animal Care Center
326 East 110th Street (between 1st and 2nd Aves.)
New York, NY 10029
Brooklyn Animal Care Center
2336 Linden Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Adoption Hours: Noon to 7PM, 7 days a week
Closed on all Holidays and Training Days, as listed on our website: http://nycacc.org/Locations.htm
Staten Island Animal Care Center
3139 Veterans Road West
Staten Island, NY 10309
Manhattan Animal Care Center
326 East 110th Street (between 1st and 2nd Aves.)
New York, NY 10029
Brooklyn Animal Care Center
2336 Linden Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Adoption Hours: Noon to 7PM, 7 days a week
Closed on all Holidays and Training Days, as listed on our website: http://nycacc.org/Locations.htm
More about this shelter
Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C) rescues more than
30,000 animals each year. A non-profit organization, AC&C 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. AC&C is a full-service
animal organization that takes in any animal in need in New
York City.
Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C) rescues more than
30,000 animals each year. A non-profit organization, AC&C 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. AC&C is a full-service
animal organization that takes in any animal in need in New
York City.
Other pets at this
shelter
We'll also keep you updated on Matilda's adoption status with email updates.
