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My name is Aurora!

Posted 1 day ago | Updated 6 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
Mixed Breed (Small)
Color
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
229461

My story

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

Meet Aurora!

Aurora was found as a stray tied to a tree in a park and brought to the shelter by police. She is a wiggly, friendly dog who seeks attention and enjoys being picked up and held. Aurora is curious and soft-bodied, but she can be timid and startle easily, so she likes to approach new people and situations on her own terms.



My Ideal Home

Aurora would do best in a calm, quiet home where she can acclimate at her own pace. She needs patient adopters experienced with dogs who require gentle introductions and guidance. Daily mental and physical enrichment, such as long-lasting chews, food puzzles, hide-and-seek games, and walks, will help her thrive.



Good with Kids?

No - Aurora is fearful and prefers contact on her own terms, so she is not suited for homes with young children under 5.



Good with Other Pets?

No specific history with other dogs or cats. She should have slow, supervised introductions to other pets due to her shy and fearful nature.



Leash Manners

Aurora walks loosely on leash with minimal pulling and allows herself to be picked up. She may whine or spin when collared or approached initially, so calm, slow handling is recommended.



Overall Health

Healthy overall. Aurora has a heart murmur (grade 3/6) and a retained deciduous tooth that will need follow-up care post-adoption. She will likely need a dental cleaning with extractions as well as an appointment with a cardiologist.



Behavior Determination

Level 2 - Experienced Adopters. Aurora benefits from gentle handling, structured introductions, and a patient home environment. She should never be forced to interact and needs adopters who respect her boundaries.



Other Fun Facts

Aurora loves to wiggle, hop into laps, and be picked up. She spins in circles when excited or nervous and enjoys slow, soft petting. With the right guidance, she can be playful and affectionate, thriving in a calm home that allows her to explore and build confidence.


Primary Color: Tan
Secondary Color: White
Weight: 8.8
Age: 1yrs 6mths 2wks
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
229461
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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