07/22/2026
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💔 At just 1 year and 7 months old, Aries has already spent far too much of his young life in a shelter. Every day he waits is another day he misses out on simply being a dog.
Aries is everything you’d want in a best friend. Volunteers describe him as sweet, social, and incredibly friendly, greeting people with enthusiasm and happily making new friends. He also greets other dogs politely and knows cues like come and stay, showing just how eager he is to connect.
One volunteer shared that they had a blast together, meeting people all over the neighborhood. Aries loved every minute of the adventure, proving that away from the shelter, his joyful personality truly shines.
The shelter simply can’t give this energetic young dog the life he needs. He deserves room to run, people to love, and a family where he can finally relax, play, and enjoy being young.
💙 Aries has waited long enough. At not even two years old, he should be making memories with a family—not growing up behind kennel doors.
📩 Please message ACC if you’re interested in fostering or adopting Aries. Even if you can’t adopt, sharing his story could help him finally find the loving home he’s been waiting for. 🐾❤️
My Boroughbreaker writes: Aries & I had a blast! We ran into so many people and he was extremely friendly and excited. We also ran into 2 dogs that I tried to keep him away from, but failed lol. He was friendly with them and calm!!! If I told him to come or stay, most of the time he responded extremely well.
Aries came to the care center as a stray and is now looking for a loving home to call his own. Since arriving, he has been sweet, social, and friendly with staff, enjoying attention and companionship from the people around him.
Like many dogs adjusting to a new environment, Aries does appear a bit anxious at times, which is completely understandable given all the recent changes in his life. Despite this, he continues to show a gentle and affectionate personality. With patience, consistency, and a supportive home, Aries will likely continue to build confidence and settle into a routine.
ARIES 255377 STATEN ISLAND ACC
Estimated to be 1 year 2 mos 3 weeks old, 40.5 Lbs
NEUTERED MALE, LARGE MIXED BREED
STRAY FROM NY
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR RATING:
RAVIOR RATING: LEVEL 2
INTAKE DATE: 05/26/2026
PET PROFILE
Stray, no known history.
ASSESSMENT NOTES
Summary: Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Mild - Moderate
Reactivity to humans: None - ignores
Reactivity to dogs: None - ignores
Leash walking comments:
Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social - jumps up, seeking attention
Call over: Approaches readily
Sociability comments:
Handling
Soft handling: Accepts - soft body, open mouth panting
Exuberant handling: Tolerates - soft body, open mouth panting increases, starts fidgeting
Handling comments:
Arousal
Jog: Engages in play, exuberant
Arousal comments:
Knock: Distracted
Knock Comments:
Toy: Hovers, bounces away
Toy comments:
Summary: 5/28: Aries greets M LMB dog nose to nose with forward ears, relaxed face, alert tail.
7/8: Aries is used as a greeter dog. Aries approaches the gate to greet a F LMB dog. He has a soft body, wagging tail. He greets another F LMB dog at the gate with a relaxed face and walks away on his own.
Summary (5): 7/21: Aries is wide-eyed, panting. He is easily leashed and bolts out of his kennel. Once outside, he pulls to the end of the leash, spins back, and approaches handler. He is moving very quickly and putting his front limbs down to the ground and face towards the handler's feet. On the walk, he is pulling much more than usual. Handler tosses treats on the floor and rope harnesses him, making him much more manageable. He pulls into the yard on return and jumps right into the pool. Handler is attempting to coax him over to be leashed, and he evades her, jumping into the pool 2 more times. He is lured through the loop with a treat and returned to the crate. He is provided a chew for enrichment.
7/19: Aries is easily leashed and walks out of the room. He pulls towards the ramp and is brought on a walk, keeping a loose leash. He pulls into the lot to go towards the yard. He is let off leash and engages with toys tossed. He appreciates pets and follows treats into his crate.
Summary (6): 7/16: Aries is easily leashed and walks past barking dogs without issue. He is brought on a walk. They go into the yard, and he is let off leash. He jumps up seeking attention, panting with wide eyes. A toy is tossed, and Aries engages briefly and drops the toy. When the handler points to get him to engage, he paw slaps her away from the toy and blocks it. He allows himself to be leashed and is moved into a pop-up crate on return.
7.12 Aries was at the front of his kennel barking and jumping up excitedly. Staff opened his kennel door, and he continued to be a little jumpy, but staff was able to loop him. Coming out, Aries was very jumpy and spinning around. Once staff got him to the door to go outside, he pulled moderately. Aries was taken on a short walk and then into the small yard. During his walk, he pulled a little but eventually walked nicely with staff. Once Aries was in the yard, he immediately jumped into the pool and was splashing around. Going back in, he was easily looped but pulled staff the whole way back to his kennel.
7/2: Aries is dancing in his crate on approach, panting with wide eyes. He is easily leashed and brought to the yard. He is jumping on staff, unable to settle. He accepts treats offered, and they go on a walk. He pulls on and off and returns without issue.
6.24 Aries was at his crate door barking, excited to go out. He was easily leashed, but once coming out, he was very jumpy and spinning. Staff held the leash away to try to prevent him from jumping. Aries pulled moderately hard and continued to jump and spin until we got outside and down the ramp. During his walk, he walked okay, only pulling sometimes when getting excited. Going back inside, he started to pull very hard on the leash and was spinning again. Staff was still able to get him into his crate easily.
Summary (7): 6/12
Aries was standing at the front of his kennel. he is easily leashed and brought outside, ignoring neighboring dogs on the way out. He was walked around the building and brought to the yard. The drag leash was secured to him. Aries runs around the yard quickly and jumps on staff frequently. He remained very close to staff, accepting pets. Upon return, he goes directly into his kennel without issue.
6/9: Aries was in the yard engaged with a soft toy. As the handler approaches to take a photo, he rushes towards her. She steps back, and he recovers, engaging with the toy. At the end of the session, another toy is tossed towards the entrance; he trades toys and allows all handling to be returned without issue.
6/8: Aries is standing at the kennel front, panting, as staff arrives. He is easily leashed and brought to the yard, ignoring neighboring dogs and pulling hard on the way out. A drag leash is secured to him, and he explores very briefly. Aries comes back to staff, accepting pets with loose body language. He jumps up on staff frequently. When staff sits on the bench, Aries jumps into their lap. He remains very close to staff throughout the interaction. When it is time to return, he goes directly into his kennel without issue.
5/28: Aries was easily leashed and ignores barking dogs in passing. He is brought to the yard and a drag leash is attached. He remains close to handler, following them to the bench. He accepts pets, but as they continue, he begins panting heavily. When pets stop, he zooms back and forth in the yard. Handler decides to bring him on a walk. He is tolerant of being rope harnessed and walks nicely. He returns without issue.
Date of intake: 5/26/2026
Summary: Friendly, allowed handling
Date of initial: 5/26/2026
Summary: Friendly, high energy, allowed handling with gentle restraint, muzzled as a precaution
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 2
Recommendations: No young children (under 5)
Recommendations comments: No young children (under 5): Due to potential challenges, we recommend a home with no young children.
Potential challenges:
Resource guarding,
Basic manners/poor impulse control,
Handling/touch sensitivity,
Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:
Resource Guarding: Aries has been observed to rush towards a handler when engaged with a soft toy. He should be left alone when playing. We advise against ever removing items from Aries' possession without safely trading for an item of greater or equal value. Please see handout on Resource Guarding.
Basic Manner/Impulse Control: Aries lacks basic manners and impulse control. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Leave it", "Sit/Stay", "Down" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach him to control his impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see the handout on Basic Manners and Impulse Control.
Handling/touch sensitivity: Aries is generally comfortable with seeking attention, often jumping up and hugging staff in passing, climbing over their laps in the yard. On one occasion, he was not comfortable and grumbled at a staff member when they were interacting with him. His warning was respected and he recovered quickly. Please see handout on Handling and Touch Sensitivity.
Anxiety: Aries appears anxious at the care center, panting and pacing. If Aries displays anxious behavior in his future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving him other things to focus on to alleviate his anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. Please see the handout on Generalized Anxiety.
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES
5/26/2026
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 1-2 yrs
Microchip noted on Intake? Negative Scan
History: Stray
Subjective: BARH
Observed Behavior - Friendly, high energy, allowed handling with gentle restraint, muzzled as a precaution
Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No
Objective
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Clean teeth (limited oral exam)
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non-painful, no masses palpated
U/G: M, 2 testicles descended
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment: Appears healthy
Prognosis: Good
Plan: Neuter
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
6/9/2026
[Surgery Template - Dog Neuter]
Was this dog a cryptorchid? No
If so describe -
Pre scrotal Incision
Spermatic Cord Ligation with: 2-0 monocryl
Sub Q closure: 2-0 monocryl
Skin closure? 2-0 monocryl intradermal
Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline
Surgeon: 2373
6/11/2026
Recheck surgical incision:
S: BARH
MSI: incision CDI, no signs redness, swelling or discharge
A: Incision healing appropriately
P: CTM
6/13/2026
S: recheck sx incision after Aries was accidentally brought out to swim in the pool
O/A: - incision mildly damp from water
- no redness, swelling, discharge
- BARH
A: - incision healing appropriately
P: - dried incision thoroughly with gauze
- CTM
- staff walks only until incision is healed
TO ADOPT DIRECTLY FROM THE SHELTER - please download the NYC AC app from the App Store and fill out the adoption application there.
Dogs with NH ONLY rating cannot be adopted directly from the ACC, so please message our page for assistance .
TO ADOPT or FOSTER: If you cannot get to the shelter in person to adopt, or want to foster, please message our page (Must Love Dogs - Saving NYC) Must Love Dogs - Saving NYC Dogs)
OR email [email protected] for guidance and assistance.
PLEASE NOTE: To foster, you have to be within prescribed range of NYC ACC approved New Hope rescues you are applying with,
and to adopt you will have to be in the general NE US area; NY, NJ, CT, PA, DC, MD, DE, NH, RI, MA, VT & ME (some rescues will transport to VA).
Shelter contact information:
Phone number: 212-788-4000 (automated only)
Email: [email protected]
Manhattan Animal Care Center
326 East 110th Street
New York, NY 10029
Staten Island Animal Care Center
3139 Veterans Road West
Staten Island, NY 10309
Queens Animal Care Center
1906 Flushing Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
Adoption hours:
Monday through Friday: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
(Closed on all Holidays and Training Days, as listed on their website www.nycacc.org)
Adoption fees depend on dog's age. Please email the ACC for more info. Fees include pre-adoption medical care and vaccines, deworming,
spay/neutering and one free follow-up visit to specific veterinarians.
Open for donation drop off:
Monday – Sunday (10am – 6pm)
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* NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM *
All adopters/foster go through screening process set by NYCACC, which involves submission of pertinent documents, an interview with ACC adoption counselors, to determine if dog is suitable for the home. Dogs can go beyond Northeastern States as long as the adopters go to the ACC in person to pick up the dog.
Level 1
Dogs can go to homes with little dog experience, with children no younger than 5 years old.
Level 2
Dogs can go to homes with some previous dog experience, and with no children under 5 years old.
Level 3
Dogs can go to homes with more experience, and with no children under 13 years old.
Level 4
Dogs can go to ADULTS ONLY homes with very experienced adopters or fosters
NHO
Dogs need to be pulled by a New Hope Rescue, homes would be screened by a New Hope rescue and by the ACC, for suitability. Adopters, fosters need to be highly experienced, and have no children below 18 years of age