Meet Big Poppa who is in a “big jam” and is hoping to find that special someone who can get him out of the Brooklyn’s New York City Animal Care Center before noon on Friday when he is scheduled to be euthanized.
The dramatic irony in this tragic story began when Big Poppa had been left in his family’s dark basement to die – no food or water, but fortunately he was rescued and sent to the shelter. During his initial assessment, he was a great pooch – he was affectionate, relinquished his toy when ordered and explored the room wagging his tail.
We know he loved sitting next to his volunteer resting his head on her feet, accepting gentle pets as he watched the world go by. And we do know it seems he might be saving his innermost heart and his deepest love for the lucky family who welcomes him home.
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Sadly, Big Poppa now seems overwhelmed in the shelter environment and has been reported to be spinning in circles and lifting up the covers on his kennel gutters – signs of high stress levels.
Check out his video:
BIG POPPA, ID# 137123, 3 yrs old, 55 lbs, Male
Brooklyn ACC, Large Mixed Breed, Black / White
Surrender Reason: Stray, found in basement
Shelter Assessment Rating: LEVEL 4
No children (under 13)
Medical Behavior Rating:
INTAKE NOTES – DATE OF INTAKE: 22-Feb-2022: During intake, Big Poppa remained very friendly and allowed all handling. Staff was able to collar, photograph, and place into the kennel with no issues.
BEHAVIOR NOTES
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Stray
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 4
Recommendations:
No children (under 13)
Recommendations comments:
No children (under 13): Big Poppa has been observed to growl when uncomfortable, for these reasons, we recommend an adult only home environment.
Potential challenges:
Handling/touch sensitivity
Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
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Please share Big Poppa’s last efforts to find a rescue organization or an experienced dog person able to help. We all know how he started, and sadly, shelter life in a noisy and strange environment can so often adversely affect these sensitive dogs. Big Poppa is only three-years-old and has been dealt a lousy hand. Please share and help him find a new home.
To help:
EMAIL US at [email protected] for assistance saving his life.
Shelter contact information:
Phone number (212) 788-4000
Email [email protected]
Shelter Addresses:
Brooklyn Shelter: 2336 Linden Boulevard Brooklyn, NY 11208
Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029
Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309
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