08/26/2026
TO BE KILLED AUGUST 27, 2026
💔 Some people simply should not own dogs. Blanko is 4 years old, and now HE is the one paying the price for a life that clearly wasn’t set up for him to succeed.
His previous owner describes Blanko as active and playful, and ACC says this energetic boy loves spending time with people and is always ready for fun. He knows “sit,” takes treats, responds to positive reinforcement, and has plenty of personality. ❤️
Blanko needs an experienced, active, adult-only home where he can be the one and only pet. Give this boy long walks, exercise, puzzle toys, training games, structure, and a predictable routine, and you’ll be giving him the outlets he needs to thrive.
He’s also healthy and ready to move forward.
💛 Blanko didn’t choose the circumstances that brought him here. He deserves someone who understands what an active dog requires and is willing to give him the exercise, training, consistency, and commitment he should have had all along.
📩 New Hope placement required — please message if you can foster or adopt Blanko through an ACC New Hope partner.
Meet Blanko!
Blanko came to the shelter when his owner could no longer care for him and is looking for a fresh start with an experienced adopter. This energetic, playful boy loves spending time with people and is always ready for fun. He has a big personality and an even bigger heart, and with the right guidance, he's ready to become an incredible companion.
My Ideal Home
Blanko would thrive with an active, adult only household that can provide plenty of exercise, enrichment, and positive reinforcement training. Puzzle toys, long walks, training sessions, and interactive games will help keep both his body and mind engaged. A predictable routine and patient guidance will help him build confidence and practice calm behaviors.
Good with Other Pets?
Blanko has lived with and enjoyed spending time with familiar dogs, but he can be uncomfortable around unfamiliar dogs and has a history of conflict with other dogs. For that reason, he is looking for a home where he can be your one and only pet, and dog parks are not recommended.
Good with Kids?
Blanko is searching for an adult only home. He is an enthusiastic dog who sometimes forgets just how big he is and can become overly excited, so he'll do best with adults who can help him continue working on his manners and impulse control.
Things to Know
Blanko is an active, social dog who loves to play but is still learning how to channel his excitement appropriately. He may jump up when greeting people, pull on leash, or become overstimulated in busy environments, but he responds well to positive reinforcement and will benefit from continued training. He can also be anxious around loud noises or when left alone, so a calm, patient home will help him settle in. With structure, consistency, and lots of love, Blanko has all the ingredients to become a wonderful lifelong companion.
BLANKO 257759 MANHATTAN ACC
Estimated to be 4 years 2 mos old, 67 Lbs.
UNALTERED MALE, LARGE MIXED BREED
STRAY FROM NY
MEDICAL BEVIOR RATING:
BEHAVIOR RATING: NH ONLY
INTAKE DATE: 06/21/2026
PET PROFILE
Blanko is a 4 year old LMB dog. He is seeking a new home due to being abandoned and jumping on a child.
Previously lived with: Adults, children
How is this dog around strangers?: Playful
How is this dog around children?: Tolerant
How is this dog around other dogs?: Familiar dogs: Playful, Tolerant
Unfamiliar dogs - on leash: Playful, Tolerant, Alert barks, Hard barks and/or growls
Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: Tolerant, Alert barks, Playful
How is this dog around cats?: No experience
Resource guarding: Valuable items: Toys, Random objects
Reaction: Has a tense body or hovers over them, Growls or hard barks
Bite history: It is possible Blanko has been in fights with dogs previously.
Housetrained: Partially
Energy level/descriptors: High (often playful/busy)
Other Notes: Has had an accident a couple times.
Other Notes: On June 21, 2026, around 9:30am Blanko's owner returned from a walk. The resident 6 year old was playing with blocks. Blanko walked over to the child and jumped up on them, scratching their chest and stomach. The scratches were not deep but did draw blood. Blanko also put his mouth on the child's arm but did not bite down. The child was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Behavior concerns: Jumps up often or non-stop, General anxiety (paces, whines, unable to settle), Pulls hard on leash, Fearful of loud noises (storms/thunder, fireworks, arguments, etc.), Anxious when left alone, Destructive tendencies (furniture, walls, shoes, household items, etc.)
On walks will jump or bark in a playful manner at people and animals passing by.
Blanko is generally friendly and social. He tends to play rough as he does not understand his size. Can be territorial.
How this dog reacts when...
- Held/restrained: Fearful
- Disturbed while resting/sleeping: Isn't bothered
- Startled: Fearful
- Pushed/pulled off furniture: Fearful
- Paws are touched: Isn't bothered
- Collar grabbed/touched: Isn't bothered
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Abrasion on ear
For a New Family to Know: Description of this dog most of the time: Very active & Playful, Social/Affectionate
Where the dog spent most time: Living room, Bedroom
For grooming, this dog: Allows owner/family to bathe and brush, Does not allow nail trimming (fearful, uncomfortable)
Walks on leash rating: 4 - Hard pulling (pretty strong, somewhat difficult to manage)
Walk Frequency: 3-4 times per day
Walk length of time: 30 minutes or more
This dog knows the following cues:
Sit, and stay, give paw, up
Previous owner's favorite things about the dog:
He's very affectionate, he's playful
Blanko arrived at MACC as a stray with a history. His previous owner described him as active and playful. In his previous home Blanko had a scratch incident with the resident child. They also reported that Blanko had gotten into fights with other dogs. While in the care center, Blanko has been observed to become tense when seeing another dog while on leash. Recently Blanko has been observed to push off the kennel wall while cage fighting. Due to the detailed behavior we recommend an experienced adult only home
Upon intake: Blanko was very social and friendly. He would approach staff with loose body and wagging tail, jumping up for hugs and pets. Blanko allowed all handling and took treats and toys gently. He showed off his tricks- sit and paw! Blanko encouraged staff to pet him but was also happy laying down chewing on toys. He would occasionally roll over for belly rubs and whine for attention.
ASSESSMENT NOTES
Date of assessment: 6/28/2026
Summary: Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Moderate
Reactivity to humans: None
Reactivity to dogs: Mild
Leash walking comments: Becomes tense and stares at other dogs with high flagging tail, easy to redirect
Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social
Call over: Approaches handler readily
Sociability comments: Jumps up on handler, receptive to treats
Soft handling: Accepts contact
Exuberant handling: Accepts contact
Comments: Neutral body, jumps up on handler
Arousal
Jog comments: Follows handler readily
Knock
Knock comments: Approaches handler readily, jumps up
Toy
Toy comments: Grips and engages with the toy, becomes tense when the assess-a-hand approaches
Summary (4): 8/24/26: Blanko is at front of kennel jumping and putting his front paws on the kennel door. He is leashed and pulled from kennel. Coming out of kennel he pulls hard to the other kennels on the way out, while handler has them on a short leash. Blanko head whips toward the handler and his teeth come in contact with handler's thigh but no broken skin and no blood. Then while coming out of room Blanko lunges at a staff member in the hallway standing against the wall and tries to bite them on the arm. Staff member moved their arm and handler pulled back on Blanko keeping him from actually getting to staff member. After his walk he was returned to his kennel with no further incident.
8/23/26: Blanko is at front of kennel with a neutral body where he is easily leashed and taken for a street walk. While walking he maintained a neutral body and pulled lightly. While walking he saw a dog and jumped towards the dog, handler had him on a short leash so he didn't get far but did jump with enough force to cause handler's arm to move slightly. He accepted treats with a soft mouth and also accepted pets on his head, back and sides. He was returned to kennel with no issue.
8/20/26: Blanko is standing in the front of his kennel with neutral body when handler approaches. He is easily leashed with treats; right after he exits the kennel, handler tosses a toy and, Blanko willingly grabs it, and passes the neighboring dogs without showing reactivity. Once in the hallways, Blanko moves forward with strong leash tension. He shows no interest in staff members or dogs in pop-up crates and his attention directed toward the exit. He is panting due to pulling and his body tense. Once in the driveway, Blanko slows down and starts sniffing around; when he gets to the gates he eventually relieves himself. Blanco continues walking slightly ahead of the handler with moderate leash tension. He allows to put the leash harness on and his leash tension visibly decreases; his body becomes looser, and his breathing settles. Blanco has no interest in people passerby. He will hard stare at other dogs and will attempt to pull toward their direction but disengages after verbal recall. Handler is able to cue him to sit and reward him with treats. Blanko remains engaged with the handler throughout the walk. He frequently looks back for check-ins and gently takes treats. He allows petting and often gets down to the ground showing his belly for more pets. During return handler is able to pre-clip the leash and Blanco readily goes back into his kennel by his own.
Summary (5): 8/19/26: Blanko is at the front of his kennel when handler approaches. His body is relaxed, and he is responsive to the handler. He is easily leashed with a treat lure and willingly exits the kennel. As he leaves the room, handler uses a treat trail to keep his attention away from the neighboring dogs and Blanko follows the treats and does not display reactivity toward the other dogs. Blanko pulls hard forward; he is panting and has wide eyes. Blanko picks up a toy from the floor and continues walking slightly ahead of the handler with mild leash tension. He remains focused on moving forward and does not show interest in pop-up crates or staff members. Once in the driveway, Blanko immediately relieves himself. After, his pace slows down and his body becomes more relaxed. He walks closer to the handler with moderate leash tension, and his panting decreases as he settles. When he notices another dog, Blanko immediately becomes visually focused, with a more alert body toward the dog. He is redirected with treats and a verbal recall, disengaging from the dog and returning his attention to the handler. He does not react toward passing people. Blanko is social and engaged with the handler. When asked to “sit,” he drops the toy and follows the cue. He also responds to “paw" and "wait". He allows petting, and gets all the way to the ground and rolls onto his back, exposing his belly and remaining engaged with the handler. His body stays loose, and his face remains soft and relaxed. During returning, handler is able to pre-clip the leash and bring Blanko back into his kennel with no issues.
8/18/26: Blanko is reported to chew out the plastic lining around his water bowl.
8/17/26: Blanko was at front of kennel with a neutral body where he was easily leashed and taken for a street walk. Coming out of kennel Blanko pulled towards the neighboring kennels in an effort to kennel fight. Handler kept him on a very short leash and kept him moving out of the room. In the hallway he also pulled toward the cages with dogs. When he saw a dog on his walk he would stare until handler got him moving again. He was returned to kennel with no issue.
Summary (6): 8/13/26: On the whiteboard, Blanko is noted to react to the other dog (Mango Popsicle) through the shared kennel bars.
8/09/26: Blanko is at the front of his kennel with a neutral body as the handler approaches. He is leashed using a treat lure and exits the kennel. As he exits the room, Blanko immediately attempts to pull toward dogs in the neighboring kennels with tense body; he gets more fixated on the dog in the front kennel, jumping on the kennel bars and hard barking at the dog. Handler is able to pull him away and muscle out of the room. Once in the hallway, Blanko pulls ahead of the handler all the way outside; his eyes are wide, and he is actively panting. When he gets to the street, his pace decreases, and he continues walking slightly ahead of the handler with moderate leash tension. During the walk Blanko stops several times to relieve himself. When he notices another dog, he immediately focuses his attention on them but is redirected with high-value treats, which he takes gently from the handler. Blanko follows the verbal cues “sit” and “paw” and allows petting. He does not display reactivity toward passing people. During returning to the shelter, handler is able to pre-clip the leash and bring Blanko back into his kennel with no further issues.
8/5/26: Blanko is reported to be kennel reactive; he slightly pushes off the wall while exiting the room.
07/28/26: Blanko is at the front of his kennel as handler approaches. He is leashed easily and exits kennel pulling moderately, he is walked outside and taken to the street for his walk. Blanko begins pulling forward hard but he settles throughout the walk and begins walking alongside handler. He accepts treats when called and passes people on the street without issue. Blanko is walked for a while and stops to relieve himself throughout the walk. He is eventually brought back inside and returns to kennel following tossed treats.
7/22/26: Blanko is observed to lick his kennel bars while the room is active.
7/18/26: Blanko is sitting at the front of the kennel with soft body. He is easily leashed and pulls hard out of the room. Blanko attempts to turn towards handler with an open mouth, he appears to be mouthing lightly towards the leash. Upon exiting the room, Blanko tries to bite the leash. He then stops and is brought towards the elevator. As he is waiting for the elevator with the handler, he begins to pull towards the pop up crates. Blanko is redirected with treats. He was brought downstairs and pulls hard out towards the street. He is running forward and pulling hard. Blanko is put in a leash harness. He walks with a loose body besides handler on the leash harness and relieves himself a few times. He is then brought back inside the shelter and taken back upstairs. He pulls back into kennel without issue.
Summary (7): 7/14/26: Blanko is observed to be playing in his kennel, tossing toys around and banging into the walls and the transfer door as a result.
7/11/26: Blanko is at the front of his kennel with neutral body when handler approaches. He is leashed with a treat lure and taken out of the kennel. He pulls hard while exiting the room and towards dogs in pop-up crates but handler is able to pull him away. Once in elevator, Blanko starts pacing back and forth; his eyes are wide and he is actively panting. He pulls harder in the hallway downstairs and all the way to the driveway. After crossing the street he slows down and continues walking slightly ahead of the handler with moderate leash tension. While he walks alongside with the handler he will stop few times to relieve himself. When he sees another dog Blanko will stare at them but easy distracted with high value treats (takes gently from handler). Blanko follows command "sit" and "paw" and allows petting. He doesn't react towards other people passerby. His body is neutral most of the time. During returning handler is able to pre-clip the leash and bring Blanko back into his kennel with ease.
7/3/26: Blanko was at front of kennel with a neutral body. He was easily leashed and pulled from kennel. Blank was taken for a brief street walk. Handler worked on Engage/Disengage while walking when he saw other dogs. The farther the dog the easier it was for Blanko to disengage. He was returned to kennel with no issue.
6/28/26 (Assessment): Blanko greeted handler with a wiggly and loose body. He was easily leashed and pulled from kennel. Blanko was taken to the driveway before his assessment (Please see assessment notes for details). Blanko pulled moderately and walked slightly ahead of handler. When he saw another dog his body tensed and his tail was high. Handler was able to apply little leash pressure to get Blanko moving again. During his assessment Blanko was social with handlers. He was returned to kennel with no issue.
6/22/26: Blanko was at front of kennel with a neutral body where he was easily leashed and taken for a street walk. He mostly walked next to handler with very little leash pressure. On occasion he would find a spot that he would want to sniff and investigate and pull hard to that location. Blanko saw two dogs on the street and each one he barked at and lunged. But handler was able to keep him moving and refocus on his walk instead of the dogs just by continue to walk and using slight leash pressure. He was returned to kennel with no issue.
Date of intake: 6/19/2026
Summary: Social and friendly, jumping up on handlers
Date of initial: 6/21/2026
Summary: Hard barking in kennel. Jumping up on kennel walls and barking at neighbor. Tense body for exam
ENERGY LEVEL: Blanko is described as active and enthusiastic. They will need daily mental and physical activity to keep them engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in addition to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm. We recommend feeding with puzzle feeders and food-dispensing toys. And we recommend using force-free, reward-based training techniques for Blanko.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: New Hope Only
Recommendations: No children (under 13),Single-pet home, Recommend no dog parks, Place with a New Hope partner
Recommendations comments: No children (under 13): Due to poor impulse control we recommend an adult only home.
Singe pet home/ No Dog Parks: Due to his previous owner reporting that Blanko has gotten into fights with other dogs and stating that he hard barks and growls at unfamiliar dogs we recommend a single pet home with no trips to the dog park.
We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended.
Potential challenges:
Resource guarding,
Basic manners/poor impulse control,
Fearful,
Anxiety,
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,
Strength/leash pulling
Potential challenges comments:
Resource Guarding: Blanko's previous owner states that he jumps up often or non stop. Blanko has been observed to become tense when in the possession of a toy. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Blanko's mouth, and any time something is removed they should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. Please see handout on Resource Guarding.
Basic Manners: Blanko has been observed to jump up on handler often. It is recommended that default behaviors such as "Sit" and "Off" are reinforced to substitute any frustration and teach them to control their impulses instead of simply reacting; proper management is also advised. Please see handout on Basic Manners.
Fearful: Blanko's previous owner states that he is fearful of loud noises. It is also reported that he is fearful when held/restrained, when startled, and when pushed off furniture. They should never be forced to approach anything that they are uncomfortable with or submit to petting or handling. It should always be their choice to approach a new person or thing. Blanko would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to their new surroundings. Please see handout on Decompression Period.
Anxiety: Blanko's previous owner states that he has general anxiety and will pace, whine, and be unable to settle. If Blanko displays anxious behavior in their future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving them other things to focus on to alleviate their anxiety. Please see handout on Generalized Anxiety.
On Leash Reactivity: Blanko has been observed to become tense when seeing another dog while on leash. In the kennel room it is reported that Blanko will push of the kennel walls while cage fighting. Blanco will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other dogs. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.
Leash Pulling: Blanko's previous owner states that he pulls hard while on leash. It is recommended that they be walked on a front clip harness or head halter, which will help diminish their strength through leverage. Please see handout on Leash Manners.
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES
6/23/2026
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 4 years
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative
History: Owner surrender
Subjective: BAR
Observed Behavior - Ate treats readily. Tense body for exam
Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No
Objective:
P = 120
R = WNL
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, waxy debris AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. Superficial laceration tip of left ear.
Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Male intact.
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: WNL externally
Wood's Lamp Exam: Not done.
Assessment:
DOHB
Wound on ear will heal in time.
Prognosis: Good
Plan:
Intake tasks
6/28/2026
Staff note pet persistently jumping on handler and reactive to dogs.
A: Increased arousal
P:
Advise placement
Trazodone 100mg 2 1/2 tablets po bid while in shelter
Clonidine 0.3 mg 1 tablet po bid while in shelter
7/1/2026
SO:
Due for release from rabies observation
BAR, comes to kennel door wagging tail
eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent
h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated
msi: ambulatory x4
neuro: mentation alert and appropriate, no neurological deficits appreciated at this time
A:
no clinical signs of rabies appreciated
P:
Patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurologic signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at MACC.
7/2/2026
SO:
QAR in kennel
eent: eyes clear, mucoid nasal dc apparent
h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated
msi: ambulatory x4
neuro: mentation alert and appropriate
A:
CIRDC
P:
350mg doxycycline PO SID x10d
7/7/2026
Annual Lepto Vaccine administered
7/11/2026
No CIRDC symptoms
Plan
move out of dog isolation
ok for neuter
7/19/2026
staff note pet kennel fighting and leash biting.
A: Increased arousal in shelter
P: Add in clondine 0.2 mg 1 tablet po bid while in shelter
8/19/2026
Staff note intense kennel fighting and jumping at handlers' face
A: increasing arousal and stress in shelter
Plan
Advise placement
Clonidine 0.3 mg 3 tablets po bid while in shelter
Gabapentin 300mg 3 tablets po bid while in shelter
8/24/2026
Behavior note about making TDO, medications adjusted as appropriate for new TDO status.
A: High kennel stress and arousal
Plan
Increase the following medications to new dose:
Clonidine 0.3 mg 4 tablets po bid while in shelter
Trazodone 100mg: 3 tablets po bid while in shelter
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Dogs with NH ONLY rating cannot be adopted directly from the ACC, so please message our page for assistance .
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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
