10/12/2026
TO BE EUTHANIZED 10/15/26 IN NYC
LEAP FROG — the 50 lb sweetheart who wants to be your whole world
If you’ve ever wished for a dog who loves you more than anything else on earth, Leap Frog is your boy. He’s that gorgeous brown and white pitty with the frog legs in the grass, the giant smile, and the heart that beats for his humans. At just a year old and 50 lbs, he’s the perfect “medium everything” — medium size, medium goofy, maximum love.
Leap Frog is a people adorer. He melts for attention, leans in for affection, and lights up around kids and adults alike. His short adoption stay came with glowing reviews: “extremely loyal, a great companion, excellent with children and all humans… calm and confident — GOLD STANDARDS.”
On his BoroughBreak, he picnicked in Central Park, sprawled out frog legged in the grass, and charmed everyone he met. His report card? Friendly. Strong. Goofy. He has wonderful street manners, loves long walks, checks in with his handler, and takes treats gently. He knows sit, stay, paw, and he’s housetrained. He’s affectionate, attentive, and happiest when he’s close to his person.
Leap Frog’s only flaw is simple and honest: he cannot live with other dogs. He wants his humans all to himself, and that’s okay — plenty of families want exactly that. In a home with no other pets, he is a dream.
This boy is everything people say they want:
• Loyal
• Affectionate
• Playful and silly
• Great with kids
• Calm in the home
• A true companion
Leap Frog is young, healthy, and trying so hard to be good in a place that overwhelms him. He’s already showing how beautifully he can thrive with structure, love, and a dog free home.
If you’ve been waiting for a dog who will adore you, follow you, learn from you, and make you laugh every single day… Leap Frog is waiting.
Come meet him. You’ll fall for him the way everyone else has.
I HAVE A MOVIE!
Giving “paw” and getting treats!
https://youtu.be/ZbQ9VnBEl8s?si=YbdYes2-7deJ_ltw
My gave me a report card!:
I visited Central Park and had a picnic! Here is my report card from my boroughbreakers: 3 words to describe Leap Frog are...
Friendly, strong, goofy.
Very sweet, friendly, and affectionate with people. Highly treat-motivated and responds enthusiastically to rewards. Very alert to surroundings; crosses streets quickly and efficiently. Highly reactive to other dogs regardless of their behavior. Does not respond to treats during these times. Great street manners and ignores street trash!”
What my friends at ACC say about me:
I am excitable and energetic! I will need positive outlets for my energy!
I'm ready to learn! I need a patient person who has the time to work on training with me.
I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some canine body language together!
I would do best in a home with only adult humans.
I need a home where there are no other dogs.
LEAP FROG, Id 259785, @1 Yr. Old, 50 lbs., Neutered Male
Manhattan ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Brown/White
Adoption Return, 8/27/26 (with adopter 5 days)
Owner Surrender Reason: Behavior
Behavior Assessment Rating: LEVEL 4
Recommendations:
No children under 13
Single Pet Home
Recommend no Dog Parks
Place with a New Hope Partner
Medical Behavior Rating: 2. BLUE
AT RISK MEMO
Leap Frog is at risk due to behavioral reasons. In his prior home, Leap Frog was observed to lunge at the child in the home and was nipping the adopter's partner. Leap Frog would also hard bark, growl, lunge, snap at familiar and unfamiliar dogs. While in care, Leap Frog has also been observed to be dog reactive. Noted to fixate and hard stare at other dogs with a tense body and raised hackles. In kennel, Leap Frog will snap at the neighboring dogs. With handlers, Leap Frog allows contact and is receptive to treats. He is receptive to cues such as "sit" and "paw." Medically, Leap Frog is apparently healthy.
INTAKE NOTES – Date of Intake: 27-Aug-2026
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OWNER SURRENDER NOTES – BASIC INFORMATION:
Leapfrog is an approximately 1 year old male medium mixed breed dog. He was adopted from MACC and returned due to reactivity towards the other residential dog, which is a small dog. The owner stated they are not getting along. Leap frog lived with 2 adults, 6 children (ages 3, 9, 12 and 21) and one small dog. Around strangers he is friendly and outgoing. He is also very tolerant of them. He is friendly and outgoing with children and plays gently with them. With familiar dogs, Leap Frog hard barks/growls, lunges and snaps. He will hard bark/growl, lunge and snap at unfamiliar dogs on leash. He has had no off leash experience. Leap Frog has had no experience with cats. It is unknown if Leap Frog would resource guard, it was never attempted. His owner stated he will chew on bottles. Leapfrog is housetrained. His energy level is high.
Other Notes:
Leap Frog has reactivity towards small dogs - will lunge and attempt to bite. He is unbothered if held or restrained, disturbed while sleeping, if he is startled, if he is removed from furniture, if his paws are touched or his collar is grabbed.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know:
Leapfrog is known to be social, affectionate, very active and playful. He is also very aloof and mellow, and quiet. He likes to spend his time where people are and in the living room. He allows owner/family to trim his nails and touch his paws. Leapfrog is rated a level 4 when walking - moderate to hard pulling. He was walked two times for 30-40 minutes a day. When in car rides, he is calm and attentive. Leapfrog knows how to sit, stay, and paw. He loves squeaky toys and long walks.
His adopters stated that that their favorite thing about him is they love how he is “extremely loyal, a great companion, excellent with children and all humans. He is calm and confident which they say are GOLD STANDARDS.”
BEHAVIOR NOTES
Date of intake: 8/27/2026
Spay/Neuter status: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (return had for 5 days)
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 6 children, 21,12,9, and 3 and 1 small dog.
Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly and outgoing. He is also very tolerant of them.
Behavior toward children:: Friendly and outgoing, plays gently.
Behavior toward dogs:: Familiar dogs: hard barks/growls, lunges, and snaps Unfamiliar dogs: hard barks/growls, lunges, and
Behavior toward cats:: No experiences.
Resource guarding:: No known reports of Resource guarding.
Bite history:: No known reports of a bite history.
Housetrained:: Yes
Energy level/descriptors:: Leap frog is noted to have a high energy level in the prior home
Other Notes:: Noted to chew on bottles.
In the prior home Leap frog is noted to lunge at the 3-year-old in the home and was reported to lunge at the small dog in the home and hard bark at the dog. In the prior home leap frog is noted to nip at the owners spouse
Reactivity towards small dogs - will lunge and attempt to bite.
Held/Restrained: isn't bothered
Disturbed while resting/sleeping: isn't bothered
Started: isn't bothered
Pushed/pulled off furniture: isn't bothered
feet/paws are touched: isn't bothered
Collar grabbed/touched: isn't bothered
Leapfrog is known to be social, affectionate, very active and playful. He is also very aloof and mellow, and quiet.
He likes to spend his time where people are and in the living room. He allows owner/family to trim his nails and touch his paws. Leapfrog is rated a level 4 when walking - moderate to hard pulling. He was walked two times for 30-40 minutes a day.When in car rides, he is calm and attentive.Leapfrog knows how to sit, stay, and paw.
Adopters stated that they love how he is extremely loyal, great companion, excellent with children and all humans. He is calm and confident which they say are GOLD STANDARDS.
Leapfrog loves squeaky toys and long walks
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7/15/26: Leap Frog was a stray during his 1st stay.
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SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES:
Date of assessment:: 8/29/2026
Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Hard
Reactivity to humans: Ignore
Reactivity to dogs: pulls toward dogs
Leash walking comments: OLR Kennel fighting
Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly Social- heavy panting, jumps on handler
Call over: Approaches handler readily, takes treats tossed
Sociability comments: Jumps up on handler, loose body
Handling
Soft handling: Tolerant- sits, Headwhip, open mouth panting
Exuberant handling: Tolerant- sits, Headwhip, open mouth panting
Handling comments: able to distract
Arousal
Jog: Heavy open mouth panting, distracted will stop to eat
Knock: Approaches handler exuberantly, jumps up
Knock Comments: heavy panting
Toy: Grips, play bows, mild body block
Toy comments:
*** 7/19/26: Behavioral assessment upon request. ***
PLAYGROUP NOTES – DOG TO DOG SUMMARY
Summary:: According to Leap Frog's previous owner(s), Leap Frog hard barks/growls, lunges, and snaps towards other dogs.
8/29/26: Leap Frog is introduced to a novel intact female and approaches the fence with a loose body and mid level wags. He sniffs nose to nose through the fence with perked ears and a soft face. He is let into the yard and begins doing chin overs, standing on the other dog, and chasing her as she retreated with a tight closed mouth and attempting to force her down. While being pulled off he hard growls.
ENRICHMENT NOTES
10/5/26 - Leap Frog is at the front of kennel with soft wiggly body, he jumps at the kennel door barking, handler is able to leash up and exit with ease and no reactivity to near dogs in kennels and crates nor staff. Outside he has a beautiful body and is alert of his surroundings, he looks at dogs in the distance but doesn’t react as handler is able to disengage him with treats and verbal coaxing, he accepts petting but doesn’t solicit more in the walk. Walks with a relatively loose leash only mild pulling at certain times, when returning back to kennel is able to clip and unleash with ease and returning to kennel.
9/27/26: Leap Frog is at the front of the kennel with a soft wiggly body and wagging tail. He jumps up on his hind legs at the front of the kennel, barking repeatedly. A neighboring dog also jumps up and puts his paws by the bars that separate their kennels. Leap Frog turns and snaps towards the other dogs paws. Handler unlocks the kennel and Leap Frog jumps down. He is able to be easily leashed, and pulls out of the kennel room. He looks towards the passing kennels briefly before being brought downstairs towards the street. On the street, Leap Frog is walks by the handler with a loose leash. He will repeatedly check in with the handler for treats which he takes gently. Leap Frog stops to sniff various spots. He is then walked back to the shelter. Leap Frog pulls moderately back upstairs. In the hallway, he sits at the handlers feet and take treats. A dog exits the kennel room and Leap Frog remains focused on the handler. He looks to the dog briefly before returning to look at the handler. Leap Frog is then walked back to his kennel and returned without issue.
9/20/26: Leap Frog is at the front of his kennel when the handler approaches. He barks and paws repeatedly at the kennel door as the handler begins unlocking it. He accepts an offered treat with a gentle mouth and allows handler to leash him without issue. When Leap Frog exits the kennel, he immediately increases leash tension and attempts to move toward the neighboring kennels. Handler shortens the leash and redirects him away. In the hallway, Leap Frog pulls hard forward all the way outside. He has no reaction to staff members. Once outside, Leap Frog relieves himself and continues walking with mild to none leash tension ahead of the handler. When Leap Frog notices another dog, he stops moving and fixes his attention on the dog with a hard stare. His body becomes visibly tense with raised hackles. The handler uses treats and light leash pressure to redirect him. Leap Frog follows the handler and resumes walking without further escalation. Leap Frog follows verbal cues and is responsive with handler. He accepts treats and allows petting. He has no reaction to other stimuli (people, cars, birds) on the street. During the return, the handler is able to pre-clip the leash and bring Leap frog back into his kennel with no further issues
9/6/26: Leap Frog is at the front of the kennel with a loose, wiggly body and wagging tail. He is easily leashed and taken out of the room. He pulls towards passing kennels with tense face, he is kept away. Leap Frog pulls hard downstairs towards the street, he chases after treats that are tossed and does "sit", "paw" and "other paw" for treats. He is aloof to the handler when called over. Leap Frog is walked back to the shelter. Handler uses a treat trail as he enters the kennel room and he is returned to kennel without issue.
9/5/26 (Late Entry): It is reported via the whiteboard that Leap Frog needs a harness, he pulls too hard, and threw up twice during his walk.
8/29/26: (ASSESSMENT) Leap Frog is at the front of the kennel with a loose, wiggly body and a wagging tail. He is easily leashed and taken out of the kennel. Leap Frog begins to push off the walls towards the neighboring kennels while barking. He is kept away and taken out towards the street. Leap Frog pulls hard, where he will stop and hack. Leap Frog will continue to pull hard to moderate. He relieves himself and is walked back to the assessment office. He is social with the assessor and jumps up and down in a social manner. After his assessment, Leap Frog is returned to his kennel without issue.
8/9/26: Leap Frog is at the front of the kennel with a soft body, he demand barks at the handler as the kennel is unlocked and the leash is presented. He is easily leashed and upon exit, Leap Frog turns towards the neighboring kennel. He barks and pulls forward with a tense body. He is walked down the hall and taken downstairs. He pulls towards a pop-up crate with a tense body and hackles raised. Leap Frog is then taken to the street. He relieves himself a few times and is receptive to treats. He stares at dogs with a tense body. He is sometimes redirectable with squeakers and treats but will quickly returns to staring at dogs with a forward posture and tense body. Upon returning to the shelter, a dog is observed in the driveway. Leap Frog hard stares towards the dog for a moment. He begins to hard bark towards the dog with a tense body, pulling forward. Leap Frog is kept away as he is then walked back inside the shelter. He is returned to kennel without issue.
8/07/26: It is reported via white board that Leap Frog is dog reactive and will bark towards them.
7/29/26: It was noted on the whiteboard that Leap Frog is dog reactive
7/19/26 (Assessment): Leapfrog was at the front of his crate with a neutral body where he easily pulled and taken for a brief street walk before his assessment (Please see assessment notes for details). Coming out of crate Leapfrog pulled hard and continued to pull for the duration of his walk. He displayed no reactivity to the dogs and people that he passed on the street. He maintained a neutral body with a slightly wagging tail. He was social with handlers during his assessment. He was returned to his kennel with no issue.
INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
Date of intake: 8/27/2026
Summary: Friendly, high energy
ENERGY LEVEL:
Leap Frog is noted in the prior home to have a high energy level. They will need daily mental and physical activity to stay 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.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 4
Recommendations:
No children (under 13)
Single-pet home
Recommend no dog parks
Recommendations comments:
No children (under 13): We recommend that Leapfrog be placed in an adult-only home at this time.
Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to Leap Frog behavior history of hard barking and lunging at a small dog in his prior home and concerning dog meet in the care center, we recommend Leapfrog is placed as the only dog in the home and we recommend no dog parks.
Potential challenges:
Basic manners/poor impulse control
Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition
Fearful/potential for defensive aggression
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration
Strength/leash pulling
Potential challenges comments:
Basic Manners: Leap Frog has been observed to jump up on handlers with a loose body. 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. Force-free, reward-based training only is recommended. Please see handout on Basic Manners.
Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: In the prior home leap frog is noted to nip at the owners spouse. Continued training should focus on reinforcing appropriate interactions, improving impulse control, and encouraging alternative behaviors. Please see the handout on Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition.
Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: In the prior home Leap frog is noted to lunge at the 3-year-old in the home and was reported to lunge at the small dog in the home and hard bark at the dog. Continued management should focus on preventing situations that may lead to escalation, providing structured introductions, and helping Leap Frog build confidence through positive experiences. Please see the handout on Fearful/potential for defensive aggression.
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: In the prior home, Leap Frog is noted with Familiar dogs: hard barks/growls, lunges, and snaps, Unfamiliar dogs: hard barks/growls, lunges, and snaps, Unfamiliar dogs - off leash: no experiences. Training should focus on creating distance from triggers, reinforcing calm engagement with the handler, and building positive associations with other dogs at a comfortable distance. Please see the handout On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.
Strength/leash pulling: Leap frog is noted in the prior home to hard pull while on the leash. Continued leash-training efforts should focus on reinforcing loose-leash walking, encouraging attention to the handler, and rewarding calm walking behavior. Please see the handout on Strength/leash pulling.
MEDICAL EXAM NOTES
7/16/2026
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 1-2 years based on dentition
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative
History: Agency
Subjective: BAR
Observed Behavior - social, allows all handling, tense for tasks and flailed when staples attempted to be removed so opted to sedate for removal. Prior to this did very well and was very food motivated. Sedated using 0.5 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.5 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM to removal staples.
Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No
Objective:
T =
P = WNL
R = WNL
BCS: 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear OU, ears clean AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Adult dentition, clean/white
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Externally WNL, intact male, 2 scrotal te**es
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no ectoparasites noted, no masses noted, healthy haircoat. Multifocal linear abrasions on RFL and 6-8 staples present on wound in R cubital region.
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: Externally WNL
Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed.
Assessment:
Wounds in various stages of healing to RFL
Staples present in wound on R cubital region (photos in vet docs)
Intact male
Prognosis: Good
Plan:
Intake tasks + exam
Await sort
Removed staples while sedated
Cleaned wound using dilute chlorohexidine soln and flushed with 60mls LRS
Rx: Carprofen 100mg PO SID x5d
Rx: Clavamox 275mg PO BID x7d
0.5 ml antisedan IM
SURGERY:
Ok for neuter
7/29/2026
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents.
Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.
Start 1 tab of carprofen 100mg sid po x2 days as pain management
As per offsite vet: coughs when pulling on leash, mild dried nasal discharge, eupneic, no crackles/wheezes, Mild dental tartar and
mild yellow nasal d/c post sx. Otherwise apparently healthy for neuter.
7/29/2026
[Dispensing Medication]
Carprofen is being dispensed to the client. In compliance with Bouy's Law, a written client information sheet was included with the prescription. The handout was downloaded from Plumb's™ and discloses all required information regarding the use of this drug, side effects and missed dose and handling instructions.
7/29/2026
Yellow nasal discharge noted post op
A: CIRDC
P:
Doxycycline 100mg 2 tablets po sid x 10d
7/30/2026
SO:
neutered yesterday and started on treatment for CIRDC
BAR in kennel
eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent
h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated
msi: ambulatory x4, no apparent bleeding or dc noted from surgical wound
neuro: mentation alert and appropriate
A:
healing
P:
CTM while in care
7/30/2026
Lepto booster vaccine administered
8/7/2026
S: Last day of CIRDC meds
No log with appetite information
O:
EENT: No nasal or ocular discharge, clear OU
H/L: Eupneic
MSI: Healthy haircoat
Mentation: BAR, appropriate mentation
A:
CIRDC - resolved
P:
No need for treatment at this time
8/28/2026
IPE completed uploaded to Vet docs.
8/29/2026
Starting 200mg trazodone PO BID indefinitely for reported anxious behavior and kennel fighting
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Shelter contact information:
Phone number (212) 788-4000
Email [email protected]
Shelter Addresses:
Queens Shelter: 1906 Flushing Ave., Ridgewood, NY 11385
Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029
Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309
NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM
Level 1
Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes.
Level 2
Dogs with Level 2 determinations will be suitable for adopters with some previous dog experience.
Level 3
Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters.
Level 4
Dogs with Level 4 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters. It is suggested adopters have prior experience with the behaviors described.
New Hope Rescue Only
Dogs with this rating need to be pulled by a New Hope Partner Rescue. Contact (private message) our page for assistance.
