Major Sylvester aka Leo

MEET MAJOR SYLVESTER — HEROIC NAME, BIGGER HEART<br/>Also known as Leo • ~60 lbs • Medium Mixed Breed • NYC Area<br/><br/>You don’t give a name like Major Sylvester to just any dog.<br/><br/>This brave soul was found wandering the streets of NYC, scared and alone. The police brought him to the New York Animal Care Centers, where the chaos of the shelter left him stressed and frightened. Like so many shelter dogs, he began to shut down — leash biting, barking — behaviors born from fear, not aggression. Sadly, his time was running out.<br/><br/>But then, a kind woman stepped in and saved his life.<br/><br/>Now affectionately called Leo, he’s thriving in foster care — healing, learning, and loving harder than ever. From his soulful eyes to his snuggly heart, this boy has made it clear: he is ready for his forever person.<br/><br/>LEO’S STATS:<br/>Weight: ~60 lbs<br/>Breed: Medium Mixed Breed<br/>Neutered: Yes<br/>Good With:<br/><br/>Kids? Yes! Including small children and individuals with special needs — Leo is gentle, kind, and incredibly intuitive<br/>Strangers? Yes! Warm and friendly<br/>Dogs: Yes, but prefers slow introductions, especially with males<br/>Cats: Sees them on walks and couldn’t care less<br/>On Leash: A gentleman — curious and calm unless it’s raining (then, no thank you)<br/>House-trained: 100%. Even in the rain, he’ll hold it like a champ<br/>Crate-trained: Yes — enters at will and responds to "in"<br/><br/>A LITTLE MORE ABOUT LEO:<br/>Leo is an old soul with a playful spark. He gets occasional bursts of zoomy energy, flings around his toys, then settles in for a cuddle or a nap. His favorite pastimes include:<br/><br/>Car rides — will ride shotgun or sit in the back with passengers<br/>Walks — excellent leash manners, unbothered by people passing by<br/>Cuddling — he leans in for love and melts into your side<br/>Trusting deeply — once he knows you're safe, he gives you his whole heart<br/><br/>HIS IDEAL HOME:<br/>Leo would thrive in a home with:<br/><br/>A fenced yard (not required, but a plus)<br/>A family ready to offer unconditional love and patience<br/>Children who respect animals or individuals with special needs<br/>Possibly another friendly dog, but he’d also be happy as your one and only<br/><br/>FROM HIS FOSTER:<br/>“When I met Leo, I didn’t know what to expect. But within minutes, he laid his head on my shoulder, looked up at me with those eyes, and I was a goner. He trusted me, leaned on me — literally and emotionally — and gave me his whole heart. I knew I couldn’t adopt him, but I’ll never stop loving him. Saving Leo changed my life, and now it’s time for him to change yours.”<br/>Major Sylvester, aka Leo, is more than just a survivor — he’s a teacher of trust, a cuddly companion, and a gentle soul looking for his next chapter. Could that be with you?

MEET MAJOR SYLVESTER — HEROIC NAME, BIGGER HEART
Also known as Leo • ~60 lbs • Medium Mixed Breed • NYC Area

You don’t give a name like Major Sylvester to just any dog.

This brave soul was found wandering the streets of NYC, scared and alone. The police brought him to the New York Animal Care Centers, where the chaos of the shelter left him stressed and frightened. Like so many shelter dogs, he began to shut down — leash biting, barking — behaviors born from fear, not aggression. Sadly, his time was running out.

But then, a kind woman stepped in and saved his life.

Now affectionately called Leo, he’s thriving in foster care — healing, learning, and loving harder than ever. From his soulful eyes to his snuggly heart, this boy has made it clear: he is ready for his forever person.

LEO’S STATS:
Weight: ~60 lbs
Breed: Medium Mixed Breed
Neutered: Yes
Good With:

Kids? Yes! Including small children and individuals with special needs — Leo is gentle, kind, an

MEET MAJOR SYLVESTER — HEROIC NAME, BIGGER HEART
Also known as Leo • ~60 lbs • Medium Mixed Breed • NYC Area

You don’t give a name like Major Sylvester to just any dog.

This brave soul was found wandering the streets of NYC, scared and alone. The police brought him to the New York Animal Care Centers, where the chaos of the shelter left him stressed and frightened. Like so many shelter dogs, he began to shut down — leash biting, barking — behaviors born from fear, not aggression. Sadly, his time was running out.

But then, a kind woman stepped in and saved his life.

Now affectionately called Leo, he’s thriving in foster care — healing, learning, and loving harder than ever. From his soulful eyes to his snuggly heart, this boy has made it clear: he is ready for his forever person.

LEO’S STATS:
Weight: ~60 lbs
Breed: Medium Mixed Breed
Neutered: Yes
Good With:

Kids? Yes! Including small children and individuals with special needs — Leo is gentle, kind, and incredibly intuitive
Strangers? Yes! Warm and friendly
Dogs: Yes, but prefers slow introductions, especially with males
Cats: Sees them on walks and couldn’t care less
On Leash: A gentleman — curious and calm unless it’s raining (then, no thank you)
House-trained: 100%. Even in the rain, he’ll hold it like a champ
Crate-trained: Yes — enters at will and responds to