Adopt Don't Shop - Philly & SNJ (2025)

29/12/2024

💔🆘 Please help Barrett if you can 🆘💔

‼️ Extended
Barrett must have confirmed placement with an ADOPTER, FOSTER, or RESCUE PARTNER by Sunday, December 29th by 10:00 am.‼️

Barrett ACCT-A-208384 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Barrett must have confirmed placement with an ADOPTER, FOSTER, or RESCUE PARTNER by Saturday, December 28th by 10:00 am. Should Barrett’s medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Due to being significantly overcapacity with animals and higher than usual intake, extensions are unlikely to be granted. If you are interested in an animal please contact ACCT Philly immediately. Due to limited space, timestamps may also be proceeded with early so it is imperative to let us know if you are considering adopting or tagging an animal.

Meet Barrett! This adorable guy is a 2-year-old male who came in as a stray on 12/5. The finder noted that Barrett was “social and allowed all handling.” While at the shelter, Barrett has been noted to be an overall friendly pup who can get overstimulated at times. He has shown some leash biting and mounting tendencies when walking on the leash. Volunteers have said he is a sweet boy who is very treat motivated and has shown knowledge of “Sit” and can give “Paw” with both paws! Barrett does tend to pull when on walks but has shown no issues exiting and re-entering his kennel per his walk sheet notes. Barrett is looking for a home with kids 12+ due to his overarousal and has had a good meet in the shelter with another dog. This sweet pup is ready to put his past behind him and put his best paw forward!

MEDICAL NOTES:

Per exam on 12/11: Barrett has been observed to have shelter acquired upper respiratory infection (URI), or a "doggy cold". They have been started on medication, and will be monitored for resolution of the respiratory infection.

Per exam on 12/9: Barrett was noted to have bloody stool. He was given a parvo test, to which he came back negative on, and had no parasites observed in a f***l float. He was started on a probiotic and given a round of dewormer.

Per exam on 12/5: “Eyes are red, ears are red with dried white debris. Dry abrasions on the bridge of his nose. Red gums and yellow teeth. Thinning fur on head between ears. Appears to have very high energy otherwise appears healthy and food motivated.”

BEHAVIOR NOTES:

On 12/9 per volunteer: I was a little too nervous to take Barrett out myself as I had just leveled up to blue not too long ago so I decided to ask a staff member to take him out with me. His notes said that he tries to mount and leash bite. He did not try to bite my leash whatsoever. He did try to mount me and the staff member multiple times. He seems very treat motivated and knows sit and both paws. I had no problems taking him or returning him to the kennel. He seems like a very sweet boy; he just gets easily aroused.

On 12/5 per staff: BEHAVIOR EVALUATION

KNOWN HISTORY:
Stray

KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Barrett was standing at the front stress panting with wide eyes, wagging tail and neutral body. When the handler reached in with the leash he began to mouth at it but calmed down for a firm no. He allowed for easy leashing and came out without issue. No issues returning

LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls moderately, leash bites at times

HANDLING:
Barrett was friendly in the room but quite stressed! He was panting heavily and had wide soft eyes. He allowed handling from both of us in the room and would solicit attention, leaning in when being pet, but would get overstimulated and begin to mount the handler. He did this frequently and was very persistent but was able to be redirected away from mourning with treats or pet corrector. He took treats gently when offered as well and showed knowledge of sit.

PLAY:
Engages in play, but begins to mount

TOYS:
Interest but no possession

VIDEOS:

Barrett and Magnum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z002J_-5ko

ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week. Please visit www.acctphilly.org/adopt for details.

If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email our lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/

Confirmed placement is considered confirmation of an actual rescue pull. Possible placement, interested parties, and other "TBD" statuses are not considered confirmed and do not indicate an animal is no longer urgent

All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly’s Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313

29/12/2024

💔🆘 Please help Klondike if you can 🆘💔

‼️ Klondike must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or EXPERIENCED ADOPTER by SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29TH at 10AM.‼️

*New note 12/22*

Klondike ACCT-A-175055 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to behavioral concerns. Klondike must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or EXPERIENCED ADOPTER by FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27TH at 10AM. Should Klondike’s medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Klondike was first brought to the shelter in September and was quickly adopted. However, he was returned on December 5th due to behavioral concerns. While Klondike loves people (including Santa!) and enjoys playing with toys, he has a history of attacking smaller dogs and showing aggression toward children. In two separate altercations, he latched onto another dog and wouldn't let go, one of which occurred through a kennel. His reactivity in kennel has been increasing the longer he has been at the shelter. Klondike lived with a larger dog in his previous home, so it may be possible for him to get along with dogs who are bigger than him, but any introductions would need to be done carefully. He also had a good meet with one small dog while at the shelter. He would do best in a home where he is the only pet and needs a home without children. Due to his behavioral concerns, Klondike is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner or experienced adopter.

BEHAVIOR:
Per staff 12/22: While a nervous dog was struggling to pass by Klondike’s kennel due to Klondike’s reactivity, I tried distracting him by doing a little dance with my fingers. He started to pounce and play bow at my fingers, then grabbed his toy and followed my fingers with his toy. It was a very cute interaction and a successful distraction! The nervous dog was able to pass while Klondike was playing with me through the kennel bars.

Per staff 12/22: Took Amy out for a meet with Klondike after seeing that a volunteer held her near his cage and he wasn’t reactive. He was definitely very interested in her, but was able to be redirected and the meet went well! He was able to sniff her face and hind end without any attempts to bite her like he has with other dogs.

Per staff 12/22: Klondike was sweet towards me while talking to him through his kennel bars. Non reactive towards me at all. He seems so stressed and just wants to get out. He needs a quiet place where he can decompress and get some love.

Per staff 12/18: Despite our best efforts to keep Klondike covered and other dogs out of his sight, he has continued to be very reactive to any dogs that walk by. At this point he not only reactive to dogs his size or smaller, but also dogs larger than him as well.

Per staff 12/7: Klondike was getting his kennel cleaned in the small dog room. I warned the ACA's on phones about his behavior and history of latching onto small dogs so to be cautious. I heard a call on walkie for immediate help in the small dog room and ran in with a horn to see what was going on. One ACA had Klondike held from his head so he wouldn't shake while the other dog, Key, had his foot caught in Klondike's mouth through the bottom bars of the kennel. I used the air horn near Klondike's ear as he wouldn't release for the ACA's and easily snatched him away from Key once he let go. I advised the ACA's to put Klondike in a side bank as being in the small dog room is too dangerous for another small dog. When the ACA's attempted to move Klondike he jumped out again and escaped out his kennel trying to go after Key's side and another small dog.

Klondike's walk sheet as of December 15th:
Klondike was taken for a walk on December 7th, 10th, 11th, and twice on the 15th. During their walk on December 7th, their energy was noted as low, and the team member stated they were 'so cute!' During their walks on December 10th and 11th, no energy level or interaction notes were listed. For their first walk on December 15th, it was noted that they 'saw a large dog in the distance and pulled toward the dog'. The team member also noted that they were 'easy to pull back'. During their walk on December 15th, Klondike was noted to be 'sweet, affectionate'. In Klondike's general notes, there is a message to 'keep away from other dogs'. No other information is shared.

Per volunteer 12/7: Klondike is a teeny little dog but very cooperative with leashing and exiting his kennel. He let me pick him up no problem! Outside he had the cutest speed walk. He loved being the center of attention meeting Santa and picking out a toy. He loved every person he met.

Per staff 12/6: When I first saw Klondike, I thought he was a pitty puppy! He’s a few years old, but he looks like a permanent puppy.

Per staff 12/6: Klondike was in his kennel and hopped up on the bars with neutral eyes and a wagging tail. He jumped up on his neighbors kennel but was not reactive. He was easy to pull away and pulled minimally. He walked past a child and was unreactive and came into the room super friendly and wiggly. He let us hold him, pick him up, and cuddle him. He is super friendly and loose and loves to play with squeaky toys. He is a super friendly and goofy boy.

Klondike’s owner described him as “Overly aggressive towards smaller pets and children. He is very territorial aggressive towards weaker animals and beings. Housetrained, crate trained, high energy, pulls on leash. Skittish with strangers, aggressive towards small children and dogs, not interested in cats.” They said his ideal home would be “adults, no small children or babies, no small pets” and told us that he “likes to sit on laps and have his head on neck.” He did get along with the larger dog in their home.

Per staff 12/5: He's super aggressive w/ small animals, infants and kids. Locked on to daughters puppy and didn't let them go. Didn't break skin. Hasn't bitten human before. Lunges and tries to go at infants and kids, but owner has stopped this from happening for now.

Per finder 9/16: Good on leash, friendly, playful.

MEDICAL:
On 12/15, Klondike was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection (URI) or "doggy cold" and started on medication. He tested negative for pneumovirus.

During his intake exams on 9/16 and 12/5, Klondike appeared to be in good health, although on 12/5 he did have some hives on his groin.

VIDEOS:
Klondike being festive: https://youtube.com/shorts/qVnYe1fAPao?feature=share
Klondike is a ladies man: https://youtube.com/shorts/uobL9GwpBwQ?feature=share
Klondike is krazy for toys: https://youtube.com/shorts/Ihei3MTiwRU?feature=share
Klondike plays before meeting Amy: https://youtube.com/shorts/UnJlEg7eANg?feature=share
Klondike meets Amy: https://youtube.com/shorts/Gj1HL7iKY-U
Klondike and Amy (fence meet): https://youtube.com/shorts/OcGcc81xs4Q?feature=share
Klondike and Amy (face meet): https://youtube.com/shorts/Ou1XNQF9ZJA?feature=share

Due to being significantly overcapacity with animals and higher than usual intake, extensions are unlikely to be granted. If you are interested in an animal please contact ACCT Philly immediately. Due to limited space, timestamps may also be proceeded with early so it is imperative to let us know if you are considering adopting or tagging an animal.

ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week. Please visit www.acctphilly.org/adopt for details.

If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email our lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/

Confirmed placement is considered a confirmation of an actual rescue pull. Possible placement, interested parties, and other "TBD" statuses are not considered confirmed and do not indicate an animal is no longer urgent.

All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open-intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly's Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313.

29/12/2024

💔🆘 Please help Sampson if you can 🆘💔

‼️Still in urgent need and available for rescue partners only‼️

Medically Urgent Timestamp for Thursday 12/26!
Sampson
ACCT-A-209698
MUST LEAVE BY
10AM 12/26
Please email [email protected] if your rescue can pull or if you can foster through rescue. Dog is rescue only due to medical needs.

Sampson is a 4-year-old male that came in as a stray on 12/23. He has an a**l prolapse, and some of the tissue has been noted to be becoming necrotic. He needs to leave as soon as possible.

Medical history pending.

29/12/2024

💔🆘 Please help Taz if you can 🆘💔

Taz ACCT-A-209457 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to behavioral concerns in our care. Taz must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or EXPERIENCED ADOPTER by Sunday, December 29th at 10 A.M. Should Taz’s medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Taz is an adorable brindle girl who was brought to the shelter by police after they responded to a call for an abandoned dog. Upon arrival, they noticed this scared girl cowering behind a dumpster and were able to bring her to safety at the shelter.

She has been struggling to adjust to the overwhelming shelter environment and is in urgent need of a rescue or adopter to provide her with a calm and loving space to decompress and to prevent any behavioral decline in this environment. She has clearly been through a lot and will need a dedicated person to provide her with the confidence and security she will need to flourish.

This poor girl was noted to have a taser barb lodged in her shoulder when she arrived at the shelter, which could contribute to her behavioral struggles. She has a hard time trusting, but with patience and care, this girl may have the opportunity to flourish.

She has had positive dog meets in the shelter and has shown promise and resilience by slowly opening up to staff that have spent time with her. Taz is a sweet, but timid girl who is looking for a dedicated person to provide her with love and stability in her life. Could that be you?

Videos:
Winky and Taz Face Meet Part 1 https://youtube.com/shorts/SCsA9eTBiGU
Winky and Taz Walk Along
https://youtube.com/shorts/DPM8XT-fJ0s
Taz and Winky Walk Along Part 2
https://youtube.com/shorts/nWJ0jeXvSI4
Lady Supreme and Taz Walk Along https://youtube.com/shorts/9u66C8CHLYQ
Lady Supreme and Taz Face Meet https://youtube.com/shorts/8iBU7W-Ed84

Behavior Notes:
Per staff 12/21/24: Taz came out for activity time today. In kennel, she was nervous and was pressed against the door. She sat with her body curled and head lowered. The handler had to lasso her and once secured she came right out. In the room, she was still a bit nervous but opened up when we gave her small pets. the more time we spent with her giving her pets ad soft treats, she solicited slightly more and more. the handler began walking around the room and squeaking all the toys and found the perfect toy that she was obsessed with. she perked right up, became loose and wiggly and ran around with a wagging tail. she would bring the toys back to the handler for fetch and even allowed the handler to take it willingly from her mouth.

Per staff 12/20/24:
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Taz was laying on her bed low growling when the handler approached. When Taz saw the handler she began to snarl. The handler opened the kennel door and Taz backed up so the handler lowered the divider. The handler tossed the leash in for Taz to sniff and she snapped and grabbed the leash, tugging on it. The handler got her leash back and threw the leash in with some treats, but she refused to eat any. The handler attempted to lasso Taz but Taz did a lot of leash dodging and lip raising. The handler was able to successfully lasso her after several tries, and Taz growled while she secured the leash The handler used the door as a block to lower the leash stopper, and Taz exited very slowly.

LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally but walked with a stiff body, high flagging tail, and hard stared at the handler throughout the walk. The handler kept her on a short arm leash due to this behavior.

HANDLING:
Taz was very tense and nervous in the room with us. She hard stared and froze when we attempted to touch her, so we took handling extra slow. She was over threshold and refused to eat any treats or wet food. We just sat with her for several minutes, and Taz attempted to solicit at one point by pushing her head into the handler’s hand, but got scared when the handler moved and flinched away. Taz began taking wet food after a few more minutes, and was very gentle when eating out of the handler’s hand. She allowed the main handler to give her some body pets while she ate from her hand, and was more tolerant but still uncomfortable and gave some whale eye. She especially didn’t like things over her head, and would cower and tense up. She showed interest in a toy but was too fearful to engage with it. She showed us that she knows “sit” as well. After several minutes of sitting with her and giving her food, Taz’s tail came untucked and sat in a low position. Unfortunately, Taz never fully relaxed or opened up, but hopefully with time and patience she will open up even more.

PLAY:
Too fearful

TOYS:
Interest but no possession

Per finder 12/19/24: scared

Medical Notes:
12/19/24 Intake:
Eyes - eyes red, no ocular d/c, no cloudiness noted
Ears - dirty
Nose - clean, no nasal d/c, no sneezing/coughing noted
Mouth/Teeth/Gums - teeth white, gums red, no ulcers found
Coat & Skin - tazer barb on ventral left shoulder
Urogenital - female intact, no tattoo
Gait/Mobility - clear, no lameness noted
Attitude: BAR, very fearful, stressed
Overall Assessment: Tazer barb on left ventral shoulder

Behavior (Green, Gold, Blue, Red): Green
Behavior notes: Tense. Very fearful. Whale eyes.

12/19/24 Vet Notes:
BODY CONDITION SCORE (BCS): 4/9
FAS: 2/5
PAIN SCORE: 0/4
EYES, EARS, NOSE, THROAT: nares, eyes, and ears clean and clear with no discharge
OROPHARYNGEAL: mild dental calculus, no apparent oral masses or foreign bodies
CARDIOVASCULAR: no murmur or arrhythmia, pulses strong and synchronous, MM pink and moist, CRT less than 2 sec, normal skin turgor
RESPIRATORY: eupneic, lungs clear in all fields
LYMPH NODES: normal palpation
ABDOMEN,GI: soft and comfortable on palpation with no apparent masses
RE**AL EXAM: Not performed
UROGENITAL: normal external genitalia
MUSCULOSKELETAL: normal gait, ambulatory x 4, brief orthopedic exam

INTEGUMENTARY: taser lodged in skin of L shoulder

NERVOUS SYSTEM: Normal mentation, CNs WNL, no ataxia, brief neurologic exam
Behavior: Allowed all handling

Due to being significantly overcapacity with dogs and cats and higher than usual intake, extensions are unlikely to be granted. If you are interested in an animal please contact ACCT Philly immediately.

Due to limited space, timestamps may also be proceeded with early so it is imperative to let us know if you are considering adopting or tagging a dog or cat.

ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week. Please visit www.acctphilly.org/adopt for details.

If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email our lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/

Confirmed placement is considered confirmation of an actual rescue pull. Possible placement, interested parties, and other "TBD" statuses are not considered confirmed and do not indicate an animal is no longer urgent

All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly’s Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313

29/12/2024

💔🆘 Please help Winky if you can 🆘💔

**$100 in pledges for the rescue that pulls**

Winky ACCT-A-208636 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Winky must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or ADOPTER by Thursday, January 2nd at 10 A.M. Should Winky’s medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Winky is a shy yet irresistibly sweet girl with a heart full of potential just waiting to blossom in a loving home. Found as a stray on a chilly December day, Winky has quickly captured the hearts of those who’ve spent time with her. Though initially nervous in unfamiliar situations, her playful and affectionate side shines through once she feels safe. Whether it’s chasing a tennis ball, engaging in a spirited game of tug-of-war, or zipping around with joyful zoomies, Winky’s adorable antics are sure to bring a smile to your face.

While she may need some time and patience to adjust, Winky is incredibly tolerant, allowing all-over handling and even leaning in for pets and snuggles. She’s happiest when cuddled up beside someone who shows her kindness, and her signature “b***y swing” and soft tail wags are signs of her growing trust. Winky’s leash skills are manageable—she pulls when nervous but is calmer indoors or in well-lit areas, where she feels more at ease.

Winky is working hard to be brave, but the shelter environment can be overwhelming for her. She thrives with a gentle and patient handler who can help her feel secure at her own pace. Because of her initial nervousness, Winky is recommended for a home with children aged 15 and older, where she can feel calm and safe as she continues to grow in confidence.

In return, Winky will reward you with loyalty, affection, and plenty of adorable moments. If you’re looking for a sweet companion who’s eager to grow with you, Winky may be the perfect match. Could you be the one to give her the warmth and stability she deserves?

Videos:
Winky and Taz Face Meet Part 1 https://youtube.com/shorts/SCsA9eTBiGU
Winky Leash Biting
https://youtube.com/shorts/2i0jxh4Qu_4
Winky and Taz Walk Along
https://youtube.com/shorts/DPM8XT-fJ0s
Taz and Winky Walk Along Part 2
https://youtube.com/shorts/nWJ0jeXvSI4

Behavior Notes:
Per volunteer 12/13/24:
Winky is a shy but endearing girl with a big heart that’s ready to blossom in the right home. She may be nervous in new situations, but her sweet and playful side - when she feels safe - will capture your heart.
Winky loves a good game of fetch—watching her chase and paw at a tennis ball is absolutely adorable! And once she gets comfortable, she’ll trot over to you with her signature “b***y swing,” asking for attention.

Though she’s slow to warm up, Winky is trying her best to be brave. She’s incredibly tolerant, allows all-over handling, and even enjoys snuggling up close once she trusts you. Winky does need someone patient who will take things at her pace, as she can get tense or unsure in unfamiliar environments. She’s manageable on a leash but pulls when nervous and feels more at ease indoors or in well-lit areas.

Winky’s ideal home is with someone who understands her need for patience, kindness, and a little extra TLC. With time, she’ll reward you with her loyalty, affection, and those sweet tail wags. Are you the one to give Winky the love and support she deserves?

Per staff 12/11/24: Winky didn't seem to mind the rain too much today - she still seemed to have a good time on our walk and once again she got the cutest happy zoomies when we got outside! She is such a happy girl. She enjoyed playing some tug-of-war today. She loooooves to be petted and get scratches.

Per staff 12/11/24:
Got Winky out to see how she's doing! She greeted me in kennel by coming right up tot eh door with neutral eyes and a high tail. She sniffed the leash curiously and was easy to leash. She walks very nicely as well! When we got tot eh eval room Winky was much more tense and unsure of the other handler int he room, so she stepped out. Winky was very tolerant with me. She sat next to me on the bench and allowed some all over body pets. She didn't lean in or look at me at all, but she tolerated me. I offered her treats but she wasn't interested in what I had to offer. I gave her some space and she chose to stay on the opposite side of the room from me. I saw in previous memos that she liked fetch and tug-of-war, so I tried some toys with her. As soon as I threw a tennis ball Winky lit up! She chased and pawed after it adorably, and even brought it back for me to throw again! She dropped it right at my feet! She lost interest in fetch quickly, but did solicit attention from me after this! She came trotting up to me and swung her b***y into my face, looking back expectantly. Winky is slow to warm up, but she's trying her best to be brave! By the end of our time together I even got some nice tail wags! Overall, Winky is a shy, nervous girl that needs someone to take things slow with her and go at her pace!

Per staff 12/10/24:
Winky had a wonderful time playing outside today! She got the cutest zoomies and loved to play tug-of-war and fetch. She'll also just run back and forth holding her toy, happy as a clam, which is very cute. She saw another dog walking through the parking lot and she seemed excited and interested from a distance, but they didn't get too close so she lost interest in him quickly. Her kennel presence has gotten so much better too - she came right up to me with big tail wags, and when I returned her to her kennel she went right in without issue.

Per staff 12/9/24:
Took Winky out tonight for the third time. This time I was able to leash her right away with no issue, and she exited the kennel on her own with no coaxing necessary. I took her outside where she did her business and then got zoomies! We did a short walk and then came back inside to the eval room, where she had fun sniffing around and playing with a squeaky toy for a bit. She mostly just wants human affection and snuggles though! Her favorite thing is to cuddle up next to you or get some back scratches, since she's pretty itchy from her skin issues. At one point she could hear another dog barking and jumping at his kennel door and she got scared and tucked herself behind me trembling. But she allowed all handling with no issue at all, and was less nervous walking on her leash than previous times I've taken her out.

Per staff 12/9/24: RJ had Winky out this morning and brought her to the office to meet us! While Winky can be reactive in kennel she was very sweet outside and allowed all handling from multiple people in the office. She solicited and leaned in for pets and was tolerant of full body handling. Made Blue due to some fear and kennel reactivity.

Per staff 12/9/24: Growling and snarling in kennel when approaching

Per staff 12/8/24:
Kennel Presentation: Nervous - Winky was sitting in the corner of her kennel with hunched posture, ears back, trembling, whale eyeing me. She gave a growl when I approached. I opened the door and presented the leash and she slowly came forward to sniff it. After a few tries I was able to leash her, but it took about five minutes to coax her to come out of the kennel as she was too fearful to exit at first.

Leash skills: Fearful
Pulls hard on the leash in a fearful manner. Posture is low to the ground, walks quickly and pulls, but is manageable. Walked her briefly outside and then brought her indoors again, as she was nervous outside in the dark.

Handleability/Sociability:
Loose/Allows all handling
Initially was tense and fearful. Took her into the eval room, where I sat down on the couch. Winky immediately climbed up next to me and snuggled up against me, then nudged her head under my arm. She was still trembling but was soliciting attention and comfort from her handler, and allowed all handling with no issue (the only place I did not attempt to handle were her ears, as they are extremely inflamed and likely very painful). Over about half an hour in the eval room, Winky relaxed significantly and would lie down in my lap or right next to me and close her eyes, sniff my face and hands, and take treats from my hands. She was extremely sweet and easy to handle once she had some time to settle in.

Play: Did not attempt

Toys: Did not attempt

Per staff 12/8/24: Poor Winky is so nervous in her kennel. She was sitting with her ears back, trembling, and didn't even want to look at me. She was not reactive at all and didn't bark once, but is clearly so scared in her kennel.

Per finder 12/8/24: playful with strangers, pulls on leash

Medical Notes:
12/9/24:
Subjective: Skin and Ears
Objective: hair lose on rear end and inner thighs, dry flaky skin. ears dry and crusty strong smell of yeast from skin and ears
Assessment: ye**ty ears and skin
Plan: Applied EKT to AU
apply douxo S3 mousse SID x 7 days to hind quarters
Start Hydroxyzine 50 mg BID until further notice

12/9/24:
Eyes - Clear
Ears - Clean, redness and very dry skin
Nose - Clear, dry skin around nose
Mouth/Teeth/Gums - Mild staining, gums pink and moist
Coat & Skin - Dry, red skin on snout, ears, and hind legs and tail
Urogenital - Intact female
Gait/Mobility - No lameness noted
Attitude: BAR

Due to being significantly overcapacity with dogs and cats and higher than usual intake, extensions are unlikely to be granted. If you are interested in an animal please contact ACCT Philly immediately.

Due to limited space, timestamps may also be proceeded with early so it is imperative to let us know if you are considering adopting or tagging a dog or cat.

ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week. Please visit www.acctphilly.org/adopt for details.

If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email our lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/

Confirmed placement is considered confirmation of an actual rescue pull. Possible placement, interested parties, and other "TBD" statuses are not considered confirmed and do not indicate an animal is no longer urgent

All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly’s Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313

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