ACCT Philly: At-Risk Dogs

‼️URGENT‼️

👉 For the most up-to-date notes, please check the bio located in the comments.👈

Lexi ACCT-A-251434 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Lexi must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or EXPERIENCED ADOPTER by MONDAY, JUNE 22ND at 10AM. Should Lexi's medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Lexi is a six-year-old Mastiff who came to ACCT Philly as an owner surrender on May 28th. At first glance she can appear a bit reserved in new situations, but once she has a moment to take things in, her soft, steady personality begins to shine through in a really lovely way. She builds trust gradually, responds very well to kindness, and is highly food-motivated and eager to learn, already making meaningful progress with handling and basic cues. She’ll lean in for pets once comfortable, offers a sit for treats, and walks nicely on a loose leash. She can be vocal at times with a classic Mastiff-style alarm bark, but she is easily redirected and settles quickly when she understands what’s being asked of her. Lexi has met other dogs in the shelter and previously lived in a home with four other dogs, who she was very nurturing toward, as well as a cat she had no issues with.

Staff have noted that Lexi is a pretty awesome representation of her breed in a lot of ways. Because of this, she will do best in an adult-only home with someone experienced with Mastiffs or similar guardian breeds. Her ideal placement will be able to provide a calm, structured environment and continue building her confidence through patient, positive reinforcement. Due to her length of stay, Lexi is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner or experienced adopter who can help her continue to thrive outside of the shelter setting.

VIDEOS:
Diamond and Lexi fence meet: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ANuARfqZ_rc

Lexi and Lucas:
https://youtu.be/qy-fhnKwb1A?si=hQlJoHv-sPN0i0Ah
https://youtu.be/x-ND5fcDqkM?si=h6OLYSqTopUWu0pv
https://youtu.be/KYcfiFF7rPU?si=ORPJT8FcNC1VQWD7
https://youtu.be/iUmlQTLpqlU?si=pmIX4cQy-Q_2HNFW

Cold Club Playgroup 6/9: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcnvoGYrJkIa5t4RiKIf-bQjRrt-PnNCP

Lexi sits for treats: https://youtube.com/shorts/2uDcCUMFlz8?si=Q0Ukqq19s7UwPyQ2

Pets for Lexi: https://youtube.com/shorts/qEJ4S0q7n7c?si=BmZ2-tyTR4jWEtZg

Lexi knows sit and down: https://youtube.com/shorts/TjPBiyjbpnQ?si=EpH9rPe872EPqmQP

BEHAVIOR NOTES:
Per volunteer 6/16: Low energy. Loves butt pets. Good through fence with male dog Larnold.

Per staff 6/13: Updating pathway to be available for adoption, in kennel she does a typical mastiff bark, just one or two good loud barks to let you know she’s there, if you offer her any treats or show her the leash she stops vocalizing and is easy to handle. Walked on a loose leash to the pen, peed and pooped outside. When I sat down and offered her treats, she offered me her butt and her side body for pets and scratches. Knows sit and can easily be lured into a lay down for a treat.

Went outside she will run away when she hears loud noises on the street and seems more comfortable if you’re sitting rather than standing and walking directly towards her. Again, food is the way to this dog‘s heart and she is consistently showing that what her owner notes say about her being naturally, wary is accurate, and not escalating beyond that.

Not for first time, dog owner, ideally home would have breed experience to understand, natural breed tendencies of wariness to strangers. Home should be prepared to manage her interactions, using things like baby gates, crates, and lots of positive reinforcement with food when introducing her to newcomers.

Per volunteer 6/14: Low energy. Mildly shy. Photoshoot.

Per staff 6/12: Low energy.

Per volunteer 6/10: Low energy.

Per staff 6/10: Low energy. Very skittish/friendly, she is just very unsure of handler, please introduce yourself.

Per volunteer 6/9:
Lexi was sleeping on her bed and got up very calmly and stood nicely for me to leash her. She gave me no issues walking past the crated dogs. She has an easy walking pace as we left the shelter, and does a lot of ground sniffing. She's very skinny, so might be searching for treats. And she looks to be a former mama. She drooled a lot and kept an eye on the activity in the parking lot, though there wasn't much going on there.

She initially flinched when I stroked her backside, but later when I started petting her again, she leaned against my hand. She even allowed pets under her chin. She perked up when she heard a squeaker toy in the other yard, but when I showed her one, she didn't have much interest. She had no interest in balls or other toys, but she did sniff them, then moved away.

When Diesel, a husky, approached the fence, she ran to the fence, barked a little, then was interested and cordial. She will sit when asked, and is surprisingly gentle taking treats. Later, when she just heard the sound of the treat bag, she sat right down and looked at me, expecting, and knowing I would give her a treat.
She is not jumpy or mouthy.

On the walk back to the shelter, she pulled which surprised me because she was so easy walking out of the shelter. She gave me no issues returning to her kennel and unleashing her. She is a true gentle giant.

Per staff 6/9, playgroup: Low tail, ears back, wide eyes at the fence. Steerable 3/5 with water, did not test with can due to fearfulness. Greeted Luca, sniffed and tolerated being sniffed. Corrected with an air snap when Luca tried to mount then moved away.

Per volunteer 6/8: Low energy. Ok leaving shelter, pulls to return. Good through fence with Diesel. Knows sit, gentle with treats. Skittish. Flinches when pet on back.

Per staff 6/4: Low energy. Mildly shy.

Per volunteer 6/3: Low energy. Slightly shy. Sweet girl, very treat motivated. She solicited some butt scratches — does startle easily. Lots of sniffing in the yard.

Per volunteer 6/2: Low energy. Slightly shy. Allows touching all over.

Per staff conversation with owner 5/31: Owner obtained Lexi from a breeder in Virginia approximately three months ago. The breeder reportedly told the owner that Lexi had been heavily bred and had previously lived in a home with approximately ten other dogs, as well as with an individual who was allegedly abusive, which led to her fearful behavior. Owner believes Lexi was significantly overbred and reports that the breeder told her the last litter Lexi had consisted of 16 puppies. When Lexi first arrived to the owner, she was extremely thin, fearful, guarded, and easily startled. Since then, she has gained some weight (owner acknowledged that she is still thin), become more comfortable, and bonded very quickly with the French Bulldog in the home, whom she reportedly treated like her own puppy.
Lexi lived successfully with four other dogs and a cat in the home, including a French Bulldog, a Micro Bully, and an XL Bully. Owner stated that Lexi was very nurturing toward the other dogs. She also had no issues with the resident cat.

Owner noted that Lexi may be fearful and also may growl at times but attributes this behavior to her past experiences and trauma. Overall, she describes Lexi as fearful and insecure rather than aggressive. Owner reports that Lexi has generally displayed good behavior. She described Lexi as a "barker" and stated that she is "all bark and no bite." Lexi will alert bark at unfamiliar people but quickly becomes fearful if they approach her.

Owner reports that Lexi previously had stomach cancer and what sounded like two episodes of GDV. Owner was feeding her kibble, waiting 30 minutes, and then giving her water. Since this routine, she has not had the same stomach issues.

Per staff 5/31:
Kennel Presentation: At the front of the kennel with wide eyes, ears forward, nub down, not moving. Readily took a treat through the bars.
Leash Skills: Need a treat lure to leash up. Slowly came out of kennel. Eyes darting, nub down and ears forward. Mildly pulled on leash. Exit searching outside.
Sociability: Asocial. Moved away when I attempted to pet. Skin crawled when I gently touched her side.
Dog Interaction: Met Lucas. Tolerant and avoidant.
Return to Kennel: Went right into kennel and I was able to remove leash with hand.
Color Level: Blue

Per staff 5/30: Met two dogs thru the fence. Sniffed then began mostly exit searching. In the pen with me, avoidant with some exit searching, using food helped with bonding and decreasing flight response.

Per staff 5/30: Started out well but got anxious over time and could not finish vaccinations.

Per staff 5/30: Sitting quietly in kennel with wide eyes and ears to the side. Ate treats intensely and fast, used treats to lure head into the leash. Nub pasted down, eyes darting, walks hunched, indicating fear. Flinched when touched initially. Able to bond using food and touch on back and sides, and take off choke chain that was on snugly. Passed off to staff to complete intake exam on dog intake room. Staff indicated she relaxed with him touching her and remained apprehensive when the nurse also kept approaching to touch her. Muzzled out of an abundance of caution.
Per staff 5/28: Owner didn't have much time and she had no choice but to surrender the dog. Dog is very sweet and walked on leash nicely.

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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.

‼️URGENT‼️

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Kimbo ACCT-A-239166 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Kimbo must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or ADOPTER by MONDAY, JUNE 22ND at 10AM. Should Kimbo's medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Kimbo was surrendered to ACCT Philly on May 16th and was quickly adopted, but returned on May 29th through no fault of his own. This five-year-old, high-energy boy is friendly, social, and always ready to get moving, especially if there are treats or a good walk involved.

Kimbo has a big, enthusiastic personality and loves to run, play, and soak up attention from his people. He knows sit and paw and is very food motivated, though he does best with an open palm for treats as he can be a bit quick to grab. Volunteers and day trippers consistently describe him as loving, fun, and affectionate in his own way, often tapping a paw for attention or sneaking in a kiss once he is comfortable.

On leash, Kimbo is a strong, enthusiastic walker who can pull, especially when he sees small dogs. At the shelter, he had a positive drop-leash meet with a male dog and was pushy during a separate meet with a female dog. He will do best with a handler who can continue guiding his dog interactions in structured, positive settings.

Kimbo has done very well on multiple day trips and adjusts comfortably to new environments. He has visited parks, walked along the river, and even enjoyed coffee shop outings where he happily collected attention. He also loves a good hamburger. Due to his length of stay, Kimbo is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner or adopter.

VIDEOS:
Kovu and Kimbo leashed meet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwuMJ_RTD7Y

Kovu and Kimbo drop leash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiQH571xqDo

Kimbo and his stuffed toy: https://youtube.com/shorts/5qz1f611SUo?si=NU1sXSzsu8UBu4wR

Playgroup 6/9: Pinky, Kimbo: https://youtu.be/7B0KpOyRv6Y?si=Oh0MoCOpw7YMA40d

Playgroup 6/9: Pinky, Astra, Kimbo: https://youtu.be/FaWlleZ0_iE?si=982R7Aqc5fL9XGmj

Kimbo knows sit and paw!: https://youtube.com/shorts/mndkSoAUzws?is=AkfLDczwOzUN-3EY

BEHAVIOR NOTES:
Per volunteer 6/13: High energy. Pulls strong. Not out in 2 days. Added to running board. Knows sit and paw.

Per staff 6/11: High energy. Good boy. Loves running in the yard. Slight issues returning to kennel.

Per staff 6/9, playgroup: Very steerable, 4/5 water and 5/5 can. Tail tucked, ears back when Pinky greeted and was jumping on him. He corrected her for space with an air snap. When a second female dog was introduced to the yard, he greeted her, sniffing then started to get pushy with her, chasing her around the yard, did not stop when handlers attempted to steer away, was removed from the yard.

Per staff 6/9: Mild issues getting out of kennel. Mildly shy. Playgroup.

Per volunteer 6/8: High energy. Easy to leash and walk. Very playful and lots of zoomies. Eventually wanted pets and snuggles.

Per volunteer 6/7: Medium-high energy. Loved flinging and running with toy.

Per day trip 6/5:
Philly Pupventures Report Card:
Duration of Day Trip: 3-4 Hours
Activities on the Day Trip: We went for a long walk at the park and he was a really good boy. Easy to walk, no pulling at all. A little wild in the car. But to be expected with everything going on. Super friendly and put his paw on me when he wanted attention and snuck a kiss. He deserves a good loving home and no doubt in my mind he would bear a great dog for someone.
Where did you go, and would you recommend it to others? Why or why not? We went to Tacony park and did an hour walk. Then went to McDonald’s and got an ice cream cone. He is a such a good boy.
How was the dog’s energy level throughout the trip? 3 / 5
How was the dog in the car? A little wild and couldn’t sit still.
If indoors, did the dog seem house trained? Unsure
How comfortable was the dog in new surroundings? Very comfortable.
How did the dog react seeing other animals in passing (cats, dogs, squirrels, birds, etc.)? Was excited but did not react
How did the dog react seeing people, such as runners, bikers, or children? Did not see responsive. He stopped and let someone pet him.
Describe the dog’s leash manners: He is actually a really good walker. Calm and steady. No pulling. A good boy.
How did the dog take treats? I was told he could be a little snatchy but he was actually very sweet and gentle.
Which commands did the dog respond to? Did not display any knowledge of these
Favorite moment from day trip? I think the hamburger.
Per staff 6/3: Skittish.

Per day trip 6/2:
Philly Pupventures Report Card:
Duration of Day Trip: 3-4 Hours
Activities on the Day Trip: Walked by the river, went to a coffee shop and got a pup cup, hung out on porch of house.
Where did you go, and would you recommend it to others? Why or why not? We went the river. I would recommend going there because there are lots of other people/dogs and the trail is beautiful.
How was the dog’s energy level throughout the trip? 5 / 5
How was the dog in the car? Very excited on the drive away from ACCT, more calm on the way back. He kept moving to the front and back seat.
If indoors, did the dog seem house trained? Yes
How comfortable was the dog in new surroundings? Somewhat comfortable.
How did the dog react seeing other animals in passing (cats, dogs, squirrels, birds, etc.)? Was very reactive.
How did the dog react seeing people, such as runners, bikers, or children? The dog didn’t care too much about other people.
Describe the dog’s leash manners: Kimbo generally walked nicely unless he saw food or small dogs. He would pull the leash quite hard when he saw small dogs.
Which commands did the dog respond to? Did not display any knowledge of these.
Favorite moment from day trip? The coffee shop (he got so much attention).
Other Information: He doesn’t like to run, but he’s fine with walking. He’s a little aggressive when he plays and might nip by accident. He doesn’t care a lot about humans but also did not like being left alone on the porch when I went inside to grab water. He’d be good for someone that doesn’t care too much about cuddling and can handle his energy.

Per volunteer 5/30: High energy. Mild issues on leash, mildly jumpy. Good drop leash meet with Kovu.

Per staff 5/31:
Kennel Presentation: At the front of his kennel, ears to the side, soft eyes, low tail wags. Took a treat a little snatchy through the bars.
Leash Skills: Easy to leash and came right out. Walked on a loose leash, ears to the side, low loose tail, loose body.
Sociability: Came over when I kneeled down, allowed all handling, soft eyes, ears to the side, mid tail wags. Would nudge my hand when I stopped. Knows sit and took treats a little snatchy so open palm is best.
Play: No interest in the toys.
Return to Kennel: Walked back with the same body language as walking out. Stopped outside his kennel, ears back, low tail. Tossed in a treat and he hopped right in. Removed leash easily by hand.
Color Level: Exp Gold

Per staff 5/29: Will sit and give paw for treats.

Per owner surrender notes 5/29: Adoption return due to being a lot of responsibility. Described as a very good dog, a little stubborn but great with people and kids. High energy. Mostly house trained. Not crate trained. Knows sit and stay but can be stubborn. Have to show slight resistance on leash. Reacts pretty well to strangers, very well to children, naturally to cats, and okay toward dogs. He could fit anywhere.
Per owner surrender notes 5/16: I have nowhere to live. He is relaxed. He has high energy. He behaves well.
Per staff conversation with owner 12/11/25: They said he's just very energetic and emphasized he's great with kids.

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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.

Chicken has rescue!

‼️URGENT‼️

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Chicken ACCT-A-247752 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to medical concerns. Chicken must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER by FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH at 10AM. Should Chicken's medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Chicken is a 14-year-old Pomeranian who came to ACCT Philly on June 17th after spending her entire life as a beloved family companion. Her owner describes her as a mellow, affectionate senior who is housebroken, crate trained, and wonderful with children, cats, and other dogs. She knows several cues, including sit, spin, and lay down, walks calmly on leash, and enjoys being close to her people. Despite the stress of arriving at the shelter, Chicken has remained sweet and easy to handle. Staff found her patient and tolerant, allowing pets all over her body, though she was less comfortable during her vet exam. She also participated in a dog meet, where she calmly sniffed and tolerated greetings with little interest in further interaction.

Chicken has a very large fluid-filled mass on the right side of her chest that requires further evaluation, along with significant dental disease, age-related changes to her eyes, suspected collapsing trachea, and mild skin issues. Although she remains bright and social, Chicken's age and medical concerns make her especially vulnerable to illness in the shelter environment. Chicken is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner willing to give this gentle senior the medical evaluation and soft landing she needs.

VIDEOS:
Meet Chicken: https://youtube.com/shorts/Gw2AoafuOqM?si=N3iqiD6Dsfu57qcj

Chicken and Draco meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/q3IEaM1LasM?is=DaMQ9_iN-_H9EVFU

BEHAVIOR NOTES:
Per staff 6/17: Sweet girl. Tolerates being carried, sat and waited patiently in the hallway, and allowed pets all over including feeling her mass. Did a dog meet and she didn't show much interest, but sniffed and tolerated being sniffed.
Per staff 6/17: Sweet girl but has a short fuse for medical handling.

Per owner surrender notes 6/17: Mellow, likes kids, scared of loud thunder and rain. Has been raised with adults and children ages 14 and 18. Fully housebroken, crate trained, and lives indoors. Medium energy, enjoys some activity. No behavioral concerns. She was attacked once so she likes to warm up to big dogs first. Knows sit, spin, and lay down. Calm on leash, no issues. Kind towards strangers. Loves children. Friendly with cats - I own one. Kind with dogs but will bark if she's happy. She likes kids so that would be great. She's older so she needs a lot more attention.

MEDICAL NOTES:
6/17 Vet Exam: Nuclear sclerosis in both eyes. Teeth have heavy tartar and staining. Thinning coat with some crusting along the lower back and around the vulvar/anal region. Very large fluctuant subcutaneous mass on the right side of the chest — likely a lipoma but other causes have not been ruled out. Lymph nodes normal. Heart and lungs sound normal. Sensitive trachea, honks and coughs with excitement.

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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.

‼️URGENT‼️

👉 For the most up-to-date notes, please check the bio located in the comments.👈

​Ontario ACCT-A-250886 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Ontario must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or ADOPTER by Sunday, June 21st, 2026 at 10AM. Should Ontario’s medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Looking for a dog who can keep up with your adventures and then happily soak up some love afterward? Meet Ontario!

Ontario is a fun-loving, active girl who has quickly become a volunteer favorite thanks to her playful personality and sweet nature. Whether she's chasing a ball around the yard, splashing through water from the hose, or exploring every interesting smell on a walk, Ontario approaches life with enthusiasm and a wagging tail.

This smart cookie already knows "sit," appears to be house-trained, walks nicely on leash, and is incredibly food motivated—which means she's ready to learn even more with her future family. Volunteers consistently describe her as friendly, easy to handle, and a joy to spend time with. She's happy to greet new people, enjoys affection, and has even charmed staff and volunteers alike with her loose, wiggly personality.

One of Ontario's absolute favorite things? Water! If there's a hose, kiddie pool, or sprinkler nearby, you can bet she'll be first in line for a splash session. When she's not making her own water park, she loves playing fetch, zooming around the yard, and showing off her athletic side.

Ontario has shown interest in other dogs and has participated in several dog meets. She may prefer slower introductions and would benefit from continued guidance and positive experiences as she settles into a home environment.

Ontario is looking for a family with kids 10+ that will appreciate her playful spirit, continue building her confidence and training, and maybe even let her indulge in a little water play every now and then. If you're searching for a sweet, active companion who will keep you smiling, Ontario may be your perfect match!

Videos:
Ontario and Prince Meet: https://youtu.be/RTq86M986SE

Ontario running in the rain: https://youtu.be/s80CmZfLx0M

Petting Ontario: https://youtu.be/XK00TQMJecw?si=ojyydhkmWyecocJq

Ontario on the A frame: https://youtu.be/3crK4DOrvPo?si=0Ib_cXtGxIDWCpnh

Ontario and lucky girl

https://youtu.be/iJChrTUjCH0?si=qsG5H-zVqADHD6tX

https://youtu.be/gKJZSMgnIVI?si=_fv0niodYQa0tvIb

https://youtu.be/ZwrorWbt9Ic?si=BmTOW3cWSQrAlmYh

Ontario and Bro-man

https://youtu.be/QfTG9JGPpiE?si=hKJzA7ShGUtat2IB

https://youtu.be/mPmFEWXTq4k?si=Xmr4DYv0GV49Iez8

https://youtu.be/kBiA148CBLU?si=znOSBZTEOVYDBBSF

https://youtu.be/hQ7lOJ107UU?si=uzrSufI1SyrAWeSs

Behavior Notes:
Per staff 6/16/26: Children 10+ due to being snatchy with treats

Per staff 6/16/26: At the front of her kennel soft eyes, ears to the side, loose body. Easy to leash and came right out. Very snatchy with treats, would follow my hand around looking for more treats, tossing them is best. Met Prince, at the fence, mid to high tail wags, ears forward, muzzle punched the fence. Did a walk along in the yard first, pulling moderately towards Prince, mid tail, ears back. Air snapped at Prince when face to face. Princes handler distracted him with treats and Ontario was able to sniff with mid to high tail wags, ears back. Distracted Ontario with some peanut butter due to her being very snatchy with treats and Prince was able to sniff her. Attempted a face meet again, mid to high tail wags, ears back, able to move away.

Walksheet notes:

5/25 - medium energy, playful pup! likes chasing toys and jumps up for attention, easy to leash, handle, and return

5/25 - low energy, food motivated, liked squeaky toys, interested in dogs through fence, focused, whined but redirected for treats, a little grumbly with pets

5/25 - low energy, sweet girl, loves cuddling with handler, stiff but tolerant dog meet

5/26 - low energy, interested in meeting other dogs, sweetest girl, pulls on leash

5/27 - medium energy, enthusiastic fence meet with another dog - barking and bowing. happy girl, will run after ball and toys but not fetch them. knows sit, wags

5/28 - medium energy

5/29 - medium/high energy, fence reactive to a dog, redirects with food scatter

6/2 - medium energy, very good girl, loves water and pets

6/3 - medium/high energy, super friendly, loves to play fetch, playful with other dogs

6/4 - no issues

6/5 - medium energy, loves to play with hose and water, seems housebroken - went right when we got outside

6/8 - medium/high energy, good on leash, sat for treats, friendly dog

6/9 - medium energy

6/9 - medium/high energy, loves running around yard, sweet girl

6/10 - medium/high energy, good on leash, sit for treats, plays fetch

6/11 - medium energy

6/12 - medium energy, enjoyed the water, sweet as always, more interested in exploring than getting pets

6/13 - medium energy, good on walk and on leash

6/14 - loves water play and yard

Per volunteer 6/3: I took Ontario out tonight for the first time. She was easy to leash & walk and definitely appears to be house trained. She had a lot of fun in the yard and really enjoyed playing in the water coming out of the hose! She loved being pet as well.

Per staff 5/29/26: Easy to leash, came right to the front. Pulled Mildly Yes, I handled the dog. Short pets, allowed handling seemingly indifferent but walked away after touch Walked right into kennel and unleashed without issue Fence running with a dog nearby/slightly reactive (barking, difficult to redirect but with leash walking away from fence and food scatter she settled).

Per staff 5/27/26: this dog is being continued on behavior meds for FAS, with a change to discontinue Trazadone, keep on Gabapentin for 5 more days and increase the gaba dose slightly.

Per staff 5/26/26 (Regarding meet with Lucky Girl): Stiff greetings and tense body.

Per staff 5/26/26 (Regarding meet with Bro-Man): Good greetings with ears back and high flagging tail. Moved Away on her own. Attempted to mount.

Per volunteer 5/25/26: Mild hesitation, Came to the front, not rowdy but ducked under leash to push out of kennel twice. Was able to loop and she walked right oht Trying to push past you, Very mild “push” lol but just a little avoidant at first but otherwise able to leash and walked out no problem Pulled Mildly, Fixated on other dogs, Slightly fixated/very interested in dog in the other pen. Distracted with treats and toys. Whined a little, no hackles Yes, I handled the dog. When I pet her flank/rib cage she gave a grumble. I noticed she had her toy in her mouth so I gave a few treats and tried again after a minute when she didn’t have a toy and she gave another grumble. A few minutes later I pet under neck and she didn’t react Super food motivated, walked in after I tossed treats Loved squeaky toys and treats. Took treats a little hard but she’s skinny so maybe just hungry. Knows “sit”

Per volunteer 5/25/26: Kennel Presentation: Greeted me with a loose and wiggly body and very easily leashed her on the first try.

Leash Skills: Walks nicely with just minimal pulling. When we got outside, there were a few other dogs out there and she was very eager to pull towards them, however I wanted to evaluate her first so we went the other way.

Sociability: Seems very treat motivated and tries sniffing them out wherever she can. Seems very trainable as she is very treat motivated! She went up and over the A-frame. Takes treats incredibly gently out of my hand. Took pets from me all over and very sweet with her handler. Went into the volunteer office and met multiple new handlers who she took pets from with a very loose body! There are notes in her profile that she doesn’t like her face touch. However, she was soliciting out pets with her face first and seemed OK with it being touched.

Play: Not much play today

Dog Interaction: She had a dog meet with a dog who came on and eagerly and she was a bit stiff but pretty tolerant overall. She did try to hump him at one point. He tried to hump her and she gave him a good correction. We tried to do another dog meet with another dog who came on really strong and she gave a bit of a growl and bark so we ended it as she seemed a little stressed out.

Return to Kennel: No issues returning to kennel

Color Level: Giving experience gold just due to these intake notes to be safe however she was more of a green/gold level dog behaviorally

Per staff 5/24/26: Came into exam room with loose body, soft eyes, wagging tail. Upon attempt at exam and restraint, began bucking and growling. Elected to stop attempt at exam at this time, starting behavior medication for next 3 days to help with FAS, attempt exam tomorrow.

Per staff 5/22/26: Does Not like anybody in or near her face. Will need to muzzle for restraining, but is highly food motivated.

Per finder 5/22/26: Ontario was found yesterday and was described as being friendly, playful and friendly to strangers. She walked fine on leash and was noted to have a scratch on her face.

Medical Notes:

Ontario has superficial pyoderma and allergic skin disease that may require ongoing management and further workup.

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