ACCT Philly: At-Risk Dogs

‼️ URGENT ‼️ Doman ACCT-A-260415

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Doman ACCT-A-260415 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Doman must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER, FOSTER, OR ADOPTER by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH at 10AM. Should Doman's medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Doman came to ACCT Philly as a stray on August 31st and has spent his time here showing everyone what a sweet, affectionate, and fun-loving dog he is. He is always happy to get out of his kennel and loves attention, happily leaning into pets and scratches and cuddling up when invited. He is playful and food motivated, knows “sit,” and takes treats gently. He has medium energy and enjoys both getting out for an adventure and settling down with his people.

Doman has had the chance to experience life outside the shelter on several day trips, including walks along the Schuylkill and around Center City, as well as time relaxing and playing in an apartment. He did well in new surroundings, was calm indoors, and was reported to be house trained. He rode well in the car, walked nicely on leash with only occasional pulling that was easily redirected, though he was excited to say hello to some people. He has also enjoyed meeting other dogs and has shown playful, tolerant behavior during several introductions and playgroups.

Whether he is going for a walk, playing, learning with treats, or curling up for some cuddles, Doman is happiest when he gets to spend time with his people. Due to his length of stay, Doman is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner, foster, or adopter.

VIDEOS:
Playgroup 9/1: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWMPBmtO_0Hk

Playgroup 9/2: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVxiIPoIhSes&si=oXloesG9KfODcJhW

Furby and Doman Meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/w3P0n3vPtzY?si=yeI1WQ9JX-l5oKR2

Playgroup 9/7: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHyPGaWsQ3Og&si=RZpClIKGsAFtzlvk

Doman and Winston Furchill Fence Meet: https://youtu.be/kHS3evKYtdw?is=6D5NDIsyo93nG6oF

Leash Meet: https://youtu.be/F_GUYWMP3pQ?is=Qxwhom4opr5RJqHk

Doman Knows Sit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWUl00mh1SA

Playgroup 9/9: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCWs3zHcFN5M

Cold Club Playgroup 9/20: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLTEP1XvUmvE

BEHAVIOR NOTES:
Per volunteer 9/22: Medium-high energy. Playful with other dogs but doesn't. Treat motivated (knows sit). Affectionate.

Per volunteer 9/21: Medium energy. Curious about other dogs from afar. Sweetest thing ever. Loves scratches. Knows sit. Wants to meet other dogs. Still trying to mount a little.

Per day trip 9/21:
Duration of Day Trip: 3-4 Hours
Activities on the Day Trip: Walked along the schuylkill & center city.
Where did you go, and would you recommend it to others? Why or why not? Walked around center city. Doman did great being outside.
How was the dog’s energy level throughout the trip? 3 / 5
How was the dog in the car? (N/a if no car ride) Behaved well, Sat or was laying down most of the ride.
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 excited but did not react
How did the dog react seeing people, such as runners, bikers, or children? Walked past most people, did pull a little to say hello here and there. Was slightly startled by loud noises or fast moving things (scooters, bikes, etc)
Describe the dog’s leash manners (e.g., pulls on leash, walks nicely, jumpy, leash biting). Walked well. When told to sit he sat patiently waiting to be leashed. Pulled slightly but was redirected easily.
How did the dog take treats? (e.g., Snatchy, took gently, or was not interested in treats, etc.) Gentle
Which commands did the dog respond to? Sit
Favorite moment from day trip? Our walk outside
Please share any information about the dog that would be helpful to know Doman was very sweet. He is very food motivated and knows “sit.” He likes to be right by your side and loved cuddling when invited to."

Per day trip 9/20:
Activities on the Day Trip: Walk and play in apartment (because of rain)
Where did you go, and would you recommend it to others? Why or why not? We were not able to do much but he was really fun to play with at home
How was the dog’s energy level throughout the trip? 3 / 5
How was the dog in the car? (N/a if no car ride) Good! Little nervous at first
If indoors, did the dog seem house trained? Yes
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.)? Did not see other animals
How did the dog react seeing people, such as runners, bikers, or children? He reacted well to all people
Describe the dog’s leash manners (e.g., pulls on leash, walks nicely, jumpy, leash biting). He did very well, did not pull or anything
How did the dog take treats? (e.g., Snatchy, took gently, or was not interested in treats, etc.) Took gently
Which commands did the dog respond to? Sit
Favorite moment from day trip? Cuddling
Please share any information about the dog that would be helpful to know He was very calm, no barking, and really sweet.

Per staff, playgroup 9/20: Steer Test: 3-4/5 with water. Good greetings, some push pull play, following the other dogs around. Did some butt flirting. Handler oriented. Tolerant.

Per volunteer 9/19: Medium energy. Gentle, very playful! Loved to run with me.

Per volunteer 9/16: Medium energy. Gentle, good pup!

Per volunteer 9/16: Medium energy. Very happy and playful.

Per staff 9/16: Medium energy. Good on walk and on leash.

Per staff 9/13: Medium energy.

Per staff 9/12: Medium energy. Loves attention. Sweet.

Per staff, playgroup 9/9: Good gate greetings. Tolerant and moves away.

Per staff 9/8: During an adoption meet was very affectionate and gentle with baby. Tolerant and gave space to resident dog.

Per staff 9/7: I approached his kennel and was met with a wiggly body, soft eyes, and ears back. While leashing him, he was trying to push through the door, however he wanted to lick and jump on me. Outside he walked with a loose leash, stopping to sniff a lot. During dog meet he's stiff and first then starts to bow/slap. He does want to hump.

Per staff 9/7: Good greetings. Loose body. Tolerant.

Per volunteer 9/7: Doman was easy to handle. He wanted to sit on my lap and was very affectionate. He knows sit and took treats gently. Loved pets and ear rubs! Good boy!

Per volunteer 9/7: Medium energy. Very playful. Loved pets and treats. Very sweet boy. Knows "sit".

Per volunteer 9/6: Medium energy. Mild issues returning to kennel. Fence meet with Winston Furchill.

Per volunteer 9/6: Medium energy. Very excited to get out. Slightly jumpy but easily redirected with treats.

Per volunteer 9/5: Medium energy. So sweet! Loves sitting to be pet and takes treats well. Does pull and jump a little and will push door of kennel open.

Per staff 9/5:
Kennel Presentation: At the front of his kennel standing on his hind legs and front paws on the door. Soft eyes, ears to the side and mid tail loosely wagging.
Leash Skills: Tossed a treat since he was right at the front. Easy to leash and came right out of kennel. For most of the walk he walked on a loose leash, some pulling however very minimal.
Sociability: Leaned into all handling. Some jumpiness however he was easily able to be redirect to four on the floor. Food motivated and takes them nicely.
Dog Interaction: Met Rocky through the fence with a loose body and play bows. No reaction when Rocky was hard barking and barring teeth at him.
Return to Kennel: Went right into kennel and removed leash with hand.
Color Level: Gold

Per volunteer 9/5: Medium energy. Mildly jumpy. So sweet and happy to be outside.

Per volunteer 9/4: Medium energy. A total happy boy at fence meet. Loves scratches. Did try to mount a little.

Per staff 9/4: Medium energy. Sweet boy, loves attention.

Per staff 9/2, playgroup: Steer test: 3-4/5 with water and 4/5 with can. Good greetings at the fence. Putting had over neck of dogs. Trying to mount. Happy was able to move away and get him to play.

Per staff 9/1, playgroup: Steer test 3/5 with water and 1-2/5 with can. Ears back, mid tail at fence. Went over to Thor who was sitting on the bench to greet, stood on his hind legs with ears back and mid tail. Became humpy to the other dogs in the yard and had to be steered of by staff.

Per volunteer 9/1: Medium energy. Good boy.

Per volunteer 8/31: Low-medium energy. Sweetest boy!

Per finder 8/31: Good [near strangers, animals, or children]. Good on leash. Friendly.

‼️ URGENT ‼️ Bane ACCT-A-260297

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Bane ACCT-A-260297 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Bane must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or ADOPTER by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH at 10AM. Should Bane's medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Bane came to ACCT Philly as a stray on August 30th and has spent the past few weeks winning people over with his goofy personality and endless enthusiasm. This handsome boy greets people with a loose, wiggly body and is always ready for attention, treats, or a chance to play. Volunteers describe him as sweet, funny, and affectionate, and he has been known to climb right into laps for pets and hand out kisses. Bane is very food motivated, knows sit, and enjoys toys, making him a fun dog to work and bond with.

Bane is an active dog who can be strong on leash and jumpy when excited, but he responds well to treats and redirection. Bane is an active dog who can be strong on leash and a little jumpy when excited, but he responds well to treats and redirection. He has generally done well around other dogs, with polite fence and on-leash meets and good greetings in playgroup, though he showed some frustration during one fence meet. Once he has a chance to burn off some energy, Bane settles into being a friendly companion who enjoys spending time with people. Due to his length of stay, Bane is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner or adopter

VIDEOS:
Playgroup 8/31: Sunshine, Zoodles, Bane: https://youtu.be/G-PUlynQM6w

Meet Bane! https://youtube.com/shorts/sFEl1PVXFfs?is=eS0ee3Ihust_D7_f

Bane Meets Zoodles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmhHa2jLk14

BEHAVIOR NOTES:
Per staff 9/21: Slight issues getting out of kennel.

Per staff 9/20: Super excited boy! He greeted me with a super loose and wiggly body jump, jumping up on his kennel when I went to leash him. I had to leash him pretty high up to make sure that his paws didn't get caught. He is super strong on leash and pulls quite a lot so I would recommend a harness. He's very treat motivated and actually takes them pretty gently out of my hand. He chased after toys and allowed me to pick them up from right in front of him. We went to the photo shoot where a volunteer went to put on a bandanna, but he whipped his head around (no mouthing or anything) so we decided not to put anything on them. He was very friendly and loose with all the new handlers that he met! I had to use quite a bit of loose pressure to get him back to his kennel.

Per staff 9/19: Happy, funny boy. Well behaved out of kennel.

Per staff 9/16: Very well behaved. Takes treats. Loose, great with waggy tail.

Per volunteer 9/14: Medium-high energy. Mild issues getting out of kennel and returning. Can get jumpy when overstimulated. Will sit for treats. Wants to curl into your lap for pets. Sweet, playful boy.

Per volunteer 9/6: Medium energy. Polite through fence. Easy to redirect. Loved pets. Loves to climb you. Might know "down." Mildly jumpy. Mild issues returning to kennel.

Per staff 9/5: High energy. Fence meet - exhibited lots of frustration. Loves food and attention, smart pup.

Per volunteer 9/4: Nice boy. Good runner, very straight. Slows down after a couple of minutes. Very well behaved, no jumping. Treat motivated.

Per staff 9/3:
Kennel Presentation: At the front of the kennel with soft eyes, ears to the side, panting and mid tail loosely wagging.
Leash Skills: Tossed treats to the back as he was right in the front. Able to open the door and as he came to the front quickly leashed him. Came right out of kennel. Pulled mildly on the leash. Saw a dog and began to pull harder, able to use leash pressure and keep moving to create distance.
Sociability: Leaned into all handling. Shedding a good amount (sign of FAS). Snatchy with treats, best to toss them. Knows sit. Jumped up to my face level.
Dog Interaction: Met Syber and Draper through the fence. Mid to high wagging tail, ears to the side.
Return to Kennel: Needed light leash pressure to return and then tried pushing back out.
Color Level: Blue

Per staff 9/2: High energy. Pulls on leash.

Per staff 8/31, playgroup: Mildly steerable with spray bottle (1/5) and shake can (2/5). During gate greetings: whining, bit head shy with handler, bit forward toward dogs. In yard, appropriately greeted, shook off at least once, persistently sexually motivated toward Zoodles, attempting to mount. Removed from yard shortly afterward.

Per staff 8/31: High energy. Mild issues getting out of kennel, walking through kennels, and on leash. Playgroup.

Per volunteer 8/30: I met this handsome boy for the first time today. He was easy to get out of his kennel and to the play yard. He takes treats gently, would put his paws in your lap for pets and gives kisses. He also kept walking into the sprinkler and seemed pretty confused about how he kept getting wet. He saw a dog through the fence and seemed like he just wanted to make a friend. He also had a good meet with Zoodles. He seems like a pretty easy going pup! No issues returning to kennel.

Per finder 8/30: Very good [with strangers, animals, and children]. Pulled on the leash. Friendly.

MEDICAL NOTES:
Bane is currently being treated for an upper respiratory infection (URI) or "doggy cold." URIs are contagious to other dogs, but not to people or other types of animals.

UPDATE - Geraldine was transferred to rescue!

‼️ URGENT ‼️ Geraldine ACCT-A-262378

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Geraldine ACCT-A-262378 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to medical concerns. Geraldine must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER by Thursday, September 24th 2026 at 10AM. Should Geraldine’s medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Meet Geraldine! Geraldine is a tiny senior girl who has had a very difficult journey and is in urgent need of a rescue partner who can give her the quiet, compassionate care she needs. When she arrived at the shelter, she was in poor physical condition and understandably overwhelmed. In her kennel, Geraldine is very shut down and timid, with wide eyes and a tense little body. She is easy to leash and tolerant of handling, but she is currently quite uncomfortable and fearful in the shelter environment.

Because of suspected neck pain, staff carefully carried Geraldine from her kennel using a blanket rather than asking her to navigate the kennel herself. Once in the office, she immediately went potty but then mostly stood still, trembling with her tail low and ears to the side. She tolerated all handling and was even calm enough to meet another dog, allowing Pixie to sniff her without issue. Geraldine did not show aggression during her interactions, but she is clearly frightened and uncomfortable right now and will need someone willing to give her time and patience.

Medically, Geraldine has several needs that require attention. She is a senior dog with moderate dental disease, nuclear sclerosis in both eyes, and a sparse, severely irritated coat with fleas and flea dirt consistent with chronic flea allergy. She has a stiff, slow gait and a hunched posture with her neck held downward, and she has shown signs of neck pain, including crying out after moving her neck quickly. Her veterinary team is concerned about possible IVDD or another spinal condition. Bloodwork also showed mild anemia and elevated globulins. She has started medications for pain and flea treatment, but she needs continued veterinary care and further evaluation.

Despite everything she is experiencing, Geraldine has remained tolerant and gentle with the people handling her. She is rescue only with an urgent need for placement within 48 hours due to her medical concerns.

Geraldine needs someone to look beyond her current condition and give her the chance to decompress, receive appropriate medical care, and feel safe again. A rescue partner who can provide a quiet place to recover and the patience she deserves could make an enormous difference for this sweet senior girl.

Videos:

Pixie & Geraldine: https://youtu.be/tq9xpZMrZjc

Behavior Notes:

Per staff 9/22/26: Kennel Presentation: Laying in her kennel, woke up when I offered a treat in front of her to sniff. Did not eat the treat. Wide eyes, tense body.

Leash Skills: Easy to leash, leashed with on leg through the loop due to neck pain. Used a blanket to pick her up out of her top bank which she tolerated with ears to the side, tense body. Carried to the office.

Sociability: Went to the bathroom right away when in the office. Took a few steps then stood still the rest of the time trembling, tail low and still, ears to the side. Tolerated all handling with the same body language. Sniffed a treat, did not eat it.

Play: n/a

Dog Interaction: Met Pixie, tolerated being sniffed.

Pixie & Geraldine:

https://youtu.be/tq9xpZMrZjc

Return to Kennel: Tolerated being picked up with the same body language. Carried back to her kennel and leash was removed by hand.

Color Level: Blue

Per staff 9/21/26: QAR, depressed, shut down, tolerated full exam

Per finder 9/21/26: The finder described her as being cuddly, shy, aggressive, and quiet. They also noted that she kept falling over.

Medical Notes:

9/21/26: Geraldine is a senior stray dog who arrived at the shelter in poor condition. She has nuclear sclerosis in both eyes, moderate periodontal disease, and a sparse, severely irritated skin and hair coat with fleas and flea dirt, consistent with chronic flea allergy. She has a kyphotic stance, neck ventroflexion, and a slow, stiff gait, and while she initially did not react to neck or back palpation, she later moved her neck quickly and cried out, raising concern for neck pain and possible IVDD or another spinal condition. She is reluctant to walk but has normal proprioception. Geraldine also appears dull and depressed, although she has a good appetite. Bloodwork showed mild anemia (HCT 29.7%) and elevated globulins (4.7 g/dL). She has been started on Capstar, carprofen, and gabapentin for flea treatment and pain management.

Due to her medical concerns and poor condition, Geraldine is rescue only with an urgent need for placement within 48 hours.

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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.

UPDATE - Pixie was transferred to rescue!

‼️ URGENT ‼️ Pixie ACCT-A-262352

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Pixie ACCT-A-262352 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to medical concerns. Pixie must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER by Friday, September 25th 2026 at 10AM. Should Pixie’s medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Meet Pixie! Pixie is a senior girl who has clearly been through a lot, but there is still a sweet, gentle dog underneath everything she has experienced. Her finder described her as friendly, cuddly, and quiet, and during her time at the shelter, Pixie has shown a similarly calm and tolerant personality. When staff approached her kennel, she slowly got up from her bed and was trembling, so she was handled gently and carried with a blanket. Once in the volunteer room, however, she walked around without hesitation and seemed much more comfortable exploring her surroundings.

Pixie is understandably cautious and does best when people move slowly with her. She tolerated handling overall, although she would occasionally flinch and did not actively solicit attention or pets. She also had a calm introduction with another dog, Geraldine, sniffing her before simply choosing to move away on her own. Pixie would benefit from a quiet environment where she can take things at her own pace.

Pixie has significant medical and special-care needs. She is blind in both eyes, with a complete cataract in her right eye and microphthalmia in her left eye. She has no remaining teeth and arrived with a dirty, matted coat, irritated skin, fleas, and waxy debris in her ears. She also has bilateral luxating patellas, a hunched posture, and a stiff gait, with concern for a possible spinal condition such as IVDD. Staff were able to shave her face, although she was not comfortable enough to tolerate grooming of her legs while awake.

Despite everything she is facing, Pixie remains bright, alert, and active, and she deserves the chance to spend her senior years somewhere safe and comfortable. Because of her age, poor physical condition, blindness, and medical needs, Pixie is in urgent need of rescue placement. She will need a patient rescue partner who can provide appropriate veterinary care, help her become comfortable in her new surroundings, and give this quiet senior girl the gentle life she deserves.

Videos:

Pixie & Geraldine: https://youtu.be/tq9xpZMrZjc

Behavior Notes:

Per staff (Regarding dog meet): Sniffed then moved away on her own

Per staff 9/22/26: Kennel Presentation: Laying in the bed when I approached. Slowly got up and was trembling.

Leash Skills: dodged the leash lightly. Used a blanket to pick up. Once in the volunteer room she walked around the room without hesitation.

Sociability: Tolerant of handling, would flinch here and there. Did not solicit for pets. Go slow

Play: n/a

Dog Interaction: Met Geraldine. Sniffed and then moved away on her own.

Return to Kennel: Carried back to kennel and removed leash with hand.

Color Level: Exp Gold

Per finder 9/21/26: Pixie’s finder noted that she is friendly, cuddly, and quiet. They also noted that she may be blind or deaf and was matted.

Medical Notes:

9/21/26: Pixie is a senior stray dog who arrived in poor condition. She has a complete cataract in her right eye and microphthalmia in her left eye, resulting in blindness in both eyes. She is also edentulous (has no remaining teeth) and has matted ears with waxy debris. Her coat is dirty and matted on her face and lower limbs, with red, scaly skin and live fleas. She has bilateral patellar luxation, a hunched/kyphotic stance, and a stiff gait, with concern for possible IVDD or another underlying orthopedic condition. Despite these issues, Pixie remains bright, alert, and responsive and is still active. Her face was shaved, but she did not tolerate having her limbs groomed while awake.

Due to her senior age, poor condition, blindness, and lack of teeth, an expedited exit with a rescue partner is recommended as soon as possible.

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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.

UPDATE - Tetsuo was transferred to rescue!

‼️ URGENT ‼️ TETSUO ACCT-A-261959

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TETSUO ACCT-A-261959 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to medical concerns. Tetsuo must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER by WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2026 at 10AM. Should Tetsuo’s medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Meet Tetsuo! Tetsuo is a sweet senior gentleman who is hoping someone will see just how much life and love he still has to give. Estimated to be around 10 years old, Tetsuo came to ACCT after being found resting outside a Shell gas station. Despite everything he has been through, he has remained friendly, tolerant, and easy to handle.

When staff approached his kennel, Tetsuo greeted them with soft eyes, relaxed ears, and gentle tail wags. He was easy to leash and happily headed outside, where he immediately took care of business and enjoyed sniffing around the yard. He may not be the type to constantly ask for attention, but he is comfortable being handled and seems to appreciate having the freedom to explore at his own pace.

Tetsuo is currently carrying some extra weight, which has made getting around more difficult for him. He has a choppy gait and has difficulty with stairs, standing, and stepping onto the scale, so a home that can accommodate his mobility needs will be important. He also has some age-related changes, including dental tartar and cloudy eyes. His veterinary team noted some panting and increased respiratory sounds and recommends that he leave the shelter environment quickly, as developing an upper respiratory infection could cause him to decline rapidly.

Tetsuo has shown that he can walk nicely with some gentle guidance and is easily redirected when distracted. He has shown interest in other dogs, though his interactions should be carefully managed and introduced appropriately. He would benefit from a calm environment where he can decompress and enjoy his golden years.

Tetsuo is in urgent need of rescue placement. A quiet, comfortable home or rescue environment where he can receive the care, rest, and attention he deserves could make all the difference for this sweet senior. If you have room in your rescue or know of a placement that may be a good fit, please consider Tetsuo.

Videos:
Sweet Tetsuo: https://youtube.com/shorts/_OfU63iaW2w?si=vfX0fCdqdEUK0hQg

Bonnie and Tetsuo Meet: https://youtu.be/A6W0sWpIcLQ

Tetsuo and Bonnie fence meet: https://youtu.be/CUG2-1nhRns?is=AR2FKU4Wr79Nd6qw

Behavior Notes:

Per staff 9/18/26: Kennel Presentation: Came to the front of the kennel with soft eyes, ears to the side and mid tail wags.

Leash Skills: Easy to leash and came right out of kennel. Mildly pulls on leash, immediately went to the bathroom.

Sociability: Tolerant of handling however did not solicit for pets. He was more interested in sniffing the yard.

Play: n/a

Dog Interaction: Pulled hard towards Bonnie. Able to sniff and then attempted to mount. Bonnie turned air snapping at him. Moved away by handler and then he pulled towards her again. Able to be redirected and do a parallel walk

Return to Kennel: Pulled towards kennels of dogs that were barking. went right into kennel and removed leash with hand.

Color Level: Exp Gold

Per staff 9/17/26: BAR, friendly, allowed handling, did not react at all during vaccines or chip placement

Per staff 9/17/26: Seized dog that was found laying at shell gas station. Dog is elderly allows handling very social walks with minor assistance unable to climb stairs.

Medical Notes:

9/18/26: Tetsuo was bright, alert, and well hydrated on exam. He is obese with a BCS of 8/9 and has a choppy gait likely related to his weight, although he remains ambulatory on all four limbs. He has moderate dental tartar and nuclear sclerosis in the eyes. He was panting with slightly increased respiratory sounds, which may be related to stress, though chronic lower airway disease or another cause cannot be ruled out. No heart murmur, arrhythmia, obvious crackles, or wheezing were noted. His skin, abdomen, lymph nodes, neurologic function, and external genitalia were otherwise unremarkable. Radiographs could not be performed due to staffing limitations and his large size, but chest X-rays should be considered if his respiratory signs persist or worsen. Due to concern that he could decline quickly if he develops an upper respiratory infection in the shelter, the veterinary team recommends promoting Tetsuo to rescue for an expedited exit.

9/17/26: Approximately 10 year old male dog presenting with waxy, scarred ears with thickened pinnae, skin tags on legs, and tartar and staining on teeth. He is noted to obese and had difficulty walking, standing, and stepping onto scale. He was panting and breathing hard during exam even at points where his respiratory rate should have slowed due to resting.

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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.