china

China ACCT-A-222022 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. China must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or ADOPTER by FRIDAY, JUNE 20TH at 10AM. Should China?s medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Meet China! China came to the shelter on June 3rd when her previous family of four years could no longer care for her. They noted she likes to run around, and she?s a fan of eating ice! When China first arrived she was pretty scared and nervous around new people but volunteers have noted that recently, she?s really opened up! A recent volunteer buddy noted that China was ? perfect?. They said she walks nicely on a leash, is gentle with treats and enjoyed getting pets. China, like all dogs at ACCT, would do best with a family who gives her time to decompress and adjust to a new environment. We believe she would do best in a home where any children are over the age of 13. She has so much love to give, if she?s given the chance to! If China sounds like a good match for your family, come meet her today! Due to her length of stay, China is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner or adopter.

VIDEOS:
China, Fendi, and Dale Drop Leash: https://youtu.be/MCWT59PfNw0
King Hinus, China, and Dale Drop Leash: https://youtu.be/0UWUd0gF8_k

BEHAVIOR:

Per staff 6/16: \"Walksheet as of 6/13: China was walked on June 6th, 8th, and 12th. She was noted to have moderate issues with jumpiness but otherwise showed no issues with shyness or mouthing. Handlers described her as very nice on leash, though she can pull toward cats and other dogs. She loves treats and was noted to be warming up to handling. On her most recent walk, she was affectionately described as ?the snuggliest!!?

Per staff 6/15: In playgroup, was steerable, cautious and hesitant at first, shying away from the other dogs' attention, but gave and received greetings from Dale and Fendi, and soon relaxed enough to begin playfully evading Dale's attempts at rough/rowdy play / reciprocating slightly. Appropriately greeted King Hinus and respected a low-growl request for distance when too in-his-face. Tended to keep her distance afterward.

Per staff 6/15: China was easy to leash and walked well. She let me put a collar on her and adjust it with no issues. Seems like she is really warming up!

Per volunteer 6/15: Best girl! Sweet and fun!

Per volunteer 6/12: China is perfect! She walks nicely on the leash pausing to sniff. She enjoys sitting at your feet resting on your leg for pets. If you stop petting her she will ask nicely for more pets. She takes treats very gently and is an adorably noisy eater. China is so sweet I really enjoyed our time together. China has an excellent appetite today and seems to be feeling much better!

Per staff 6/8: She was standing with soft eyes and tail, not wagging at the front of the kennel. She was easy to leash and pulled moderately to the outside. She passed by many other dogs and even the outside cat and remain unfazed, with middle tail, gentle pant, and soft eyes.

She motivated during the photo shoot, and knows sit. She takes treats gently.

When petting her on her back and sides, her tail remain down not wagging and ears to the Side, she did not solicit more after I stopped.

She was easy to return the kennel.

Per staff 6/6: Very nice on leash, pulls towards cats + dogs, loves treats, warming up to handling.

Per staff 6/4: Unable to perform physical exam, super fearful.
Per staff 6/4: Was called to PCR test China. She was sleeping on her bed when I approached. I called her over to the backside for easier access and she came trotting over with no issues. She showed no reactivity towards me and allowed easy leashing. she came right out and when we were in the room i was calling her a good girl and got a single wag.

In the triage area she took some treats very gently from me and another nurse. She knew sit and waited patiently. she snapped at the nuzzle a couple times so we used a hot dog and easily secured her. She was tolerant of all her vaccines and her PCR. She started sitting on her own, whining for treats and wagging her tail. She allowed all handling at a slow pace and was more sensitive around her neck and head, she would whip around with an open mouth but never made contact with me. I did remove her 2 collars (1 shock collar, 1 tight clip collar) and her 2 harnesses. once that happened she was very affectionate, rubbing against me but still a little head shy.

Per staff 6/3: Reactive to leash, yelping and screaming out when trying to touch her, fearful, needed to be double leashed due to her snapping and whipping around at the handler, whenever you get near her she becomes \"reactive\", possibly due to shock collar. Per Dr. no vax at this time due to stress.

Per owner surrender notes: She was surrendered due to medical concerns including losing weight and having diarrhea. They describe her as ?Fully of energy, loves to run around and play with shoes. Eats ice.? She lived with an adult and a cat. She is mostly housetrained, not crate trained, and is a high energy dog. She knows ?sit?. Behavior concerns include ?won?t stay off furniture, takes things out of trash.? She likes to play with shoes and dog sounds toys. Towards strangers, children, and cats, she is hyper. They did not have her around other dogs. Overall, they said ?She is very loving, full of energy, loves to drink sink water, loves to take baths, loves to cuddle. Very spoiled.?

MEDICAL:
On 6/4, China was vaccinated and was also diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection (URI) or \"doggy cold\" and started on medication. She tested negative for pneumovirus and is scheduled on doxycycline until 6/18.

On 6/3, she was prescribed 3 days of gabapentin and a week of trazodone due to how fearful and sensitive to handling she was. On 6/11, she was prescribed an additional week of trazodone.

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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.