moochy

Moochy ACCT-A-221772 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Moochy must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or ADOPTER by Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 at 10AM. Should Moochy?s medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Moochy was found wandering alone on 5/31 with abrasions on his face and ears, including pressure sores and a bite wound. While we don?t know what this sweet boy has endured in his past, we do know he?s ready for a better future ? one filled with kindness, safety, and love.

Despite his rough start, Moochy has shown himself to be a laid-back, affectionate pup. Volunteers describe him as calm, chill, and happy to soak up sunshine and slow strolls in the grass. He leans into affection, climbs into laps for full-body pets, and gently accepts treats. He may not be feeling 100% yet, but his spirit is soft, open, and full of hope.

Moochy may be best suited for a home with no other dogs, so he?s looking for a home where he can be your one and only. With a quiet place to recover and a loving human by his side, Moochy is sure to thrive and show even more of the sweet, resilient dog he is.

If you're ready to offer a peaceful home and a second chance to a dog who truly deserves it, Moochy is waiting to meet you.

Videos:

**New** Meet Timestamped Moochy:

https://youtube.com/shorts/Zepg45OGjfU?si=BQSR1VOxXGO-JHjL

Moochy knows sit: https://youtube.com/shorts/M9FBCbyUfhc?si=ljUcKo17LiPIx9Xh

Moochy and hope walk along https://youtube.com/shorts/QU-94E52JoU

Petting Moochy: https://youtu.be/W4nMAIrxweM

Moochy enjoying pets and cuddles:

https://youtube.com/shorts/r-U5zYxe0cY?feature=share

Hope and Moochy Fence Meet https://youtu.be/hulw_zd1atA

Behavior Notes:

NEW! Walksheet as of 6/13: Moochy was taken for a walk on June 3rd, 4th, twice on the 5th, once on the 6th, once on an unknown date, and once on the 13th. During Moochy's walk on June 3rd, no behavioral issues were noted and his energy level was low. His handler noted that he was 'very chill!' During his walk on June 4th, no behavioral ratings were provided and no feedback was given by his handler. During Moochy's first walk on June 5th, no behavioral issues were noted and he had a medium energy level. His handler noted that Moochy was an 'easy going boy' that 'likes pets & treats', and he enjoys 'searches in [the] yard'. During his second walk on June 5th, no behavioral issues were noted and Moochy's energy level was low. During Moochy's walk on June 6th, he had a medium energy level and had mild issues with returning to his kennel and with jumpiness, and significant issues going through the kennel area. Moochy's handler noted that he 'pulls on [the] leash' and 'did not want to go back in [his] kennel'. They also noted that Moochy is a 'nice boy'. During his walk on an unknown date, Moochy had no behavioral issues and was found to be of medium energy. His handler noted that Moochy was 'good on [the] leash'. During Moochy's walk on June 13th, no behavioral issues were noted and his energy level was medium. Moochy's handler did find him to be 'reactive to dogs'.

06/05/2025 volunteer notes: Moochy is such a laid back and happy pup! He enjoyed a slow trot in the grass and hanging in the sunshine. He solicited pets with body leans and will climb up into your lap for full body pets.

Per volunteer 6/3/25: Moochy is ready to smoochy and looking for the love of his life to come scoop him up! Moochy is a handsome boy but he's definitely not looking or feeling 100% right now. He was found as a stray dog with his head and face covered in abrasions, pressure sores, and a bite wound on one side of his face. We don't know how Moochy got these injuries but we do know he'd love a quiet place to recover and a loving person to chill by his side!

Per Volunteer Behavior Evaluation 6/3/25:

Kennel Presence: When I approached his kennel, he came to the front of the kennel with a wagging tail.

Leash: Easily leashed but was trying to push out of the kennel in the process. Very loose body once we got to the play yard. Is a moderate puller.

Handling: Take treats pretty gently. Took pets from me on the neck, stayed away from the face due to pressure sores. Very low energy and chill for me today, easy with handling

Color: Gold

Per volunteer 6/3/25: When I approached his kennel, he came to the front of the kennel with a wagging tail. Easily leashed but was trying to push out of the kennel in the process. Very loose body once we got to the play yard. Is a moderate puller. Take treats pretty gently. Took pets from me on the neck, stayed away from the face due to pressure sores. Very low energy and chill for me today, easy with handling

Per finder 5/31/25: Abrasions on face and ears. Did not comment on behavior

Medical Notes:

NEW!
6/16:
Flagged on URI walkthrough, been on doxycycline since 6/7
Assessment
Complicated URI with concern for developing pneumonia
Plan
TX:
Start Enrofloxacin 136mg at 10 mg/kg SID PO x 10 days
Extend Doxycycline dosage until end of Enro dosage

6/3/25:

Subjective: Sedated recheck exam of wounds

Objective

BAR, intact male with two scrotal testicles, neutered today. Heart and lungs auscult normally, no nasal discharge or coughing. Multiple puncture wounds around face/head and ears, two ~2cm lacerations that are full thickness one behind each ear. Some purulent discharge from a few of the puncture wounds, but overall wounds seem to be healing appropriately with minimal to no soft tissue swelling. Ears have dirty debris and dried blood within entry to canals, but no internal inflammation or evidence of ear infection.

Assessment

Multiple puncture wounds around face/head and ears, two ~2cm lacerations that are full thickness one behind each ear

5/31/25:

Objective

Pt presented with bite wound/absess on L side of face behind ear and down to jaw. Pt also presented with pressure sores on hind end, R leg and L elbow. Pt was QAR and tolerant of most handling but not the face.

Weight: 52.3 lbs

Body Condition Score: 8 - Obese

Temperature: 101.6°F

Respiratory rate: 24 bpm

Eyes - red

Ears - unable to fully examine but appeared infected

Nose - clear

Mouth/Teeth/Gums - unable to examine

Coat & Skin - No flea/flea dirt, pressure sores present and wound on L side of face

Urogenital - male, intact

Gait/Mobility - normal no lameness Attitude:

QAR, allowed most handling but unable to examine face

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.