bolo

Bolo ACCT-A-221122 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Bolo must have confirmed placement with an ADOPTER or RESCUE PARTNER by TUESDAY, JUNE 24th by 10:00 am. Should Bolo?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.

Bolo arrived at ACCT Philly after being found as a stray, resting on a chair on someone?s front porch. While his beginnings are a mystery, what?s clear is that Bolo is a big-hearted boy with an even bigger personality, ready to find a home that matches his enthusiasm for life.

Despite his large frame, Bolo walks well on leash and has shown he?s eager to please. Volunteers describe him as loose, wiggly, and affectionate?he loves exploring the yard, showing off his ?sit,? and chasing after toys. Bolo enjoys treats, and is always happy to soak up pets and attention from his human friends. He is sometimes snatchy with treats so an open palm is best for him! He can occasionally get a bit overexcited and may hump when overstimulated, but he responds well to redirection and is learning good manners with guidance.

In playgroup, Bolo has shown a ?Gentle & Dainty? playstyle and has been steerable, though sometimes sexually motivated. He?s displayed friendly body language with handlers and other dogs alike. Bolo is a high-energy, affectionate, and fun-loving dog looking for someone who sees the goofy sweetheart behind those bear-sized paws. If you?re ready for a big buddy with a zest for life, Bolo could be your perfect match!

BEHAVIOR NOTES:

Walksheet notes:

5/24 - No issues during the walk. Playgroup; Can be jumpy.

5/25 - Mild issues leasing, mouthing, jumping. Medium/high energy. Humps.

5/25 - Eval. Very sweet, did try to mount once. Knows sit, walk well on leash.

5/26 - No issues on the walk and high energy. Good boy!

6/2 - No issues on the walk & medium energy. Strong.

6/3 - Medium energy during the walk. Humps.

On 5/25 per volunteer: Bolo was loose and wiggly in kennel. He was excited when he saw the lead but was easily able to be leashed. For a big boy, he doesn?t pull too hard on leash. He was easy to keep close walking through kennel. Outside he went the bathroom pretty quickly. Once in the run he happily explored, remaining loose throughout our interaction. He one point he began to push his nose into my treat pouch on my hip. I have a stern no and turned my back to him, he then grabbed my leg with both paws and began to hump. He was a bit difficult to remove (mostly due to size) so I used my air horn and he responded immediately, disengaging with my leg and taking a few steps back. Another handler came into the run and he immediately greeted them with a loose body and allowed pets and handling. He had no issues returning to kennel and was easy going back in.

On 5/25 per volunteer: Known history: stray in

Kennel presentation: bolo was very loose and wiggly in his kennel. Once he saw my leash he got excited. I opened the kennel door and he patiently waited for me to leave him. I lassoed him over the head and he came right out of his kennel.

Leash: minimal/ moderate pulling

Handling: in the yard below was very loose and wiggly. He allowed all handling. He likes to play ball and chase the ball. He did jump occasionally, but was easily redirected. Another volunteer was in the run with me and he was very loose with both of us. He would solicit pets but also explore the yard on his own. He did try to mount out of boredom and had to be redirected by grabbing the leash. He saw another dog and did not react yet remained very loose. In the yard bolo showed off his tricks as he knows sit, he took treats a little snatchy out of our hands. Walking back into the kennels he walker great and went right back into his kennel.

Toys: interested and took possession

Play: interested in play

Color: blue

On 5/24 per volunteer: Playgroup - Steerable. Sexually motivated. Gentle & Dainty playstyle.

MEDICAL NOTES:

On 6/11: PCR test taken & came back negative for pneumovirus.

On 5/29: Bolo 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. PCR test taken & came back positive for pneumovirus. Placed into ISO.

On 5/27 per exam: BAR, heart and lungs auscult normally. Intact male with two scrotal testicles, neutered today. When sedated for neuter, noted abrasions and wounds on medial aspects of both hind legs/inner thighs, worse on the right side which has a ~1cm full thickness wound with slight purulent discharge present.

Assessment: Wounds and superficial abrasions on inner thighs (right worse than left) with evidence of infection

Plan: Neutered today. Wounds were clipped and cleaned. Should heal appropriately by second intention. Rx AmoxiClav 562.5mg PO BID x10 days

On 5/24 per intake exam:

Eyes - clear

Ears - clean

Nose - clear

Mouth/Teeth/Gums - tartar build-up on teeth, gums pink and moist

Coat & Skin - missing patches of fur under chin and on legs

Urogenital - male, intact with two testicles

Gait/Mobility - no lameness

Attitude: BAR, very friendly and food motivated

VIDEOS:

*New* Meet timestamped Bolo: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/X33vGAUkmuw?si=2nlMX_8aFT8mYy4S

Bolo getting pets: https://youtube.com/shorts/C9GztUsb2Ns?si=cx2gqRnEIcOyQkWI

Bolo, Supernova, Scrappy, Sapphire, and Tyson Von Wiggles drop leash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63_jRJDurd0

Paulino, Bolo, Supernova, Scrappy, and Sapphire drop leash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkFNhP5es7w

Paulino, Bolo, Supernova, Scrappy, and Sapphire drop leash 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oJtO6O0ErQ

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