dame

Dame ACCT-A-218296 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Dame must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER, EXPERIENCED FOSTER, or ADOPTER by SUNDAY, MAY 18TH at 10AM. Should Dame's medical or behavioral status change, their urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

This energetic boy found his way to ACCT after being picked up as a stray on April 21st. Since arriving at the shelter, Dame has understandably been stressed and isn't enjoying being cooped up all day. He loves going for walks and seems like an active pup who might enjoy running as well! Dame is looking for a patient family who can help show him the ropes. He can become overstimulated when excited and is still learning the most appropriate ways to express his affection?he really wants to love on his humans! Because of this, he's looking for a home without children. In playgroup, Dame showed interest in other dogs. However, he was a bit pushy and frequently mounted other dogs, so meet-and-greets with any resident dogs are required. Dame is a super sweet boy who just needs a chance and a little TLC. Can you give it to him? Due to his length of stay, Dame is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner, experienced foster, or adopter.

VIDEOS:
Petting Dame: https://youtu.be/30q6FgwC4Ow
Playgroup 4/26 Carl, Luna, Isadora, Dame: https://youtu.be/bY6pvg1tXNI

BEHAVIOR:
Per staff 5/6: Calm, chill.

Per staff 5/5: So calm and sweet.

Per volunteer 4/30: Excited but sweet.

Per volunteer 4/27: He was laying at the front of his kennel when I approached, and he got up and greeted me with a calm body. On leash he is quite strong and would definitely recommend a harness as he pulls moderately. He came to me for pets, but started getting a little riled up and it seemed like he was about to mount my leg. I stood up and applied some leash pressure and he got right off. He did get pretty overstimulated a few times out there with me jumping up and trying to mount. He was distracted with toys and loved to chase them around! Affectionate boy who just needs some training on containing his excitement. No issues getting back into kennel

Per staff 4/26: Dame began leash biting and thrashing on his way back to kennel from PG

Per staff 4/26, playgroup: Dame was steerable with water and was very curious of the dogs. He hyperfixated on one dog and kept mounting. He was corrected by the dog and the handlers in the yard many times but remained persistent so he was removed.

Per staff 4/25: Tail tucked and body held low to ground, normal gait. Quiet, alert, and responsive, showing fearful behavior.

Per staff 4/24: Difficult to return to kennel, stops at doors.

Per volunteer 4/23:
Approached the kennel, he came to the front with wide eyes. When I tried to leash he dodged it but I was able to get it on and he walked out of the kennel, then pancaked. He then walked outside tentatively and peed and pooped multiple times.
I pet him on his back and sides and checked his teeth, he was tolerant and aloof and did not solicit any attention from me.
He was uninterested in toys or play.
Coming back inside he stopped and pulled backwards at doorways and pancaked going back into the kennel. I hopped in the kennel and he followed me in with some gentle leash pressure and was easy to remove the leash.
Exp. BLUE

MEDICAL:
On 4/28, Dame was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection (URI) or \"doggy cold\" and started on medication. He tested positive for pneumovirus and retested negative on 5/7. He has finished his medication.

During his intake exam on 4/25, Dame appeared to be in good health, with clean teeth and no concerns regarding his eyes, ears, nose, or coat. He is an intact male weighing 66 pounds.

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.