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Bento ACCT-A-222136 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to behavioral concerns. Bento must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or ADOPTER by FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH at 10AM. Should Bento?s medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Bento came to the shelter as a stray on June 4th. He was a bit sensitive to handling at first, but has since warmed up. Bento knows his commands like sit and paw, and is super treat-motivated, which makes him a fun and easy pup to engage with. He loves attention, responds well to praise, and will happily show off his skills for a snack especially if cheese is involved! While Bento is very affectionate, he does appreciate his personal space, but never escalates and always keeps a soft, wiggly body. We think he would do best in a home where any children are over the age of 13. Bento has been reactive towards other dogs while at the shelter. While he can be neutral from a distance, his reactivity increases when dogs are in close proximity to him. Due to his behavioral concerns, Bento is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner or adopter.

VIDEOS
Bento sits for cheese: https://youtube.com/shorts/-yT51GnawXs?feature=share

Bento knows paw: https://youtube.com/shorts/3EImpeDYUJo?feature=share

Bento enjoys pets: https://youtube.com/shorts/ZskbyjobdYA?feature=share

Bento enjoying sunshine: https://youtube.com/shorts/Sl6jgSTHCdM?si=qeFT02DOgTGuvUCJ

Bento in the yard: https://youtube.com/shorts/jzKo7xwBmyk?feature=share

Dog meet videos available upon request for interested rescues and adopters.

BEHAVIOR:
Per staff 6/9: Unfortunately Bento exhibited signs of offensive dog aggression when attempting a meet, given the opportunity he will bite another dog. We tried multiple approaches and every time he went to bite.

Per staff 6/9: We brought Bento in the yard first and he was sweet, allowed all handling, and solicited attention. He let me pick up two tennis balls that were in front of him and he was jumpy wanting to get them but didn't mind me taking them.

Per volunteer 6/9: Approached the kennel and he was standing, ears back and soft eyes. He then jumped on the gate and began to vocalize with a loose wiggly body.
He pulled moderately to the outside and went to the bathroom as soon as he got to the grass. He then solicited attention from the handler, with loose and wiggly body language, jumping excessively. He is extremely food motivated and will sit immediately for treats and also offers paw. He is taking treats with a hard mouth, so it?s best to toss them on the ground.
He saw multiple dogs while walking, some he was totally unfazed and ignored. Others he would fixate and begin to pick up grass or dirt. One he pulled towards and let out a screaming type of vocalization. He is extremely redirectable with treats and is able to be fully distracted and ignore everything around him using high value food. I had meatballs.
When handling him on his body, he had loose wiggly potty language, the whole time with soft eyes and gentle panting. Some lip licks noted.
He was interested in a ball on a rope and a plush toy, he engaged with them by himself and was unfazed when I touched him on his back briefly.
He was easy to return the kennel and remove the leash.

Per staff 6/6, playgroup: Bento was snarling and hard barking at the dogs through the barrier. We decided to muzzle him and he remained pretty reactive to the sound of the dogs in the other yard. Once muzzled he tried removing it many times, needing it to be adjusted many times. He began hard barking when near a dog and pulled forward, growling and air snapping (in the muzzle). The handlers in the yard did not feel comfortable removing the muzzle or keeping him in for longer.

Per volunteer 6/5: Bento is a happy little guy! He seems to be housetrained and also knows 'sit' and 'paw'. Bento is very treat motivated and responds positively to vocal cues and praise. He is very outgoing and solicits lots of attention! We noticed that Bento showed some discomfort when two hands were petting on his shoulders or giving pats on his side - he would let out a low rumble to communicate discomfort. His body would remain loose and he wouldn't escalate beyond communicating with a rumble. Bento continued to solicit allover handling otherwise, with loose wiggly body. Would recommend a home without young children to ensure Bento's boundaries are respected. Bento saw other dogs in nearby vicinity and was neutral without interest to engage.

Per staff 6/5: Bright, alert, and responsive, friendly, did not do well with restraint, did not allow Bordetella vaccine.

Per staff 6/4: On evaluate for behavior issues. Growls when near and growled at finder when approaching/growled when finder reached for collar.

Per finder 6/4: Found 3 days prior but were unable to keep him. Protective towards strangers, rushes to get to other animals, fine with children. On leash he was very well behaved and listened. Friendly, cuddly, playful.

MEDICAL:
On 6/10 Bento was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection (URI) or \"doggy cold\" and started on medication. He is being tested for pneumovirus.

During his intake exam on 6/5, Bento appeared to be in good health other than some skin irritation in his inguinal region. He had white teeth and no concerns regarding his eyes, ears, or nose.

Per finder 6/4: Jumped out of the car on the way here. Some scratches but still walking.
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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.