tank

Tank ACCT-A-177865 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Tank must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER, FOSTER, or ADOPTER by SATURDAY, JUNE 21ST at 10AM. Should Tank's medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Tank originally came to ACCT Philly in November 2024 due to his owner moving and being unable to keep him. He lived with a family, including children and another dog for four years. Tank was described as friendly, housebroken, crate trained, and familiar with basic commands like sit, come, and wait. He was quickly adopted, but unfortunately came back as a stray on June 4th, 2025 and has not been reclaimed. Since arriving, Tank has proven to be a sweet, medium-energy boy who has shown steady behavioral progress. While he can be a bit strong and excitable coming out of the kennel, he warms up quickly and has shown wonderful social traits with people?leaning in for attention, enjoying belly rubs, and politely accepting treats. In playgroup, Tank has shown playful interest in other dogs, although he can be overly mounty and doesn?t always respond to corrections, suggesting he?d benefit from continued socialization with other dogs. He loves games like fetch and tug of war, knows \"sit,\" and is food motivated and eager to engage. We are looking for a home where any children are over the age of 12, so please bring all members of your household as well as any resident dogs along for a meet. Tank is already neutered and is ready to get out of the shelter. Due to his length of stay, Tank is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner, foster, or adopter.

VIDEOS:
Tank knows sit: https://youtube.com/shorts/RbyU-7xnkzA?si=E1X58MEAfleJK8-_
Tank chases balls: https://youtube.com/shorts/4LihblFvJEA?si=rzwwkW5ltNZs6uKsPlaygroup 6/6: Luffy, Cocoa, Tank: https://youtu.be/x8B8grim0HM

BEHAVIOR:
Per staff 6/16/25: Mouthy when removing leash.
Per walk sheet 6/14/25, Tank was noted to have no issues and, \"very good in yard, low key energy.\"

Per walk sheet 6/12/25, Tank was noted to have no issues, medium energy, and \"really good at catching treats\"

Per walk sheet 6/10/25, Tank was noted to have no issues, low-medium energy, and \"loves tug of war and fetch.\" During a second walk on 6/10, no issues or behavior was noted.

Per walk sheet 6/8/25, Tank participated in a photoshoot with very mild issues with leash and noted to be \"gorgeous!\"

Per walk sheet 6/7/25, Tank was noted to be medium energy with no issues, and \"sweet boy.\"

Per volunteer 6/7/25: W/hen I approached the kennel, tank was standing at the front. He had loose body language and soft eyes. He was barking seeking attention. I opened the kennel door and he attempted to bust out. It took me a minute to get the leash over his head as he was pushing on the door. Once I got him, he bolted out and flopped around briefly as if he was trying to back out of the leash. I strong armed him briefly and he relaxed. As we were walking out of the row, he jumped up on other kennels at the other dogs but was not vocal.
Tank pulls strongly on leash. He will sit and accept treats gently. In the yard, he was mostly focused on sniffing. He would chase balls but never took possession. He was mildly jumpy and accepted pets all over. His body language remained loose and he had a mid to high tail wag in our time together.
Tank returned to his kennel with no issue.
Blue due to difficulties getting him out of the kennel and his strength on leash.

Per staff 6/6/25, playgroup: Tank was very wiggly at the gate with very good greetings. He was steerable with the water and forward in the yard. He was curious and engaged in play but was very mounty. He mounted many dogs and did not understand the corrections.

PREVIOUS SHELTER NOTES:
Per volunteer 11/26/24: Medium energy, sweet boy, go slow taking out of kennel.

Per staff 11/26/24:
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Tank was sitting upright at the front of kennel. When the handler approached he came up with a wagging tail and neutral eyes. He was patient for leashing and exited without any issues. No issues returning to kennel.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulled heavily
HANDLING:
In the room Tank was very wiggly and warmed up quick! He was panting heavily and appeared stressed but would try to seek out comfort from his handlers and sit at our feet. He gave low wags and would lean in and solicit attention, even rolling over for belly rubs. He allowed the handler to touch his feet, belly, tail, and face without issue as well. He did well meeting multiple handlers in the room as well and greeted them calmly.
PLAY:
No interest
TOYS:
Interest
COLOR LEVEL & ANY RECOMMENDATIONS:
Blue

Per staff 11/24/24: Tank and LT were a bit reactive towards the dog in a staff member's office and the dogs in the surgery kennels when being brought into the shelter yesterday

Per staff 11/24/24: An ACA tried to leash Tank to remove him from the kennel. He was tense and when she tried to place the leash on his head he leaped up in the air and snapped towards the leash and her hand.
Per staff 11/23/24: Very sweet friendly boy.
Per his surrender noted 11/23/24: Tank is friendly, housetrained, crate trained, and knows the commands sit, move, stop, wait, and come. He sniffs strangers, is playful with children, standoffish with cats, and interested in other dogs.

MEDICAL:
On 6/11/25, Tank was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection (URI) or \"doggy cold\" and started on medication. He tested negative for pneumovirus and is scheduled on doxycycline until 6/24.

During his intake exam on 6/5/25, Tank had red eyes, waxy ears, and some yellow staining on his teeth. His coat was clean and he was in lean body condition, weighing 61.5 pounds.

On 11/29/24, Tank was neutered and noted to have a non-reducible, cosmetic umbilical hernia, requiring no treatment.

During his intake exam on 11/23/24,Tank was in good health, with little to no staining on his teeth and no concerns with his eyes, ears, nose, coat, or skin. He weighed 88 pounds and was noted to be stout.

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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.