Mixed Breed Dogs Available for Adoption in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bubbaley ACCT-A-244710 originally came to ACCT Philly as a stray on March 7th. After a few weeks, she was adopted, but was returned after 3 weeks due to displaying destructive behavior in the home. She is a young, energetic dog in need of the right guidance and environment to thrive.

Bubbaley has shown herself to be a playful, social, and affectionate young dog who truly loves life. She enters new spaces with a loose, wiggly body, soft eyes, and a happily wagging tail, often jumping right into play bows and zooming around to invite others to join in the fun. She has demonstrated lovely social skills with both dogs and people-curious, engaged, tolerant, and eager to interact. Bubbaley is also easy to walk and handle, settles well in her kennel, and has shown a nice balance of playful energy with the ability to relax. She would thrive in a home that can match her enthusiasm for play while continuing to provide structure, enrichment, and opportunities to socialize.

VIDEOS:
Playgroup 3/9:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfMCm6kgAGI65i-X8RUudoEebHGTZG2kg

Playgroup 3/9 - Bubbaley and Tootsie Roll:
https://youtu.be/F4FSBpsgWG0

https://youtu.be/DZsx2U-dD9Q

Bubbaley and King Ludwig fence meet:
https://youtube.com/shorts/sXbDiG5-Vjo?si=H0D6jii-FndqH1nD

Met Devon:
https://youtube.com/shorts/oX33vXtzvm8?si=NvSTSmlBlK1aCWLi

Bubbaley fence meet with Draco and Ruby:
https://youtube.com/shorts/L2OoSQHrvNM?si=bZw-KmfNRSgkSNBQ

BEHAVIOR NOTES:
Per owner surrender notes 4/17: Had Bubbaley for three weeks and surrendered her for being very destructive - tearing and ripping everything. Not housetrained or crate trained. Walks on leash. Reacts strongly towards dogs.

Per staff conversation with owner 4/17: Dog is destructive. Tore up the couch and tore up TV cable outside including neighbors wires. Says they don't listen to her commands.

Per staff 3/28: Moderate leash issues, mild shyness and mouthiness.

Per staff 3/26: Mild leash pulling, mild jumpiness, medium energy.

Per staff 3/24: No issues across categories, medium energy, "Happy, gentle, kind," knows "sit." Became overstimulated on a run - jumpy with some leash biting.

Per staff 3/23: Enjoyed playing and being pet, "Super sweet dog."

Per staff 3/21-3/22: Low energy, no issues noted.

Per staff 3/20: Met Devon - lovely social skills. Curious, engaged, tolerant. Playful. Tolerant of confinement; very easy to walk and handle for her handler.

Per staff 3/18: Medium energy, "Good girl."

Per staff 3/16: Low to medium energy, no issues leaving kennel. Handler noted she is a "very good girl" and "easy to walk."

Per staff 3/11: Low to medium energy, no behavioral issues noted.

Per staff 3/9: No issues leaving kennel. Playgroup steer test: 4/5 with water. Came right into the yard with loose body, soft eyes, and mid tail wags. Went right into play bows and romping around the yard. She would just randomly run into another dog.

Per finder 3/7: Reaction towards strangers: playful and running.


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 a 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.

The mixed breed dogs, often referred to as mutts, are a diverse and unique group with a blend of different characteristics from various purebred dog breeds. These dogs come from a mixture of lineages, resulting in a wide range of sizes, coat types, and temperaments. While each mixed breed dog is distinct in its own right, they are known for their resilience, adaptability, and often have fewer health issues compared to purebred dogs due to their genetic diversity. Mixed breed dogs make wonderful companions for families looking for a loyal and one-of-a-kind pet.

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