Mixed Breed Dogs Available for Adoption in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Herman is an approximately 3-year-old male who arrived at the shelter as a stray on May 4th.

VIDEOS

Meeting Bubbaley: https://youtu.be/fxSTnIXfnEE?si=wh82vgXUL2VMGb_y

BEHAVIORAL NOTES:

Playgroup 5/9: Steerable with spray bottle (3/5) but not with shake can. Mid-level wags, excited shuffling, panting, whining, pawing at gate during gate greetings. Fast entry, pummeled into Belly and was appropriately corrected with a grumble, which he heard and respected, maintaining his distance afterward. Some tentative push/pull play with Glee. Constant mid-level wags.

Per staff 5/9: met Bubbaley: curious, loose, moved away often when wanting space, showed some signs of stress like yawning, turning head away and lip licks.

Per staff on 5/8:
Kennel presentation:
At the front of his kennel when I approached with a loose body and wagging tail. I was able to easily leash him and he came out of the kennel fast. He pulled through the kennels.

Leash Skills:
Pulls moderately. He peed as soon as we got outside.

Sociability:
He mostly walked around the yard on his own doing a lot of sniffing. He'd break into short zoomies and gallop by me. He didn't take any treats. He doesn't stand still for long.

Play & Toys:
Did not attempt.

Dog interaction (must be on video if meeting face-to-face):

We saw two dogs. Both times he pulled hard towards the dogs. He became pretty vocal when we walked by a small dog.

Returning to kennel:
Went right back in.

Color level:
Blue

Per Staff 5/7
Easy to leash, came right to the front. Walked nicely on the leash, no pulling No, I did not handle the dog. Walked right into kennel and unleashed without issue

MEDICAL NOTES:

Vet Exam 5/4:

Mentation: BAR
Body Condition Score (BCS): 5/9
Muscle Condition Score (MCS): 3/3
Hydration: Euhydrated
EENT: No ocular/nasal/aural discharge. Normal cervical palpation.
Oral: Unable to examine oral cavity due to pt discomfort
Cardiovascular: No murmur or arrhythmia, MM pink and moist, CRT less than 2 sec
Respiratory: Clear lung fields bilaterally, no crackles or wheezes
Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x4, no lameness. Brief orthopedic exam performed.
Neurologic: Normal mentation. Cranial nerves WNL. No ataxia. Brief neurological exam performed.
Integument: Significant swelling, bite wounds, purulent discharge associated with right side of face. blood within fur coat
Peripheral Lymph Nodes: No peripheral lymphadenopathy
Abdomen: Soft, comfortable, no masses or organomegaly palpated
Urogenital: Normal external genitalia, no discharge or inflammation
Rectal Exam: Not performed
Behavior: friendly, wiggly, elicits pets. Tolerated exam aside from right side of face, would turn and walk away when attempted to examine due to obvious discomfort. Showed no evidence of aggression.

Assessment:
Bite wounds

Plan:
Clavamox 13.75 mg/kg PO BID x 7d
Carprofen 4.4 mg/kg PO SID x 3d

Recommend sedated clip, clean, flush of wounds


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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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