Metro - Mixed Breed Dog for Adoption in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Meet Metro ACCT-A-265134. Metro was brought to ACCT on 10/17 after she was found as a stray on the streets of Philly. She is about 2 years old. Metro has become very nervous and scared being here at ACCT. But who can really blame here? The shelter can be a loud and scary place. Since Metro has been very nervous and scared, both our medical and behavior team have put her on some meds to help calm her down and make her less nervous in her kennel. Staff have tried Metro out in play group with a few friends, but she is just such a nervous baby that she didn't know what to do with herself. Metro is wishing for a quiet place where she can take her time adjusting to her environment. Think that can be your home?

Behavior:

10/21/2026:
this dog is being started on behavior meds for FAS

10/21/2026
Playgroup 10/20: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQHz1ldAyApk

10/20/2026: Playgroup 10/20: Water- 2 Shake can-2 tightly tucked tail, slow coming into the yard with a tense body, exit searching trembling. turning head away when other dog would approaching her face.

10/19/2026:

Kennel Presentation: Laying in the corner of her kennel trembling, ears pinned back, wide eyes darting when I started to talk to her in a baby voice. Not eating the treat I offered.

Leash Skills: When I opened the door she pushed her head under her bed, trembling, then got up and went to the corner pushing her head into the corner. Coaxed forward with baby talk and slowly came forward with tucked tail and front paw raised. Abel to leash with a large loop, attempted to dodge it. Walked pulling mildly, ears pinned back, hackles raised, tense body, eyes darting. Outside would pull hard towards the road and parking lot, kept moving with leash pressure.

Sociability: In the yard, sniffing, low still tail, ears back, keeping the length of the leash. Hung out in an office after her dog meet. Exit searching, tail tightly tucked, ears pinned back, wide eyes. Tense with handling and moving away, keeping the full length of the leash with the same body language. Not eating treats that were offered.

Play: n/a

Dog Interaction: Met Jackson, tail low, ears back. Tail would tightly tuck and ears pinned back when he sniffed her, would turn her head around tightly closed mouth then moved away.
Return to Kennel: Pulled back on the leash with ears pinned back, wide eyes. Moved with baby talk and repeated it again once more before arriving to her kennel. Went right in and wen to the back corner tail tucked and trembling. Would not come forward to remove leash, able to lean in and clip leash to remove it. Color Level: Exp Blue

10/19/2026:
Laying in the corner, ears pinned back, wide eyes. Started trembling when I talked to here and eyes darting. Tossed in a treat and she sniffed at it, did not eat.


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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