Odysseus - Mixed Breed Dog for Adoption in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Odysseus (ACCT-A-258851) is an approximately 2 year old intact male large mixed breed dog who was found as a stray on the street and taken to ACCT Intake on 8/17. Odysseus is a nice boy who has urgent medical needs that require immediate attention, which include trauma induced pulmonary contusions. He also has a mouth laceration and bodily bruising. Odysseus is currently on pain medication and an antibiotic.

VIDEOS:
Odysseus sits: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/R7Yl-2ZLtYc

Pets for Odysseus: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kIsPpCYeq6g

Staff spends time with sweet Odysseus: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/exOP8XMtWRY

Daisy & Odysseus: https://youtu.be/CkKUvZVavO0

Notable Medical Findings:
8/17 staff noted: EENT: Scleral hemorrhage OD. No nasal/aural discharge. Normal cervical palpation; Respiratory: Increased BV sounds ausculted; Musculoskeletal: Generalized weakness but able to ambulate x4, no overt lameness noted; Neurologic: Quiet mentation. Cranial nerves WNL. No ataxia. Brief neurological exam performed; Integument: Laceration on rostral maxilla. Bruising noted in right axillary region.

Assessment:
Suspected polytrauma (scleral hemorrhage, laceration on rostral maxilla, bruising in right axillary region, increased BV sounds)

Plan/Dx:
- 3-view CXR: pulmonary contusions present, no overt fractures, pneumothorax, masses, etc noted. Cardiac silhouette WNL

- Carprofen 4.4Tx: mg/kg PO SID x 3d
- Clavamox 14 mg/kg PO BID x 7d

Behavioral Evaluation:
8/17 Staff noted: Kennel Presentation: Laying on his bed with ears back, wide soft eyes. Ate the treats I tossed to him.Leash Skills: When I opened the door he hesitated to stand up at first, tossed a treat and he got up with mid level nub wags, ears back, soft eyes, loose body. Easily leashed and came right out. Walked with minimal pulling, low nub, ears back, loose body. Pulled moderately towards other dogs, loose body, mid to high nub wags.Sociability: Did not come over when called, came over for treats and took them gently. Allowed all handing with a low nub, ears back, head low. When I stopped, loose mid nub wags, ears back, soft eyes and would rub on my legs, nudging my hand with his head. Did more handling, low nub wags, ears back, soft eyes, loose body. When with another handler, leaning into her, pretzeling with handling, loose wiggly body.

Dog Interaction: Met Lilac, mid to high loose nub wags, good greetings, easy to move away. Met Daisy, good greetings, loose wiggly body, gently paw'd at her.Return to Kennel: Walked back loose leash, hopped right into kennel. Flinched when going to remove the leash, loosened it by wiggling it slightly then reach from the side and removed it by hand.

Please reach out to us at lifesaving@acctphilly.org to rescue this sweet guy and give him the support he needs so he can get better sooner rather than later!
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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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