Onomatopoeia - Mixed Breed Dog for Adoption in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

** Philadoptables will generously donate $300 to the rescue that pulls! **

Meet Onomatopoeia ACCT-A-252741!

Onomatopoeia is an approximately 3-year-old neutered male dog who arrived as a stray on 6/12. According to his finder, he is friendly, playful, quiet, and a little shy. He was recently diagnosed with demodectic mange and is currently receiving treatment.

Although he was initially nervous in the shelter environment, Onomatopoeia has quickly begun to show his sweet and endearing personality. This gentle boy enjoys spending time with people and has a playful, goofy side that emerges as he becomes more comfortable. With each passing day, he is growing more confident and eager to make new friends.

Onomatopoeia is looking for a loving home where he can continue to heal and enjoy the stability, care, and companionship he deserves. This sweet goofball is ready to find his forever sidekick and start the next chapter of his life.

Medical:
On 6/12 exam Doctor noted: Stray dog w/ skin issues. Eyes, ears normal. MM pink, mild dental calculus. Skin has diffuse, erythematous, thickened patches of alopecia on trunk, neck, limbs, and face. No fleas noted. Grade II-III murmur, HR = 120, reg. Very sweet and wiggly guy in good body condition

Assessment:
Demodectic mange w/ secondary bacterial and yeast overgrowth

Grade II-III heart murmur

Plan

Heartworm test: negative

Skin scrape: positive for demodex mites

Nexgard 24-60 lbs PO q28 days

Cefpodoxime 100 mg - 1.5 tabs PO SID x 21 days

Fluconazole 100 mg - 1 tab PO SID x 14 days

Videos:
Pets for Onomatopoiea:
https://youtube.com/shorts/Yej4otxaGyM?is=99U9-5kZgsiPVw73

Onomatopoeia Meets Jax!
https://youtu.be/vF5njTbMkcs?si=DWy_a7hFNmnMPvn2

Behavior:
Per volunteer 6/15: Onomatopoeia was so happy to see me when I approached his kennel on Monday, he couldn't contain his excitement. It just took an extra couple seconds to leash him, because he was all wiggly.

Once leashed, he comes right out, but
in the aisle he jumped on me, purely out of excitement, not aggression. I couldn't blame him because he didn't even have a walksheet, so he hadn't been out with a volunteer in several days.
Walking outside, he was still very excited, spinning around me, and jumpy.

He was so happy just to get out and explore, but once he knew I had hot dogs that's about all he concentrated on. I don't think he knows sit at least he wasn't sitting when I asked him. And he can be very frisky, taking treats, so open palm works best.
He thoroughly enjoyed pets, and allowed a lot of all over handling, though he could barely stop moving, he was so happy and excited. I don't recall I had any issues returning him to his kennel. He's absolutely adorable and was just so delighted to be outside.

On 6/16 staff noted: I took Onomatopoeia out for his dog meet. He was easy to leash once he settled, he was very wiggly and excited while walking through kennels. When we got outside he sniffed around and saw another dog in the distance. He made excited "chirping sounds", had low tail wags and was very wiggly. I was able to redirect him to follow me and I brought him over to the fence to meet Jax. He was wiggly at the fence with soft eyes and fast, mid level wags. He sniffed Jax through the fence. Jax's handler brought him into the yard and he came face to face with Jax for a moment. They had a brief, appropriate face greeting. Jax then began smelling Onomatopoeia's rear and he was very tolerant of this. He then went to smell Jax and they both smelled each other and circled appropriately. They disengaged and then re-engaged with the same appropriate energy. He would continuously check in with me and continue on his way.

On 6/12 staff noted: In a surgery side bank. Was barking at Marco when I was getting him out and putting him back. He was pushing her muzzle into the kennel bars while barking. Saw him a few minutes later in exam room and he was loose and wiggly.




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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