Rain - Mixed Breed Dog for Adoption in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It's raining adoptable dogs, hallelujah! Meet our boy Rain- a VERY excited and playful boy, looking for a partner to adventure with! Rain was found as a stray dog in heat stress and luckily brought out of the heat into the cool shelter. Since getting to the shelter he's shown us what a friendly and playful boy he is. Rain is wondering when his adopter will show up.

He's now available for adoption at ACCT Philly. You can meet him any day from 10am-6pm.

Video:
Rain in the pool!
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KkmMm_gUO88?feature=share
Rain loves the hose:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jQy8tqU7EFk?feature=share
Rain running around!
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FpdTHXOPLms?feature=share
Rain on the A frame:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JxgmZkcLrao?feature=share

Behavior:
Per Volunteer 8/5/24:
Rain was very easy to leash even though he was super excited to see us! He's super treat motivated, loves treats and will follow them anywhere! he went up and over the A frame multiple times for the treats. Sometimes he snatched them a bit when he was excited. He LOVED the water and the pool, he kept going in there voluntarily and when I was filling the pool up he got under the flow of the hose and took a little bath time. He jumped up a lot for attention, super affectionate. He loves to explore and climb on things. he has some puppy energy! He enjoyed chasing toys and romping around the play yard.

Per Staff 8/3/24:
BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:

KNOWN HISTORY:
Stray

KENNEL PRESENTATION:
In kennel Rain was by the door and jumped up when he saw me. He pawed at the door excitedly with soft eyes and a wagging tail. He tried to push out when I opened the door but I kept him contained. I leashed him easily and he came right out.

LEASH SKILLS:
Pulled moderately

HANDLING:
In the room Rain was pretty aroused. He cried and jumped on me and tried to counter surf for treats. He's very treat motivated, but very snatchy, so use an open palm for him. He came running when called and allowed all handling right away, but was just very aroused throughout. He would jump constantly, even when after I pushed him away multiple times, and began mouthing after several minutes. Another staff member entered the room and Rain greeted them by jumping on them and panting in their face. He allowed them to give him pets and push him down, but he was still so aroused. I tried ignoring him and bringing my own energy down, to see if he would self regulate. Unfortunately, this made him more frustrated and stressed, and he would pant harder and begin to face kiss out of stress. I stood up and turned away, and I could hear his panting softening, so with time and some training, I think he could get his arousal under control.

PLAY:
Very aroused, gets jumpy and mouthy and is not gentle about it.

TOYS:
Liked to chase any toy I threw, but did not pick any up or bring any back to me

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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