Texas - Mixed Breed Dog for Adoption in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Kennel Presentation: Was finishing up a treat at the back of her kennel when I approached. Came to the front slowly with low tail wags, ears back, wide soft eyes. Took a treat gently through the doors.

Leash Skills: Backed up when I presented the leash. Able to leash with a treat lure and she came right out. Walked loose leash, occasionally pulling mildly, loose body, mid to high tail wags, ears back.

Sociability: Would come over when called with mid tail wags, ears back, wide soft eyes. Allowed all handling with mid tail wags, hackles slightly raised, ears back, wider eyes. Would remain next to me when I stopped. When touching her lower side, tail stopped wagging and was low. I removed my hand and she returned to mid tail wags. Takes treats very gently, knows sit.

Play: No interest in the toys.

Dog Interaction: Met Royale through the fence, Tense still body, high still tail, hackles raised and muzzle punched quickly. Moved her away with leash pressure. Passed by the yard on out way out and Royale came up to the fence, Texas muzzle punched and bit at the fence. Walked past a dog on our way back, pulled moderately, tense body, hard staring, high still tail, Once about 15 feet away returned to walking pulling mildly, looser body.

Return to Kennel: Walked back pulling mildly, slowed down outside her kennel, ears back, low tail, went right in and leash was removed by hand.

Color Level: Blue

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

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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