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Meet Hooch! This charming, playful pup has a wiggly personality that will keep you smiling. He came to the shelter as a stray on 9/19 and has been winning hearts ever since. Treats are definitely the way to his heart, and he'll be your best friend in no time. If you're looking for a fun and loving companion, Hooch is the one for you!
Hooch is currently eligible for rescue and adoption. Head to ACCT Philly any day of the week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., to meet him!
Video:
Petting Hooch at ACCT Philly: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rYSV1kzHX8w?feature=share
Hooch loves pets: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RYcPH_OGyK8?feature=share
Hooch and Pesto Face Meet https://youtube.com/shorts/OaW52q5K7iY
Behavioral:
Per Volunteer 9/28/24:
Very easy for leashing! He walked really nicely with some minimal pulling. Took pets all over- very loose and wiggly boy! Jumped up on me for attention. He is cold club but seemed to be pretty lively and not too congested! We walked past another sick dog Spider so stopped to say hi. Hooch was very interested, a little stiff, but tail was wagging and seemed interested in interacting. Very good lil cutie!
Per Staff 9/22:
Did a meet with a female dog Hooch - overall sweet and good for the dog meet, remaining loose to neutral, but he did occasionally try to jump on the other dog and grab on. Never humped, but I stopped the jumping pretty quickly.
Per volunteer 9/21: Hooch was a charmer. He seemed hungry - was somewhat intense with my treats - but walked like a dream, sat for treats, made wonderful happy eye contact. A real love. Met a little dog through a fence - all waggy. Volunteered sits for treats.
Per staff on 9/20:
BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: Hooch
KNOWN HISTORY:
Stray
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Hooch is being housed in a crate currently due to space. He was very excited to get out, and was jumping around and pawing at the door when I approached. He had soft eyes and a wagging tail, but was pretty aroused already. I was able to leash him easily as he stuck his nose to the crack when I opened the door. He came right out once secured.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally
HANDLING:
Hooch is a ball of bouncy, playful energy! When we got to the yard he sniffed out treats right away. He is VERY treat motivated, and will do almost anything for a treat, except sit still! He's very snatchy, so use an open palm or toss his treats. He showed me he knows "sit, but was wiggling around too much to show me any other tricks. Hooch allowed all over handling no issues, and was happy to get treats and attention. He liked to jump up on me for treats, and did try to snatch some out of my hands before I was ready to give him one. He could use some training on manners as he gets aroused easily; but he's been in a crate for the past couple days, so he's also pent up. We ran around and played for a bit, and he was pretty jumpy, but didn't mouth me. He showed some interest in toys, but was more focused on treats. Overall, Hooch is a super sweet, hungry boy that just needs some help learning to calm down and chill out.
PLAY
Engages in play, gets jumpy but didn't mouth me
TOYS:
Some interest, but more interested in treats.
Medical:
Per staff on 9/19
Eyes -clear
Ears -moderate waxy (cleaned during intake)
Nose -clean and clear
Mouth/Teeth/Gums -moderate tartar mild staining gums pink and moist
Coat & Skin -live fleas found gave capstar. patches of missing fur all over body with pressure sores on hind legs. possible flea allergy dermatitis.
Urogenital intact male -
Gait/Mobility -NSF
Attitude: BAR very friendly pup
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 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.
Meet Hooch! This charming, playful pup has a wiggly personality that will keep you smiling. He came to the shelter as a stray on 9/19 and has been winning hearts ever since. Treats are definitely the way to his heart, and he'll be your best friend in no time. If you're looking for a fun and loving companion, Hooch is the one for you!
Hooch is currently eligible for rescue and adoption. Head to ACCT Philly any day of the week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., to meet him!
Video:
Petting Hooch at ACCT Philly: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rYSV1kzHX8w?feature=share
Hooch loves pets: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RYcPH_OGyK8?feature=share
Hooch and Pesto Face Meet https://youtube.com/shorts/OaW52q5K7iY
Behavioral:
Per Volunteer 9/28/24:
Very easy for leashing! He walked really nicely with some minimal pulling. Took pets all over- very loose and wiggly boy! Jumped up on me for attention. He is cold club but seemed to be pretty lively and not too congested! We walked past another sick dog Spider so stopped to say hi. Hooch was very interested, a little stiff, but tail was wagging and seemed interested in interacting. Very good lil cutie!
Per Staff 9/22:
Did a meet with a female dog Hooch - overall sweet and good for the dog meet, remaining loose to neutral, but he did occasionally try to jump on the other dog and grab on. Never humped, but I stopped the jumping pretty quickly.
Per volunteer 9/21: Hooch was a charmer. He seemed hungry - was somewhat intense with my treats - but walked like a dream, sat for treats, made wonderful happy eye contact. A real love. Met a little dog through a fence - all waggy. Volunteered sits for treats.
Per staff on 9/20:
BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: Hooch
KNOWN HISTORY:
Stray
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Hooch is being housed in a crate currently due to space. He was very excited to get out, and was jumping around and pawing at the door when I approached. He had soft eyes and a wagging tail, but was pretty aroused already. I was able to leash him easily as he stuck his nose to the crack when I opened the door. He came right out once secured.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally
HANDLING:
Hooch is a ball of bouncy, playful energy! When we got to the yard he sniffed out treats right away. He is VERY treat motivated, and will do almost anything for a treat, except sit still! He's very snatchy, so use an open palm or toss his treats. He showed me he knows "sit, but was wiggling around too much to show me any other tricks. Hooch allowed all over handling no issues, and was happy to get treats and attention. He liked to jump up on me for treats, and did try to snatch some out of my hands before I was ready to give him one. He could use some training on manners as he gets aroused easily; but he's been in a crate for the past couple days, so he's also pent up. We ran around and played for a bit, and he was pretty jumpy, but didn't mouth me. He showed some interest in toys, but was more focused on treats. Overall, Hooch is a super sweet, hungry boy that just needs some help learning to calm down and chill out.
PLAY
Engages in play, gets jumpy but didn't mouth me
TOYS:
Some interest, but more interested in treats.
Medical:
Per staff on 9/19
Eyes -clear
Ears -moderate waxy (cleaned during intake)
Nose -clean and clear
Mouth/Teeth/Gums -moderate tartar mild staining gums pink and moist
Coat & Skin -live fleas found gave capstar. patches of missing fur all over body with pressure sores on hind legs. possible flea allergy dermatitis.
Urogenital intact male -
Gait/Mobility -NSF
Attitude: BAR very friendly pup
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 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.
Stop in today! No appointment needed to view animals up for adoption! Details at https://acctphilly.org/how-to-adopt/
For animals located at the shelter, you can stop by between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140
**Please bring photo ID with your current name and address**
If you are interested in a pet who is in foster care, reach out to the foster directly to schedule a meet and greet using contact information listed in the animal’s online bio. If no contact information has not been provided, email foster@acctphilly.org and a staff member will facilitate communication between the foster parent and interested adopter.
Stop in today! No appointment needed to view animals up for adoption! Details at https://acctphilly.org/how-to-adopt/
For animals located at the shelter, you can stop by between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140
**Please bring photo ID with your current name and address**
If you are interested in a pet who is in foster care, reach out to the foster directly to schedule a meet and greet using contact information listed in the animal’s online bio. If no contact information has not been provided, email foster@acctphilly.org and a staff member will facilitate communication between the foster parent and interested adopter.
Go meet their pets
LOOKING TO ADOPT?
Email: adopt@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/adopt
Adoptions hours:
Monday -Sunday: 10am - 6pm
(please arrive by 5:30 pm for adoptions)
INTERESTED IN FOSTERING?
Email: foster@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/foster
Foster care hours:
Monday - Friday: 1pm - 8pm
Weekends: 10am - 5pm
We are located at:
111 W. Hunting Park Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
LOOKING TO ADOPT?
Email: adopt@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/adopt
Adoptions hours:
Monday -Sunday: 10am - 6pm
(please arrive by 5:30 pm for adoptions)
INTERESTED IN FOSTERING?
Email: foster@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/foster
Foster care hours:
Monday - Friday: 1pm - 8pm
Weekends: 10am - 5pm
We are located at:
111 W. Hunting Park Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
More about this shelter
The Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) is the region’s largest animal care and control service provider. ACCT Philly is an independent, 501c3 nonprofit organization, contracted by the City of Philadelphia to provide animal control services. Our animal control officers provide service over 142.6 square miles to the city’s more than 1.5 million residents and ACCT Philly’s facility in North Philadelphia handles more than 17,000 of the city’s animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually.
In addition to animal control and sheltering, ACCT Philly is open 365 days a year for pet adoptions. ACCT Philly also supports a foster care program where community members provide temporary homes for sheltered animals and one of the (if not THE) most extensive rescue partnership program in the country where approved rescue partners accept ACCT Philly animals into their adoption programs. Under contract ACCT Philly’s Animal Control Officers provide animal control services and code enforcement. Other exciting ACCT Philly programs include a food pantry for low-income pet owners, a vibrant volunteer program, trap-neuter-return for community cats, a unique Pen Pal program to assist dogs at risk … and so much more!
The Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) is the region’s largest animal care and control service provider. ACCT Philly is an independent, 501c3 nonprofit organization, contracted by the City of Philadelphia to provide animal control services. Our animal control officers provide service over 142.6 square miles to the city’s more than 1.5 million residents and ACCT Philly’s facility in North Philadelphia handles more than 17,000 of the city’s animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually.
In addition to animal control and sheltering, ACCT Philly is open 365 days a year for pet adoptions. ACCT Philly also supports a foster care program where community members provide temporary homes for sheltered animals and one of the (if not THE) most extensive rescue partnership program in the country where approved rescue partners accept ACCT Philly animals into their adoption programs. Under contract ACCT Philly’s Animal Control Officers provide animal control services and code enforcement. Other exciting ACCT Philly programs include a food pantry for low-income pet owners, a vibrant volunteer program, trap-neuter-return for community cats, a unique Pen Pal program to assist dogs at risk … and so much more!
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