Skips ACCT-A-207496 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Skips must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER, FOSTER, or ADOPTER by SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28TH at 10AM. Should Skips’ medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.
With excited toe taps, soft eyes, and a wagging tail, Skips is always ready to brighten your day. Skips enjoys showing off his friendly, affectionate nature. His loose, happy body and love for belly rubs make Skips a total sweetheart who thrives on affection. He wasn’t interested in toys or treats during his evaluation - he was far too focused on making friends! If you’re looking for a loving, playful pup who just wants to be by your side, Skips is ready to be your buddy. Skips has met other dogs while at the shelter, so if you have any at home, please bring them along for a meet! Skips does have some medical concerns, including being pigeon-toed and having a swollen area on his back, which do not appear to bother him. Due to his length of stay, Skips is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner, foster, or adopter.
BEHAVIOR:
Per staff 12/18: Sweet dog, good on leash, likes pets.
Per staff 12/12: Chill, playful.
Per staff 12/4: Very friendly, has to take breaks if walking for a long time.
Per volunteer 11/29: Skips is the happiest boy who loves to be around people and other dogs! He is great on his leash and is happy sitting on your lap or right by your side. Skips is very affectionate and can’t help but put a smile on your face. If you are looking for a new best friend, look no further. Skips is your guy!
Per volunteer 11/28: Super sweet, walks great on leash.
Per volunteer 11/27: Interested in other dogs but didn’t meet, easy going.
Per staff 11/27: Very chill and playful, loves walks.
Per volunteer 11/22: Very sweet gentle boy.
Per staff 11/21 and 11/22: Friendly, chill, walks good.
Per volunteer 11/20: Friendly and sweet, curious of other dogs, pulls a little on the leash.
11/20 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Skips was standing by the front of the crate with excited toe taps, soft eyes, wags. He pawed at the handler and the leash when trying to get him out but still allowed for easy leashing.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls moderately
HANDLING:
In the room Skips was friendly with all handlers! He sniffed around marking and then came back over to us soliciting attention and leaning in for pets. He had good manners and allowed full body pets while leaning in and remaining loose and even rolled over for belly rubs. He did not have any interest in treats while out.
PLAY:
Minimal interest
TOYS:
No interest
Per staff 11/20: Bright, alert, and responsive, very energetic, panting.
Per staff 12/20: Bright, alert, and responsive, friendly, likes belly rubs.
Per staff 11/20: Seized dog that was tied to stop sign. Dog is very social and attention seeking.
MEDICAL:
On 12/4, his facial wounds were observed to be healing appropriately.
On 12/1, Skips had an exam because his URI symptoms were worsening. He was coughing frequently, had nasal discharge, and was not interested in food. He was prescribed enrofloxacin in addition to an extended course of doxycycline. He tested positive for pneumovirus, but retested negative on 12/17 and will finish his medications on 12/24.
On 11/30, Skips received a recheck for his facial wounds. His cheeks were shaved and cleaned, and he was prescribed a topical treatment.
On 11/25, Skips received a recheck for the puncture wounds on his cheeks, which were shaved and cleaned.
On 11/23, Skips was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection (URI) or "doggy cold" and started on doxycycline. At that time, he tested negative for pneumovirus.
On 11/20, Skips received an exam for various medical concerns. He had fresh, full-thickness puncture wounds on his cheeks and scratches on his neck and shoulder, was pigeon-toed, and had an area of soft swelling on his back. He did not appear to be bothered by any of these issues, and his wounds were not infected, although he was prescribed antibiotics. His wrist issues were noted as likely congenital but could potentially cause arthritis as he ages. The swelling on his back, which may be a growth, will be assessed and possibly removed at the time of his neuter.
During his intake exam on 12/20, Skips’ eyes were red, but his eyes, ears, and teeth were clean. He had wounds on both sides of his neck, a lump on his back, irritation on his left paws, and his wrists were bent inward.
VIDEOS:
Kane A and Skips meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/W3M8yY0PAA0?feature=share
Pastor and Skips meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/c4LzzV7jfEY?feature=share
Due to being significantly overcapacity with animals and higher than usual intake, extensions are unlikely to be granted. If you are interested in an animal please contact ACCT Philly immediately. Due to limited space, timestamps may also be proceeded with early so it is imperative to let us know if you are considering adopting or tagging an animal.
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.
