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Meet Wonder Boy, a playful and affectionate pup who’s full of personality! This curious explorer loves prancing around to take in his surroundings, and he has the sweetest way of approaching his friends with a wagging tail and wiggly body. He’s a cuddle-ready companion who enjoys all-over handling and thrives on positive interactions.
Wonder Boy’s enthusiasm for treats is unmatched—he’s incredibly food-motivated, making him a great candidate for training! With a little guidance, he’s sure to channel his excitement into learning new tricks and behaviors.
He’s looking for a patient, active adopter who will help him focus his energy and continue to grow into the wonderful dog he’s meant to be. Wonder Boy can’t wait to find his forever home filled with love, snacks, and plenty of playtime!
Eligible for rescue and adoption. Meet Wonder Boy at ACCT Philly any day of the week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Behavior notes:
11/16/24 volunteer notes: he was very easy to leash and walked well on the leash. Once in the yard, he ran around a little, but also was happy to get some love and cuddles from me. Very sweet, even with his cough. Gentle with treats as well, and knows the 'sit' cue. Who wouldn't love those fantastic ears! He barked once thru the fence when we first approached the yard, but was easy to redirect and walked away with me.
11/7/24 volunteer notes: Very lovely boy who loved treats and getting petted. Interacted with another dog through the fence in a positive manner. He was easy on the leash.
11/3/24 staff BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
"KNOWN HISTORY:
Stray
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Wonder Boy was at the front of the kennel when approaching and had neutral eyes, wagging tail, and was standing by the door. He was patient for leashing and exited without any issues.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls moderately
HANDLING:
In the room Wonder Boy pranced around exploring and then came over to us with soft eyes, a loose body and wagging tail. He allowed all over handling and would remain loose and wiggly, but can get quite jumpy! He was extremely food motivated and could be snatchy so watch your treat pouch and use an open palm when giving them to him. He would get impatient and jump up frequently.
PLAY
Too focused on finding treats
TOYS:
Too focused on finding treats"
Medical:
Per staff 11/5:
T dnp d/t FAS P 150 bpm R 42 bpm
BCS: 2/9
Muscle condition: (normal, mild/mod/severe wasting): moderate muscle loss
Pain Score (0-4): 0
Attitude/Appearance: BAR, VERY HUNGRY and food motivated, watch your fingers when offering food!
Oral cavity/teeth: brief exam - no obvious tartar seen, stage 0/4 periodontal disease. no obvious oral masses/lesions on cursory exam
Mucous membranes: appear pink, moist mm, CRT 1-2 sec
Eyes/Orbit: Clear OU, pupils equal in size and reactive to light, no ocular discharge, orbit and globe are symmetrical, fundic exam not performed
Ears: AU - no aural inflammation or ceruminous debris, otoscopic exam not performed
Throat: no cough elicited on tracheal palpation
Cardiovascular: no murmurs or dysrhythmias, strong synchronous femoral pulses
Respiratory: eupneic, normal bronchovesicular sounds diffusely - no apparent respiratory difficulty, no nasal discharge
Abdomen: soft/non-painful with no palpable masses or organomegaly, no appreciable fluid wave
Musculoskeletal: ambulatory x 4; no ataxia/joint effusion; diffuse muscle loss/atrophy d/t malnourished, normal vertebral palpation and cervical ROM; complete orthopedic examination not performed
Glands/lymph nodes: mandibular, prescapulars and popliteal lymph nodes palpated - no peripheral lymphadenopathy noted
Urogenital: 2 descended testes, Visible external structures are normal
Rectal: not performed
Integumentary: mildly thinning haircoat on caudal dorsum haircoat, no cutaneous or subcutaneous lesions addressed today; flea dirt seen
Nervous system: mentally appropriate. no neurologic deficits or abnormalities. cranial nerves WNL; complete neurologic exam/assessment not performed today
Assessment~1 yo Male Mixed breed
1. emaciated - r/o malnourished/neglected vs infestation with intestinal parasites vs EPI vs other
Plan
Start refeeding. Goal is 45-55 lbs
For this pet we are looking to feed at least >1300 calories per day.
Start with small/frequent meals for 3-5 days: feed 3-4 times a day then slowly decrease frequency and increase feeding amounts.
Recheck weight in 5 days - if weight is NOT increasing recommend checking a fecal, deworming and consider maldigestion profile (for TLI to r/o EPI)
continue monthly FTP, monitor for tapeworms
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 Wonder Boy, a playful and affectionate pup who’s full of personality! This curious explorer loves prancing around to take in his surroundings, and he has the sweetest way of approaching his friends with a wagging tail and wiggly body. He’s a cuddle-ready companion who enjoys all-over handling and thrives on positive interactions.
Wonder Boy’s enthusiasm for treats is unmatched—he’s incredibly food-motivated, making him a great candidate for training! With a little guidance, he’s sure to channel his excitement into learning new tricks and behaviors.
He’s looking for a patient, active adopter who will help him focus his energy and continue to grow into the wonderful dog he’s meant to be. Wonder Boy can’t wait to find his forever home filled with love, snacks, and plenty of playtime!
Eligible for rescue and adoption. Meet Wonder Boy at ACCT Philly any day of the week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Behavior notes:
11/16/24 volunteer notes: he was very easy to leash and walked well on the leash. Once in the yard, he ran around a little, but also was happy to get some love and cuddles from me. Very sweet, even with his cough. Gentle with treats as well, and knows the 'sit' cue. Who wouldn't love those fantastic ears! He barked once thru the fence when we first approached the yard, but was easy to redirect and walked away with me.
11/7/24 volunteer notes: Very lovely boy who loved treats and getting petted. Interacted with another dog through the fence in a positive manner. He was easy on the leash.
11/3/24 staff BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
"KNOWN HISTORY:
Stray
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Wonder Boy was at the front of the kennel when approaching and had neutral eyes, wagging tail, and was standing by the door. He was patient for leashing and exited without any issues.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls moderately
HANDLING:
In the room Wonder Boy pranced around exploring and then came over to us with soft eyes, a loose body and wagging tail. He allowed all over handling and would remain loose and wiggly, but can get quite jumpy! He was extremely food motivated and could be snatchy so watch your treat pouch and use an open palm when giving them to him. He would get impatient and jump up frequently.
PLAY
Too focused on finding treats
TOYS:
Too focused on finding treats"
Medical:
Per staff 11/5:
T dnp d/t FAS P 150 bpm R 42 bpm
BCS: 2/9
Muscle condition: (normal, mild/mod/severe wasting): moderate muscle loss
Pain Score (0-4): 0
Attitude/Appearance: BAR, VERY HUNGRY and food motivated, watch your fingers when offering food!
Oral cavity/teeth: brief exam - no obvious tartar seen, stage 0/4 periodontal disease. no obvious oral masses/lesions on cursory exam
Mucous membranes: appear pink, moist mm, CRT 1-2 sec
Eyes/Orbit: Clear OU, pupils equal in size and reactive to light, no ocular discharge, orbit and globe are symmetrical, fundic exam not performed
Ears: AU - no aural inflammation or ceruminous debris, otoscopic exam not performed
Throat: no cough elicited on tracheal palpation
Cardiovascular: no murmurs or dysrhythmias, strong synchronous femoral pulses
Respiratory: eupneic, normal bronchovesicular sounds diffusely - no apparent respiratory difficulty, no nasal discharge
Abdomen: soft/non-painful with no palpable masses or organomegaly, no appreciable fluid wave
Musculoskeletal: ambulatory x 4; no ataxia/joint effusion; diffuse muscle loss/atrophy d/t malnourished, normal vertebral palpation and cervical ROM; complete orthopedic examination not performed
Glands/lymph nodes: mandibular, prescapulars and popliteal lymph nodes palpated - no peripheral lymphadenopathy noted
Urogenital: 2 descended testes, Visible external structures are normal
Rectal: not performed
Integumentary: mildly thinning haircoat on caudal dorsum haircoat, no cutaneous or subcutaneous lesions addressed today; flea dirt seen
Nervous system: mentally appropriate. no neurologic deficits or abnormalities. cranial nerves WNL; complete neurologic exam/assessment not performed today
Assessment~1 yo Male Mixed breed
1. emaciated - r/o malnourished/neglected vs infestation with intestinal parasites vs EPI vs other
Plan
Start refeeding. Goal is 45-55 lbs
For this pet we are looking to feed at least >1300 calories per day.
Start with small/frequent meals for 3-5 days: feed 3-4 times a day then slowly decrease frequency and increase feeding amounts.
Recheck weight in 5 days - if weight is NOT increasing recommend checking a fecal, deworming and consider maldigestion profile (for TLI to r/o EPI)
continue monthly FTP, monitor for tapeworms
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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