Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
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Story
Bougie is a social butterfly! This sweetheart loves making friends and greets everyone with a wagging tail and her warm personality. Bougie is gentle and affectionate, leaning in for pets and belly rubs without hesitation. She’s a pro at taking treats delicately, appears house trained, and already knows how to sit like a champ.
Whether she’s engaging in playful moments or soaking up all the love, Bougie’s easygoing nature makes her a wonderful pal. She’s ready to bring joy, snuggles, and a little wiggle to your home—are you her person?
Eligible for rescue, foster, and adoption. Meet Bougie at ACCT Philly any day of the week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or email foster@acctphilly.org to express interest in fostering her.
Videos:
Bougie explores:
https://youtube.com/shorts/6c76QyUdm-k?feature=share
Bougie excitedly plays with her toy!:
https://youtube.com/shorts/RP0zoxnLcSI?feature=share
Behavior notes:
per volunteer 1/26: She was a very sweet, playful, big girl. She did pull some on the leash due to her size and was definitely excited to see other dogs from afar. She got mouthy and jumpy when playing, so a home with someone who can handle a big, excitable dog and is willing to work with her on her playing manners will probably be best. She was very sweet and liked scratches, but also enjoyed sniffing around and exploring the yard! She was sweet and affectionate, super playful, and loved the rope toy.
01/25/2025 staff notes: An experienced green volunteer let us know that Bougie should be leveled up. Mentioned that she was very aroused, very jumpy, and mouthy. She mentioned that Bougie jumped up for a toy and skimmed her wrist with her tooth, causing raised irritated skin (did not break skin).
Per staff 1/22/25: Brought Bougie into the volunteer office to meet a group of 8 corporate volunteers. She was immediately friendly with a loose and wiggly body. She leaned on handlers for petting and allowed all over body rubs. She was overall a super sweet girl
Per volunteer 1/21- bougie is an absolute doll! She loves to say hello to everyone she meets and truly enjoys exploring all of the outdoors to get all the sniffs! She’s an affectionate girlie who just wants to be spoiled and loved. Who can resist a sweet face like this?!
01/21/2025 staff noted:
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
In the kennel Bougie was standing at the front with low wags, soft eyes and was very patient for leashing. Exited without any issues. No issues returning.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally
Housebroken
HANDLING :
In the room Bougie was very friendly and social with everyone she met. She was so gentle and affectionate while out, soliciting attention often, leaning in for pets. He was very wiggly and showed no handling sensitivities allowing me to touch her belly, feet, face and was very tolerant. She did well meeting several people and was very social. Gentle when taking treats and showed knowledge of sit.
PLAY:
Engages in play
TOYS
Releases willingly
01/21/2025 staff notes: Sweet girl, came right up to say hi to me
ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in. 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
