Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Iceberg was brought to ACCT Philly on December 28, 2025 after police observed him abandoned on a highway. This young husky was found alone, with no owner information available, and was transported safely to the shelter. Upon intake, Iceberg appeared lethargic and was quickly sent for further medical care to ensure he received the support he needed.
Since arriving at the shelter, Iceberg has shown himself to be a gentle and sweet dog who is still adjusting to the kennel environment. He can be nervous and somewhat fearful in his kennel, especially with transitions like doorways, but he warms up quickly once out and about. Outside of the kennel, Iceberg’s friendly personality shines through—he enjoys affection, seeks out gentle pets and butt rubs, and has been described as very easy to handle despite his size. He has shown playful, bouncy energy when meeting other dogs and continues to build confidence with positive experiences and kind handling.
📽️Videos
Met pepper jack: loose, bouncy and playful:
https://youtube.com/shorts/mFcGz_XmYiQ?si=WlVFfGYXw8KjU38r
⭐Behavioral Notes
Per volunteer 1/4: I had iceberg out for the photoshoot on 1/4. Iceberg was very easy to leash and get out of kennel. He is friendly and sweet when out of kennel and in the runs- trying to solicit affection and butt rubs. Despite his size he is very gentle.
01/03/2026 per staff
Fearful in kennel, sitting in the back and would not come to the front door but easily leashed when I used the back door of the kennel. He was nervous walking through doorways on the way to the office but warmed up quickly once in the office! Approached staff with loose body, allowed handling for harnessing, and rolled on his back for belly rubs. He got right in the car for his day trip and was much more confident just 5-10 minutes after leaving the kennel!
01/01/2026 per staff
Somewhat fearful going in and out of kennel.
Exp gold walker
📃Medical Notes
12/30/2025 | 3:13 pm Vet Exam: Vet Exam – Completed
Exam Reason
General Medical Concern/Other
Subjective
Found by police on 12/28. Noted to be lethargic on presentation to ACCT. Sent to PASE and hospitalized 12/28-30.
Objective
Mentation: BAR
Body Condition Score (BCS): 4/9
Muscle Condition Score (MCS): 3/3
Hydration: Euhydrated
EENT: No ocular/nasal/aural discharge. Normal cervical palpation.
Oral: Mild dental calculus, no apparent oral masses or foreign bodies
Cardiovascular: No murmur or arrhythmia, MM pink and moist, CRT less than 2 sec
Respiratory: Clear lung fields bilaterally, no crackles or wheezes
Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x4, no lameness. Brief orthopedic exam performed.
Neurologic: Normal mentation. Cranial nerves WNL. No ataxia. Brief neurological exam performed.
Integument: Healthy hair coat and skin, no ectoparasites seen
Peripheral Lymph Nodes: No peripheral lymphadenopathy
Abdomen: Soft, comfortable, no masses or organomegaly palpated
Urogenital: Normal external genitalia, no discharge or inflammation. Bilaterally descended testicles.
Rectal Exam: Not performed
Assessment
Diarrhea - r/o primary GI (gastroenteritis, infectious, other) vs secondary GI (systemic disease, endocrine disease, other)
Plan
Continue fortiflora PO SID
Pathway: available
12/28/2025 | 1:17 pm Tech Exam: Triage Exam – Completed
Objective
Depressed, QAR
Eating wet dog food that was offered.
Weight 53.6 lbs
Body Condition Score 5 - Ideal
Temperature 97°F
Heart rate 198 bpm
Respiratory rate 42 bpm
Mm color Bright Red
Mm touch Moist
Crt 2
Hydration Normal
Attitude Depressed
Nose/Mouth/Dental Gums bright red
Cardiovascular Accelerated HR when sitting.
Respiratory Slight. effort noted & accelerated
Urogenital Male
Musculoskeletal Ambulatory x4, no lameness noted, preferred to lay down
Plan Seen by MM
IV Catheter placed RFL 18G
Chem 17 & lytes ran
CBC not able to run, machine isn't working
Lepto: negative
12/28/2025 | 12:20 pm Tech Exam – Completed
Body Condition Score
5 - Ideal
Assessment
Microchip Found? No implanted 12/28/25
Microchip entered on profile? No
Found Chip placed on hold? No
Collar placed? Yes
Age- 3yo
Urogenital- Male
Altered- No Tattoo present
Eyes- Clear w/ some red discharge
Ears- Clean
Nose- Clean
Coat/Skin- Flea dirt
Teeth- Tartar build up adult teeth
Gums- Pink moist
Musculoskeletal- WNL
Behavior- Allowed all handling showed signs of lethargy very shut down laid laterally on exam room floor sending to back office for further examination
ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week, from 10am to 6pm, and no appointments are needed! 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/
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.
