Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Story
Darlene ACCT-A-209173 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Darlene must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER, FOSTER, or ADOPTER by FRIDAY, JANUARY 3RD at 10AM. Should Darlene’s medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change.
Meet Darlene, a sweet and quiet husky who’s feeling scared and unsure in the shelter. She was brought here through no fault of her own and now she’s looking for a safe, loving home where she can feel secure again. Darlene is a sensitive girl who prefers a calm, patient approach, allowing gentle handling once she feels safe. While she’s currently uninterested in treats or play, Darlene’s husky spirit shines through in her quiet independence and cautious curiosity. Darlene would love to find a peaceful home where she can rebuild her confidence at her own pace. She’s looking for a kind, understanding person to show her the love and security she so deserves. Let’s help Darlene find a soft place to land. Darlene is open to meeting other dogs, so if you have any at home, please bring them along for a meet. She is looking for a home where any children are over the age of 12. Due to her length of stay, Darlene is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner, foster, or adopter.
BEHAVIOR:
Per staff 12/29: Darlene was easy to remove from kennel and walk on leash. She was good for her dog meet even though the other dog was barking nonstop. Easy to put back in kennel as well.
Per volunteer 12/28: Great on leash! Calm, sweet.
Per staff 12/27: Sweet dog. Good walk. Sweet girl. Floppy girl.
Per staff 12/24: Perfect, easygoing gentle lady! Walked great, enjoyed pets.
Per staff 12/17: Brought Darlene out for activity time today! In the room Darlene was wiggly with multiple handlers and was playful, bouncing around the room soliciting attention and playing. Allowed all over handling without issue and took treats very gently when offered
12/16 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Darlene was on her bed laying down and came to the front with a mid level wagging tail and neutral eyes when she saw me. I opened the kennel door slightly and let her sniff the leash but she yelped when she saw it and backed away. I called her a good girl and called her over while hiding the leash, giving her some pets and comfort. She dropped down submissively and pushed her head into me. I tried again to leash her but she yelped again and did a half attempted air snap. She was very nervous about the leash so we took our time and gave lots of pets. Once secured she came right out.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally
HANDLING:
In the room, Darlene sniffed curiously around and then hid under the table near my feet. I moved the chair to see her better and she got scared and walked out. She allowed me to approach her slowly and when I went down she felt more comfortable. She allowed all handling with some tail and feet sensitivities. She moved away and looked back to see what i was doing but at other times would allow me to touch them so proceed with caution. She is a very quiet husky and prefers to be on her own, walking around and exploring. She declined treats and had no interest in play or running around.
PLAY:
No interest
TOYS:
No interest
MEDICAL:
On 12/20, Darlene was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection (URI) or "doggy cold" and started on medication. She tested negative for pneumovirus at that time.
During her intake exam on 12/16, Darlene was noted to be “stout” at 57.9 lbs, but did not have any medical concerns.
VIDEOS:
Darlene the cutie: https://youtube.com/shorts/SmWT4kOHk4g?feature=share
Darlene and Hercules Meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/cKb2ZwLH3wE?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.
