Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Not good with cats,
Story
Meet Shaka, a curious pup ready to find his way into a loving home! Shaka is an explorer at heart. He loves being outdoors, sniffing, playing, and chasing squeaky toys (his favorite).
When Shaka is happy he’ll show off his signature back-leg toe taps when getting scratches. While he doesn’t actively seek attention just yet, he’s perfectly content hanging out nearby and is tolerant of all handling.
If you’re looking for a relaxed, low-key buddy. Shaka be your guy!
Eligible for rescue and adoption. Meet Shaka at ACCT Philly any day of the week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Video:
Shaka plays: https://youtu.be/mw1dIuFc3q0
Behavior notes:
Walksheet as of 1/28: Shaka was walked once 1/24/25 and twice 1/25/25, displaying low energy levels both days. Shyness and getting into the kennel on 1/25/25 were noted as being mild issues however, Shaka was also described as being very “laid back” and “unconcerned” throughout his dog meet. He did not show motivation towards treats as of 1/25/25 but had a good outing overall.
Per Volunteer 1/25/25: Shaka greeted me with a wiggly body and was quite easy to leash! He pulled slightly on leash but was very easy to direct. Poor guy‘s tail is chopped off! He was shy outside at first and didn’t really come near me in the play yard. Also showed he wasn’t interested in treats. He liked toys and gave tail wags when I squeaked a squeaky toy! When the toy was out was the most wiggly I’ve seen him. Did well going into the volunteer office and back into kennel. Chill boy!
01/23/2025 staff notes:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Stray
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Shaka came to the front of kennel with neutral/ semi soft eyes and a high tail. Allowed for easy leashing and exited the kennel without issue.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls moderately
HANDLING :
In the room Shaka explored with neutral eyes and a neutral body, high tail nub. He came back over to us after sniffing around and allowed his main handler to pet his back remaining neutral and doing back leg toe taps when getting scratches. He showed interest in treats but would not take any. He did not solicit, but remained tolerant to all handling while out.
PLAY:
No interest
TOYS
Perks up at squeaky toys and will chase , but does not want to take possession
Demonstrated high prey drive
01/22/2025 staff notes: Shaka is reactive in kennel- up on the door growling, hard barking
Medical notes:
On 1/28 staff noted Shaka had an upper respiratory infection. Her PCR test with positive for the pneumovirus.
On 1/24 exam Doctor noted: Eyes have mucoid debris and mild conjunctivitis, as well as peri ocular thickening, OU. Mouth - Mild diffuse calculus
Skin- thick crusting on caudal dorsum at tail base. Alopecia on tail, which appears to have been cropped. Thin body condition. Very sweet guy.
Assessment
Chronic conjunctivitis/periocular thickening - r/o underlying allergies vs bacterial/viral
Chronic flea allergy dermatitis (tentative)
On 1/23 staff noted: Eyes have lots of mucus. Mouth/Teeth/Gums - wouldn't let me see was super iff. Coat & Skin - skin felt weird, tail half is missing. Bright, alert, responsive, give off iff.
01/22/2025 medical staff noted: Dog will fall over when walking on leash. Underweight and possible pressure sores on tail.
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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
