ACCT Philly: At-Risk Dogs

‼️URGENT‼️

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Little Pirate ACCT-A-251770 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to medical concerns. Little Pirate must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER by SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH at 10AM. Should Little Pirate's medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Little Pirate is a senior Yorkie who arrived at ACCT Philly as a stray on June 1st. Despite facing a number of significant medical challenges, this sweet little guy continues to show a gentle, easygoing spirit with staff and caregivers. He is easy to leash and, once outside, moves at a slow, steady pace with a loose body and relaxed demeanor. While he can be a bit unsure in new situations, he allows all handling, takes treats gently, and often settles close to his handler once he feels secure. He has also shown tolerant, appropriate behavior during dog interactions.

Little Pirate has mature cataracts in both eyes, with more advanced chronic changes in the left eye, along with discharge, corneal swelling, and vascular changes. He also has painful, chronic ear infections, severe dental disease, and a stiff gait. He is currently receiving treatment for his eyes, ears, and pain, but will require senior bloodwork, a dental procedure with likely extractions, and further evaluation of his vision and eye health. Little Pirate is a quiet, gentle senior who deserves comfort, relief, and stability in his golden years. He is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner so he can receive the medical care he needs and the comfort he deserves.

VIDEOS:
Wave and Little Pirate Meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/2pPvhknZukY?feature=share

BEHAVIOR NOTES:
Per staff 6/3:Kennel Presentation: Sleeping on his bed when I approached. Woke up when I called to him, ears to the side, soft eyes. Took a treat gently when I placed it in front of him.
Leash Skills: Easy to leash. Once leashed he allowed me to pick him up as he was on a top bank, ears back, tail low. Carried him outside. Once outside, stood still on the ground for a few minuets then started moving, loose leash, tail low and loose, ears to the side.
Sociability: Mainly sniffed around, nose to the ground, tail low, loose body. Allowed all handling, tail low, ears to the side, would remain near my side when I stopped petting.
Dog Interaction: Met Wave, tolerated being sniffed and sniffed back.
Return to Kennel: Carried back inside with the same body language as walking out. Leash was removed easily by hand once in kennel.
Color Level: Green

Per staff 6/2: Very sweet pup, allowed full exam.

Per staff 6/2: Scared, trembling, allowed handling.

Per staff 6/1: Doesn't respond to being called, allowed handling. Loose body, not very aware.

MEDICAL NOTES:
6/2 Vet Exam: Little Pirate has mature cataracts in both eyes. His left eye has mucoid discharge, corneal swelling, and new blood vessel growth. He has no menace response. Fluorescein stain of the left eye was negative. Both ears have thickened, inflamed canals with thick brown debris. He has severe periodontal disease. He has a stiff, slow gait. He was given medication for his ear infections and started on an antibiotic eye ointment and pain medication. He will require senior bloodwork, a dental procedure with extractions, and further diagnostics and treatment for his left eye.

6/2 Intake Exam: Little Pirate's left eye is cloudy and crusty with no menace response and his right eye is cloudy but has a menace response. Both ears are thickened and he has ear infections. He has severe tartar on his teeth.

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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.