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Whiskers is a fun loving husky boi who holds true to the husky name! He enjoys woo-ing when he has big emotions and enjoys exploring surfaces of all levels in whatever room he enters. Whiskers was found as a stray dog when he was brought to the shelter.

Whiskers is now available for adoption and foster at ACCT Philly. You can meet him any day from 10am-6pm. Interested fosters should email foster@acctphilly.org.

Video: Whiskers on a Day Trip: https://youtu.be/63A00kAooTk

Whiskers on a Day Trip: https://youtube.com/shorts/h49SqxlEXqs

Petting Whiskers: https://youtu.be/1RpFdCO_bZU

Fiona and Whiskers meet pt.1: https://youtube.com/shorts/r6_5um0TQ7A?feature=share

Fiona and Whiskers meet pt.2: https://youtube.com/shorts/xko3PKLzVAw?feature=share

Behavior: From Day Trip 11/19: Volunteering just got a whole lot hairier... Meet Whiskers, the husky with a gigantic heart!

Despite being half the size of Clifford the big red dog, Whiskers is totally convinced he's a lapdog. He's a certified cuddle expert and believes in giving the best "bear hugs" in the dog world. Have you ever met a dog that knew how to hug? Because it's the absolute best trick he knows.

This handsome furry athlete is a walker's dream. In our latest adventure, we conquered more than 3 miles in under an hour, and guess what? Whiskers was ready for an encore! If you're the hiking type, he'll be your trail-blazing buddy and keep you on your toes. He does pull slightly but with gentle reminders he will ease up

Per Volunteer 11/19/24: Whiskers was very easy for leashing! He did pull a bit on leash but it was very manageable. Pretty chill husky babe! Waited very patiently as I talked to a staff member- he kept himself busy sniffing around the grass. Took pets all over! Very chill in the play yard. A bit jumpy- seemed like he wanted to mount me but never actually did. He might just want to have his paws up on me! His kennel card says he doesn't enjoy going back into kennel but I had no issues getting him in- he went right back into kennel but did try to barge out after that. Clip method worked best!

Per Staff 11/17/24: BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: Whiskers

KNOWN HISTORY:

Stray

KENNEL PRESENTATION:

Whiskers was in front of his kennel alert barking and howling. When I approached his eyes were soft, he had a high tail, and he stopped. He allowed easy leashing and came right out.

LEASH SKILLS:

Pulls minimally

HANDLING:

In the room, Whiskers came right up to me and greeted me with some mid level tail wags, an open mouth grin, and some sweet sniffs. He went to solicit for some affection, rubbing his body and face all over me and trying to climb into my lap. He loves rubs but was a bit unsure when i went in to touch his face at first. He warmed up to allowing me to touch his face freely. He allowed all handling and likes to jump up for hugs.

PLAY:

Engaged in play

TOYS:

Interest but no possession

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