Brooklyn

NEW Video & notes 6/24

Brooklyn ACCT-A-251725 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Brooklyn must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER, EXPERIENCED FOSTER, or ADOPTER by MONDAY, JUNE 29TH at 10AM. Should Brooklyn's medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Brooklyn is an approximately 7-month-old pit bull terrier mix who came to ACCT Philly on June 1st after being surrendered alongside another dog. The person who brought them in had found them as strays a couple of weeks earlier and hoped to keep them, but ultimately wasn't able to provide long-term care. Since arriving at the shelter, Brooklyn has quickly won over staff and volunteers with her sweet nature and loving personality.

This young girl is the definition of a velcro dog. Brooklyn adores people and is happiest when she can be right by your side, leaning into you for affection, resting her paws in your lap, or soaking up as many pets as possible. Volunteers consistently describe her as gentle, affectionate, and easy to spend time with. Whether she's curling up for cuddles or showing off her full-body wiggles when she sees a familiar face, Brooklyn makes it clear just how much she loves human companionship.

Like many puppies, Brooklyn has a playful side, too. She loves toys, enjoys a good game of fetch, and is always ready for an adventure outside. She's treat-motivated, knows "sit," walks nicely on leash, and has shown herself to be eager to learn. In playgroup, Brooklyn has enjoyed friendly introductions and active play with other dogs, often seeking them out for games before taking breaks appropriately and returning for more fun.

Brooklyn is still a young puppy and occasionally shows typical puppy behaviors, including grabbing at clothing, carrying treasures she finds on walks, and becoming mouthy when she's excited. The good news is that she redirects well to toys and treats and has consistently responded to guidance from handlers. With continued structure, enrichment, and playtime, she is likely to continue maturing into a wonderful companion.

Brooklyn would do best in a home with children 12 years and older due to her puppy mouthing. She may especially enjoy living with a playful canine companion who can help her burn off energy and continue building her social skills. Most of all, she's looking for a family who will appreciate her affectionate heart, playful spirit, and desire to be close to the people she loves. Due to her length of stay, Brooklyn is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner, experienced foster, or adopter.

VIDEOS: NEW Brooklyn https://youtube.com/shorts/jKhJIPSkTE4?feature=share

Creole and Brooklyn meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/NikUFIPdsMs?feature=share

Brooklyn 6/6: https://youtube.com/shorts/251cfi8Kyug?si=YDMiw--eAt0WPaXJ

Brooklyn gets a chance to relax: https://youtube.com/shorts/hUNykY_mNBU?feature=share

Meeting Theodore: https://youtube.com/shorts/QxlF0ZpkHZ4?si=IU6FG-2V0d-l5AE4

Meeting Levine: https://youtu.be/-uVY09Hw-_Q

https://youtube.com/shorts/MbZSLxyQa_U?feature=share

Playgroup 6/19: https://youtube.com/shorts/IUaAs6O8okU?si=d4uWbWYLcb2K1XOK

Playgroup 6/23: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcnvoGYrJkIa5Wy2XgvfXhge5l-2Sub8M

BEHAVIOR NOTES: NEW 6/24 Per Volunteer: Very calm and chill puppy. Low energy while outside. Took treats so gently. Very lovable and adorable.

Per volunteer 6/24: Low energy. Super sweet and very chill puppy. Gentle taking treats.

Per volunteer 6/23: Low energy. Good dog meet. Sweetheart! Chilled on my lap the whole time. Easy to leash and walk.

Per volunteer 6/23: Medium energy. Slightly jumpy. Likes to play fetch. Friendly.

Per staff 6/23, playgroup: First in the yard, good greetings. Engaged in some rougher push/pull play with Arabella. Moves away on her own and takes good breaks.

Per volunteer 6/21: Medium energy. Likes to pick things up on walks! Watch out! Very sweet with men and women. Loves fetch!

Per volunteer 6/21: Medium energy. Slightly jumpy. Good with other dogs thru fence. Very sweet girl - loves to play with toys.

Per volunteer 6/19: Medium-high energy. So sweet! Amazingly consistent fetcher. Very smart, knows sit, peed right away. Good girl.

Per staff 6/19: Came into playgroup and started playing and running right away! Was finding anything she could to put in her mouth - fuzz on the ground, a water bottle, etc.

Per staff 6/18: Medium-high energy.

Per volunteer 6/16: Low energy. So sweet!!!

Per staff 6/16: Low-medium energy. Likes to play fetch. Loves pets and affection.

Per volunteer 6/15: Sweetie.

Per staff 6/15: When she saw me outside, she got full body wiggles and pulled towards me, then jumped up and mouthed my shirt and held onto it with her front teeth, easily redirected with treats and very cooped up back in iso. When given the opportunity to put her mouth on something appropriate like a toy, she's always taken it and today was no different. Also, some regular play with dogs would greatly benefit her to reduce the puppy biting.

Foster eligible but not day trip eligible - puppy mouthing can be a lot. Not for first time foster and ideally would have another dog, playful dog. Kids no younger than 12 due to puppy biting.

Meeting Levine: Loose, playful, tolerant of rough play, when given a break kept coming back for more.

Per volunteer 6/15: Sweetie.

Per staff 6/13: Low energy. Good on walk and on leash.

Per volunteer 6/12: Low energy. Very affectionate and loving.

Per staff 6/11: Meeting Theodore: Loose, wiggly, social and friendly.

Per staff 6/11: Medium energy. Slightly jumpy. Treat to return. Good meet with Theodore. Likes hot dogs.

Per volunteer 6/11: Medium energy. Mild issues getting out of kennel, walking through, and returning. Mild issues on leash. Mildly jumpy.

Per volunteer 6/7: Brooklyn is a sweet little baby girl. She had a cone on when I took her out so it was hard to get the leash around it but once on she was amazing on the leash. She is completely stuck to your side when you're with her. She was excited to be outside but mostly just wanted to have her front paws in my lap and get scratches. She has such a gentle soul. She didn't bark at all and she wagged through the fence when other dogs walked by but I didn't do an official meet. She was easy to coax back into her kennel with treats. Such a lovely little girl!

Per volunteer 6/6: Low energy. Very sweet, wanted lots of pets and treat motivated, used treat to get her back in kennel.

Per staff 6/5: Kennel Presentation: At the front of her kennel with soft eyes, ears to the side and loose wiggly body. Leash Skills: Easy to leash and came out of the kennel without issues. Occasionally would stop while walking through the kennel and just need some verbal encouragement. Sociability: Leaned into all handling with a loose and wiggly body. Kept all four on the floor the entire time. Play: N/A Dog Interaction: N/A Return to Kennel: Went right into kennel and removed leash with hand. Color Level: Gold

Per staff 6/5: Creole and Brooklyn meet: Good greetings. Kissing the puppy. Low tail wags.

Per staff 6/4: Medium energy.

Per staff 6/1: Sweet girl, allowed handling for intake exam.

Per owner surrender notes 6/1: Crate trained. High energy. Good with strangers. Not sure how she is with children, cats, or dogs.

Per staff 6/1: Found the dogs about 2 weeks ago and tried to keep them but has a newborn baby in the home and cannot care for them any more.

MEDICAL NOTES: Brooklyn has a prolapsed gland of the third eyelid, commonly known as "cherry eye." It is recommended to follow up with a veterinarian to determine if surgical correction is necessary.

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.