Angelic

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Angelic ACCT-A-251856 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Angelic must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or ADOPTER by THURSDAY, JULY 2ND at 10AM. Should Angelic's medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

When Angelic first arrived at ACCT Philly as a stray on June 2nd, she was shy and hesitant, often needing a little encouragement to leave her kennel and navigate her new surroundings. But with patience, a gentle approach, and a few high-value treats, her affectionate personality began to shine. Volunteers describe her whole body lighting up the moment she realizes she's heading outside, her tail wagging nonstop as she eagerly trots along for an adventure.

Once she feels comfortable, Angelic blossoms into an affectionate, people-oriented dog who loves soaking up attention. She walks nicely on leash, enjoys pets and scratches, and is incredibly food motivated-especially if pepperoni is involved! She already knows "sit" and is eager to learn. Like many young, happy dogs, she can get a little jumpy or mouthy when she's excited, but she redirects easily and responds well to positive guidance.

Angelic has had polite, tolerant interactions with other dogs but can be nervous around dogs with a more forward play style. She appears most comfortable with calm, respectful canine companions who will give her space to build confidence at her own pace. With a little patience and kindness, Angelic blossoms into a loving companion who simply wants to be close to her people. Due to her length of stay, Angelic is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner or adopter.

VIDEOS: Playgroup 6/10: Koda, Coco, Angelic: https://youtu.be/Hd3dSfmf-08?si=znFASO05mSus6dvf

Playgroup 6/10: Koda, Angelic, Shadoobie: https://youtu.be/I2E8nKH40vA?si=62BUNv_bP3kEgofc

BEHAVIOR NOTES: Per staff 6/24: Medium energy. Playful, good on walk and on leash.

Per volunteer 6/23: Medium-high energy.

Undated note between 6/18 and 6/23: Medium-high energy. Can be very mouthy and jumpy. Very treat motivated.

Per volunteer 6/18: This sweet girl completely stole my heart. The moment she realized she was getting out of her kennel, her whole body lit up with excitement and her tail started wagging a mile a minute. Angelic is an absolute love bug who just wants to be by your side and soak up all the attention she can get. She does have a little bounce in her step and can be jumpy at times, but it's simply because she's so happy and full of life, and she's very easy to redirect. One way straight to her heart? Pepperoni! This girl is absolutely obsessed and will sit so politely in hopes of earning a tasty reward. Angelic is affectionate, eager to please, and has so much love to give. I truly adore her and can't wait for her to find a family who will cherish her as much as she deserves.

Per staff 6/18: Medium-high energy. A little mouthy and jumpy (in a playful mood!).

Per volunteer 6/17: Medium energy. Very friendly and very jumpy but easily redirected. Loves pets, very sweet.

Per staff 6/16: Low energy. Just wanted to be pet on head/face and body.

Per volunteer 6/15: Medium energy. Good dog meet through fence. Easy to walk. Likes to run in yard. Loves being pet.

Per staff 6/14: Medium energy. Great dog.

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

Per volunteer 6/12: Low energy. Interested in other dogs through fence. Loved getting pets and scratches. Gentle, sweet.

Per staff 6/11: Low energy.

Per staff 6/10, playgroup: Steerable 3/5 with water. Good gate greetings, soft eyes, ears to the side. Nervous when approached, sat down, moved away, attempting to get out of the yard. Shadoobie attempted to play, Angelic lip licked and then over corrected.

Per volunteer 6/9: Kennel Presentation: Standing in her kennel with a still body and tail. When I opened the door, she retreated to the other side with a cowering body. She came forward to get some tossed hot dog and, after a few tosses, came close enough to eat some out of my hand. At that point, I leashed her with a treat lure. Leash Skills: Once secured, left her kennel without issue and walked through the kennels with minimal to moderate pulling. Sociability: Initially aloof in the yard with lots of displacement sniffing. After several minutes and high value treats, she opened up and began soliciting more attention. She allowed handling all over and enjoyed petting once she had become more comfortable. Took treats very nicely. Play: No interest Dog Interaction: Fearful and tolerant during her meet with Mace. He came on very strong. Angelic had a tucked tail and lowered body, backing away from him but allowing him to sniff. He tried to jump on her and she remained tolerant, displacement sniffing and moving away on her own without giving corrections. Return to Kennel: Walked in easily Color Level: Exp gold Recommendations and considerations: Go slow and give her time to open up, she's a nervous girl who needs encouragement to leave her kennel.

Per volunteer 6/8: Low energy. Mild issues getting out of kennel and with shyness. Dodges leash but treat motivated. Once she's out she's very easy to walk. She's snuggly and very treat motivated. Seemed to be exit searching.

Per volunteer 6/7: Low energy. Mild issues getting out of kennel and with shyness. Good/neutral dog meet. Sweet, shy girl. Go slow at first. Loves hot dogs and knows sit. Easy to walk and handle. Trying to be brave.

Per volunteer 6/6: Low energy. Moderate issues getting out of kennel and with shyness. Fearful at first but very affectionate and easy to walk.

Per staff 6/4: Low energy. Moderately shy. Treat motivated.

Per volunteer 6/3: Low energy. Mildly shy. Sweet girl, nervous at first. Easy to leash. Good manners walking, no pulling. Easy to return to kennel.

Per finder 6/2: Very friendly around strangers. Loved going on a walk. Friendly and playful.

MEDICAL NOTES: Angelic is currently being treated for an upper respiratory infection (URI), sometimes called a "doggy cold." URIs are contagious to other dogs but are not transmissible to people or other types of animals.

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.