Sandy ACCT-A-209189 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Sandy must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER, FOSTER, or ADOPTER by Tuesday, January 14th at 10 A.M. Should Sandy’s medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change.
Sandy is a young, curious, and playful girl who is ready to find her forever home! Found as a stray on 12/16, Sandy is sweet and affectionate but has found herself in need of immediate placement due to no fault of her own. She’s timestamped because of her length of stay and the shelter’s lack of space, and she urgently needs a foster, adopter, or rescue partner to give her the chance she deserves.
Sandy is treat-motivated, eager to learn, and loves attention. She knows her “sit” command well and will happily sit for treats or put her head in your lap to beg for them. Her playful streak shines during toy time, and she loves to explore her surroundings with curious enthusiasm. While she can be a little snatchy with treats, using an open palm works best to keep her polite.
Sandy does best with structure and guidance. She’s an energetic girl who pulls on the leash when she’s excited but improves with redirection. She has shown some reactivity toward other dogs on walks and would thrive with a tolerant canine companion if she’s going to a home with another dog. However, she must not go to a home with cats due to her high prey drive.
Despite her initial shyness, Sandy quickly warms up and shows her loving side. She adores affection and will jump up with wide, eager eyes to demand pets. She has done well on outings, enjoying hikes, pup cups, and visits to pet stores.
This sweet, food-loving pup needs a patient and loving home where she can continue to grow, thrive, and shine. If you’re ready to help Sandy write her next chapter, she’s ready to meet you!
Videos:
Sandy sits for snacks: https://youtube.com/shorts/zfpwZyNndnU?feature=share\
Sandy loves snacks: https://youtube.com/shorts/cyevKya-2As?feature=share
Sandy loves scritches: https://youtube.com/shorts/A_nomr2Avik?feature=share
Sandy hugs!: https://youtube.com/shorts/T9B9dHA4E0A?feature=share
Hava and Sandy: https://youtube.com/shorts/P-r2fMenibg?feature=share
Behavior Notes:
Per staff 1/7/25: Very dominant during dog meets- some necking and mounting. If going home with a dog needs a tolerant dog.
Per staff 1/5/25: Took Sandy out for a walk. When I went to her crate she was alert barking with wide eyes and a mid level wagging tail. I called her a good girl and was giving her some pets through the bars to which she calmed down. She was easy to leash and pulled heavily to go outside. As soon as we got outside she went to the bathroom and loosened up on the leash. We walked around the yard, I gave her some pets and then brought her back in. She returned very well and went right in.
Per day trip 12/21: She is a very sweet dog. She did well in the car, although she did try to jump into the front seat. We went for a 2.5 mile hike in Wissahickon park. She is pretty good on the leash but does pull a bit when she gets excited. She doesn’t really respond to her name and intermittently refuses treats (maybe not high value enough). I was able to redirect her leash pulling by changing directions and she improved. She was very reactive with dogs we passed by on the trail. I gave her plenty of space and she didn’t bark but was very focused and lunged at every dog we saw. When she was back in the car she was vocal when she saw two dogs on the street.
After the hike she enjoyed a pup cup from Starbucks and we browsed inside Petsmart (luckily no other dogs were inside). She smelled every bag of dog food. She was interested in meeting other people but we gave everyone space. She knows the “sit” command very well and is attentive when a treat is involved.
Per volunteer 12/18/24:
Meet Sandy, a curious and playful girl who’s full of potential and ready to shine in a loving home!
Sandy likes to take her time and check out everything around her. Once she settles in, her sweet side comes out—she relaxes, solicits affection, and loves to jump up with wide, eager eyes for some pets.
Sandy is very treat-motivated (though she can be a little snatchy!) and has a playful streak that will keep you smiling. She enjoys toys and playtime —she’s all about fun!
This affectionate, food-loving girl is ready for a home where she can continue to grow and thrive. Are you ready to welcome Sandy into your life?
Per staff 12/17/24: Sandy was a little timid when I came to her kennel but allowed leashing with the help of treats! She can be snatchy so open palm works best with her. She walked well on the leash and enjoyed getting lots of sniffs in outside. She’s very treat motivated and was happy to sit for them and put her head in my lap to beg for them when I sat down. She did stare with curiosity when another dog and handler came outside but she did not pull towards them or bark! She remained on the timid side the whole time I had her out (when treats weren’t involved) but she was super sweet, allowed handling and pets, and was easy to walk. She gave me no problems returning to her kennel. Lovely girl all around!
Per staff 12/17/24:
No cats waiver added due to high prey drive towards cats in the exam room
Per staff 12/17/24:
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Sandy
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally
HANDLING:
In the room, Sandy was very neutral in the room and was curious about everything around her. She took treats very snatchy and allowed some easy handling. She became very chill and relaxed and solicited affection. She likes to jump up on you and demand affection with wide eyes. She is very treat motivated and loves to play.
PLAY:
Interest
TOYS:
Interest but no possession
Per finder 12/16/24: friendly and shy
Medical Notes:
1/6/25:
Subjective
Finished doxycycline yesterday, but URI signs remain
Assessment
Persistent URI
Plan
Azithromycin 187.5 mg PO SID x 10 days
12/17/24:
Reason Notes: she's very skinny most likely will need fluid, has a limp on right back leg .
Objective
Behavior: BAR, extremely food motivated, tolerated gentle handling for exam
Eyes: clear corneas, no ocular discharge
Ears: the rostromedial aspects of both pinnae are alopecic and mildly surface ulcerated; the external canals are clean and non-erythematous
Nose: no nasal discharge, no stertor
Oropharynx: the incisors and mandibular canines are worn, and 404 especially has a crown fracture/wear with old healed pulp exposure; there appears to be a supernumerary canine or other abnormal dentition or bony protrusion at the rostral aspect of the maxilla, protruding from the midline towards 204
Cardiac: normal heart rate and rhythm, no murmur
Respiratory: normal respiratory rate and effort
Abdomen: very thin, but nonpainful abdomen, no obvious mass effect or foreign material
Urogenital: suspect intact female, mild vulvar swelling, no discharge
Musculoskeletal: ambulatory x4 with no apparent lameness or discomfort, no joint swellings, full ROM of all joints
Body Condition Score
2 - Very Thin
Assessment
No evidence of lameness or musculoskeletal compromise
Abnormal dentition r/o supernumerary tooth with malocclusion vs. other
Very thin body condition
Plan
Feed cautiously to avoid refeeding syndrome -- patient is not emaciated but is very thin and extremely food motivated. Feed to current body weight and do not allow overfeeding.
Recommend evaluating dentition more carefully at time of spay
Recommend adopting with dental waiver or placing with rescue prepared to pursue dental evaluation and treatment
12/16/24:
Weight: 45lbs
Body Condition Score: 2 - Very Thin
Assessment: Eyes -clear
Ears - scabs on ears
Nose - dry and clear
Mouth/Teeth/Gums -
Coat & Skin - has live flea's /eggs , very skinny
Urogenital - female
Gait/Mobility - has a limp on right back leg
Attitude: BAR, shy , friendly
Tests
1/2/25: Negative for pneumovirus
12//23/24 Positive for pneumovirus
Due to being significantly overcapacity with dogs and cats 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 a dog or cat.
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 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
