Brando ACCT-A-210507 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Brando must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or ADOPTER by SUNDAY, JANUARY 26TH at 10AM. Should Brando’s medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.
Brando is the definition of a good boy—calm, gentle, and incredibly sweet. This easy-going pup walks beautifully on a leash, knows “sit,” and takes treats with gentle ease. With his medium-to-low energy level, Brando is perfectly suited for a laid-back home where he can enjoy treats, strolls, and plenty of love. Though he hesitated a bit on kennel return, a trail of treats quickly won him over, proving that snacks are the way to his heart. Brando is looking for a home without children under the age of 13, but he is open to meeting teens and other dogs, so please bring everyone in the home and any resident dogs along for a meet. Brando is ready to bring his chill vibes and loving personality to his forever home. Due to his length of stay, Brando is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner or adopter.
VIDEOS:
Meet Brando: https://youtube.com/shorts/r6WSWHTj2Xo?feature=shared
Brando sits (eventually): https://youtube.com/shorts/exsyi6IKlv0?feature=share
Trinity and Brando: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCdv7fwVYXw
Trinity and Sky Fly Pie with Brando: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYYVzYjuouQ
Brando and Sky Fly Pie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko3jwW_S1oM
BEHAVIOR:
Per volunteer 1/19: Lots of mounting! Hard to redirect.
Per volunteer 1/13: Brando was no trouble to leash and take outside. He is a handsome guy and very low to the ground. Brando has the softest fur and he appreciates pets. He’s friendly. Brando seems very housetrained. He enjoys sniffing and walks nicely in the leash. I did struggle to return Brando to campus from the cemetery as he persistently mounted my legs. He could not be persuaded to stop but at no time was he aggressive. Once neutered he will be the most perfect dog!
Per staff 1/13: A volunteer let me know that while having Brando out he began to mount her and was very persistent. She had a hard time handling him and a staff member had to help. He did not escalate but was very strong and persistent.
Per volunteer 1/12: Spent time with Brando. He was easy to get out of kennel and very easy to walk. He pulled a little to sniff for a potty spot outside but it was minimal. We did a few laps and he was just fine on leash. He paid no mind to a little dog being walked that we saw in passing, he looked at him then looked away and continued walking on his own. In the yard he didn't really care to play, he preferred to be out in the lot walking. We took a break to sit on the bench and after a few minutes he began to get silly and play-bowed me. He looks super serious but he definitely has a happy, goofy side to him. I saw this side again when a kennel attendant walked along us back to the building, he was seeking his attention and getting excited at pets. Upon return to the kennel, no real issues, he didn't go into his kennel until I stepped in there first, then he followed me inside it.
Per staff 1/11: Doesn't pull, friendly, good dog, reluctant to return.
Per volunteer 1/10: Brando must have just received his negative PCR results because he hasn’t been out in days. He had a note saying he was house trained so I wanted to make sure he got a potty break! I approached Brando’s kennel and he was at the front awaiting a walk. I easily leashed him and we headed outside. Brando did do his business quickly so I would say he’s still trying to stay house trained! Brando was trotting around outside seemingly happy to get some fresh air. Brando is pretty good on leash, only pulls moderately. When he saw a person he would pull towards them and leap in attempt to get some love. He allows pets and modeled for some photos. The cold club yard was being used so we did a few laps around the parking lot. He spent a lot of time sniffing all the good smells. When our time was up we headed back inside. We walked up to his assigned kennel, I opened the door and he hopped in with no issues. I was able to remove his leash and gave him a treat for being such a good boy!
Per staff 1/5: Saw a volunteer out with Brando struggling to get him back to his kennel. I was waiting in front of H row trying to get my dog out but went to help. Another staff member approached Brando and he backed up and pancaked, wide eyes and low growling. I approached him with my leash slowly and let him sniff it. He looked up at me with very wide eyes and tried to push himself into the vol and away from me. I threw my leash under his belly to assist. He started walking but as soon as someone would pass him he would thrash a little and then stop. This continued even in front of his kennel and we needed to get a running start to put him in.
1/5 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Abandoned at UPenn
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Brando was in his kennel at the front with semi hard eye contact and tried to pus his head out a couple time. The handler leashed him and he tried to come out again and then calmed down. Once properly secured he came out with no issues.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls moderately
Did not want to return, bucking back, trying to flip, needs a running start, trail of treats, or under belly looping
HANDLING :
In the room, Brando was neutral and gave the occasional tail wag. He came up curiously and gave the handlers some treats. He sat very well and took treats gently. He was tolerant of all handling and other times would whip around. He would lean in for butt scratches but would give an occasional look (side eyes). The more the handler pet him, the more he allowed and the more tolerant he was with all over pets.
PLAY:
Engages in play – loses interest quickly
TOYS:
No interest
Per volunteer 1/5: Low energy, great on leash, does not like to come back from walk.
Per volunteer 1/4: Brando is so easy going. He walked so well on a leash and likes treats but is gentle. He had a tight collar around his neck that he easily allowed me to remove. He knows sit. He appears to be medium to lower on the energy scale. I would have made him green except he did resist kennel return. I used a trail of treats and then he was fine and I made him gold. He’s a VGB.
Per staff 1/4: Dog was abandoned at UPenn Vet hospital. Dog allows handling and is very social.
MEDICAL:
As of 1/21, Brando is pending a recheck for his URI.
On 1/15, Brando’s URI was worsening, so he was prescribed enrofloxacin and his course of doxycycline was extended. He had a complicated URI with concern of progression to pneumonia.
On 1/8, Brando received a vet exam because he was limping. He was nervous but friendly for his exam, but became anxious with restraint. He had mild lameness of his left front leg, but no obvious fractures, bony lesions or crepitus were palpable. He had a superficial abrasion his front left paw pad with, mild bleeding. He also had palpable firm, circumferential thickening on his tail and did not want it touched. This was suspected to be a previous injury. He had mild superficial abrasions/crusting on his testicles. They cleaned his paw pad wound, put SSD ointment on the wound and bandaged it, and prescribed carprofen and gabapentin for pain. They noted, “E-collar placed on patient, patient will not tolerate e-collar, pt became extremely frantic trying to remove it. Ultimately, removed e-collar to prevent further injury to patient… If patient removes bandage (since will not tolerate e-collar), does not necessarily need to be replaced, wound will heal likely w/ abx and time though bandaging would improve patient comfort and cleanliness.”
On 1/7, Brando was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection (URI) or "doggy cold" and started on doxycycline. He tested negative for pneumovirus.
During his intake exam on 1/4, Brando had clear discharge coming from his eyes, a red, irritated nose, tartar on his molars, and fleas, but his ears were clean.
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.
