Belgian Laekenois puppies and dogs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fluffy Buddy ACCT-A-214744 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Fluffy Buddy must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or SHEPHERD-EXPERIENCED ADOPTER by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2ND at 10AM. Should Fluffy Buddy’s medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change. Fluffy Buddy is a sensitive soul who needs time, patience, and understanding to feel truly comfortable. In her kennel, she can be reactive—but outside of that stressful environment, she starts to show her true personality. Once outside Fluffy Buddy walks well and allows all handling. However, she isn’t one to immediately seek affection—it takes her a bit to warm up. Given time and space, she’ll eventually make her way over, pressing her head into your hands and leaning in for gentle face rubs. Fluffy Buddy was found by police tied to a tree on March 9tth. She’s nervous around new people and unfamiliar surroundings, so she’ll need a rescue or shepherd-experienced adopter with no kids who understands that trust with her is built slowly. She joined playgroup twice and was able to coexist with the other dogs, but didn't show much interest. Due to her length of stay, Fluffy Buddy is looking for a rescue or shepherd-experienced adopter that will let her move at her own pace and help her gain confidence in the world. VIDEOS: Petting FB: https://youtu.be/lrKv_rP53VY 3/28 Fluffy Buddy, Ellie, and Uncle Billy Baby: https://youtu.be/CUw9jMGRUH4 3/10 Fluffy Buddy in Playgroup: https://youtu.be/9NCXHaWJuX4 BEHAVIOR: Per Volunteer 3/28/25: She was laying on her bed in the kennel when I approached. She didn’t immediately get up, but was just looking at me. Once I started opening the door, she calmly got up, stretched, and came towards me. Very easy to leash and actually very nice on leash! Didn’t pull much even though she’s a big girl and was very gentle. Definitely avoidant outside- wasn’t soliciting attention from me. Typical shepherd where she’s not very handler oriented. Doesn’t seem to have any interest in treats. Gave her some pets which she took just fine and seemed to be comfortable around me by the end! Remained panting the whole time we were outside. No issues returning to kennel- seems to have some back leg weakness as she struggled to get her back legs into kennel. Per staff 3/28: When Fluffy Buddy was getting out for playgroup she allowed me to pet her. Overall, she seemed less nervous than the previous time I interacted with her (which was her first time out at playgroup). Per staff 3/20: Sweet, good on walk. Per staff 3/16: I have taken Fluffy Buddy out on multiple occasions throughout her stay. In her kennel she is quite reactive, biting the leashing, pulling it in, baring teeth and air snapping. From the first attempt leashing her, I have gotten comfortable and used to how to secure her using a side loop lasso. Once secured she comes right out and due to our extended times together she has gotten pretty used to me. She allows all handling and although she is tolerant it consistently takes her over 20 minutes to solicit affection from me. I let her be and walk around and when she wants to come up, she'll stick by my side, push her head into my hands and side and allow me to rub her face. She is nervous of people and her surroundings and needs lots of time and patience. She has never taken food or treats from me, so space was my best option in gaining her trust. Once that trust is built, she is a sweet heart. There were some struggles with her PCR as the medical team tried on multiple occasion. I was able to get her out, I let her roam around the exam room while the nurse and I spoke and ignored her. She came to me to solicit, I let her sniff the muzzle and the nurse was able to put the muzzle on her as I held her close to me. She did a half snap back with her mouth closed and gave a low growl warning but calmed down quickly as we secured it around her. She was just very scared but extremely tolerant of us both. She shut down and allowed me to take off her muzzle and pushed her body into me for comfort. Per volunteer 3/11: She was a bit tense when I approached kennel. Went to leash and she attempted to bite my leash so I left her alone. Per staff 3/11: KENNEL PRESENTATION: Fluffy Buddy was at the front of his bed hard barking , baring teeth and air snapping. I know his behavior and how to leash him based on previous leasing and threw a large loop and secured it as I opened the door for him to exit. He snapped at the leash as it went on his neck but calmed down once he exited. LEASH SKILLS: Pulls minimally HANDLING: In the room, Fluffy Buddy was avoidant, hard staring and had a tucked low tail. He walked around the room giving hard eye contact as he approached me and would walk away when I looked away from him. I kept my distance so he would be comfortable with my presence and wait for him to approach as I would walk away and look away from him. I offered some treats but he hard stared with a tight mouth so i dropped the treat and faced away. He continued this behavior of showing me how uncomfortable he was for about 16 minutes before I attempted handling and he was tolerant but showed lots of signals that he was uncomfortable like tight mouth, lip licking, ears pinned back, and hard stares but remained b y my side the entire time or in my lap. He was uncomfortable but was trying his hardest to be brave and warm up. I let him be for awhile again and he came up soliciting for affection from me, continuously pushing his head and side into my hands and legs. He allowed me to handle him pretty consistently and decided to make better choices when uncomfortable (walking away). PLAY: No interest TOYS: No interest Per staff 3/10: In playgroup, Fluffy Buddy was avoidant and nervous, but was also curious about the other dogs. She was tolerant and followed the calmer dogs around. Per staff 3/9: Was very calm in the lobby, allowed pets on the head and kept nudging with her nose when you would stop petting. Per police 3/9: Black big dog tied to tree and abandoned on the highway. According to passerby dog has been there since 6pm 3/8/25. Friendly. Scared. MEDICAL: On 3/12, Fluffy Buddy was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection (URI) or "doggy cold" and started on medication. She behaviorally wasn’t able to be tested for pneumovirus until 3/14 and she came back positive. She finished her medication on 3/25 and tested negative on 3/26. Per staff 3/10: Attempted examining patient for reported LHL lameness. Patient lunged when attempting to retrieve for exam. Prescribed gabapentin 400 mg PO BID and trazodone 100 mg PO BID for anxiolysis and potential facilitation of exam at a future date, if possible. Per staff 3/9: PT presented into intake as 7yr FI German shepherd mix. Upon exam PT was BAR but did notice some struggle with walking and sitting. PT did have old sores on legs, and seemed timid but allowed vaccines and chip to be done. Mouth/Teeth/Gums - pink moist severe yellow staining and tartar. Skin - dry slightly flaky. 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.

NEW VIDEOS Hades ACCT-A-212625 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to behavioral concerns, more specifically dog reactivity. Hades must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or ADOPTER by Sunday, March 30th at 10 A.M. Should Hades’ medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change. Meet Hades! This 2.5-year-old German Shepherd/Blue Heeler mix is a high-energy, intelligent, and loving companion searching for the right home. Hades was deeply loved by his family, but after being attacked by an off-leash dog, he developed reactivity toward other dogs that they were unable to manage. While he previously lived with a dog and a cat, his history and recent evaluations suggest he would thrive best as the only pet in the home. Hades is amazing with people—he's affectionate, eager to please, and loves to engage with his humans. He enjoys playing fetch (and will bark if you're too slow to throw the toy!), running, swimming, and learning new tricks. He’s fully housebroken, crate trained, and knows a long list of commands. Though he can be anxious in new environments, he seeks comfort from his people and bonds deeply with his handlers. Due to his dog reactivity, Hades is looking for an experienced adopter, preferably someone familiar with shepherds or herding breeds. His ideal home would have a secure yard and be free of other animals, with patient owners who can provide structure and plenty of exercise. He would do best in a household with children 13 and older. Hades is a fun, loyal, and active dog who just needs the right environment to thrive. If you’re looking for an adventure buddy who will shower you with love and devotion, Hades might be the perfect match! Video: Hades (with muzzle) with Crown and Hunter: https://youtube.com/shorts/GjPVNe6oWzU?feature=share Hades sees another dog: https://youtube.com/shorts/zm62W5q6OBc?si=BStMHjUaapHzwWRo Meet Hades: https://youtube.com/shorts/RLrTAd_gIpo?si=3lF9BOVlPQZuK_wV Hades knows sit: https://youtube.com/shorts/nsm6Jcb3B5Q?si=JzUQUjQndbp4OeJ4 Playing fetch with Hades: https://youtube.com/shorts/6j6aJJ7p1o0?si=coVtjdNPl279oR3t Behavior Notes:Per staff 3/26/25: Hades is great with people. Allows all handling and was able to be leashed easy and returned to kennel with no issue! Playgroup 3/26/25: was muzzled during playgroup--growling, high tail, hackles raised, stiff. Disliked Hunter (male dog who sniffed him). Gave corrections, had to be removed from yard, muzzled stayed on. Per volunteer 3/26/25: Hades is a friendly, social, and energetic 2-year-old pup looking for an experienced adopter, especially someone familiar with shepherds. While he’s a sweet and affectionate companion, he has shown some reactivity towards other dogs on walks. He will also chase cats and would do best in a home without them. Hades thrives on human interaction, often seeking comfort from his people and loving pets. He’s playful and engaging, and he loves toys--he will bark when you're not fast enough to throw them! Though anxious in new situations, he’s eager to bond with his handler. If you have the experience and patience to help Hades continue to grow into the best version of himself, he’ll reward you with loyalty, love, and lots of fun! Per staff 3/26/25: Making available to experienced adopters, especially those with shepherd experience. Owner noted that Hades has become reactive towards other dogs on walks, including their resident dog, but noted that he was less reactive when owners began walking the dogs separately. Hades has never bitten or attacked another animal per owner, but will bark and lunge towards other dogs when outside and will chase cats. Hades is also an intact 2 year old male and began displaying dog reactivity when he was 1 year old, so neutering may help to lessen his reactive behavior. Per staff 3/24/25: KENNEL PRESENTATION: Hades was at the front with a wagging tail and an open mouth. He was dodging the leash in the beginning but was able to be secured. Once secured he came right out. LEASH SKILLS: Pull moderately HANDLING : In the room, Hades came in with a mid level wagging tail and greeted the handlers with a smile. He was super friendly and social from the moment he saw another person and walked around trying to get his people to follow him. She refused all treats, whining and crying anxiously, consistently seeking comfort from his handlers. He sat patiently for the treats but didn't take anything of higher value. He allowed all handling and solicit for more face and ear rubs. PLAY: Engages in play TOYS: Takes possession, releases willingly, vocal with toys – barks when you don't throw it quick enough Per owner 3/23/25: Breed - Shepherd, German/American Blue Heeler. DOB - 06/01/2022. The owners had him since he was 4 months old. Very easy going inside, high energy; anxious and nervous outside. Best thing about him: His eagerness to please, a great running dog, great cuddly buddy (for a few moments). Lived with adults, large dogs, and cats. Reason for surrendering: Hades was attacked about a year and a half ago by a dog in our neighborhood. He has since developed reactivity to dogs, however, we have recently discovered this master from our other dog. When by himself, he doesn’t show nearly the same reactivity. Fully housebroken, fully crate trained, high energy with a passion for exercise and play, Super high energy like an athlete! Pulls a little on leash, goes on 3 walks a day, He loves bacon flavored snacks and ice cubes. Knows commands: Knows his/her name, Sit, Down, Lay down, No, Off, Stay, Wait, Drop it, Leave it. Likes: Rope toys, Balls, Squeaky toys, Bones or other durable chew toys, Stuffed animals and plush toys, Kongs. Favorite activities: Exploring outdoors, Playing fetch, Going for walks, Running/jogging, Hanging out with owners, Being petted, Learning new commands or tricks, Swimming or playing in water. Behavior issues: Too much energy/gets overstimulated, Gets into the trash can, Reactive/aggressive towards other dogs. Nervous/fearful/shy towards strangers. Aggressive/reactive (growls or lunges) towards other dogs. Selective of cats depending on the situation. Hades stalks the cats but has never tried to harm them. He is reactive (growling, lunging, hackles raised) towards other dogs when walking with our other dog. We have started walking them separately and we don’t see the same reactivity. Maybe mild interest. He is nervous if random people walk up to me mostly because I get nervous. High prey drive. Owner thinks he has an allergy to chicken Ideal home: Hades perfect home would look like a family with an older child that wouldn’t mind playing fetch most of the day or someone that will go on jogs for a few miles. Someone patient and understanding that, while he doesn’t want to lay in your lap, he would love to sit next to you on the couch. His perfect home will understand both of his breeds and that he will bark at the door and try to herd sometimes. Favorite thing about him: My favorite thing about Hades is his eagerness to please and how he is always ready for the next thing but he will also have a lazy day with you. Additional info: Hades is very smart and a very great dog. We are unsure if he will continue to be reactive without being around our other dog but he does respond well to training for reactivity - we just haven’t seen any progress because there are a lot of off leash dogs in our neighborhood that try to bite. He is a German shepherd/ blue heeler mix. His birthday is 6/1 and he was born in 2022. He had a rough start to his life which is why I took him in and he’s literally just grateful to be loved. Per owner 2/4/25 (These notes are from the owner's original inquiry to receive assistance/surrender him): I am rehoming due to ongoing behavior issues. For about the last 12-16months we have started to have problems after Hades was attacked by another dog in our neighborhood. He wasn’t injured but he was deeply affected where our other dog wasn’t. We worked with him and did extra training and he got better, however, he then had another dog run up to him and try nipping at his leg. This is a common occurrence in our neighborhood with off leash dogs. We cannot walk him without him trying to lunge at any other dog he sees whether small or large, old or puppy. I have watched him pin puppies to the ground and after that, we stopped going to any dog parks. He cannot be around other dogs. He has started showing mild aggression towards our other dog. We can barely take him outside since even if he doesn’t ‘see’ another dog, he is always anticipating it and we cannot get his attention. Positive reinforcement nor any kind of leash training WE do has helped. He is muzzled when we go to family events and kept in a crate for the majority of the time. He is crated when we are at work because we don’t want to leave him out with our other dog while we are not home. He is amazing most of the time by himself and inside. He is eager to please, follows all commands, is potty trained, and crate trained. I know he would always be happier with us but our other dog is suffering. Hades is in a crate the majority of the day anyway and with his high energy it’s wearing on him as well as us. We can’t relieve it. I know he would do better in a home with a backyard or somewhere he can get the training he needs. We cannot afford training ourselves, and with the amount of off leash dogs, I don’t see it sticking. Medical Notes: 3/23/25: Weight: 70 lbs Body Condition Score: 6 - Stout Mm color: Pink Mm touch: Moist Crt: 1 Hydration: Normal Attitude: BAR Pain: None Eyes: clear , no d/c Ears: clean Nose/Mouth/Dental: clear , no nasal d/c , no mild bacteria Respiratory: normal effort Assessment: Eyes - clear Ears - clean Nose - clear Mouth/Teeth/Gums - good Coat & Skin - good Urogenital - male alt Gait/Mobility - good Attitude: BAR 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.

Video: Ronnie knows sit: https://youtube.com/shorts/YIN1IWpBO1Y?feature=share Behavior Notes: Walk sheet notes 3/25: Ronnie seems a bit unsure about shelter life. He is a bit conflicted about meeting new people at first, but once he warms up he is a sweet boy who knows how to sit and likes treats! He barks when other dogs walk by. playgroup notes 3/25: Ronnie was reactive at the gate to the dogs and especially the male dogs. We muzzled him as a safety precaution but he did well in the yard. We decided to take the muzzle off and he was a very social but pushy boy. He is very forward and can be conflicted with dogs in his face but retreats. - push and pull play 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