Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Mark is a distinguished gentleman who was sadly surrendered to the shelter when his owner had to move and couldn’t take him along. Despite this big change, Mark remains friendly and enjoys the company of people.
Mark is an active and energetic pup who would thrive in a home with an active adopted who will take him for walks where he can stretch his legs. He’s crate-trained but he’ll need some help with house training. Mark is great with people but his previous owner shared he isn’t a fan of small animals, so a home without them would be best.
If you’re looking for a loyal, high-energy pal looking for a second chance, Mark could be the fella for you!
Videos:
Tony the Tiger, Spot, Molly, and Mark drop leash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2IJUereJPg
Behavior Notes:
Per staff 2/26: “Playgroup notes: Pulled moderately to the yard. No handling attempted. Baring teeth and alert barking at the fence, barrier reactive, not steerable with water, after reacting just sniffed around and ignored other dogs, avoidant. Greeted male with high, loose wags, ears erect. Greeted female with butt sniffs, loose wags. Continued to be not steerable.”
02/25 Behavior Evaluation:
KENNEL PRESENTATION: Mark was in a crate due to space. He came to the front with low wags, soft eyes and was not a fan of the leash going over him. He was dodging it, shaking it away and trying to avoid it. After a few tries the handler was able to leash him and he exited easily.
LEASH SKILLS: Pulls moderately / strongly, Very focused on scents while walking
HANDLING: Mark was very stressed in the room and was painting heavily, whining and pacing a lot. He would come over to us when called but remained very stressed and exit focused. He allowed all handling without issue and was tolerant, but remained very stressed and did not lean in or solicit much- remaining focused on finding exits.
PLAY: No interest
TOYS: No interest
Per owner: “Nice to human, don't like small animal. High energy, crate trained. Barks at strangers, friendly with children, does not like cats. More Exercise, very active, need big yard. Nice to family. Spend more time with him.”
Medical Notes:
Per an exam on 2/23:
-Eyes were clear but probably red from stress.
-Ears were waxy
-Teeth have moderate staining
-Bright, alert, responsive, seems stressed to have left owner and didn't like being restrained for vaccines
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.
