Hov

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Hov ACCT-A-88207 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Hov must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER, EXPERIENCED FOSTER, or ADOPTER by Wednesday, April 30th at 10AM. Should Hov's medical or behavioral status change, their urgency and timeline for placement may also change. Hov is a loyal and food-loving companion who was originally surrendered to the shelter in 2021 when he was just 18 months old. After being adopted, he was found again in April 2025 wandering with another dog. His microchip led back to the previous adopter who stated he had been rehomed and could not reclaim him. Now about 4 years old, Hov is a foodie who often nudges the treat pouch to politely request another snack. He can be a big snatchy at times, so tossing treats is best. At first, he was tolerant of petting, but he has begun soliciting attention from people. Hov has been tolerant of other dogs in playgroup, even when crowded or jumped on, and prefers to explore on his own rather than engage in active play. He met a small dog and was a bit fixated on them, so meet and greets with any resident dogs are needed. He thrives with structure and patience, and would do best in a home that can offer consistent love, a stable routine, and maybe a cozy snuffle mat to satisfy his nosey nature. Due to his length of stay, Hov is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner, experienced foster, or adopter. VIDEOS: Hov loves to sniff: https://youtube.com/shorts/OweUfO8BjKU?si=Hvx__XqnLhzqzP35 Hov hangs with volunteers: https://youtube.com/shorts/3xSAYL-jfpU?si=kAXNEZvbu3rNNfOq Hov catches treats: https://youtube.com/shorts/euxF_2s0Rg4?si=n4i2PBzhY2zh85Qn Kimbo, Butch, Hov: https://youtu.be/etS1yjH1q98 Kimbo, Butch, Hov, Tiki Tot: https://youtu.be/FTKLTrTnMCw Kimbo, Butch, Hov, Blue Beau: https://youtu.be/RNfOU5BXmW4 Kimbo, Butch, Hov, Blue Beau, Lammy: https://youtu.be/smkuLTqSpls BEHAVIOR: 04/26/2025 volunteer notes: Hov enjoyed his time outside the shelter and all the attention he was receiving. He is a bit of a puller but loves dogs and kids. Per staff 4/22/25: Hov seemed a bit stressed for his M&G with potential adopter and his small dog. He pulled on leash moderately and when we greeted them he was a bit stiff and jumped onto the small dog, not aggressively. It was more so just curious but his small dog was uncomfortable with this- growled and snapped at Hov which Hov did not react to but was still fixated on his small dog afterwards. Ended the meet, I was able to walk Hov back and returned to kennel without issue. He did vomit a couple of times because he was pulling on leash. Per volunteer 4/17/25: I shadowed another volunteer taking Hov out. Hov pulled moderately on leash. In the run, Hov seemed very focused on exploring and getting treats from the handlers. Hov seems quite food motivated. The volunteer created a make shift snuffle mat for Hov using a blanket in the run. Hov seemed to enjoy sniffing out some treats. Due to Hov's focus on treats, he seemed to often have a hard time getting fully into a sit. He can be a bit snatchy but will catch treats when thrown. After some time, Hov did solicit attention from the handlers and accepted pets. Hov returned to his kennel with no issue. Per staff during playgroup 4/15/25: Hov was very tolerant in the yard of all the dogs crowding him and jumping all over him. He remained neutral and after greeting all the dogs was avoidant, walking around the yard on his own. Per volunteer 4/11/25: Hov was very excited to come out for a walk. Once outside, he was mostly interested in sniffing around rather than playing. He booped my treat bag when he wanted treats and took treats nicely. He knew "sit" and sat for many treats. He was easy to put back in his crate although he was sad and whining. Per volunteer 4/9/25 KENNEL PRESENTATION: Approached the kennel and he was standing with ears to the side, soft eyes, gentle panting, tail middle not wagging. He took treats gently and was easy to leash. LEASH SKILLS: He pulled moderately. He was soliciting food from the handlers and did not solicit any attention. He was unfazed seeing other dogs from a distance. He circled behind me toward my treat pouch a few times and booped it with his nose. HANDLING: I was able to touch him on his ears, paws, back, neck, and tail. He was tolerant with consistent body language of tail middle not wagging, soft eyes, gentle panting, ears back. After each touch he would look to my treat pouch. He was tolerant and did not solicit further touch. PLAY: No interest TOYS: No interest COLOR LEVEL & ANY RECOMMENDATIONS: Gold DOG MEET: Met Willow through the fence. Sniffed faces with tail middle/high, ears forward, soft eyes. He disengaged quickly and showed minimal interest. Per staff during playgroup 4/7/25: High, stiff tail at the gate. Not steerable with shake can, slightly steerable with spray. Disinterested in other dogs. Tolerated and reciprocated greetings with a high tail, then resumed exploring with low posture and ears back. Per staff during playgroup 4/7/25: Hov was not extremely interested in the other dogs during playgroup. He greeted dogs when they approached him, but seemed mildly stiff and assertive and made some hard eye contact. He never escalated but also never really engaged in play. Per staff 4/6/25: Bright, alert, and responsive, very friendly and food motivated. Loved spray cheese. Per police 4/6/25, both dogs’ behavior was fine. Per owner surrender notes 4/21/21: They had him for 2 weeks after a friend could no longer care for him. He was described as “playful, hyper, loving, protective. He loves food.” He lived with the owner and two kids, 7 and 9. When asked about any behavior concerns, they said “Not really, just playful aggressive, when her son plays with him, Hov will play nibble, he also jumps on you.” He knew sit and they said on leash he is “okay, but he gets hyper on leash, overpowers when walking.” In terms of an ideal home for him, they recommended “a nice family, he loves women, not so big on men. He loves female women, not so big on men he does not know, and he is affectionate.” MEDICAL: On 4/10/25, Hov was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection (URI) or "doggy cold" and started on medication. He tested negative for pneumovirus and has completed his medication. During his intake exam on 4/6/25, Hov’s eyes, ears, and nose were clean and clear. His teeth had heavy staining all over and some tartar on back teeth and his gums were pink and moist. He had various small scrapes and scratches all over his body. In 2021, Hov was treated for a laceration to the right ear, which was sutured and managed with antibiotics and Claro ear medication. He was also neutered. 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.

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