Ashton

My story

Ashton arrived at ACCT Philly on May 5, 2025, after being found running loose near Allegheny Avenue, wearing a thick green collar but without a microchip. Despite arriving with old bite wounds on his face and neck, Ashton has shown nothing but resilience, gentleness, and an eager-to-please spirit. Ashton is a sweet, friendly boy who thrives on affection and companionship. He absolutely loves hotdogs and cream cheese, making him wonderfully food-motivated and easy to work with. He enjoys physical affection and tolerates handling better than most, happily leaning in for pets and praise. Ashton greets visitors with a wiggly body and wagging tail, and he walks beautifully on leash after an initial burst of enthusiasm. He enjoys exploring the outdoors, sniffing around the yard, and simply being in the company of people. Volunteers have described him as the “goodest boy,” always excited for adventure but gentle and patient in every interaction. Ashton would make a wonderful addition to a home ready to offer continued love, structure, and follow-up care for his healing wounds. Behavioral Notes 5/13 per volunteer- Walked Ashton this evening. He did well getting in and out of his kennel. Walked well on his leash and took guided direction well. It was clear he would love to be out on a long walk or slow run. When offered a treat, he was jumping up but never aggressive just excited. Went back into his kennel and sat nicely. Per volunteer 5/10: Ashton is the goodest boy who loves to explore the outdoors. He greeted me with a wiggly tail and excitement at his crate. He allowed me to leash him with ease and walked like a true gentleman. I don’t think his cute little butt stopped wiggling the entire time we were together. He really enjoyed roaming around the big yard and getting all the sniffs! He’s the best! 05/07/2025 Per Behavior Team: Approached the kennel and he was standing, wiggling and loose body. He was easy to leash and pulled mildly. Once outside he walked on a loose leash. He allowed all handling with tail down and wagging, ears back, loose body. He solicited attention from the handler and took treats gently unless they are withheld, then he will jump and try to grab the treat from your hand. He was easy to return to his crate and remove the leash. Gold 05/05/2025 Ashton is a very sweet friendly boy, allowed vaccinations and physical exam with minimal restraint. Loves hotdogs and cream cheese, fairly food motivated. Patient seems to really enjoy physical affection and will tolerate handling more than most. Sweet Boy! Medical Notes 05/08/2025 — Vet Exam Bite wounds are healing appropriately, and region of left submandibular cellulitis is 50% improved. Plan: Continue all treatments as prescribed. Ok to make available for adoption with a medical waiver. 05/05/2025 — Triage Vet Exam Weight: 39 lbs Body Condition Score: 3 – Thin Assessment: Eyes – WNL Ears – Scarring on pinnal flaps, no evidence of otitis Mouth – Infected puncture wounds with surrounding cellulitis (left maxillary lip), MM pink, mild calculus otherwise healthy dentition Skin – Infected tooth scrapes and healed-over bite wounds with cellulitis (left submandibular), older healed bite wounds on muzzle, neck, limbs, thinning hair and crusting at tail base (no fleas or flea dirt) Lymph nodes – WNL Heart, lungs – Auscultate WNL Abdomen – Soft, non-painful Testicles – WNL Gait/Mobility – Ambulatory x4, no lameness Attitude – Very sweet guy, took treats readily Plan: Amoxi/clav 250 mg PO BID x14 days Carprofen 75 mg PO SID x7 days Temporarily rescue only — recheck wounds in 48 hours 05/05/2025 — Tech Exam: Intake - Medical Weight: 39.6 lbs Body Condition Score: 3 – Thin Assessment: Microchip Found? No (placed here) Eyes – Clear Ears – Slightly dirty Nose – Clear Mouth/Teeth/Gums – Little bit of tartar Coat & Skin – Multiple bite wounds and scars (mostly neck), possible mass under neck (likely related to injury), hair loss due to wounds Urogenital – Male intact Gait/Mobility – Normal Attitude – Quiet, alert, responsive, sweet, allowed all handling Vaccination History 05/05/2025 Bordetella, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza (Bronchi-Shield III, Elanco), IN (Nose), Expires 11/08/2026 DHPP (Duramune Max 5, Elanco), SQ (Right front leg), Expires 02/11/2026 Rabies (Rabvac 1, Elanco), SQ (Right hind leg), Expires 09/01/2026, Rabies Tag #005352 Upcoming Vaccinations Rabies – due 05/05/2026 Parvovirus – due 05/05/2026 Canine Distemper – due 05/05/2026 Adenovirus – due 05/05/2026 Parainfluenza – due 05/05/2026 Bordetella – due 05/05/2026 Treatment History 05/05/2025 – 05/12/2025 Rimadyl (Carprofen 75 mg) – 1 tablet PO SID AM (In Progress) 05/05/2025 – 05/18/2025 Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 250 mg – 1 tablet PO BID (In Progress) 05/05/2025 Barrier for Dogs (Imidacloprid/Moxidectin topical) – 1 application complete 05/10/2025 TTD injectable — 0.4 mL IM – Complete Procedures/Surgeries History 05/10/2025 — Canine Castration (Scrotal, Adult) — Completed Surgeon: Dr. Elizabeth Antzis Memo: Anesthetic Induction: Cocktail Mix (Telazol, Torbugesic, Dormitor): 0.03 mL/kg IM Maintenance: Isoflurane intubation Recovery: Smooth Peri and Post-Op Pain Management: Carprofen SQ pre-surgical + 2 oral doses dispensed post-op Monitor for normal appetite and incision site. Seek veterinary care if concerns arise. ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week, from 10am to 6pm, and no appointments are needed! 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/ 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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