Bam

My story

Found alone near Clark Park on Chester and 46th Street, Bam was brought to ACCT Philly after being discovered without a collar or microchip. It’s clear from the start that this gentle, sweet girl was once someone’s companion—she was friendly with strangers, well-behaved on leash, and calmly rode in the car with no issues. Sadly, no one came forward for her, but Bam is ready to move forward and find a new family to love. Bam is a young pup with a heart full of sweetness and a sprinkle of silly puppy energy. Volunteers and staff alike have noted her extremely social nature—she is soft, wiggly, and affectionate with people, happily soliciting pets and giving play bows when excited. She takes treats gently, enjoys zooming around in the yard, and has even shown friendly, respectful behavior when meeting other dogs. Though initially timid around loud noises or new doorways, Bam is quick to trust and follow your lead, especially if you bring baby talk and treats! She's easy to leash, eager to engage, and happiest when by your side. Videos Banjo and Bam: https://youtu.be/1Gvywq0b3Sg Playgroup 8/9/25: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcnvoGYrJkIa6NUKNRaJkUb4bEiNskZ3S Cuddly Bam: https://youtube.com/shorts/o7RDBFyjgNc?si=t_BL8KK2zZoTsQOQ Meeting Linda: https://youtube.com/shorts/hpIcgD8M5RI?si=-L6klhA14rhzcrjS Behavioral Notes Per volunteer 8/6: Bam is a very sweet and playful young pup. She has puppy like energy and was very excited to be outside as she wanted to zoom and play while on our walk! She had calmed down a bit after walking and walked better on our way back inside, but was hesitant to go back towards her kennel. She followed me for treats and was no issue. 08/03/2025 Behavioral Evaluation: Kennel presentation: At the back laying down in a ball. Comes forward with soft squinty eyes, tail Low wagging just at the end. Lip Licks, head low, pretzeling. Easy to leash Leash skills: Tail down and ears back, walks behind the handler, resists going past some barking dogs and through some thresholds. Needs time, baby talk and getting on her level and she comes forward. Sociability: Extremely social To the handler and to people Passing by. Loose wiggly body, soft. When touching she stops moving, lip Licks and when You stop petting she solicits more touching. Got the zoomies and did play bows towards me. Takes treats gently, sat when a treat was offered. Play: playful with me, Zoomies and play bows. Ears back and side eyes. Dog interaction: met Linda while walking, loose body, approached to the side, lip Lip licks and low tail. Return to kennel: Timid through doorways and walking past barking dogs. Went into kennel easily. Easy to remove the leash. Color level: green Medical Notes 07/31/2025 – Respiratory PCR: Completed Results: Coronavirus: Positive Bordetella: Negative Mycoplasma: Negative Pneumovirus: Negative Canine Distemper: Negative Canine Adenovirus Type 2: Positive Herpesvirus Type 1: Negative Parainfluenza: Positive H3N2 Influenza Virus: Negative Influenza A virus: Negative Strep. equi: Negative 08/01/2025 - 08/14/2025 – Doxycycline 100 mg tablets, 2 tablets once daily – In Progress 07/27/2025 – Barrier for Dogs (topical flea/tick) – Completed Vaccinations: 07/27/2025 – DHPP (Duramune Max 5), Rabies (Rabvac 1) – Completed 07/29/2025 – Bordetella, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza (Bronchi-Shield III) – Completed Next due: All vaccines due again in 2026 Physical Exam 07/27/2025 – Completed Weight: 38 lbs Body Condition: Ideal (5/9) Microchip placed at intake No lameness or abnormalities noted Attitude: Bright, alert, responsive Behavior level: Green 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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