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Isadora ACCT-A-218558 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to medical concerns. Isadora must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER and/or ADOPTER by Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at 10AM. Should Isadora’s medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change.
Isadora is a sweet and shy girl who’s been through more than her fair share lately. Though she's still adjusting to the shelter environment, she has shown us glimpses of her lovely personality—walking beautifully on leash, taking treats gently, and even climbing up on a bench to quietly ask for pets. She prefers a slow approach, but once she feels safe, she’s calm, affectionate, and quietly brave.
Isadora is currently healing from a tough stretch of health challenges, including pneumonia and a positive test for canine pneumovirus. She recently gave birth to stillborn puppies and is still recovering both physically and emotionally. She’s receiving medical care, but her appetite is low and her energy is subdued. We know this isn’t the real Isadora—it’s just the tired, sick version of her waiting for a soft place to land.
She was originally found as a stray and described by her finder as docile and quiet with people but reactive to other animals, especially cats. While she has been tolerant in playgroup settings, she tends to be nervous and shut down around other dogs, preferring her own space.
What Isadora needs now is time, patience, and a peaceful place to rest and heal—ideally in a calm home where she can decompress and begin to show the full extent of her loving nature. If you’re someone who can offer her the calm and care she deserves, she’ll repay you in quiet companionship and trust earned over time.
Videos:
**NEW 5/7** Hail Mary for Isadora: https://youtube.com/shorts/Mg6mcydrVo4?si=q8x_YHRDPheMjGUt
Playgroup 4/26 Carl, Luna, Isadora 1
https://youtu.be/7_-zm-1axlA
Playgroup 4/26 Carl, Luna, Isadora 2
https://youtu.be/ynWIMb3vWuQ
Playgroup 4/26 Carl, Luna, Isadora, Fine Sunshine
https://youtu.be/qWd5xgBlvqM
Playgroup 4/26 Carl, Luna, Isadora, Dame
https://youtu.be/bY6pvg1tXNI
Playgroup 4/26 Carl, Luna, Isadora, Hawkin
https://youtu.be/qa2t9Rri58c
Behavior Notes:
Per Vol 5/4- I took Isadora out for the volunteer photoshoot on 5/4. I took it slow and tossed her treats from the other side of the kennel opposite the bed she was laying on. I eventually went around and tossed her some treats upon opening the door she was facing. She did not retreat and allowed me to place my leash over her head. Once leashed, she easily got up and walked out of kennel. She walked SO well on leash, stayed right next to me even when passing a reactive dog. She seemed nervous so I didn't push interaction, but she did solicit some attention when entering the run where the photoshoot staff was located. She did well for her photo and was easily returned to kennel.
Playgroup 4/26: Isadora was aloof at the gate for greetings. She was steerable on all accounts and very nervous. she was shut down in the yard and avoidant of all the dogs. we kept her in the yard to see if she'd warm up but she kept to herself for the most part.
Per volunteers 4/26/25: I had Isadora out and she was super sweet but a little nervous. She allowed me to pet her but when she wanted some space she would walk away which is okay! She took treats very nicely out of my hands and walked excellent on leash. She did solicit some pets and climb up on the bench with me for some pets. She’s overall a really sweet girl! I had no issues returning her to kennel as she walked right in.
Per staff 4/23/25: Finder stated she was going to keep the dog but after the dog attacking her cat she decided to bring the dog here
Per finder 4/23/25: Very docile towards strangers and aggressive towards animals, mainly their cat. Walks well on leash with no pulling. Overall friendly and quiet
Medical Notes:
5/5/25: Canine Pneumovirus PCR: Positive
5/5/25:
Reevaluate pathway after birth of stillborn puppies on 5/2 and 5/3.
Objective
QAR, no interest in food Mucoid discharge at nares Mildly tachypneic w/ harsh lung sounds bilaterally Abdomen - soft, non-painful Scant bloody vulvar discharge
Temperature
102°F
Assessment
Stillborn delivery - RESOLVED
Suspected infectious bronchopneumonia
5/3/25:
Objective
POCUS Urogenital: There is unstructured echogenic debris in the uterine horns. Discrete embryos are not appreciated. 2 more stillborn fetuses were found in patient's run. There is a small amount of darkened vulvar discharge. CBC: WBC 19.54 (H), neutrophils 13.62 (H), monocytes 2.43 (H), eosinophils 1.25 (H)
Temperature
102.7°F
Assessment
Stillborn delivery, ongoing with possible open pyometra Inflammatory leukogram Elevated temperature, mild
4/29/25: Canine Pneumovirus PCR: Negative
4/27/25:
This dog has been observed to have shelter acquired upper respiratory infection (URI), or a "doggy cold". They have been started on medication, and will be monitored for resolution of the respiratory infection.
4/24/25
Objective: Very scared and shy
Weight: 79.5 lbs
Body Condition Score: 6 - Stout
Assessment
Eyes - No discharge
Ears - Clean
Nose - No discharge
Mouth/Teeth/Gums - Would not let me check
Coat & Skin - Clean- no flea's
Urogenital - Female- would not let me check to see if spayed.
Gait/Mobility - No lameness.
Attitude: QAR: Scared and shy
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.
