Nevina came to the shelter after her elderly owner could no longer care for her due to her own health. She had been living alone in the home for some time, only receiving periodic visits from relatives for food and basic care, so the transition into the shelter has been overwhelming for her.
Despite how frightened she is, Nevina has shown small but meaningful moments of bravery. She lets handlers gently pick her up with a blanket, and once outside the kennel, she begins to relax enough to sniff, explore a bit, and even show the first hints of tail movement. She is a very sensitive, shutdown little dog who seems to want connection but is simply too scared to trust yet. With patience, calm handling, and a quiet environment, she has every chance to blossom into a devoted companion.
Per volunteer 12/7: Nevina is petrified at the shelter. She keeps her little body pressed against the cold metal at the back of her kennel. I picked her up with a blanket and she peed. She opened up a bit outside, you could start to see her tail. She cowered if you reached over her. She did sniff me when I got on the ground, but she was just too scared right now to trust me. You can see she's had a rough go of life. I'd love to see her blossom in a calmer environment.
12/06/2025 per staff
was called to help secure Nevina to go to Sx. she was pinned behind her large blanket in the back corner of her side bank. i removed the blanket to see her face. with a trembling tight body and wide eyes i was able to easily secure a red leash around her. i used that same blanket to pick her up without an issue. she urinated on me when i picked her up and began trembling, otherwise did not give me any issues.
12/05/2025 per staff:
TTA (Time to Adjust) unable check in due to behavior, tense and balled up in corner of kennel giving whale eyes. ACA's were not able to remove from kennel
📃MEDICAL NOTES
Vaccination History
Bordetella (Kennel Cough), Adenovirus, Parainfluenza Bronchi-Shield III (Elanco)
12/05/2025 – Completed
DHPP Duramune Max 5 (Elanco)
12/05/2025 – Completed
Rabies Rabvac 1 (Elanco)
12/05/2025 – Completed
Treatments Next Due
Trazodone
100 mg Trazodone tablets
0.5 tablet(s) PO (by mouth) twice a day (BID)
12/06/2025 – Overdue
Treatment History
Barrier for Dogs
Imidacloprid topical Moxidectin topical
1 application(s) Topically once
12/06/2025 – Complete
Trazodone
100 mg Trazodone tablets
0.5 tablet(s) PO (by mouth) twice a day (BID) for 7 days
12/06/2025 - 12/12/2025 – In Progress
Physical Exam History
Vet Exam: Vet Exam
12/05/2025 | 3:24 pm – Completed
Exam Reason
General Medical Concern/Other
Subjective
No previous known medical history
Objective
Mentation: BAR
Body Condition Score (BCS): 7/9
Muscle Condition Score (MCS): 3/3
Hydration: Euhydrated
EENT: Prolapsed third eyelid OS. No ocular/nasal/aural discharge. Normal cervical palpation.
Oral: Moderate periodontal disease, no apparent oral masses or foreign bodies
Cardiovascular: No murmur or arrhythmia, MM pink and moist, CRT less than 2 sec
Respiratory: Clear lung fields bilaterally, no crackles or wheezes
Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x4, no lameness. Brief orthopedic exam performed.
Neurologic: Normal mentation. Cranial nerves WNL. No ataxia. Brief neurological exam performed.
Integument: Healthy hair coat and skin, no ectoparasites seen
Peripheral Lymph Nodes: No peripheral lymphadenopathy
Abdomen: Soft, comfortable, no masses or organomegaly palpated
Urogenital: Normal external genitalia, no discharge or inflammation
Rectal Exam: Not performed
Assessment
Problem List:
Prolapsed third eyelid OS
Moderate periodontal disease
Procedures/Surgeries History
Previously Altered
12/06/2025 | 12:13 pm – Completed
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.
Nevina came to the shelter after her elderly owner could no longer care for her due to her own health. She had been living alone in the home for some time, only receiving periodic visits from relatives for food and basic care, so the transition into the shelter has been overwhelming for her.
Despite how frightened she is, Nevina has shown small but meaningful moments of bravery. She lets handlers gently pick her up with a blanket, and once outside the kennel, she begins to relax enough to sniff, explore a bit, and even show the first hints of tail movement. She is a very sensitive, shutdown little dog who seems to want connection but is simply too scared to trust yet. With patience, calm handling, and a quiet environment, she has every chance to blossom into a devoted companion.
Per volunteer 12/7: Nevina is petrified at the shelter. She keeps her little body pressed against the cold metal at the back of her kennel. I picked her up with a blanket and she peed. She opened up a bit outside, you could start to see her tail. She cowered if you reached over her. She did sniff me when I got on the ground, but she was just too scared right now to trust me. You can see she's had a rough go of life. I'd love to see her blossom in a calmer environment.
12/06/2025 per staff
was called to help secure Nevina to go to Sx. she was pinned behind her large blanket in the back corner of her side bank. i removed the blanket to see her face. with a trembling tight body and wide eyes i was able to easily secure a red leash around her. i used that same blanket to pick her up without an issue. she urinated on me when i picked her up and began trembling, otherwise did not give me any issues.
12/05/2025 per staff:
TTA (Time to Adjust) unable check in due to behavior, tense and balled up in corner of kennel giving whale eyes. ACA's were not able to remove from kennel
📃MEDICAL NOTES
Vaccination History
Bordetella (Kennel Cough), Adenovirus, Parainfluenza Bronchi-Shield III (Elanco)
12/05/2025 – Completed
DHPP Duramune Max 5 (Elanco)
12/05/2025 – Completed
Rabies Rabvac 1 (Elanco)
12/05/2025 – Completed
Treatments Next Due
Trazodone
100 mg Trazodone tablets
0.5 tablet(s) PO (by mouth) twice a day (BID)
12/06/2025 – Overdue
Treatment History
Barrier for Dogs
Imidacloprid topical Moxidectin topical
1 application(s) Topically once
12/06/2025 – Complete
Trazodone
100 mg Trazodone tablets
0.5 tablet(s) PO (by mouth) twice a day (BID) for 7 days
12/06/2025 - 12/12/2025 – In Progress
Physical Exam History
Vet Exam: Vet Exam
12/05/2025 | 3:24 pm – Completed
Exam Reason
General Medical Concern/Other
Subjective
No previous known medical history
Objective
Mentation: BAR
Body Condition Score (BCS): 7/9
Muscle Condition Score (MCS): 3/3
Hydration: Euhydrated
EENT: Prolapsed third eyelid OS. No ocular/nasal/aural discharge. Normal cervical palpation.
Oral: Moderate periodontal disease, no apparent oral masses or foreign bodies
Cardiovascular: No murmur or arrhythmia, MM pink and moist, CRT less than 2 sec
Respiratory: Clear lung fields bilaterally, no crackles or wheezes
Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x4, no lameness. Brief orthopedic exam performed.
Neurologic: Normal mentation. Cranial nerves WNL. No ataxia. Brief neurological exam performed.
Integument: Healthy hair coat and skin, no ectoparasites seen
Peripheral Lymph Nodes: No peripheral lymphadenopathy
Abdomen: Soft, comfortable, no masses or organomegaly palpated
Urogenital: Normal external genitalia, no discharge or inflammation
Rectal Exam: Not performed
Assessment
Problem List:
Prolapsed third eyelid OS
Moderate periodontal disease
Procedures/Surgeries History
Previously Altered
12/06/2025 | 12:13 pm – Completed
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.
Stop in today! No appointment needed to view animals up for adoption! Details at https://acctphilly.org/how-to-adopt/
For animals located at the shelter, you can stop by between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140
**Please bring photo ID with your current name and address**
If you are interested in a pet who is in foster care, reach out to the foster directly to schedule a meet and greet using contact information listed in the animal’s online bio. If no contact information has not been provided, email foster@acctphilly.org and a staff member will facilitate communication between the foster parent and interested adopter.
Stop in today! No appointment needed to view animals up for adoption! Details at https://acctphilly.org/how-to-adopt/
For animals located at the shelter, you can stop by between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140
**Please bring photo ID with your current name and address**
If you are interested in a pet who is in foster care, reach out to the foster directly to schedule a meet and greet using contact information listed in the animal’s online bio. If no contact information has not been provided, email foster@acctphilly.org and a staff member will facilitate communication between the foster parent and interested adopter.
Go meet their pets
LOOKING TO ADOPT?
Email: adopt@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/adopt
Adoptions hours:
Monday -Sunday: 10am - 6pm
(please arrive by 5:30 pm for adoptions)
INTERESTED IN FOSTERING?
Email: foster@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/foster
Foster care hours:
Monday - Friday: 1pm - 8pm
Weekends: 10am - 5pm
We are located at:
111 W. Hunting Park Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
LOOKING TO ADOPT?
Email: adopt@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/adopt
Adoptions hours:
Monday -Sunday: 10am - 6pm
(please arrive by 5:30 pm for adoptions)
INTERESTED IN FOSTERING?
Email: foster@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/foster
Foster care hours:
Monday - Friday: 1pm - 8pm
Weekends: 10am - 5pm
We are located at:
111 W. Hunting Park Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
More about this shelter
The Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) is the region’s largest animal care and control service provider. ACCT Philly is an independent, 501c3 nonprofit organization, contracted by the City of Philadelphia to provide animal control services. Our animal control officers provide service over 142.6 square miles to the city’s more than 1.5 million residents and ACCT Philly’s facility in North Philadelphia handles more than 17,000 of the city’s animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually.
In addition to animal control and sheltering, ACCT Philly is open 365 days a year for pet adoptions. ACCT Philly also supports a foster care program where community members provide temporary homes for sheltered animals and one of the (if not THE) most extensive rescue partnership program in the country where approved rescue partners accept ACCT Philly animals into their adoption programs. Under contract ACCT Philly’s Animal Control Officers provide animal control services and code enforcement. Other exciting ACCT Philly programs include a food pantry for low-income pet owners, a vibrant volunteer program, trap-neuter-return for community cats, a unique Pen Pal program to assist dogs at risk … and so much more!
The Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) is the region’s largest animal care and control service provider. ACCT Philly is an independent, 501c3 nonprofit organization, contracted by the City of Philadelphia to provide animal control services. Our animal control officers provide service over 142.6 square miles to the city’s more than 1.5 million residents and ACCT Philly’s facility in North Philadelphia handles more than 17,000 of the city’s animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually.
In addition to animal control and sheltering, ACCT Philly is open 365 days a year for pet adoptions. ACCT Philly also supports a foster care program where community members provide temporary homes for sheltered animals and one of the (if not THE) most extensive rescue partnership program in the country where approved rescue partners accept ACCT Philly animals into their adoption programs. Under contract ACCT Philly’s Animal Control Officers provide animal control services and code enforcement. Other exciting ACCT Philly programs include a food pantry for low-income pet owners, a vibrant volunteer program, trap-neuter-return for community cats, a unique Pen Pal program to assist dogs at risk … and so much more!
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