Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Story
Lucy (ACCT-A-244881) is a 5-year-old Cane Corso who was surrendered to ACCT Philly when her owner was no longer able to care for or walk her due to their own health issues. Despite the sudden change in her life, Lucy arrived at the shelter showing just how affectionate and people-oriented she can be. During intake she greeted staff with wagging tails and eagerly sought out pets and attention.
In her previous home, Lucy lived with adults, another dog, and a cat. Her former owner described her as a loving dog who enjoys being around children, gets along with other dogs, and even likes cats. She is reportedly housebroken, crate trained, and knows commands like “sit,” “come here,” and “lay down.” Lucy has a playful, energetic side and especially enjoys running outside, chasing birds, and playing with toys.
Since arriving at the shelter, Lucy has shown that she enjoys moments of activity, like short bursts of running after a ball in the yard, but the shelter environment can feel overwhelming for her at times. Volunteers note that while she can be a bit unsure in new spaces, she has also allowed gentle affection and scratches and has shown curiosity and playfulness during outings. Lucy may benefit from a patient adopter who can give her time to settle in and decompress while helping her regain confidence. With space to run, enrichment, and a loving home, Lucy has the potential to thrive.
📽️Videos📽️
▪️Lucy's short bursts of energy, running after the ball: https://youtube.com/shorts/rnxbA7A008U?si=FztS0K33kIrmBYh-
▪️Playgroup 3/11 Lucy, Daria: https://youtu.be/rS5dc_K4-X4?si=hGlRKkPkvmTxk3S2
⭐Behavioral Notes⭐
Per volunteer 3/13: Lucy hadn't been out in a couple days, so I wanted to give her some time outside. When I opened the kennel door shutter, my lease, she retreated to the backside of the kennel. She wasn't interested in any the treats I tossed and didn't come forward. I lowered the divider, stepped in and looped her to get her to come forward. She misjudged the step, so when she stepped down, she wobbled.
Lucy did not appear to be comfortable in the small yard. She was looking to exit.
She showed no interest in treats or toys.
She's supposed to be housetrained, but she didn't relieve herself. She just paced in the yard.
I took her back to her kennel, but returned a little later to take her out again. I had no issue leasing her this time, she came right to the front and allowed herself to be leashed.
We went to a larger yard, and she actually had small bursts playful running after a ball. And she did come to me a couple of times and allowed some scratches on her back.
She still wasn't comfortable and she pushes on the the gate to leave.
I had no issues returning to her kennel.
Playgroup Notes 3/11: Lip licking, stiff at the gate, avoidant, open mouth, panting, mid level tail, Fearful
03/10/2026 per staff:
She's very sweet. Was all wags during intake and was looking for pets and love from everyone
📃Medical Notes📃
Weight: 107.7 lbs (03/10/2026)
Body Condition Score: 7 – Overweight
Vaccination History
Rabies 03/10/2026 – Completed
DHPP 03/10/2026 – Completed
Bordetella (Kennel Cough), Adenovirus, Parainfluenza 03/10/2026 – Completed
Physical Exam History
Vet Exam: Vet Exam 03/11/2026 | 3:12 pm – Completed
Exam Reason General Medical Concern/Other
Subjective: Check eye
Objective
Eyes - blepharospasm, conjunctivitis and focal region of corneal edema/neovascularization OS. OD WNL
Ears WNL
Mouth - fractured 104 and 204
Skin, LN WNL
Heart, lungs auscultate WNL
Abdomen - unable to palpate given BCS
Normal mammary and vulva
Assessment
Corneal ulceration OS
Fractured 104, 204
Plan
Fluorescein stain OS: positive
Neopolybac ophthalmic OS BID x 7 days
Carprofen 150 mg PO SID x 3 days
Ok to remain available w/ a dental and medical waiver. Recheck/re-stain left eye in 7 days if still in our care.
Tech Exam: Intake - Medical 03/10/2026 | 1:06 pm – Completed
Exam Reason: Needs Initial Exam
Weight
107.7 lbs
Body Condition Score
7 - Overweight
Assessment
Microchip Found?none found
Microchip entered on profile?n
Found Chip placed on hold?n
Collar placed?y
Age-5
Urogenital-female
Altered-to heavy couldn't see
Eyes-squinting pink o/u
Ears-clean
Nose-clear
Coat/Skin-clean
Teeth-stained
Gums-red moist
Musculoskeletal-good
Behavior-BAR friendly
Procedures/Surgeries History
Previously Altered 03/10/2026 | 3:49 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.
