Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Panther was brought to ACCT Philly on January 9, 2026 after being found on a front porch, where neighbors reported she had been lingering for several days and being fed by people on the block. When officers arrived, Panther was understandably fearful and unsure of what was happening, but she was safely secured and transported to the shelter.
Since intake, Panther has shown herself to be a gentle, soft, and sensitive pup. She is clearly a dog who relies heavily on human reassurance and does best with slow, calm interactions. While the shelter environment is overwhelming for her, she has consistently demonstrated that she is tolerant, cooperative, and capable of forming trusting bonds. Panther walks closely with her handler on leash, seeks out affection, and especially enjoys gentle pets on her head and face—often leaning in or resting her head in a volunteer’s lap. She takes treats politely, allows full handling, and has shown appropriate, mostly neutral to wiggly interactions with other dogs, though she can become stiff or shut down if unsure. Panther would do best in an adult-only home with patient adopters who understand fearful dogs and can help her continue building confidence at her own pace.
Behavioral Notes
Per volunteer 1/14: Panther is a soft shy girl. She is hesitant to walk in the shelter and needs lots of encouragement. She walks very close to her handler and relies heavily on human comfort. Panther takes treats gently and enjoys pets, especially on her head/face. She will lay her head in your lap for attention. She met a dog through the fence and was mildly interested but quickly moved on.
01/14/2026 per staff:
Kennel Presentation: At the front of her kennel with ears to the side, soft eyes and neutral body. Took a treat gently through the bars.
Leash Skills: When I was putting the leash over her head her ears went back and wide eyes ( whale eyeing) Use a treat to lure through. Walks right next to you on the leash with a loose leash.
Sociability: Leans in to your legs for slow and gentle petting. She will follow you around the pen. She is a quiet girl and can be nervous. Allowed all handling.
Play: Did not engage with any toys.
Dog Interaction: Met Goliath and Quini. Was loose and wiggly with Goliath. With Quini she was stiff just standing still when quini sniffed her.
Return to Kennel: Went right into kennel without hesitation and unleash without issues.
Color Level: Exp Gold
01/10/2026 per staff:
timid, head low, whale eye, lip licks, head turns away. Tolerant, tucked tail, distraction using food used, no restraint for any part of the exam, even the microchip
Per staff 1/9/26 6:40pm was giving warning barks on porch upon arrival, neighbor came out and was able to leash her. Since he already had control of the dog I allowed him to try getting her on truck to avoid startling her. Tail tucked and whale eyeing, snapped toward neighbors arm, no contact made. Immediately put on pole and put in truck.
Does not appear aggressive just scared and confused.
Medical Notes
01/15/2026
Tech Exam: Canine URI
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. They will need a veterinarian to examine them before they receive surgery, if they are not already altered.
Plan
Doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID X 14 day per orders
01/12/2026
Canine Ovariohysterectomy
Completed
01/10/2026
Tech Exam: Intake - Medical
Weight
60.9 lbs
Body Condition Score
5 - Ideal
Assessment
Microchip Found? no
Microchip entered on profile? yes
Found Chip placed on hold? n/s
Collar placed? place in kennel bag
Age- 2-4 years
Urogenital- female, appears to have had puppies
Altered- unknown, fearful so could not check for tattoo
Eyes- clear
Ears- clean
Nose- clear
Coat/Skin- clean
Teeth- adult
Gums- pink and moist
Musculoskeletal- normal
Behavior- QAR, timid, tucked tail, no restraint needed for entire exam. Ate fresh pet and cream cheese
01/10/2026 per staff
Bit pole slightly, minor bleeding
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.
