Chow Chow puppies and dogs in Haddonfield, New Jersey

Bear ACCT-A-248116 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Bear must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or BREED EXPERIENCED ADOPTER by WEDNESDAY, JULY 1ST at 10AM. Should Bear's medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change. Bear is a handsome Chow Chow who has been waiting since June 2nd for the right person to see him. This dignified, independent boy isn't the type to shower everyone with kisses the moment you meet him—but for someone who appreciates the unique personality of the breed, Bear has all the makings of a wonderful companion. Bear is a calm, low-energy dog who enjoys leisurely walks, taking in all the sights and smells around him. Volunteers consistently describe him as easy on leash, quiet, and content to simply spend time outdoors. He has done well meeting other dogs at the shelter, generally preferring calm interactions over rough play. While he can be a little shy with new people and flinchy around fast movements, he's shown that with patience, gentle handling, and a few tasty treats, he begins to relax and even leans in for affection on his own terms. Like many Chow Chows, Bear values his personal space and appreciates people who understand canine body language. He has given appropriate warning signals when uncomfortable with certain handling, particularly around his head or when being restrained, and does best with slow, respectful interactions that allow him to make choices. Because of this, Bear is looking for an adopter with previous Chow Chow or other independent guardian-breed experience who understands that trust is earned—not rushed. Bear is looking for a home without cats, but he has shown appropriate social skills with other dogs and may enjoy a calm canine companion after a thoughtful introduction. Due to his length of stay, Bear is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner or breed experienced adopter. VIDEOS: Cleo and Bear fence meet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1cEqCBid9I Cleo and Bear leashed meet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt0xTbUmuM0 Cleo and Bear drop leash 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTkDa3YFZ8s Cleo and Bear drop leash 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1U4hCE_67A Philadelphia and Bear leashed meet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V4YSIgVBtA Philadelphia and Bear drop leash 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXN-uU5kVdU Philadelphia and Bear drop leash 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNf2n30_FhM Zippy and Bear fence meet: https://youtu.be/YNsjlWRxdT0 Zippy and Bear leashed meet 1: https://youtu.be/AYaof_YWo2w Zippy and Bear leashed meet 2: https://youtu.be/jEBMieKuGNA Amona Stanfford and Bear brief leashed meet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAgnXRz18ok BEHAVIOR NOTES: Per volunteer 6/26: Easy to leash. Eager to head outside while walking through the kennels. Peed and pooped as soon as we were outside. Walked nicely to the play yard. Walked the perimeter of the play yard and did a bit of sniffing. Would walk up to myself and another volunteer and solicit pets by nudging our hands and leaning into us. Seems to enjoy butt rubs. Would do a tap dance with his back legs as I massaged his hip area. Went back to leisurely walking around the yard and watching the birds. Approached the fence line when dogs or people walked by. Appeared curious. A dog in the neighboring play yard barked and growled at Bear and he walked away on his own. Bear is treat motivated and knows sit. He's a sweet dog. He walked back to his kennel without issue and was easy to return using the clip method. Per volunteer 6/26: Medium energy. Slightly shy. Per volunteer 6/22: Easy walker, sweet, quiet. Good pup. Slight issues returning to kennel. Per staff 6/19: He mingled in playgroup today, tolerant of being sniffed. Sat the gate after about 5 minutes and was ready to leave. Volunteer said it was "tricky" to unclip the leash off the collar due to his flinchy behavior. Go slow. Per volunteer 6/19: Easy on leash. Per staff 6/17: Calm, easy on leash, kept to himself. Per volunteer 6/16: Low energy. Good dog meet. Per volunteer 6/14: Low energy. Photoshoot. Per staff 6/12: Due to note of warning snap, leveling up from exp gold to exp blue. Per volunteer 6/11: Bear walks very well on the leash! He does not really tug or pull, he takes his time and likes to sniff everything. He is a little bit aloof, he seemed very content to just enjoy sitting outside smelling the fresh air. He was very chill! He was fine when I first approached him from the side to pet, and he let me pet him for a bit. I started near his ear and worked down his back. He did not seem to enjoy pets as much as other dogs so I respected when he got up. But then toward the end of our time in the yard he did give me a warning snap, when I approached from the front to pet the side of his head by his ear, and I backed off completely. There was no growling or aggressive noises, he just clacked his jaws together to snap. He was fine walking back to his kennel, too. Per walksheet 6/9: Bear was observed to have low energy. Per staff 6/7: Kennel Presentation: Laying in the back side of his kennel when I approached. I called his name and he slowly got up then came to the front. Leash Skills: Slightly dodged the leash. Once leashed he came right out and walked on a loose leash. Sociability: He can be flinchy with movements. Go slow and use meatballs or pepperoni. I was able to gently pet his chest and down his side. Dog Interaction: Met Zippy. Tolerant of her puppy energy. Return to Kennel: Went right back into the kennel and I removed leash with hand. Color Level: Exp Gold Per walksheet 6/7: Bear had mild shyness and was observed to have low energy with a good dog meet. Handler wrote "likes meatballs and pepperoni. Go slow with handling. Flinchy." During a second walk on 6/7, Bear had no general issues noted and was described as "good." Per walksheet 6/6: Bear had mild kennel issues and was noted to have low energy. He had a good dog meet with Cleo and Philadelphia. Handler wrote "very easy on leash and chill generally. Showed teeth through fence at another dog that was jumping and barking toward him, but was otherwise noted as 'unbothered King.'" Per staff 6/4: Bear's first visit I remember how great he was with my foster dog, and having her in the intake room enabled me to check him in that day. This time when he came in he was put in my office but he was pacing a bit, and exit searching. At times he would come over to me and sit next to me as I was typing and then got back to the gate and paw at the gate. I took him out for a walk he was easy to leash. Outside he was uninterested in me and preferred to sniff all the things he could. He peed outside several times and did not pull on the leash. He did see a cat and pulled a bit toward her, and was very focused on her so cat free home would definitely be best for him. Once back inside he went back to alternating between sitting next to me and going to the gate. I was concerned he could possibly get out of my office if I left him overnight so I took him into the kennel. He was very easy and walked right up into it. While he's a bit aloof at first when you meet him, he will duck his head under your hand for pets after a little bit. He would be perfect for a chow lover with or without other dogs. Per staff 6/3: Owner said it had just been really difficult with Bear urinating on his bed and him having to clean the bed and wash everything every day when he got home from work. Per staff 6/2: TTA unable to check in due to behavior. Wouldn't allow restraint and wouldn't take treats. Stressed, panting a lot. Per staff 6/2: This was the 5th time that Bear peed on owners bed. Client said Bear and the owner shared a room in a communal house and it was a very small space for the 2 of them. Per staff 4/21: We went inside into the intake room, I drew up the vaccines. Foster dog Jordan was with us as he seemed better with her than solo based on other notes about his intake. I stepped on his leash and pet his side. He felt very matted so I had to separate quite a bit of fur to get to the skin. Once I did he turned his head and I had my arm blocking it until the vaccine was done. Took a break and tried to give him a treat which he ignored. Did the same with the second vaccine. I put a no slip collar on him and we left the room. Per staff 4/21: Took Bear out of crate, he tucked his head and pushed a bit to get out and I pushed him back in and put the loop over his head. We walked out. I had my foster dog and they sniffed each other briefly and then kept walking, taking turns with one sniffing the other while they were sniffing the fence, and vice versa. Once in parking lot we walked to the large play yard and dropped leash. Bear walked around and marked, pretty uninterested in Jordan. At times they would bump into each other and sniff or walk off together and then go separate ways. Jordan muzzle punched him at one point out of excitement at seeing a ball and Bear backed away. Bear didn't solicit pets, however when I picked up the leash and pet him, he would stand still. We did this a few times, he tolerated my petting him all over. When I put him back in his kennel he went in without issue. Per staff 4/21: TTA; 2nd attempt. Only completed physical/bordetella/barrier. Bear allows petting, he likes cream cheese and cheese slices but would not allow vaccine administration for DHPP and rabies. Whale eye, tense body, warning bites while attempting to muzzle, he does not want to be restrained or poked. Per staff 4/20: Moderate hesitation. Avoidant of the leash. Walked nicely on the leash, no pulling. Walked right into kennel and unleashed without issue. "Nervous first attempt, gave some time and got him out. Walks very well on leash and seemed super interested in other dogs. Appears house trained." Per staff 4/19: Evasive, low barks, high tail wags as we attempted to catch him. Moved head away from pole, did not attempt to bite. Once on pole did bite but let go and began to walk as if he was on a leash. - Due to being significantly overcapacity with animals 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 an animal. 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 a 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.

🖤 THADDEUS NEEDS A HERO 🖤 Thaddeus has clearly been through some tough times. Found as a stray, he arrived underweight and carrying a few mats in his coat, but none of that has dimmed his bright spirit or loving heart. This handsome boy is everything you could want in a companion—sweet, affectionate, and eager to soak up every bit of attention he can get. Despite whatever hardships he’s faced, Thaddeus greets people with kindness and a hopeful smile, as if he’s still believing his best days are ahead of him. It’s easy to see that all he wants is a family to call his own. A warm bed, regular meals, gentle hands, and someone to love him forever. In return, he’ll offer loyalty, companionship, and a heart overflowing with gratitude. No dog should have to fend for themselves, especially one as loving as Thaddeus. He’s ready to leave his stray days behind and start the life he’s always deserved. ❤️ Please help Thaddeus find the happy ending he’s been waiting for. 🐾 Sweet • Affectionate • Gentle • Ready for a Fresh Start 🏡 A family is all Thaddeus needs to truly shine. PLEASE HELP HIM TEXT KAREN 4136298152

Rusty enjoys a slower pace of life. He loves to be rubbed and hang out on the couch. He does enjoy his walks. He gets along with other dogs as long as there is a proper introduction.He is a happy go lucky boy. He has hip issues so long walks aren't recommended. He does like walking leisurely around the yard. He is neutered, fully vaccinated, and microchipped. He can travel to anywhere in the US and Canada. ##1501779##

Meet Grace—affectionately known as Gracie. Gracie is a mostly independent girl who does take time to trust new people, but once you’re “in”, you’ll know it. She enjoys affection, but it is always on her terms, and she has just the right amount of spunky sass—earning her the nickname “huffy puffy” when she’s feeling extra expressive. She absolutely adores other dogs and thrives in their company. While she gets along well with all pups, she tends to form the closest bonds with females. A friendly, confident canine companion would be an ideal match to help her continue building trust and self-assurance. Naturally submissive, Gracie takes comfort in following a trusted lead—whether human or canine—and blossoms in environments that offer gentle structure and positive reinforcement. She LOVES to be outside and is happiest when she is able to be outside - enjoying a mix of sunbathing, running and playing. Gracie will likely always be a skeptical girl when it comes to trusting new people, so she’s looking for a lifestyle that is more laid back and won’t force her to be friends with every visitor that comes over. She warms up slowly and does best when given space, time, and a calm approach. Once she feels safe, she looks to her humans and furry friends for cues and guidance. Because she’s a follower by nature, she needs a patient, confident adopter who can provide consistent leadership in a soothing, structured environment. Gracie doesn’t enjoy being crated and would thrive in a home where someone is around most of the time. While she is crate trained and manages when necessary, she’s happiest when included in the rhythm of everyday life. She currently lives peacefully with two respectful teenagers who understand her, but would be best suited to a quieter household without small children, as too much commotion overwhelms her and causes her sassiness to shine.  Out and about, Gracie is a dream on leash—calm, curious, and non-reactive to people or other dogs. She has a mild interest in squirrels and bunnies, but her prey drive is low. Occassionally she will pull if she is really excited - part of her “im happy we’re doing this, let’s go”. But, she is also easy to redirect. She’d love a fenced yard where she can run and explore, but it’s not essential. Gracie’s true joys include car rides (especially when she can stand tall in the middle seat with the sunroof open), cozy blankets, soft squeaky toys, and, of course, a good chew toy. She’s a little nosy, too—always keeping an eye on the neighborhood like your own furry watch committee. Gracie is tolerant for baths, fine with being picked up, and easy to groom at home.  She has  not visited a professional groomer.  Gracie is house trained with a schedule she can anticipate  and knows her basic commands - sitting beautifully when asked. This special little girl has such a big heart underneath her spunky sass (which is sort of like her emotional suit of armor). Her progress so far has been remarkable, and in the right home—with time, patience, and loving guidance—she’s going to continue to truly shine. Her smile lights up a room, and she beams with pride when she’s happy.  Gracie is fostered in Reading (Berks County), Pennsylvania and able to head to her furever home. We prefer she be adopted into a home with another dog. Gracie is in our Meet Me Program: Dogs featured in our Meet Me Program are participating simply because their foster or a dedicated volunteer is willing and able to take part—this is not based on breed, personality, behavior, or how long a dog has been waiting for a home. Because Mostly Muttz Rescue does not have a physical shelter location, this program allows adopters to connect directly with the people who know each dog best. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, learn more about daily life with the dog, and even schedule an individual meet & greet at an approved location—either before applying or while your application is pending. To get started, email meet_me@mostlymuttz.org with your contact information, and the dog’s foster or volunteer will be in touch. www.mostlymuttz.org https://facebook.com/mostlymuttz PA Kennel License: 10872 PO Box 406 Gilbertsville, PA 19525 #mostlymuttzrescue #adopt #adoptme #sassyspunky #somuchtolove #adoptable ##2225922##

TYRON is a 5 year old Chow Chow / German Shepherd who came to us when his owner’s living arrangements changed. He flunked the intake exam at several other shelters so here he is and we are still trying to figure him out. Tyron is a big boy! He doesn’t like a lot of physical touch but he LOVES his walks! Tyron will allow us to briefly brush his top line and pull out a few puffs but he is generally grumbly with handling and we fully sedated him at the vet for his spring shave. Tyron appears to want to play with other dogs and his previous owner took him to the dog park (which we don’t recommend but it does show that he may be fine living with another pup). Tyron needs an experienced dog savvy family who can work around his quirks to make him be all the dog he can be. We are looking for an adult-only home within reasonable driving distance so that we can facilitate several meet and greets and slowly integrate Tyron into your home. Tyron has been vaccinated, tested negative for heartworms and tick borne diseases, is microchipped and neutered. Please fill out an application at www.CompAnimals.org if you are interested in providing a home for Tyron. Adoption $200. March 7, 2026, 5:36 pm

Loki is a loving, affectionate young dog who enjoys cuddling, relaxing at home, going for walks, and being close to his people. He is house-trained, playful, expressive, and very food motivated, responding well to treats and positive reinforcement.Loki does best with structure, consistency, and clear boundaries. He can become overexcited during play or high stimulation and would benefit from an experienced adopter who understands energetic dogs and can continue reinforcing training and routines. He bonds closely with his humans and enjoys companionship.We are heartbroken to make this decision, but due to housing limitations and our current schedules, we do not feel we are the best long-term fit for Loki’s needs. Our goal is to find him a stable, loving home where he can continue to thrive.