Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
** $495 in pledges for the rescue that pulls **
** EXTENDED! **
Boulder ACCT-A-218297 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Boulder must have confirmed placement with an ADOPTER or RESCUE PARTNER by SUNDAY, MAY 18TH at 10AM. Should Boulder’s medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.
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.
Meet Boulder, a dog who truly lives up to his name! This strong-willed jumbo-sized pup is looking for just the right adopter to get him out of the shelter for good. Boulder arrived at ACCT Philly on April 22nd after being found running loose. He may tip the scales at 81 pounds, but Boulder is truly a puppy - estimated to be just two years old. Throughout his shelter stay, Boulder has won over numerous staff and volunteers with his easygoing, laidback nature and moderate energy level that has made walking him a breeze.
This big boy would love to find a caring adult-only home of experienced dog owners who can lend him a helping paw with his training and teach him to be the very best boy he can be. Boulder has a tendency to try to mount other dogs as well as humans, which can be a bit challenging to redirect at times due to his large size. For this reason Boulder requires a home without young children for the time being, while he works on improving his manners.
Boulder is friendly and exuberant when it comes to interacting with his fellow canines; however, he is a bit socially awkward and doesn’t always understand when other pups need space or aren’t interested in playing with him. Boulder does well with tolerant, large dogs who can match his play style and aren’t too bothered by Boulder’s headstrong personality. Boulder would be happy to meet other dogs at the shelter prior to adoption, to ensure they get along and can handle all 81 pounds of him!
Sadly, Boulder has not yet found his perfect match. Due to lack of space in the shelter, Boulder must find placement with adopter or rescue partner no later than May 17th at 10am. Please read through Boulder’s notes below to see if he could be the one for you!
VIDEOS
Meet Boulder: https://youtu.be/U1SnFGyAy9U
Petting Boulder: https://youtube.com/shorts/aTjAsR8Izo8?feature=share
Boulder and Snowman dog meet: https://youtu.be/OBgwtnyDOBY?feature=shared
Boulder and Snowman dog meet part 2: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IKJWfEOfUUA
BEHAVIORAL INFORMATION
Throughout his shelter stay, Boulder has impressed staff and volunteers with his great manners while on walks! His walk sheet notes that he usually has a low to medium energy level, and has minimal issues leaving his kennel or returning to it. He pulls a bit on his leash, but has no issues with shyness, mouthing, or jumping on people. He was noted to sometimes attempt to mount his handler or other dogs.
Staff noted on 4/29: “Took on a walk, had thoughts of mounting coming out of the kennel - faced me, sniffed crotch, but a leash tug away and he kept walking. Once outside after 3 minutes we stopped walking and I pet him and engaged with him, and you could see that he thought about mounting again, but another light leash, and he stopped his train of thought and did not escalate to humping. He allowed me to handle him, check his teeth, and he took treats slightly intensely and consistently. I bent down on the ground, and he came over to me and solicited some petting and made no attempt to help. While walking about two minutes later, he circled back behind the handler and attempted to mount, but the handler moved away, and he did not continue to try. He was easy to return to kennel.”
During playgroup on 4/26, staff noted: “Boulder was not steerable AT ALL. He went into the yard very stiff and forward but warmed up with some push and pull play. he loved running around with the other dogs and was tolerant of another male dog mounting him. He did not take any corrections from dogs or the people and we used all kinds of correction tools so we had to remove him from the yard.”
Staff noted on 4/26: “Boulder kept mounting people and dogs in the playgroup. He knocked down a staff member trying to get him off her (from mounting, size and strength). I got him off and wrapped him around the gate but he started moving it trying to get near me.”
Staff noted on 4/24: “TTA, no aggression shown in any way, but persistently mounted everyone in the room relentlessly. do to large size and difficulty to handle. [Giving time to adjust] to try again when he's calmed down.”
Boulder’s 4/22 intake notes stated: “Officer was called to location by person that found dog loose and was able to leash dog. Dog allowed handling and remained loose body but curious of surroundings.”
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Boulder was noted to have developed an upper respiratory infection on 4/27, and was started on a course of medication. On 5/8 it was observed that his URI symptoms were worsening despite medication; he was assessed by a veterinarian and found to have a complicated URI with concern for infectious bronchopneumonia. Boulder was given an additional medication to help him recover, and was monitored closely for further issues. Boulder is set to finish his medications on 5/17.
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.
