Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Koda (fka Hermes) who came to ACCT Philly as a stray. From the very beginning, he showed what a steady, well-mannered boy he is. Remaining calm during intake, allowing staff to leash him easily, and walking nicely alongside his handler.
In the shelter, Koda continues to show off his gentle and easygoing nature. He is consistently easy to leash, walks politely on leash, and takes treats with exceptional gentleness. While he can be aloof and independent, he enjoys respectful interactions and shows sweet flashes of affection; sometimes hopping up briefly for attention before happily bouncing away. He appreciates pets on his own terms and seems especially fond of chest scritches.
Koda has done well with other dogs at the shelter and has demonstrated calm, appropriate social skills. He did have one dog interaction that was not positive, however he recovered quickly from the interaction and had appropriate play afterwards. He greets politely, maintains a soft and loose body, and enjoys relaxed parallel walking without pressure to engage in play, though he has shown playful moments and interest in toys. Overall, Koda is a boy who would thrive in a home that appreciates a mellow, thoughtful companion who doesn’t demand constant attention but enjoys a meaningful and gentle connection.
He is a handsome, sweet boy with good leash manners, polite social skills, and a quiet charming personality that really shines once you spend time with him.
Koda is in foster care through ACCT Philly, to learn more or schedule a meet please email foster@acctphilly.org
BEHAVIOR NOTES:
01/15/2026 foster notes:
Good afternoon! Hermes has been doing great! He took no time in getting comfy at home and showing his sassy husky vocals off along with his play stances. Loves to get boots scratches and give kisses. He doesn't react at all when he hears the others dogs barking. Last night showed he was a little anxious, so his human foster sister slept in the bedroom with him and he curled up next to her, even turned over for belly rubs.
On another note, any possibility on changing his name? He does not respond to Hermes, but when my daughter mentioned the name Koda, he actually looked and turned his head. Just figured it's worth asking.
Side comment- he is so sweet and we fell in love immediately ❤️
Walksheet notes:
- 12/23 per staff: Super Sweet boy. Not very interested in people, great on leash
- 12/24 per staff: Sweet boy, good on leash. Likes having chest scratched
- 12/24 per staff: Met Cranberry Frosting, did well. Easy to leash & walk. Tolerant of pets but doesn't ask for them
- 12/27 per staff: Lose leash(mostly). Sniff & marking focused
- 1/4 per staff: Play bowed w/ other dogs. Loves toys & easy to take from him. Tolerated pets but flinched when I went to pet him overhead
-1/5 per staff: Walks nicely on leash. Sniffs around pens. Enjoyed some pets, gentle
On 1/5 per volunteer: Hermes is very easy to leash and remove from kennel. He was very easy to take out and seem to be low - medium energy when walking through the parking lot . When we got in the yard he showed his adorable personality playing with toys and soliciting affection. I was able to take the toy easily and continue playing. He is a very handsome and sweet boy
On 12/24 per staff:
Kennel Presentation: At the kennel door when I approached. Neutral body, tail down, soft eyes with ears forward. Took a treat gently through the bars.
Leash Skills: Easy to leash, walked right next to handler through kennels. Would randomly pull mildly when outside.
Sociability: Aloof most of the time. I did some consent petting and he just stood there with his head in the other direction. When I sat on the bench he did jump up on me and then bounce away. Takes treats very gently.
Play: did not interact with any of the toys.
Dog Interaction: Met Frosting and Cranberry. soft and loose body, nice parallel walking not fully interested in play.
Return to Kennel: Went right into his kennel without hesitation.
Color Level: Exp Gold
MEDICAL NOTES:
On 1/12 per exam: Hermes 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.
Plan: Azithromycin 10 mg/kg PO SID x 10 days per Dr orders
On 1/9 PCR test taken & came back negative for pneumovirus.
On 1/1 PCR test taken & came back positive for pneumovirus.
On 12/28 per exam: Hermes 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. PCR test taken & came back positive for pneumovirus. Placed into ISO.
Plan: Doxycycline 100mg 2.5 tablets PO x 14 days
On 12/19 per intake exam:
Age- 5yo
Urogenital- Male
Altered- 2 testicles present
Eyes- Clear OU
Ears- Clean AU
Nose- Clear
Coat/Skin- Flea dirt no live fleas found administered capstar as precaution
Teeth- Worn W/ tartar around the gum line
Gums- Pink moist
Musculoskeletal- Good WNL
Behavior- Allowed all handling muzzled as precaution growled during vaccines
VIDEOS:
Meet Hermes: https://youtube.com/shorts/BLc9OjqkfKw?feature=share
Frosting and Hermes Meet: https://youtu.be/1RsAALMjZyE
Hermes and Cranberry Meet: https://youtu.be/1nCHMHcKUCk
ISO Playgroup 1/10: Hailey, Hermes: https://youtu.be/fd6kYQdm4As
ISO Playgroup 1/10: Hailey, Hermes, Jackson (gate greetings): https://youtu.be/ZFT4HmIN0hI
ISO Playgroup 1/10: Hailey, Hermes [scuffle] (No audio, but scuffle was stopped with air horn): https://youtu.be/VWkF-Fjav5k
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
