Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Story
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**New notes and videos 10/4!**
Kelce ACCT-A-260968 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to behavioral concerns. Kelce must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER by MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH at 10AM. Should Kelce's medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change.
Kelce is a 4-year-old Great Dane/Cane Corso mix who came to ACCT Philly as an owner surrender on September 16th. Her previous family described her as loyal and playful, but also very protective and fearful of people she doesn't know. They reported that she can bark, growl, and nip when meeting new people, though she typically settles once she has time to get comfortable.
Since arriving at ACCT, Kelce has often been overwhelmed in the shelter environment and benefits from a slow, soft approach. Once outside her kennel, she is generally low energy and easy to walk, and she has shown that she can be sweet and curious with people when given time and space. She knows "sit," takes treats gently, and has been tolerant and avoidant during dog introductions. Due to her behavioral concerns, Kelce is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner who can give her the time, structure, and behavioral support needed to build trust in a home environment.
VIDEOS:
*NEW!*
Kelce knows sit and shake: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UR3p61znXDE
*NEW!*
Kelce fence meet with Deuce: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qgeAiOXKC2A
Kelce enjoys pets: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_5aEAXtOsuw
Kelce loves toys: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZrmUcsWD-BY
Kelce knows paw and takes treats gently: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lw1ARhuZbws
Loving the lunch meat: wait until the end of the video!:
https://youtube.com/shorts/6y_QiX_MrVM?si=iB6n5-IynjTnkDo7
A more relaxed kelce!:
https://youtube.com/shorts/Vur5INtXV2U?si=el_yE3i7Ce7c0RP5
Kelce shows off her sit and paw: https://youtube.com/shorts/a4Tuf2Olp6Y?is=VJXUveuKeyfoksRI
Playgroup 9/19:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ0RKlestccA
Limber & Kelce on-leash meet: https://youtu.be/8MYytUEWFNQ
BEHAVIOR NOTES:
Walksheet notes:
Per volunteer 10/2: Very good girl.
Per volunteer 9/30: Very good girl.
Per staff 9/30: Low energy. Super easy to leash and walk.
Per volunteer 9/28: Very good girl.
Per staff 9/27: Low energy.
*NEW!*
Per staff 10/4:
Kelce met Duece.
Curious and tolerant, moved away repeated as he came on strong, then when he would disengage and turn and walk away, she would follow him. Tail was either middle or down, ears to the side or back, generally loose body.
Per staff 9/22:
During my walk through Kelce was on the back side of her kennel. When I went around she remained at the door with soft eyes, furrowed brow, ears to the side and tail down slowly wagging. Took a treat gently through the bars.
Per volunteer 9/20:
Was sitting in kennel. Divider was down so pretty tight space for large dog. Came to kennel door when I opened it. Pulled on leash to leave the shelter, but once outside was much less pulling on the leash. Outdoors Kelce sniffed and eventually came over to me when I got lower to the ground. Came over to me for treats and the tail untucked. Walked around aloof. Knows "sit". Is a curious dog, sweetie, likes a slow and soft approach. Was a little overwhelmed at photoshoot with all the attention and pulled towards the door but took treats and redirected. Easily returned to kennel.
Per staff 9/19:
Laying on the bed. I approached and opened the gate. She tensed her body, furrowed brow. I tossed in a treat, she stood up and ate it. I put another on the ground in the leash and she stretched forward and was easily leashed while eating the treat. Tightly tucked tail while walking. Went to playgroup. When removing from the yard she was bucking at the leash, resisting being moved. She was allowed to retreat and we tried again and was successful at seamless removal from the yard. Easily went back into kennel.
Per staff, playgroup 9/19:
Steer test 4/5 with water, did not do can. Tucked tail. Owner searching. Tolerant and moving away.
Per staff 9/18:
Kennel Presentation: Laying on the bed when I approached. Wide eyes, ears to the side and furrowed brow.
Leash Skills: Could not offer treats as she had a surgery slip for today. Low growling, I attempted to lasso a few tries and she did air snap towards it. I gave her some time and spoke softly. Able to gently leash up. Pulled hard on the leash and outside pulled even harder towards the parking lot.
Sociability: Brought into the yard and she was just looking out to the road. Some sniffing and went to the bathroom. I was able to do a few pets, skin crawling and moving away.
Dog Interaction: Met Limber. Avoidant, tolerant of being sniffed and moving away.
Return to Kennel: Went right into kennel and removed leash with clip.
Color Level: Exp Blue
Per staff 9/17:
Curled up laying on the bed. Tense eyes, furrowed brow, ears to the side. Tossed a few treats in and she sniffed for them however only ate the ones closest to her. I opened the door and she did a low growl with closed mouth. Kelce then moved to the back side of her kennel, I closed the guillotine door and went around to the back. I was able to leash with a treat lure and going slow. Pulls hard on the leash, zig zagging. Brought into my office to be checked in. Tail tucked, wide eyes, furrowed brow and skin crawling. Able to vaccinate using the blocking board. Only eating intermittently. Flinched when I clipped the leash on the way back to her kennel. She went right in and I slipped the leash over her head.
Per staff 9/17:
Tightly tucked tail, furrowed brow. Flinchy and skin crawling, moves away from touch. Used blocking board to vaccinate, tolerant, one short low growl, otherwise tolerant. Only eating intermittently.
Per staff 9/16:
We tried to check her in but she was too stressed out. She was exit searching and panting really hard. Other then that she did take cream cheese n meatball n chicken. She didn't try to but she just backed up and sit down when I tried to give her her vaccine.
Per owner surrender notes 9/16:
Reason for surrender: She is very protective but once she gets to know you she could be a really good dog she just needs people to put in the time unfortunately our family is growing and don't have the time anymore. Lives with young adults 18-25, kids 4-9 years old, older adults 60+. Fully housetrained and crate trained. Super high energy and an extremely strong puller. Favorite treats are deer antlers and any kind of bone. Sleeps in a dog bed/blanket on the floor. Knows name, sit, no, go potty. Enjoys rope toys, squeaky toys, bones or other durable chew toys, stuffed toys, and Kongs. Favorite activities include playing fetch, playing tug-of-war, running/jogging, napping, and hanging out with owners. Behavioral issues include too much energy/gets overstimulated, gets into the trash can, pulls too hard on leash, mouthing or play biting, fearful of new people, reactive/aggressive towards other dogs, cats, strangers, and children. Has tried to bite but didn't make contact. She is very protective but after a few minutes and she gets to know the person she normally calms down. Reaction towards wildlife depends on the situation. Her perfect home would be a house with a big yard for running around and people that can spend time with her. The best thing about her is she is very loyal and playful.
Per owner 9/6:
Yes she barks and growls at people when first meeting them it takes a little while for her to warm up to new people.
Per owner surrender notes 9/6:
Reasons for seeking assistance: Very protective and behavioral issues unable to give her the attention she needs. Personality: she is just all over the place. Best thing: she does listen well to basic commands. Children 5-12 years live in the home. Has she ever bitten: she nips at people. Behavioral concerns: very aggressive towards people she doesn't know.
Per owner 9/1:
No she has never bit anyone just growls alot. She barks and growls at people when first meeting them it takes a little while for her to warm up to new people.
MEDICAL NOTES:
Kelce is currently being treated for pneumovirus, which is a type of "doggy cold." It is contagious to other dogs, but not to people or other types of animals.
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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.
