Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Story
**NEW VIDEOS**
**$160 in pledges to any rescue that may pull!**
Kimbo ACCT-A-266754 is currently considered urgent and at risk of...
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11/13/2026
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Kennel Card / Website Memo
by acct_smurray
**$160 in pledges to any rescue that may pull!**
Kimbo ACCT-A-266754 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to behavioral concerns. Kimbo must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER by SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH at 10AM. Should Kimbo's medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.
Kimbo is a handsome young Husky who came to ACCT Philly as a stray on November 7th, found wearing a collar and leash. He can be a fearful guy when approached and has displayed barking, growling, baring his teeth, and snapping when someone attempts to leash or move him. He has also shown some resource guarding around high-value items, including a bone in his kennel.
Kimbo has also had positive interactions with people, taking treats gently, showing curiosity, and allowing handling during some interactions. In playgroup, he has shown loose body language, appropriate greetings, and the ability to move away from other dogs when he wants space. He enjoys running around and mingling, though he can be stiff during initial greetings and has attempted to mount other dogs. Due to his behavioral concerns, Kimbo is urgently seeking an experienced rescue partner who can work with his handling sensitivities and resource guarding.
VIDEOS:
++NEW++
Meet Timestamped Kimbo
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/eYc_t1zECBM?is=6kgtZ_TOJqq9BBdB
Playgroup 11/13:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKHePHfLUNk
Playgroup 11/11:
- https://youtu.be/vhrEgmnt6ng?si=eC-LTSlJttdWxIfnhttps://youtu.be/BLmOtcw0bPo?si=nD0AQxtu04P9K6C7
- https://youtu.be/AS4PbpY-XDE?si=XYmID1Knhl_kXI53
- https://youtu.be/2NlBviftiTo?si=D4louVPKYA74uZ-p
BEHAVIOR NOTES:
Per staff 11/13:
Handler in play yard approached him and he began growling. Dog was at the gate to leave and handler's intention was to bend down and grab the leash.
Per staff 11/13, playgroup:
Steer test 4/5 with water. Appropriate greetings. Loose body. Zoomies, moving away and attempts to mount.
Per staff 11/11, playgroup:
Steer test: 3/5 with water and can. Stiff when dogs came up to greeting. Moved away on his own. Nose to ground. Mingled.
Per staff 11/11:
Based on behaviors observed making blue due to resource guarding. Added no kids disclaimer out an abundance of caution.
Per staff 11/11:
ACA let me know that when they were attempting to move Kimbo to the back side he picked up the bone that has been in the kennel since last night. Kimbo body was hunched and low growling. ACA used the Y pole to slowly move him.
Per staff 11/10:
Behavior- BAR, friendly, curious, food motivated, very gentle with taking treats from your hand, talkative with husky talk, allowed all handling, allowed muzzle for vaccines then went right back to eating hot dogs and cream cheese.
Per staff 11/9:
ACAs attempted to remove from kennel- eating treats, backing up, snarling and did a lunge when a nurse approached.
Per staff 11/8:
Will take treats but will not allow for leash to be placed on, will snap to leash. Will bare teeth, is hard barking and growling. Behavior is seen to be fearful.
Per staff 11/7:
Dog was fearful. When I arrived 2 ladies were offering treats from a distance which he took. Was able to lure him and get him with a snappy snare. Switched to control stick due to him showing teeth slightly. Was walking fine and got into the van with ease.
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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.
