Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Not good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Story
Remington ACCT-A-219348 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to behavioral concerns. Remington must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER and/or ADOPTER by Sunday, May 11th, 2025 at 10AM. Should Remington’s medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.
Remington is a striking male Husky with the classic energy and curiosity of his breed. Since arriving at the shelter, Remington has shown that he’s a spirited dog who thrives on movement and mental stimulation. He loves his runs — a volunteer recently shared how he kept a steady jogging pace, displayed relaxed body language, and soaked up affection post-run with a loose tail and soft eyes. He's easy to leash when calm and often solicits attention from handlers once he’s in a more relaxed state.
In a play yard, Remington tends to explore and air-scent, clearly eager to stretch his legs and investigate his surroundings. He responds well to treats like cheese, takes them gently, and enjoys full-body pets when comfortable. He’s had successful fence-line greetings with other dogs and can show loose, friendly body language during calm introductions.
However, Remington’s behavior in the kennel is a growing concern. He has displayed kennel-specific stress, particularly when being returned after walks. In some instances, he has escalated to gator rolling, snapping, or lunging, especially when he feels cornered or confused. While these moments have often been short-lived, they’ve prompted us to begin him on anxiety medication, which has already shown some positive effects. Due to these behaviors, he must go to an adult-only home and needs a patient adopter willing to continue managing his environment, behavior, and medication.
We believe Remington has great potential outside the shelter environment. His behavior seems highly situational, and with structure and understanding, he could truly thrive. Because we’re concerned about his stress continuing to escalate in the shelter, he is now timestamped for placement.
If you have experience with Huskies or higher-energy dogs and are looking to make a life-changing impact for a dog in need, Remington is waiting for you. Let’s get him out of the shelter and into the supportive home he deserves.
Videos:
Remington, Peanut Butter, Bailey, Jazzy Drop Leash:
https://youtu.be/4nDhfLQ3NpM
Behavior Notes:
Per staff 5/7/25: Approached the kennel and he was standing, tongue hanging out, ears and tail erect and neutral. He was easy to leash and pulled hard outside.
He pulled hard the whole time walking to a pen. In the pen he was running a lot, air scenting and seemed to be searching for a way up and over the fence. It took some time (2 minutes) and some patience to get a hold of his leash again. Once I did he reponded well to cheese and took it gently. I touched him all over his body and he remained loose with soft eyes, and solicited attention from both me and another handler.
No interest in play with me.
He walked back to his kennel and I removed the leash with my hand, since clipping the clip to the slip leash was a trigger for him to balk.
I feel like the medication is helping him and recommend he continue on it.
Per staff 5/7/25: While Remington has had some issues returning to his kennel, they appear to be short lived and very kennel specific. Ok to make available but out of abundance of caution no kids (high school age is ok), and needs an adopter who is willing to commit the time and patience he needs
Per volunteer 5/6/25: He came forward to the front of his kennel and was ready to go out . He was easy to leash and we headed outside .
Once we got onto Hunting Park Ave he didn't pull at all but we started to run at a nice 12 min a mile pace . As we got into the cemetery he started to increase the pace to a mice moderate 11 min a mile pace . He was very consistent , no bursts of pulling/ sprinting, just a nice steady moderate pace . We came down to the exit of rhe cemetery and turned left onto front st to go back to acct . At some point we stopped as another volunteer had another husky walking in the cemetery on the other side of the fence. We then stopped and had a quick 15 to 20 sec thru the fence meet which went well .Remington had loose body language throughout the 20 secs and we continued back to acct . Once we got onto the grass at acct we rested for a bit and he let me rub him all over and he had nice loose body and a loose tail.
We came up to the door , I clipped his leash and we trotted back to his kennel and he hopped back in right away as he was thirsty from our run and I removed the leash.
A very nice behaved boy .
Per staff 5/5/25: Remington was easy to walk, pulled a little but he was friendly and there were no concerns the whole walk
Per staff 5/5/25: Saw two ACA's walking him, he was in flight mode, pulling hard towards the fence, heavy panting, ears forward, wide eyes. He met Milo through the fence with ears back, approached with his side, tail loose and wagging.
ACA's indicated he walked back to his kennel and when they clipped the slip leash, he balked and started trying to pull away and roll. It lasted a couple of seconds and he then hopped into his kennel.
Recommending medication to reduce FAS and that he has two handlers for a few more walks to monitor his return to kennel behavior.
Per Volunteer 5/4/25: Remington was hesitant to be leashed, but eager to come out. Upon exit from kennel, he pulled outside. He owner searched and was visibly stressed. Due to his anxiety on the leash we entered a run. He immediately bolted to the end and checked the perimeter. It was clear he was confused where he was.
Remington showed no interest in toys, food or interacting. He was aloof and I was cautious of handling. He took his photo for the volunteer shoot. Everyone kept distance and opted not to do any additional handling such as a bandana.
When returning to kennel Remington began to thrash and gator roll. Once off the ground he began lunging and air snapping toward me, climbing the leash and trying to grab my arm. I was able to hang my right arm out straight and direct him toward his kennel closer, but once getting him in he with me stepping in, he lunged back out and began rolling again. An ACA was able to wrap a lead under his back end while I was able to choke him off from redirecting back toward the ACA. We lifted and carried him into kennel where he cont to snap at us. We used a pole to remove my lead from his neck.
Per staff 5/4/25: staff only handling. Volunteer had out, was aloof and did ok but then would not go back into kennel, ACA had to help and Remington gator rolled and tried to bite. Changing to evaluate for now
Per staff 5/3/25: unable to microchip due to behavior . was able to vaccinate and complete physical exam .
Per finder 5/3/25: Friendly
Medical Notes:
5/3/25:
Weight: 52.6 lbs
Body Condition Score: 5 - Ideal
Assessment
Eyes - Clear
Ears - clean
Nose - clear moist
Mouth/Teeth/Gums - healthy pink moist gums , teeth clean white
Coat & Skin - healthy coat and skin , no fleas visible
Urogenital - Male intact
Gait/Mobility - WNL
Attitude: QAR
Due to being significantly overcapacity with dogs and cats 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 a dog or cat.
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.