Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Moon is a true husky: vocal, playful, expressive, and full of personality. If he “talks” to you, it’s because he wants to share his thoughts, dreams, and daily commentary. He loves outdoor time, zooming around the yard, chasing balls, toys, and willing humans, then flopping down for full-body scritches.
Moon is very treat-motivated, knows sit, and enjoys learning. On leash, he has medium energy with a little pulling because his nose wants to explore everything. After playtime, he’s happy to relax and soak up attention!
Moon has exhibited resource guarding around food, so he’s looking for an adult-only or teens 12+ home with adopters who can respect his boundaries and manage mealtimes thoughtfully.
If you’re looking for an active, talkative, outdoorsy companion with a big personality and an even bigger heart, Moon could be your guy. Come meet him at ACCT Philly, open daily from 10 am to 6 pm
VIDEOS
Met Lawrence https://youtube.com/shorts/lvYapXfT_d4?si=v2nh0KIEOzFtEuav
Curious, sniffing, soft wide eyes, loose body.
BEHAVIOR
01/31/2026 volunteer notes: Moon is the perfect snow dog. He zoomed around the yard gleefully playing every game he could think of. He is a vocal pup which if you don’t understand husky speak, you might think he’s mad at you but he’s actually just chatting about his hopes, dreams, and woes. He is very treat motivated. He loved to chase ice blocks, balls, and running humans. He loved to get scritches. Moon is a very fun companion to have for an outdoor romp around.
When returning to kennel, his dinner was present and he does guard his bowl. However, treats > dinner so we were able to distract him to get his leash off and then he could go eat his dinner. Otherwise, Moon even laid down in the snow to get scritches all over. He doesn’t mind fur clumps being pulled off and will even attempt to eat them before spitting them out. This is very true husky behavior.
01/26/2026
Walksheet as of 1/24:
Moon was taken for walks on January 20th, 21st, and 22nd. On January 20th, he was noted to have medium energy and no behavioral issues. His handler called him a "good boy" who "wants to play" and had a "very slight pull" on the leash. On January 21st, he again showed medium energy with no issues. He was "easy back in" the kennel with a peanut butter bone, though it was noted he is "snatchy with treats." On January 22nd, he was noted to be "a lil anxious but [a] good boy," with a tendency to pace back and forth.
01/20/2026 staff notes:
Kennel Presentation: At the front of the kennel vocalization/low grumbling. Ears forward, wide eyes and tail mid.
Leash Skills: No issues leashing up. Pulls mildly while on the leash, nose to the ground sniffing.
Sociability: Asocial. Only interacted with him when I was offering treats, moved away when I reached to consent pet. Ears forward, closed mouth with low vocalizations ( talkative husky noises) Snatchy with treats. Knows sit and can catch the treat
Play: n/a
Dog Interaction: Met Midnight Murphy. Through the fence he was growling with tense body. On leash meet he was avoidant, growling when they came face to face.
Return to Kennel: Walked right into kennel without hesitation.
Color Level: Exp Blue
Recommendations and considerations:
01/20/2026 staff notes:
Behavior waiver for Resource guarding. Resource tested, he was eating a bowl of fresh pet. I stepped forward and he low growled continued to eat. Was able to lightly pet his back end and he continued to growl while also eating. Got a long pole to touch the food bowl while he was eating, he never escalated further then growl and hovering over the bowl.
01/20/2026 staff notes:
During my morning walk through I walked up to Moon's kennel. He was low vocalizing ( Like husky talking/howling), As I got closer to his kennel he began to growl. I offered a treat and he took it gently. From the opening of the door I could see a frozen kong, he was hovering over it and low growling. I lifted up my hand without a treat and he snarled.
MEDICAL
Vet Exam: Canine URI
01/26/2026 | 8:56 pm
Clinic
ACCT Philly
Assessment
This dog 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. They will need a veterinarian to examine them before they receive surgery, if they are not already altered.
Plan
Pneumovirus PCR to Penn: collect 1/27 Doxycycline 200 mg PO SID x 14 days
Vet Exam: Brief
01/23/2026 | 3:01 pm
Exam Reason
General Medical Concern/Other
Clinic
ACCT Philly
Subjective
Noted to have diarrhea
Objective
Visual exam: BAR Eupneic Ambulatory x4, no lameness
Assessment
- diarrhea - r/o primary GI (colitis, infectious/parasitic, other) vs secondary GI (systemic disease, endocrine disease, other)
Plan
Starting fortiflora PO SID x 7d
Tech Exam: Intake - Medical
01/18/2026 | 2:34 pm
Exam Reason
Needs Initial Exam
Weight
35 lbs
Body Condition Score
5 - Ideal
Assessment
Microchip Found? No implanted 1/18/26 Microchip entered on profile? Yes Found Chip placed on hold? No Collar placed? No Age- 3yo Urogenital- Male Altered- No 2 testicles present Eyes- Clears OU Ears- AU clean Nose- Clear Coat/Skin- WNL behavior: allows all handling
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