🆘🚨CJ-GERMAN SHEPHERD-URGENT🚨🆘

Timestamped AJ is a beautiful male shepard estimated to be 4 years old, but there's something about him that makes me think he's younger. Despite his slender frame of a skinny 60 lbs, his dry flaky skin, a bit of missing fur, and his cold, he's still a handsome dog. Just look at his gorgeous face! And other than some excited jumping, he's well mannered.

He was brought to ACCT with his two other siblings after his owner was arrested. Though AJ is still adjusting, he's fairly easy to leash, but he does have a tendency to pull during walks.

In the yard, he chased toys I tossed, but had no interest in retrieving them. He showed me his sit, after several excited jumps, and gently took my cheap treats.

He came over to me a couple times for pets, and seems to enjoy getting them. AJ is still nervous and will due best in a calm, understanding environment where he can feel safe and secure.

He can become fixated on other dogs, so AJ needs a dedicated home that can provide him with the guidance and structure to manage his reactivity.

AJ must have confirmed placement with an ADOPTER or RESCUE PARTNER by Friday, December 13, 10:00 am.

His shelter bio:

https://new.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/ACCT-A-207728

Understandably nervous in the shelter environment, he’s patiently waiting for a kind-hearted adopter or rescue partner who can offer him the time, patience, and understanding he needs to decompress and regain his trust.

For applications and all available dogs visit the shelter website at www.acctphilly.org.

Euthanasia can occur before the timestamp, and extensions are unlikely to be granted, so it is imperative to let the shelter know if you are considering adopting or tagging an animal, email lifesaving@acctphilly.org.

📍ACCT Philly - adopt@acctphilly.org

111 W. Hunting Park Avenue

Philadelphia PA, 19140

🕑Open 10am-6pm daily

If you want to foster through a rescue partner, please email lifesaving@acctphilly.org. Tell them you'd like to foster through a rescue , give your experience and contact info and ask that that info be sent to the rescues who may be looking for an experienced foster.

If a foster app, email foster@acctphillypa.org for an update. If it was to adopt, you must go in person with any resident dogs. You might want to check first to confirm the dog is available for adoption meet and greet. Due to the high volume at the only open intake shelter in Philadelphia, completing the adoption app online helps to speed up the process but adoptions are done in person only. Thanks for your interest - ACCT dogs are so deserving of a great fit forever home! 🐾

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