duke

Duke is a 4-year-old Husky who first came to ACCT Philly as a stray in January 2022 and quickly reclaimed by his owner. Duke was later surrendered to the shelter in December 2025 when his owner could no longer care for him due to serious health challenges.

Duke is a classic husky personality — intelligent, social, affectionate, and full of enthusiasm for life. He loves attention from people and happily leans in for pets, belly rubs, and affection. In the shelter, Duke has shown himself to be very friendly and engaging with handlers, taking treats gently and allowing all handling. He is easy to leash, walks reasonably well (with some pulling), and enjoys exploring new environments. Duke has demonstrated loose, wiggly body language when meeting other dogs and is considered dog social, though he can be a bit over-the-top with excitement at first. He is food motivated, eager to interact, and benefits from a calm, “less is more” approach when he’s feeling nervous in new situations. Overall, Duke is a loving, people-oriented dog who will thrive with structure, regular exercise, and continued positive engagement.

📽️Videos
Duke exploring the yard: https://youtube.com/shorts/BT1nVchRnsI?si=B14mw-AHbFhwz05i
Duke running around!: https://youtube.com/shorts/JnBEzNQLS-o?si=XCkn5E4OnbZgmrKn


⭐Behavioral Notes

Behavioral

12/28/2025 per staff:

Kennel Presentation: At the front of the kennel with soft eyes, ears forward and tail mid wagging. Took a treat gently through the bars.

Leash Skills: Easy to leash and mildly pulled on the leash.

Sociability: Very social! Leaned into all handling even laid down and let me give some belly rubs.

Play: Was not interested in the toys but was bouncing around the eval room.

Dog Interaction: When outside he saw multiple dogs he became excited, doing some husky vocalization and had a loose body. Then met Tilly Holly on the leash in the eval room, he remained loose and wiggly but a little over the top meeting her.

Return to Kennel: Walked right into kennel. No issues unleashing

Color Level: Gold


Owner Notes 2/2025
Please describe your pet's personality.
Duke being a husky is very warm and friendly. He loves attention from people whether that rubbing him or playing with him. He is very obedient and respectful. Obi and Coco are alot a like. Considering they are guard dogs they like to sniff and feel you out before they go soft on you. They too love attention and treats.

What are the best things about your animal?
All three of the dogs have their own personalities but the most precious thing about thing about them would be how they are connected with those around them. They are all very loving when you hurt they hurt and they just want to cheer you up instantly. They have a basic understanding of protecting you but without being aggressive. Duke is a protector as well but in his own way, he likes affection from whoever is giving it.


📃Medical Notes

Weight
48 lbs 12/27/2025


Vaccination History

Rabies 12/27/2025 – Completed
DHPP 12/27/2025 – Completed
Bordetella (Kennel Cough), Adenovirus, Parainfluenza 12/27/2025 – Completed


Physical Exam History

Tech Exam 12/27/2025 | 1:05 pm – Completed

Body Condition Score
4 - Lean

Assessment
Microchip Found? Yes
Microchip entered on profile? Yes
Found Chip placed on hold? Yes
Collar placed? No
Urogenital- Male
Altered- No 2 testicles present
Eyes- Clear
Ears- clear
Nose- clear moist
Coat/Skin- Urine staining all through body strong smell of urine coming off of canine
Teeth- Some tartar build up
Gums- Pink
Musculoskeletal- WNL w/ some muscle wasting on hind legs
Behavior- nervous when entering the exam room still allowed all medical handling very food motivated less is more approach is preferred


Vet Exam: Intake - Medical 01/29/2022 | 12:59 pm – Completed

Weight
48 lbs

Assessment
Microchip - no
Eyes - normal
Ears - clean
Nose - normal
Mouth/Teeth/Gums - normal
Coat & Skin - normal
Urogenital - two
Gait/Mobility - normal
Attitude: BAR, Super Friendly and sweet
Overall Assessment:

Procedures/Surgeries History

Canine Castration (Scrotal, Adult) 12/29/2025 | 12:27 pm – Completed



ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week, from 10am to 6pm, and no appointments are needed! 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/

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.