tyler

Tyler was surrendered to ACCT Philly on 01/10/2026 due to his owner facing serious health challenges and housing issues, leaving them with no safe place for him to go.

Since arriving at the shelter, Tyler has shown himself to be a sweet, sensitive little guy who can be anxious in stressful situations but settles nicely once he feels safe. Volunteers report that outside of the kennel environment, Tyler is calm, mellow, and very people-oriented. He enjoys staying close to his handler, soaking up affection, and calmly watching the world go by. He walks politely on leash, appears mostly housebroken, and tolerates grooming well. Tyler can be mildly sensitive to unexpected touch, particularly around his hind end or over his head, but this is described as very manageable and improves significantly in quieter, calmer settings. Overall, he seems to do best with gentle handling and a patient approach, and he has shown clear improvement once removed from the chaos of the kennel.

Behavioral Notes

Per volunteer 1/14: Tyler was the perfect gentleman and very easy to walk on the leash. He seems house broken and liked to stay close to me enjoying pets and checking out his surroundings. Tyler would explore a little and then often return to sit beside me and watch the world go by. He was calm and mellow and seemed neutral with regard to seeing other dogs. He seems more interested in his handler than dogs. I gave Tyler a long brush out as he was shedding a lot and he was very easy to groom. He can be a little anxious about unexpected touch to his hind quarters or a sudden reach over his head, but very mild. Tyler relaxed significantly once he was outside of the kennel environment as well as when in a quieter room for his grooming.

01/10/2026 per staff
TTA due to dog snapping when attempting to touch, ok per DV to put in kennels and start meds

01/10/2026 per staff:
When trying to unclip the leash, dog tried to bite


Medical Notes

Weight
23.6 lbs 01/13/2026
27.4 lbs 01/10/2026

01/13/2026
Vx have been entered, MG do a PE today, Microchip # will be added when entering PE notes.

01/12/2026
Didnt take meds 1/12 - tried 2 different wet foods and cream cheese



Vaccination History

Bordetella (Kennel Cough), Adenovirus, Parainfluenza 01/13/2026 – Completed
DHPP 01/13/2026 – Completed
Rabies 01/11/2026 – Completed


Diagnostic Tests History

01/13/2026 – Completed
Canine Pneumovirus PCR: Negative


Physical Exam History

Tech Exam: Intake - Medical
01/13/2026 | 3:23 pm – Completed

Weight 23.6 lbs
Body Condition Score 5 - Ideal

Assessment
Microchip Found? placed here
Microchip entered on profile? yes
Age- 8 years est
Urogenital- male
Altered- intact - two testes
Eyes- clean and clear
Ears- clean
Nose- clean and moist
Coat/Skin- clean no fleas
Teeth- tartar and yellow staining present. adult teeth
Gums- pink and moist
Musculoskeletal- no lameness present
Behavior- BAR

Tech Exam: Canine URI
01/13/2026 | 11:47 am – Completed

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.

Vet Exam: Canine URI
01/13/2026 | 11:38 am – Completed

Subjective
Noted to be coughing at time of intake exam

Objective
Eyes - cherry eye OS
Ears WNL
Mouth - mild calculus, MM pink
Skin - healthy full haircoat
LN WNL
Heart, lungs auscultate WNL. No obvious crackles or wheezes, dry cough at intake
Abdomen - tense, unable to adequately palpate
No palpable testicles, suspect neutered male
Muzzled as a precaution. Tense and stressed but tolerated full exam

Assessment
Cherry eye OS

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: pending
Doxycycline 150 mg PO SID x 14 days
Ok to be made available for adoption from both a medical and behavioral perspective

Procedures/Surgeries History

Previously Altered
01/13/2026 | 4:08 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.