Meech

My story

After five years with a family and a brief adoption in July, Meech found himself back at the shelter this week. Picked up by police and once again searching for stability. Through it all, he’s remained the sweet, snuggly, toy-loving boy he’s always been. Meech is a medium-energy pup who loves lap time just as much as playtime. He walks nicely on leash, appears house-trained, and knows how to “sit.” In the yard, he’ll chase toys with joy, run around with them, and then happily climb into your lap for affection. His favorite things? Snuggling under blankets, chewing on a good bone, and getting gentle rubs once he warms up. He’s lived with adults, teens, and other dogs and has been described as friendly, affectionate, and crate-trained. While he can be a bit nervous with new people at first, it doesn’t take long for him to seek out love and attention. Meech is looking for a home that’s ready to commit, someone who understands that pets are family, and who will be there for him for good this time. He’s done nothing wrong, just caught in the crosshairs of life changes, and he deserves a safe, loving place to land. If you’re ready to offer Meech the care, companionship, and consistency he needs, come meet this handsome heartbreaker at ACCT Philly, open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Let’s make his next home his for always one. VIDEO Playgroup 8/2: Billie Smilish, Sweetly Girl, Max Miller, Shay Shawn, Suga, Meech https://youtu.be/SqNTgdt2cO8 Meech sits & plays: https://youtube.com/shorts/tTgJp2kFBdM?si=dymjr0l-9OZ4T22r Meech plays: https://youtube.com/shorts/pvcEUdbLdFw?si=U5aODMZ9f7V54YIe Pets for Meech: https://youtube.com/shorts/6JTHkRmOcmI?si=eUZ2rMGQNe05bKdM Pets for Meech 2: https://youtube.com/shorts/iRTDUNslHSQ?si=hr7yiPcyfLFVK9A9 BEHAVIOR 08/02/2025 staff notes: Leveling up from gold to blue due to possible resource guarding of the toy 08/02/2025 staff notes: Observed dog with An Aca in an outdoor pen. Dog was carrying a plush toy around and laying down with it. When her hand went towards his face while he had possession with the toy, he froze. I observed this three times. I coached her on reaching towards him while he has a resource and to trade for a treat. He dropped it once for a treat and then remained with it in his mouth after treats were offered, he ignored the treats. 06/28/2025 volunteer notes: Meech is in a crate. When I arrived at his crate, he was laying down. He had soft eyes and was looking up at me. I opened the crate door and he stood up. I was able to easily slip the lead over his head. Meech walks pretty well on leash. He mostly loose leash walks but pulls on occasion. Meech seems house trained as he went to the bathroom almost immediately. He had loose body language and a mid level tail. In the play yard, Meech started by sniffing. I called him over and started petting him. He allowed me to pet all over. His ears were back, he did some lip licking and had a low to mid level tail. He started to jump into my lap. He gave me some kisses. I picked up a toy, he jumped up For the toy. I threw a toy and he chased it. He took possession and ran around with it. He would drop the toy to pick up other toys. He did not show any interest in treats. He does know sit. Meech returned to his kennel with no issue. Gold due to size and play style. MEDICAL Tech Exam: Intake - Medical 08/01/2025 | 4:39 pm Weight 77.1 lbs Body Condition Score 5 - Ideal Assessment Microchip Found? Y/N: yes 941000031399544 Eyes -clear Ears -clean Nose -clear Mouth/Teeth/Gums - Teeth clean, minimal staining Coat & Skin -clean, no fleas or hair loss noted Urogenital -male altered with tattoo Gait/Mobility -no lameness noted Attitude: BAR, friendly Overall Assessment: Behavior (Green, Gold, Blue, Red): Behavior notes: Vet Exam 06/30/2025 | 12:03 pm Subjective Dog was started on doxycycline yesterday. Today, he was noted to be dyspneic in kennel w/ multiple piles of bilious vomit Objective Depressed, tachypneic Crackles noted on auscultation Productive cough w/ terminal retch No interest in food Temperature 103.5°F Assessment Infectious bronchopneumonia (tentative) Vomiting Plan Pneumovirus PCR to PENN: pending Pulse ox = 89-90% Unable to obtain chest radiographs at this time Entyce 3.8 ml PO SID x 3 days Clindamycin 450 mg PO BID x 14 days Enrofloxacin 544 mg PO SID x 14 days Tech Exam 06/28/2025 | 11:49 am 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 Doxy 100mg per kg SID for 14 days per doctors orders Tech Exam: Intake - Medical 06/25/2025 | 2:25 pm Exam Reason Needs Initial Exam Clinic ACCT Philly Weight 84 lbs Body Condition Score 6 - Stout Assessment Microchip Found? Y/N: No Eyes - Clear Ears - Slightly dirty Nose - Clear moist Mouth/Teeth/Gums - healthy pink moist gums , most teeth have slight yellow discoloration . Coat & Skin - healthy coat and skin , hydrated . no fleas visible Urogenital - Male intact with two testicles Gait/Mobility - WNL Attitude: QAR Overall Assessment: Behavior (Green, Gold, Blue, Red): Behavior notes: ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in. 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

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