Hityde

My story

Hityde is a quiet, thoughtful fella who’s still learning that the world can be kind. Though initially unsure in his kennel, with a bit of baby talk and a few treats, Hityde willingly follows along and walks beautifully on leash. He’s takes treats with the softest mouth and is happy to show off his sit for snacks. This sweet guy can be a little stiff with handling, but he's making great progress, leaning in for pets and following his person closely when he feels unsure. Hityde seems to find comfort in food and familiar faces, and he’s beginning to show his gentle, trusting nature. He isn’t interested in toys just yet, but with continued patience and encouragement, he’s sure to keep blooming. Hityde is looking for a calm, understanding home where he can continue to feel safe and supported as he comes out of her shell. Come meet him at ACCT Philly, open daily from 10 am to 6pm VIDEO Treats for Hityde: https://youtube.com/shorts/qLGH-FoJnIg?si=O_1QdEGbdGRyduXH Hityde sits: https://youtube.com/shorts/RLs0FJ4L5Rg?si=TkToYkLUOPLQJxjG BEHAVIOR 07/19/2025: Volunteer Notes: Easily leashed and retrieved from kennel with a bit of baby talk for encouragement. Walks well on leash. Non-reactive to other dogs on leash even in fairly close proximity. Head shy. Accepts pets with stiff body. Sits well. Takes treats very gently. Seems very food motivated and will follow handler around for treats. No interest in toys or playing. Put on breaks when in front of kennel door. Attempted to step in with him but didn’t move. Threw treats in and attempted to step in again, he followed the treats in. 07/17/2025 staff notes: KENNEL PRESENTATION: HiTyde was laying down in the front right corner of his kennel. He looked up when approached, when the kennel door opened he remained lying down. The leash was placed over his head while he sat very still. As the leash touched him his head lowered a little bit. LEASH SKILLS: HiTyde stood up once the leash was on him. With slight pressure and prompting with a low voice and patting the ground, HiTyde moved closer to the door. He stepped out of the kennel when treats were presented. HiTyde has a nice neutral walking pace. He walks with a small bounce in his step, a mid level head with forward ears, and a mid slow wagging tail. HiTyde returned to his kennel without hesitation. HANDLING : HiTyde allowed handling all over including the sore spots on his ears face and neck. When there are sudden movements or sounds, HiTyde will walk close to his handler and at times stand behind with a low head. HiTyde took treats gently and looked towards his handler when they stopped petting him, he leaned in when getting pets. PLAY: Not at this time. TOYS: Not at this time COLOR LEVEL & ANY RECOMMENDATIONS: Blue MEDICAL Vet Exam 07/21/2025 | 11:21 pm Exam Reason Recheck Reason Notes Recheck wounds; okay to make available? Subjective All bite wounds on face, neck, and forelimbs appear to be healing appropriately. Single puncture wound at base of left ear began to bleed during exam, but there is a healthy granulation bed present. Plan Continue abx and NSAID as prescribed. Ok to make available for adoption w/ a medical waiver. Tech Exam: Canine URI 07/21/2025 | 12:45 pm 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 TX: Start Doxycycline 100mg at 10mg/kg SID PO x 14 days Vet Exam: Brief 07/18/2025 | 1:42 pm Exam Reason Recheck Clinic ACCT Philly Reason Notes Check wound on R lip to eval if needs sutures. Also had soft stool with foreign material on 7/16pm Subjective Hx: bite wounds noted on intake at 7/16 Subjective Mentation: BAR, nervous Objective BODY CONDITION SCORE (BCS): 3/9 FAS: 1/5 PAIN SCORE: 0/4 EYES, EARS, NOSE, THROAT: nares, eyes, and ears clean and clear with no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: normal gait, ambulatory x 4 INTEGUMENTARY: bite wounds scabbed and healing appropriately. wound on R maxillary region partially scabbed, otherwise has granulation tissue. NERVOUS SYSTEM: Normal mentation, CNs WNL, no ataxia Behavior: Allowed handling as needed but very nervous. Very food motivated, took treats readily. Assessment PL: - bite wounds Plan Dx: N/A Tx: - Continue clavamox, gabapentin, rimadyl Vet Exam: Triage Exam 07/16/2025 | 7:36 pm Subjective PC: Stray, wounds on head Hx: brought in by police, found tied to pole Subjective Mentation: QAR, timid Took canned food gently, drank small amount of water Objective BODY CONDITION SCORE (BCS): 3/9 FAS: 3/5 - not aggressive PAIN SCORE: 2/4 EYES, EARS, NOSE, THROAT: Full eval not performed, no obvious significant findings OROPHARYNGEAL: very minimal dental calculus, no apparent oral masses or foreign bodies CARDIOVASCULAR: no murmur or arrhythmia, pulses strong and synchronous, MM pink and moist, CRT less than 2 sec, normal skin turgor RESPIRATORY: eupneic, lungs clear in all fields LYMPH NODES: normal palpation ABDOMEN,GI: did not palpate RECTAL EXAM: Not performed UROGENITAL: normal external genitalia, intact male with 2 MUSCULOSKELETAL: normal gait, ambulatory x 4, brief orthopedic exam INTEGUMENTARY: Diffuse but mostly superficial, fairly fresh wounds to head and face, suspect bite wounds. Larger one on R lip. High flea burden NERVOUS SYSTEM: Normal mentation, CNs WNL, no ataxia, brief neurologic exam Behavior: Allowed all handling, ate meds in meatball Weight 36.6 lbs Body Condition Score 3 - Thin Heart rate 120 bpm Assessment PL: -Suspected bite wounds to face and head, Approx 1" cut on R lip is still oozing later in day - will need to be assessed by Dr. -Had soft stool with black rubber foreign material while in kennel in PM. Parvo negative -Fleas, underweight -Pt scared in kennel. If he is having continued issues with FAS, may need to increase/add to anxiety meds Plan Tx: Start courses of Gaba, Carprofen, Clavamox. Gave capstar and checked in. After abnormal BM in PM, placed monitoring slip and scheduled course of fortiflora. On vetcheck for tmrw 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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