Blanco

Blanco is an adoptable female Siberian Husky looking for a home at Philadelphia Animal Care and Control in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is fully grown and large in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with just one day left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Blanco, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Blanco ACCT-A-261587 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Blanco must have confirmed placement with an ADOPTER, FOSTER or RESCUE PARTNER by SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH at 10AM. Should Blanco's medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change. Meet Blanco! This stunning snow-white husky girl is about 2 years old and came to ACCT Philly on September 12th after she was found running loose on a Philadelphia street corner. No one came forward to claim her, and now this beautiful girl is ready for a home of her own. Blanco spent her first couple of weeks with us recovering from surgery on short, quiet walks. Now that she's done with her restrictions, her true personality is shining through, and it turns out she's a playful girl! She loves chasing toys, she \"talks\" to the other dogs, and she does excited tippy taps at the door on her way outside. She's easy to leash, walks with only mild pulling, and leans into petting with soft eyes and a happy, wagging tail. True to her husky roots, she's also a bit independent. She doesn't always ask for attention, and she isn't interested in treats until she feels comfortable, but once she does, she takes them gently. She knows sit and stay, too! Blanco recently went on a day trip with a volunteer, and she had a blast! She walked around Fishtown, ran and played catch in the grass at Fairmount Park, and got some great zoomies in before curling up for a nap in the car. She was very comfortable in new surroundings, walked great on leash, and didn't react to people, runners, or bikers at all. She was excited by animals she saw but didn't react, with the exception of squirrels, which definitely caught her attention. Her volunteer did note that she gets FAST once she starts running and may grab the leash in her mouth when you run with her. She also likes to put her paws on the car door panel, so window locks are a must! With other dogs, Blanco has had good greetings both through the fence and in playgroup. She tends to sniff, move away on her own, and check in with her handlers, and she will give corrections to let other dogs know when she's had enough. When she gets excited about a dog through the fence, she can be called away easily with light leash pressure. Blanco is looking for an active home that will enjoy her playful spirit and give her plenty of exercise and enrichment. Since her recall is still a work in progress and she's quick on her feet, she'll need a family who will keep her on leash or in a securely fenced area. If you're looking for a gorgeous, chatty, fun-loving adventure buddy, come meet Blanco! VIDEOS: Come meet Blanco at ACCT: Blanco is so playful!: Playgroup 9/14: Playgroup 9/13: NOTES: Per volunteer Day Trip 10/4: Duration of Day Trip: 3-4 Hours Activities on the Day Trip: We walked around the neighborhoods, got a bit of running in, played catch. Blanco got some good zoomies before napping in the car. We walked around Fishtown; she didn't seem to care about people so it was no issue. She really enjoyed running around in the grass at Fairmount Park. She gets FAST once she starts, so be aware. How was the dog's energy level throughout the trip? 4 / 5She did well in the car-she puts her toes on the panel, so make sure to put on the window locks. Blanco was Very comfortable in new surroundingsHow did the dog react seeing other animals in passing (cats, dogs, squirrels, birds, etc.)? Was excited but did not react How did the dog react seeing people, such as runners, bikers, or children? She doesn't react to people. Only squirrels. Describe the dog's leash manners (e.g., pulls on leash, walks nicely, jumpy, leash biting). She walks great on leash. If you start to run, she will grab the leash with her mouth and continue to run. How did the dog take treats? (e.g., Snatchy, took gently, or was not interested in treats, etc.) Not interested until she got comfy. Then gentle. Which commands did the dog respond to? Sit Stay Favorite moment from day trip? Playing with the ball, she likes to chase it around she has a lot of energy. And the car nap, she was so comfortable toward the end of our visit that she was able to just sleep. Please share any information about the dog that would be helpful to know She loves treats, but only after she is comfy. per volunteer 9/22: Blanco is done post surgery restrictions and now we can see her true playful personality! She chased toys, \"talked\" to other dogs and showed very little interest in treats. She was easy on leash and let me pet her but didnt solicit pets much. Per staff 9/20: Kennel Presentation: Came to the front of her kennel with soft eyes, ears back, loose body. Sniffed the treat then did not take it from me. Leash Skills: Easy to leash and came right out. Did some tippy taps at the door to exit the building. Walked pulling mildly on leash. Sociability: Sniffed around the yard. Would come over when called sometimes, other times would not. Allowed all handling with loose body, ears back, soft eyes, leaning into me, mid to high loose tail wags. Would move away when I stopped. Not eating treats outside, would sniff them then move away. Play: n/a Dog Interaction: Saw a dog through the fence, ears forward, high tail wags, did some tippy taps. Moved away easily with calling to her and light leash pressure. Return to Kennel: Walked back pulling mildly with the same body language as walking out. Went right into her kennel and leash was removed easily by hand. Color Level: Gold Recommendations and considerations: per staff 9/18 She was excited to get outside. Is on surgery restrictions so short walk only, no drop leash play. She sat for treats, was indifferent to them at first then took them gently from me. Playgroup 9/13: Steer test: 1/5 with water and can. Good greetings at the fence. In the yard, good greetings, moving away on her own, handler oriented, gives corrections. Intake 9/12: 9/12/2026 11 30am we got this dog runni g loose at thjs corner. scanned for a chip neg MEDICAL NOTES: 9/24: Blanco was exposed to a dog that tested positive for canine parvovirus. A titer test showed she has good antibody levels against parvo, which means she has good protection and is at low risk of becoming infected, though this is not a guarantee. A veterinarian approved her medical release for adoption. There is a low chance she could carry and shed the virus. Parvo is contagious to other dogs, especially unvaccinated puppies, but not to people or cats. Adopters should consult their veterinarian about any aftercare. 9/12 Intake: Some hair loss on her back end. --Due to being significantly overcapacity with animals and higher than usual intake, extensions are unlikely to be granted. If you are interested in an animal please contact ACCT Philly immediately. Due to limited space, timestamps may also be proceeded with early so it is imperative to let us know if you are considering adopting or tagging an animal. ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. 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: 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. Animal ID: ACCT-A-261587 Breed: Husky Color: White Weight: 65.4 lbs Age: Adult (1-7 years) Location: Dog TTA Campus: Main Campus Attributes: Good Dog Meet (In Shelter), Gold, Foster Eligible