Derek

Derek is an adoptable male Pit Bull Terrier looking for a home at Philadelphia Animal Care and Control in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is fully grown and large in size. He is listed on the shelter's euthanasia list, listed due to lack of space, and that date has now passed. Shelters often move these dates, so Derek may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

Derek ACCT-A-261609 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Derek must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or ADOPTER by TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH at 10AM. Should Derek's medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change. Meet Derek, a handsome, happy boy who has been winning over everyone he meets! This sweet guy has a wonderful mix of playful energy and easygoing charm. He's been described as an absolute joy to spend time with, with volunteers raving about how well he listens, how easy he is to handle, and what a good boy he is. Derek enjoys getting out for walks, is generally easy to leash up and redirect, and has even been described as seemingly housetrained. He's also a smart cookie who is very motivated by treats and eager to engage with his people! When it comes to fun, Derek knows how to make the most of his time outside. He loves to romp around, show off his zoomies, and splash around in the pool! He has a playful side and enjoys interacting with other dogs, making good initial greetings and engaging in bouncy, enthusiastic play. Derek can sometimes get a little carried away and become pushy during play, so he'll need thoughtful introductions, supervision, and an adopter who can recognize when he needs help slowing down and giving his canine friends space. Derek will do best with an experienced dog owner who is not a first-time dog owner and can appreciate his enthusiasm while continuing to work on manners and impulse control. He can get jumpy, especially when excited, and may grab treats a little enthusiastically, so positive reinforcement training and consistent boundaries will help him shine. Based on information provided by his finder, a home without children is recommended. An adopter who can respect his boundaries, provide appropriate structure, and help him settle into home life will be a great match for this lovable guy. If you're looking for a handsome, affectionate companion who enjoys walks, playtime, treats, and spending time with his favorite people, Derek could be your guy! Come meet this wonderful boy and see what everyone has been raving about! Videos: NEW Derek Derek modeling for his photoshoot: Playgroup 9/21: Playgroup 9/16: Playgroup 9/15: Playgroup 9/14: Playgroup 9/13: Derek in the pool: Owl & Derek on-leash meet: Behavior Notes: Walksheet Notes: 9/13 - low energy, playgroup 9/13 - medium energy, good dog meet, loves the pool 9/14 - high energy, snatchy with treats, jumps high in air, tried to push out of kennel, very food motivated 9/15 - medium energy, good on walk and on leash 9/16 - medium energy, playgroup 9/17 - medium energy, good boy 9/18 - so perfect and obedient, listens to commands, easy to walk and handle, 10/10, playful and gentle 9/19 - medium energy, very sweet, definitely housetrained 9/20 - medium energy, treat motivated, easy to walk, shy, jumpy 9/21 - medium energy, good on walk and on leash 9/21 - high energy, playgroup 9/27 - medium energy, good on walk and on leash 9/28 - good boy 9/30 - great dog 10/1 - love him 10/2 - very good boy 10/3 - very good boy 10/4 - good on walk and on leash, low energy 10/4 - good boy Playgroup 9/21: Steer Test: 3/5 with water and 2/5 with can. Came in hot, forward with greetings. Engaged in push pull play. Per volunteer 9/21: Not much to say about Derek, he was one of the easiest dogs of my day. Just an all around happy boy, listens well, likes other dogs and absolutely beautiful. \" Per staff 9/16: not for first-time dog owner Playgroup 9/16: Steer test: 2-3/5 with water and 0-1/5 with can. Forward greetings. Running around. Tolerant came on strong with Jordy and became pushy. Jordy was removed from the yard and then Rosie came in. Derek continued to be pushy and was removed from the yard. Playgroup 9/15: Instant push pull play when he entered the yard. Was pushy with Bimini, not listening to handlers steering him to slow down. Per staff 9/14: Out of an abundance of caution based on the note from the finder adding a no kids attribute Per staff 9/14: Kennel Presentation: Laying on the bed when I approached. Eyes were soft, ears to the side and neutral body. Came to the front and ate treats that I offered. Leash Skills: Only mildly difficult to leash up as he was trying to push the door open. Pulls mildly on the leash. Zig zag, chasing after the birds however was easy to redirect. Sociability: Leaned into all handling. Snatchy with treats. Can jump has tall as me. Food motivated. Bouncing all around the yard. Play: n/a Dog Interaction: Met Emmy Lou. Good greetings, loose and wiggly moves away on his own. Return to Kennel: Went right into kennel and removed leash with hand. Color Level: Exp Gold Playgroup 9/14: Steer test 2-3/5 with water and 1/5 with can. Good greetings at the fence, ears to the side and mid tail. zoomies around the yard. push/pull play. Playgroup 9/13: Steer test 2-3/5 with water and 1/5 with can. Good greetings at the fence, Came into the yard quickly. Immediately into play. Zoomies, tolerant and took corrections Playgroup 9/13: Steer test: 4/5 with water. Good greetings, loose body, engaged in some push pull play then mingled around. Per finder 9/13: Found as a stray on 9/5, his finders describe him as not being the biggest fan of children. He air snapped towards the finder's grandchild when the child approached him. Derek was fine with other people. ' Due to being significantly overcapacity with dogs and cats 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 a dog or cat. 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 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-261609 Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull Color: Brown Weight: 51.4 lbs Age: Adult (1-7 years) Location: Large Dog Kennel, F2 Campus: Main Campus Attributes: Good Dog Meet (In Shelter), Disclaimer: No Kids, Experienced Gold