Magenta

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

Magenta ACCT-A-261968 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Magenta must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or ADOPTER by SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH at 10AM. Should Magenta's medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change. Meet Magenta, a sweet girl with a soft heart who is learning that the world isn't such a scary place after all! When she first arrived at the shelter, Magenta was very nervous and unsure of what to expect. She can be hesitant when approached with a leash or when faced with unfamiliar handling, but with patience, gentle encouragement, and a little something tasty, she has been making wonderful progress. Once she feels more comfortable, her affectionate side starts to shine. She loves treats, knows how to sit, and has recently been spotted playfully following her people around the yard, offering play bows, and rubbing against their legs for affection! Magenta is a medium-energy girl who enjoys exploring the yard and spending time with people at her own pace. She is highly food-motivated, takes treats gently, and responds well to positive reinforcement. While she initially needed extra patience to get comfortable with leashing, recent outings have been much easier, and she has shown that she can relax and enjoy her time outside. She may be a little jumpy when excited, but she can be redirected with treats and gentle guidance. Magenta isn't particularly interested in toys, preferring to focus on her favorite snacks and the people offering them! Magenta has shown some positive and neutral interactions with other dogs, including a good greeting through a fence. She can become excited around other dogs, so thoughtful introductions and continued guidance will help set her up for success. She has also been able to calmly investigate unfamiliar animals and be redirected when needed. As with any dog, slow introductions and proper management will be important as her needs and preferences continue to become clearer. Magenta is looking for an adult-only home with a patient adopter who understands that trust takes time and is willing to let her settle in at her own pace. She's come a long way from the frightened girl who first arrived, and her growing confidence is lovely to see. In the right environment, you may discover a treat-loving, affectionate companion who just wants to feel safe, enjoy the simple things, and be close to her favorite people. If you're ready to help Magenta continue blossoming, she would love to meet you! Videos: *NEW*Walking Magenta: *NEW*Magenta being sweet: Meet timestamped Magenta!: An impromptu treat ball for Magenta!: Magenta and a treat toy: Magenta knows sit: Playgroup 9/23: Ivani & Magenta: Playgroup 9/22: Behavior Notes: Walksheet notes: 9/20 - Significant issues coming out and with shyness, low energy. Backing up and low growling at the leash. Had notes of biting at the leash previously, used the snappy snare and a treat lure. Tense and moving away with handling. Very food motivated! clipped leash with a treat scatter to return. 9/21 - Moderate issues coming out of kennel. Mild issues with the leash and Moderate issues with shyness. Low energy, good dog meet. Treats through a loop on the ground to leash. very food motivated. Tense with handling. 9/21 - low energy, treats through a loop to leash, very food motivated, tense with handling, shy, difficult to get out of kennel 9/22 - Moderate issues coming out of kennel. Low energy. Was in playgroup, neutral dog meet. 9/23 - No issues, medium energy. Neutral dog meet in playgroup. 9/24 - Mild issues coming out and mild issues with shyness. Medium energy. Good dog meet through the fence with Katarina. Leashed with treats through the kennel door. Healthy poo, house trained? Very treat motivated but not grabby. 9/30 - medium energy, dodged leash slightly, did not need treats to leash this time, allowed all handling, got lightly jumpy, stopped when I moved away 10/1 - good girl 10/4 - medium energy, really sweet, no issues with leash, played in yard, loves treats 10/5 - good girl 10/6 - medium energy, interested in other dogs thru fence, gets excited, a bit jumpy, can be redirected with treats, mildly mouthy and jumpy 10/9 - good girl 10/12 - medium energy, very treat motivated, uninterested in toys, only wanted treats, so sweet, loved rubbing against my legs, so affectionate Per volunteer 10/13: \"Shy Magenta and I went outside to the cold yard. She didn't want to play with any stuffed toys I showed her or any balls I threw; her main focus is to find food. This skinny, beautiful girl came to the shelter underfed and is very food motivated. She was very well-mannered, considering she could have been jumping around for my treats, but she wasn't. I decided to try to combine interests. I found a tennis ball that had a large hole in it. I put some fresh pet food in it and tossed it. She did a great job of chasing it and eating all the food. She's a very gentle girl, and I just hope she doesn't get overlooked because of the fearful waiver. It's hard for some dogs to be brave in a noisy shelter, but she has improved greatly since when she first arrived.\" Per staff 9/30: Came to the front of her kennel with mid level tail wags, ears back, soft eyes, loose body. Took a treat gently through the door. Dodged the leash slightly at first then was able to leash. Came right out and walked pulling moderately on leash, mid level tail wags, ears back, loose body. Went to the bathroom when we reached the grass. In the yard, sniffing around, would come over for treats with a loose body, soft eyes, ears back, mid to low tail wags. Allowed all handling with the same body language and moved away when I stopped. As I was moving around the yard, followed me around and play bowd then lightly jumped on me once before jumping down. Walked back pulling moderately and went right into kennel. Leveling down to exp gold Per staff 9/28: When approaching her kennel she alert barked with ears back and a mid to low fast wagging tail. I talked to her in a baby voice and she stopped barking. Tossed a treat in and she ate it. Playgroup 9/23: Steer test 0/5 with water and 3/5 with can. Mid to high tail. soft eyes and ears to the side. Nose to the ground, sniffed and the moved away. Mingled around Playgroup 9.22 Steer test 3/5 with water. Hard barked when the ACA shook the can. Ears to the side, tail down not moving. Came into the yard and immediately tried to mount another female dog. Steered off by staff. Tolerant, head turning. Gave some tail wags. Low growling when the higher energy dogs came up. Appropriate corrected. Per staff 9/21: helped get a collar on her- tucked tail, food motivated. Licked peanut butter from a tube and placed collar, unfazed. Per staff 9/21: Sitting on her bed when I approached, came to the front wide soft eyes, ears back, low tail. Backed up when I put my leash in. Put some treats on the ground in the loop of my leash and when she ate them I was able to leash her. Did one buck back then came right out and walked mid to low tail wags, eras back, tenser body. In the yard came over to me with low tail wags, ears back, allowed gentle handling, turning her head away and when I stopped remained next to me. Takes treats and knows sit. Met Ivani, good greetings, sniffed and moved away on her own. Able to get a collar on her with peanut butter on the floor. Went to the exam room so the vet could look at her. She sniffed the cats in there and was easily moved away by calling and light leash pressure. Walked back to kennel loose leash, able to clip my leash and she hopped right into kennel. Making available for walks, experienced blue Per staff 9/20: Was able to be fully checked in. Sniffed around the intake room first, tail low and still, ears back, wide eyes. Very food motived so we put some cream cheese on the door and she was able to get all her vaccines and microchip without done issues while licking it. Per staff 9/20: Kennel Presentation: Sitting on her bed when I approached, ears back, wide eyes, tense body. Ate the treat that I offered and came forward to the door taking a treat gently through the bars. Leash Skills: Backed away to the backside of the kennel when the leash was presented with her front paw lifted, ears pinned back, whale eyes, tense body, tightly tucked tail. Tried using a buddy butter as a treat lure, when the leash was close to her muzzle she would quickly retreat. Tried a treat scatter and lasso, would eat the treats when the leash dropped near her she bolted back low growling and lip puffed. Opted to use the snappy snare. She was moving away from it with ears pinned back, tense body, tightly tucked tail, low growling. Gave a warning snap when it lightly touched her and I moved it back. Slowly approached again with the snappy snare and tossing treats. Was able to leash her with it with treats in the loop. Once leashed she bucked and flailed for a second then stopped and stood still with tightly tucked tail, ears pinned back, tense body. Hopped right out of kennel and transitioned to my leash easily. Walked loose leash, tail low and still, ears pinned back, tense body. Sociability: Outside she kept the full length of the leash at first, low still tail, tense body, wide eyes. Very food motivated and would come over for treats and take them gently, knows sit. With handling tail would tightly tuck, tightly closed mouth, tense body and moved away. Play: n/a Dog Interaction: n/a Return to Kennel: Did a treat scatter to clip my leash. Walked back loose leash wide eyes darting, ears back, tail low. Hopped right into kennel and leash was removed easily. Per staff 9/19: TTA- from a fixed position in the kennel, whenever the ACA went to lasso/leash her she began trying to go after the leash , was very upset even by the leash touching her. Per staff 9/17: Dog was transported via control pole by police. When I removed dog from paddy wagon she did not show any overt aggression and walked fine in pole to G-row. ' 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-261968 Breed: Mixed Breed (Medium) Color: Tan Weight: 39.2 lbs Age: Adult (1-7 years) Location: Large Dog Kennel, B9 Campus: Main Campus Attributes: Waiver: Fearful, Good Dog Meet (In Shelter), Experienced Gold, Disclaimer: No Kids