Legoshi

Legoshi 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 medium in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 3 days left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Legoshi, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Legoshi ACCT-A-263391 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Legoshi must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or ADOPTER by Tuesday, October 27th 2026 at 10AM. Should Legoshi's medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change. Meet Legoshi, a sweet, silly boy with a bright puppy spirit, an affectionate heart, and plenty of playful energy! This handsome guy loves getting out for adventures, showing off his zoomies, chasing toys, and running around the yard. He can be a little jumpy when excited, but underneath all that youthful enthusiasm is a gentle boy who loves attention from his people. Legoshi has been known to gently rest his head in your lap for pets and give kisses to show his appreciation. He has also shown that he can settle down for some affection after getting his energy out. While he may be shy and hesitant when meeting unfamiliar people, he has made progress during his time at the shelter and has shown his silly, loving personality as he becomes more comfortable. Legoshi is a social guy when it comes to other dogs! He has consistently shown positive social skills in playgroup, greeting other dogs appropriately, mingling with the group, and moving away when he needs space. He enjoys playful interactions, including bouncy movements and play bows, and has shown that he can be redirected when he gets a little too enthusiastic. His finder also reported that he did wonderfully with their large dog, teenage children, and cats while staying in their home for two weeks. The shelter environment can be overwhelming for Legoshi, and he has experienced significant fear and stress, so he will need a patient, understanding home that allows him time to decompress and build confidence at his own pace. Once he feels more comfortable, his playful and affectionate side has a chance to shine! Legoshi is an active boy who can get excited on leash and may pull, so continued positive reinforcement and guidance will help him develop his walking manners. He is looking for a home with another confident, social dog, as having a canine companion is strongly recommended for his success. A compatible dog friend, a predictable routine, and a family willing to give him the time and reassurance he needs could make all the difference for this special boy. Legoshi has so much love and puppyish joy to share, and he is hoping someone will give him the chance to feel safe, gain confidence, and become the wonderful companion he has the potential to be! Videos: DCC Playgroup 10/22: *NEW 10/22* Legoshi and Hopper: *NEW 10/22* Legoshi and Hopper 2: Playgroup 10/7: Playgroup 10/10: Playgroup 10/9: Playgroup 10/8: Playgroup 10/5: Bane and Legoshi dog meet: Playgroup 10/6: Playgroup 10/4: Playgroup 10/2: Legoshi and hopper Behavior Notes: Walksheet notes: 10/1 - low energy, lasso to leash, exit searching, hesitant to go through kennels, not eating hot dogs, asocial, met Hopper - neutral, high FAS, very shy 10/2 - low energy, playgroup - good/neutral, shy and pulled mildly on leash 10/3 - high energy, easy to leash but pulls while walking, short bursts of runs, picky with treats, very fest and can jump pretty high, after running around he sat with me and laid down 10/4 - low energy, playgroup - good 10/5 - playgroup - good 10/6 - medium energy, shy, pulled on leash, difficult to get out and lead through kennels, playgroup - good 10/6 - high energy, popped the door of his side bank open, so got to go on a walk after. Exit searched most of the time, perks up around other dogs, good meet with Bane, shy, pulls on leash 10/7 - high energy, a lot more affectionate today, very playful in the yard, still picky about treats, mildly jumpy, pulls a bit on leash 10/8 - low energy, playgroup - good, very shy 10/9 - playgroup - good, low energy, mildly shy, pulls a bit on leash 10/10 - high energy, pulls mildly on leash, playgroup - neutral 10/13 - high energy, puppy energy, his manners are pretty good, pulls on leash, takes treats nicely, excited to go out, 10/14 - high energy, lots of energy, very sweet 10/15 - good boy 10/16 - high energy, tons of zoomies, gently put his head in my lap for pets 10/18 - high energy, good boy with lots of energy 10/18 - high energy, very good boy 10/19 - high energy 10/19 - good boy 10/20 - high energy, good dog meet thru fence, takes treats nicely, fun energy, very sweet, gives kisses Playgroup 10.10: Came right into the yard and went up on the bench. Appropriate greetings, moves away. Attempted to mount was able to be steered off. Per staff 10/10/26: making available for adoption, strongly stress the need for another dog in the home. Playgroup 10.9: Good greetings. Tolerant. Moves away on his own Per staff 10/6/26: Legoshi somehow got out of the kennel and was loose in the kennel. Tail tucked, wide eyes, ears to the side and hackles raised. My self and another staff member slowly cornered him and blocking with our bodies. I was able to leash and bring him into the volunteer office. The staff member let me know that in the office he did not settle and was continuing to pace around the room. Restarting on behavioral meds due to FAS Playgroup 10/6: Steer Test: 0/5 with water and 2/5 with can. Good greetings and mingling around. Moved away on his own. Tried to mount Shanna and was steered off. Per staff 10/5/26: Easy to leash, came right to the front., Rowdy & jumpy, but still easy Jumping on the door- excited Walked nicely on the leash, no pulling, Jumping on you Yes, I handled the dog. Loves attention , very gentle Walked right into kennel and unleashed without issue Such a sweet boy . Soon as he came out the kennel he was super excited and jumpy. Loves attention, very affectionate and silly boy. Loves chasing the toy balls , running with handler and has a bright puppy spirit. Does get a little shy with unfamiliar faces but warms up slowly after while. Before taking out he was very excited , but mange to come out perfect and return back perfectly. Adopt this silly boy he's a blast & has a bright puppy spirit ❤️. Playgroup 10.5: Steer test 2/5 with water and can. good greetings. play bows and pauses. towards the end became humpy. Playgroup 10/4: Steer Test: 1/5 with water and 0 with can. quick in, greeted appropriately several dogs. Mingling, independent. Was corrected by buddy boy with an air snap for space. Did some play bows and bouncy moves with Petunia. Playgroup 10/2/26: Steer table 1-2/5 with water and 3/5 Ears back, tail.l down and sniffing. Good greetings. moves away and tolerant. Per staff 10/1/26 (regarding meet with Hopper): Good greetings. Followed hopper around. Per staff 10/1/26: Kennel Presentation: In the corner of the SB when i approached. Eyes darting, increased respiratory rate and not eating. Leash Skills: able to leash very slowly. Came out of kennel. Hyper vigilant, eyes darting, tail down not moving. Zig zagging on the leash. Sociability: Asocail. Moved away any time i attempted to get closer. Heavy panting and body the same as above. Exit searching Play: n/a Dog Interaction: Met hopper. Good greetings and stayed near him. Return to Kennel: Hesitated going back into the building needed light leash pressure. Went right into the kennel. Body stiffened when i reached to remove the leash. Color Level: Blue Recommendations and considerations: Rescue only, started on meds due to high fas. Per staff 10/1/26: During my morning walk through Legoshi was in the corner of the SB with eyes darting, ears to the side and trembling. I tossed a treat in and He sniffed the treat however did not eat it. Per staff 9/30/26: Trembling hard in dog intake - pressed himself up against my side. Eyes very wide, tail tucked, and eliminating (urinated a bit and then pooped as well). Allowed me to scan him for chip, flinched a few times but otherwise was allowing very light/slow handling while scanning. Placing on evaluate due to being extremely fearful at this time. Per staff 9/30/26: Finder had him in the home for two weeks, Legoshi lived with a large dog, two teenage children, and multiple cats in the home - finder said he got along great with them Per finder 9/30/26: Legoshi was found as a stray on 9/13. His finder tried to keep him but ultimately decided to bring him to the shelter due to shedding, landlord issues, and allergies. They described Legoshi as very active and playful with strangers, playful and good with their XL Bully, and playful and attention-seeking with children. They also noted that he was responsive on leash and described him as friendly, cuddly, shy, scared, quiet, and playful. Legoshi is a very active and playful dog who runs just about anywhere, is very quick, and likes to jump, but is overall a good dog. He lived in a home with two adults, children ages 13 and 17, and a 6-year-old male XL Bully. There are no reported behavioral concerns, and he has never bitten a person or animal. He knows 'sit' and 'come here' and walks well on a leash. He eats bagged dog food and enjoys rope and squeaky toys. His finder reported that he does great with strangers and children, does great with cats, and is awesome with other dogs. ' 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-263391 Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull / Husky Color: Tan Weight: 32 lbs Age: Adult (1-7 years) Location: Large Dog Kennel, D2 Campus: Main Campus Attributes: Lived with Dogs, Lived with Children, Lived with Cats, Waiver: Fearful, Blue, Adult-Only Home Preferred, Good Dog Meet (In Shelter)