12/20/2025
***adopted***
TIMESTAMPED FOR SUNDAY, 12/21
Cuppy
Animal ID
ACCT-A-238220
Breed
Terrier, Pit Bull
S*x
Male
Weight
69 lbs
Age
6Y/0M/2W
Location
Large Dog Kennel, E5
Attributes
Blue
Good Dog Meet (In Shelter)
** $294 in pledges for the rescue that pulls **
** New Behavior Notes & Videos 12/17 **
** New Medical 12/18 **
Cuppy ACCT-A-238220 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Cuppy must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER, or ADOPTER by Sunday, December 21st, 2025 at 10AM. Should Cuppy’s medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.
Meet Cuppy, a handsome 6-year-old gentleman with a big heart, an expressive smile, and a whole lot of personality!
Cuppy came to us as an owner surrender due to chronic skin issues, but despite his discomfort and the stress of shelter life, he has remained an incredibly sweet, affectionate, and well-mannered dog. Volunteers and staff consistently describe him as gentle, cuddly, and eager for affection. One of his favorite things in the world is a good scratch—especially along his back—where he’ll happily melt into you, lean in, or even rest his head in your lap asking for more love.
Cuppy is easy to leash, knows sit, takes treats gently, and does well with handling. He walks nicely once he’s had a chance to relieve himself and sniff around, and he’s especially motivated to stay house-trained. He can be a bit strong at first on leash, but settles into a calm walk and often stays right by your side. One of Cuppy’s most endearing quirks? He loves carrying something in his mouth—usually his leash! It seems to be a comfort habit. Walking him with two leashes or offering a rope toy works well, and treats can help redirect when needed.
In the yard, Cuppy is relaxed and affectionate rather than wild or overly playful. He isn’t very toy-motivated, but he absolutely thrives on human attention and physical affection. He’s done well greeting dogs through the fence and has had brief, polite dog meets, though he can be selective with other dogs and would do best with thoughtful introductions. He previously lived successfully with adults, children ages 5–12, and larger dogs. He is not a fan of cats and would need a cat-free home.
Medically, Cuppy is currently being treated for significant skin allergies and is receiving care to help him feel more comfortable, including medications to reduce itching and inflammation. Even while dealing with itchy skin, he remains patient, loving, and gentle—never letting it dampen his sweet nature.
Cuppy is the kind of dog who makes a quiet but lasting impression: calm, affectionate, loyal, and full of charm. If you’re looking for a loving companion who enjoys leisurely walks, cozy affection, and being close to his people, Cuppy may be the perfect match.
He’s ready for a home that will continue his care, appreciate his quirky leash-carrying habit, and give him the comfort and love he so deeply deserves.
Videos:
NEW!
Cuppy & Bambam Part 1:
https://youtu.be/E7XHgm2oj_0
NEW!
Cuppy & Bambam Part 2:
https://youtu.be/YvuLi0HiGd8
NEW!
Cuppy & Bambam Fence Meet:
https://youtu.be/-CjBtSoIgtA
Cuppy knows sit: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gU1cwUnVeI8?si=eQsEK-WqDPfF-m3N
Cuppy likes pets: https://youtube.com/shorts/AStwe0uzO1o?si=8wP6oMJau4V2paAS
Hugs from Cuppy: https://youtube.com/shorts/ni_HH_IRYns?si=DGV3853M0y-kLKJ2
Cuppy: https://youtube.com/shorts/2DJZCIyd60Y?feature=share
Cuppy 2.0: https://youtube.com/shorts/uhOpbdjq3fs?feature=share
Cuppy and Bam Bam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CjBtSoIgtA
Cuppy and Bam Bam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvuLi0HiGd8
Cuppy and Bam Bam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7XHgm2oj_0
Behavior Notes:
NEW!
Per staff 12/17: "Dog meet with Bam Bam: Fence meet cuppy had a mid tail wag, ears to the side and soft eyes. When meeting bam Bam face to face with dogs had high stiff wagging tail. Bam then tried to hump Cuppy. Cuppy then tried to hump Bam Bam. With a little more walking and time they were able to become more loose and actually get a little play in."
Written comments on Cuppy's walksheet as of 12/13:
11/30- Short walk. Knows sit. Gentle taking treats. Owner surrender so assuming house trained.
12/1- Good thru fence with other dog
12/4- Very sweet boy. Likes to smile! Bring two leashes so he can carry one.
12/6- Leash bites. Just sat for pets in the yard. Held my leash the whole time. Returning to kennel leash tugs. Need treats to toss.
12/7- Loves tug and leashes, otherwise easygoing.
12/7- Bring two leashes and rope toy.
12/7- Brief meet good with Dash. Cuppy was not really interested.
12/8- Used chain leash, carried the rope toy, he wanted my soft leash.
12/9- Leash biter, bring two leashes. Sweet and likes to be rubbed!
12/10- So sweet. Had a toy but likes the leash over it.
12/12- Needs a toy or leash in his mouth at all times or will jump and leash bite. Walked by my side.
12/16 - Good boy, good on leash
Per volunteer 12/7: Cuppy is just the sweetest boy with the most handsome face. He was easy to leash but immediately put the leash in his mouth once out of his kennel. He wasn't thrashing or even pulling really, just holding the leash while we walked. Once in the play yard, he kept the leash in his mouth. He would come over for pets and loved scratches. I had another volunteer throw me a rope toy in hopes of trading the leash but had no real luck. In the yard, I started saying "find it" and scattering treats. He did let go of the leash to find and consume the treats. When we were ready to leave the yard, the leash biting went up a notch and he was tugging at it, while I was trying to walk us out. He would not trade me for the rope toy and would initially go after scattered treats but come back for the leash. After a few minutes of this, we were able to exit the yard, using "find it" and scattered treats. I brought the rope toy with me which he eventually took in his mouth and walked with in his mouth all the way to the photoshoot. He dropped the rope for the photoshoot and struck a pose like the model he is. Upon returning to kennel, I took the rope with me and put it back in his mouth but when he approached his kennel, he started mouthing at the leash. I tossed the rope toy with some treats in the kennel and he went for them. I used the clip method to take my leash off him and he did get it back in his mouth but ultimately let go. I let behavior team know I think he should be bumped up to blue based on the leash biting which has been logged on his walk sheet for a few days.
per volunteer 12/7: This guy has a lot of personality! He LOVES to carry his leash in his mouth, so it is best to walk him with two leashes. Cuppy does not guard but he also does not release toys/the leash, has to be bribed with treats. He is a very cuddly boy and wants all the love. Cuppy’s skin is irritated so he appreciates a good scratch. He pulls intermittently on leash so is best suited to a harness.
Per volunteer 12/4: I wanted to make you aware that Slick bit Cuppy's nose tonight, thru the fence. It bled a lot, (left droplets on the new sidewalk ), we notified vet staff who looked at it and she put in a vet check slip. It looks more like scratches now.
Stephanie had Cuppy in the large cold yard, and I was going to walk into smaller one.
I did write on the front of Slick's kennel card, he's reactive thru fence.
Per volunteer 12/5/25: Did Cuppy catch your eye? When you go to take him out, he greets you calmly and is easy to leash. He sometimes likes to hold the leash in his mouth, but it’s all very polite—no tugging, no pulling, just his little comfort item.
Once outside, Cuppy can be a bit strong on the leash at first, likely because he’s trying hard to stay house-trained. After he takes care of business and gets a few good sniffs in, he relaxes and walks much more easily. He isn’t very toy-motivated right now, but he absolutely loves back rubs and gentle affection.
Cuppy’s skin is currently inflamed, and he came to us as an owner surrender, but even with the discomfort he’s dealing with, he remains incredibly sweet. In the yard he leans in for attention, resting his head in your lap and nudging your hand for more pets. He knows “sit,” behaves nicely, and did well greeting another dog through the fence.
Returning him to his kennel is easy—he’s cooperative and well-mannered every step of the way.
Per volunteer 12/3/25:
Cuppy was sleeping on his bed when I went to take him out. He's easy to leash, steps out, but then he grabbed the leash and did not release it. I took him into the grooming room and added my 2nd leash, and he just carried the first leash in his mouth - there was no tugging, there was no pulling. I also grabbed a toy from a toy box, but he didn't have any interest in holding the toy, he preferred the leash.
He's a little bit strong on the leash, but he is also trying to stay house trained so that may account for the initial pulling to get outside. After he relieved himself and did several sniffs, he dropped the leash and I just left it drag behind him.
In the yard, he very much enjoyed me rubbing his back. That skin is so inflamed, it's sad to know he was a owner surrender.
He knows sit, he's well behaved, he did good through the fence with a dog that walked passed. When I sat on the bench, he came over to me, put his head in my lap and nudged me for pets.
He didn't have much interest in the toys that I showed him.
Returning him to his kennel was no problem.I took off the first leash before we got to his kennel, and then remove the second one as he went in to his kennel.
He is a very nice dog and well mannered, it's such a shame his owner allowed his skin condition to get so bad.
Per staff 11/30/25: Cuppy is such a sweet man. He leans on you and just wants you to rub his very itchy skin and will melt into you.
Per staff 11/29/25: Very energetic, pulling aca all over the place, will leash bite, allowed all handling needed for exam.
Per staff 11/29/25 (Surrendered by owner of 4 years due to being unable to afford treatment for Cuppy’s skin issues): Lived with big dogs, adults, and kids ages 5-12, loves strangers, loves children, selective towards other dogs, and aggressive towards cats. Behavior concerns: food and resource guarding.
Medical Notes:
New! On 12/18 staff noted: "Subjective
Complicated URI
Plan
Enrofloxacin 15 mg/kg PO SID X 14 days
continue with doxy course"
12/3/25:
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.
11/30/25:
Subjective:
Patient History:
- Owner surrender due to chronic skin issues that have not been able to get under control
- Bathing twice weekly with no improvement
Objective
Mentation: BAR
Body Condition Score (BCS): 5/9
Muscle Condition Score (MCS): 3/3
Hydration: Euhydrated
EENT: No ocular/nasal discharge. Normal cervical palpation. Ointment in both ear canals.
Oral: Mild dental disease
Cardiovascular: No murmur or arrhythmia, MM pink and moist, CRT less than 2 sec
Respiratory: Clear lung fields bilaterally, no crackles or wheezes
Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x4, no lameness. Brief orthopedic exam performed.
Neurologic: Normal mentation. Cranial nerves WNL. No ataxia. Brief neurological exam performed.
Integument: Diffuse alopecia and thinning of fur coat. Diffuse lichenification and crusting lesions. Severely pruritic. Affect area largely over dorsum but extends onto limbs and some small areas on face/neck.
Peripheral Lymph Nodes: No peripheral lymphadenopathy
Abdomen: Soft, comfortable, no masses or organomegaly palpated
Urogenital: Bilaterally descended testicles. Normal external genitalia, no discharge or inflammation
Re**al Exam: Not performed
Assessment
Problem List:
- Chronic severe dermatitis with secondary skin changes - r/o atopic dermatitis, food allergy, contact dermatitis
Plan
Tx:
- Cytopoint SQ
- Received bravecto yesterday
Monitor response to initial treatments, adjust as needed
11/29/25:
Subjective: Red slip for skin and ear issues
Objective: BAR very goofy
Weight: 69 lbs
Body Condition Score: 5 - Ideal
Age- 6y
Urogenital- m
Altered- no, 2 testicles
Eyes- red
Ears- ye**ty, inflamed
Nose- clear
Coat/Skin- smells ye**ty, hair loss and scabs all over body, head and legs
Teeth- heavy tartar on molars, yellow teeth
Gums- red, tacky
Musculoskeletal- nsf
Behavior- very playful
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: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/
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.
