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Meet Cottonball ACCT-A-209477! Cottonball is a an 8-month-old male who came in as an owner surrender on 1/19 due to his behavior. This is unfortunately Cottonball’s third time at the shelter. He was here back in December of 2024 as a stray and went to an offsite adoption center where he was adopted. He was then returned a few days later and went back to the offsite adoption center. Cottonball was adopted again and was unfortunately returned on 1/19/25 due to his behavior and biting the adopter.
Behavior Notes:
1/20 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
KNOWN HISTORY: Owned, returned due to bites in the home + not getting along with resident cat
KENNEL PRESENTATION: Cottonball was in a sidebank when approaching (was moved to a double kennel afterwards). In his sidebank he was wiggly and and trying to bust out. He was difficult to leash due to this, but likely would be easier in a kennel with more space.
LEASH SKILLS: Pulls moderately
HANDLING : In the room Cottonball was very wiggly and playful! He was social with both of us but lacks manners and boundaries, getting mouthy and jumpy. He allowed all over handling and would lean in and solicit often. He did not have any handling sensitivities while out. He was very playful and sweet with us, but would benefit from training and lots of exercise!
PLAY: Engaged in play, very mouthy and playful! Lacks training and boundaries.
TOYS: Trades easily
Per adopter 1/19/25: “He has a lot of energy, loves treats and toys, he does not get along with cats as he bit my cat. He has bitten me a few times, and the dog trainer. High energy, pulls a lot on leash. Friendly with strangers, friendly and likes to play with dogs.”
Per offsite adoption center 1/4/2025: “Cotton Ball was great in his crate upon being return to us, used the bathroom twice on our walk this morning, responds well to redirection with treats. Knows sit, lay down!”
Per owner 1/2/25: “Very energetic, high energy, loving. High energy, pulls on leash. Puppy needs training. Small nip no blood on my 4 yr old son very excited after coming in from a walk. Very friendly with strangers, very hyper and may push over children, very hyper with dogs.”
12/20/24 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: Cotton Ball
KNOWN HISTORY: Stray
KENNEL PRESENTATION: Cotton Ball was in a side bank laying down and stood up with a wagging tail and soft eyes. He was easy to slash and came right out once secured.
LEASH SKILLS: Pulls minimally – fearful and needed to be carried
HANDLING: In the room, Cotton Ball was full of energy and is just the definition of a puppy. He is wild and rowdy and cannot sit still. He eats everything in his sights , is super playful and rambunctious. He does not care about personal space and will run into you, on you, and around you. He is gentle though and can be calm and sane although it can be short lived as he wants to be cuddled and played with. He does get a bit mouthy with play but nothing concerning.
PLAY: Engaged in play
TOYS: Interest
Per APO 12/19/24: “Super friendly, easy to leash, walk, pet, and pick”
Medical History:
Per an exam on 1/19: Cottonball was found to be in good general health.
Per an exam on 1/2: Cottonball was found to be in good general health and was noted to be “bright, alert, responsive, very friendly and likes treats.”
Per an exam on 12/20: Other than some mild waxxing in his ears, Cottonball was found to be in good general health.
Meet Cottonball ACCT-A-209477! Cottonball is a an 8-month-old male who came in as an owner surrender on 1/19 due to his behavior. This is unfortunately Cottonball’s third time at the shelter. He was here back in December of 2024 as a stray and went to an offsite adoption center where he was adopted. He was then returned a few days later and went back to the offsite adoption center. Cottonball was adopted again and was unfortunately returned on 1/19/25 due to his behavior and biting the adopter.
Behavior Notes:
1/20 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
KNOWN HISTORY: Owned, returned due to bites in the home + not getting along with resident cat
KENNEL PRESENTATION: Cottonball was in a sidebank when approaching (was moved to a double kennel afterwards). In his sidebank he was wiggly and and trying to bust out. He was difficult to leash due to this, but likely would be easier in a kennel with more space.
LEASH SKILLS: Pulls moderately
HANDLING : In the room Cottonball was very wiggly and playful! He was social with both of us but lacks manners and boundaries, getting mouthy and jumpy. He allowed all over handling and would lean in and solicit often. He did not have any handling sensitivities while out. He was very playful and sweet with us, but would benefit from training and lots of exercise!
PLAY: Engaged in play, very mouthy and playful! Lacks training and boundaries.
TOYS: Trades easily
Per adopter 1/19/25: “He has a lot of energy, loves treats and toys, he does not get along with cats as he bit my cat. He has bitten me a few times, and the dog trainer. High energy, pulls a lot on leash. Friendly with strangers, friendly and likes to play with dogs.”
Per offsite adoption center 1/4/2025: “Cotton Ball was great in his crate upon being return to us, used the bathroom twice on our walk this morning, responds well to redirection with treats. Knows sit, lay down!”
Per owner 1/2/25: “Very energetic, high energy, loving. High energy, pulls on leash. Puppy needs training. Small nip no blood on my 4 yr old son very excited after coming in from a walk. Very friendly with strangers, very hyper and may push over children, very hyper with dogs.”
12/20/24 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: Cotton Ball
KNOWN HISTORY: Stray
KENNEL PRESENTATION: Cotton Ball was in a side bank laying down and stood up with a wagging tail and soft eyes. He was easy to slash and came right out once secured.
LEASH SKILLS: Pulls minimally – fearful and needed to be carried
HANDLING: In the room, Cotton Ball was full of energy and is just the definition of a puppy. He is wild and rowdy and cannot sit still. He eats everything in his sights , is super playful and rambunctious. He does not care about personal space and will run into you, on you, and around you. He is gentle though and can be calm and sane although it can be short lived as he wants to be cuddled and played with. He does get a bit mouthy with play but nothing concerning.
PLAY: Engaged in play
TOYS: Interest
Per APO 12/19/24: “Super friendly, easy to leash, walk, pet, and pick”
Medical History:
Per an exam on 1/19: Cottonball was found to be in good general health.
Per an exam on 1/2: Cottonball was found to be in good general health and was noted to be “bright, alert, responsive, very friendly and likes treats.”
Per an exam on 12/20: Other than some mild waxxing in his ears, Cottonball was found to be in good general health.
Stop in today! No appointment needed to view animals up for adoption! Details at https://acctphilly.org/how-to-adopt/
For animals located at the shelter, you can stop by between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140
**Please bring photo ID with your current name and address**
If you are interested in a pet who is in foster care, reach out to the foster directly to schedule a meet and greet using contact information listed in the animal’s online bio. If no contact information has not been provided, email foster@acctphilly.org and a staff member will facilitate communication between the foster parent and interested adopter.
Stop in today! No appointment needed to view animals up for adoption! Details at https://acctphilly.org/how-to-adopt/
For animals located at the shelter, you can stop by between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140
**Please bring photo ID with your current name and address**
If you are interested in a pet who is in foster care, reach out to the foster directly to schedule a meet and greet using contact information listed in the animal’s online bio. If no contact information has not been provided, email foster@acctphilly.org and a staff member will facilitate communication between the foster parent and interested adopter.
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LOOKING TO ADOPT?
Email: adopt@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/adopt
Adoptions hours:
Monday -Sunday: 10am - 6pm
(please arrive by 5:30 pm for adoptions)
INTERESTED IN FOSTERING?
Email: foster@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/foster
Foster care hours:
Monday - Friday: 1pm - 8pm
Weekends: 10am - 5pm
We are located at:
111 W. Hunting Park Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
LOOKING TO ADOPT?
Email: adopt@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/adopt
Adoptions hours:
Monday -Sunday: 10am - 6pm
(please arrive by 5:30 pm for adoptions)
INTERESTED IN FOSTERING?
Email: foster@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/foster
Foster care hours:
Monday - Friday: 1pm - 8pm
Weekends: 10am - 5pm
We are located at:
111 W. Hunting Park Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
More about this shelter
The Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) is the region’s largest animal care and control service provider. ACCT Philly is an independent, 501c3 nonprofit organization, contracted by the City of Philadelphia to provide animal control services. Our animal control officers provide service over 142.6 square miles to the city’s more than 1.5 million residents and ACCT Philly’s facility in North Philadelphia handles more than 17,000 of the city’s animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually.
In addition to animal control and sheltering, ACCT Philly is open 365 days a year for pet adoptions. ACCT Philly also supports a foster care program where community members provide temporary homes for sheltered animals and one of the (if not THE) most extensive rescue partnership program in the country where approved rescue partners accept ACCT Philly animals into their adoption programs. Under contract ACCT Philly’s Animal Control Officers provide animal control services and code enforcement. Other exciting ACCT Philly programs include a food pantry for low-income pet owners, a vibrant volunteer program, trap-neuter-return for community cats, a unique Pen Pal program to assist dogs at risk … and so much more!
The Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) is the region’s largest animal care and control service provider. ACCT Philly is an independent, 501c3 nonprofit organization, contracted by the City of Philadelphia to provide animal control services. Our animal control officers provide service over 142.6 square miles to the city’s more than 1.5 million residents and ACCT Philly’s facility in North Philadelphia handles more than 17,000 of the city’s animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually.
In addition to animal control and sheltering, ACCT Philly is open 365 days a year for pet adoptions. ACCT Philly also supports a foster care program where community members provide temporary homes for sheltered animals and one of the (if not THE) most extensive rescue partnership program in the country where approved rescue partners accept ACCT Philly animals into their adoption programs. Under contract ACCT Philly’s Animal Control Officers provide animal control services and code enforcement. Other exciting ACCT Philly programs include a food pantry for low-income pet owners, a vibrant volunteer program, trap-neuter-return for community cats, a unique Pen Pal program to assist dogs at risk … and so much more!
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