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Major is a calm, affectionate boy who wins hearts with his soft eyes and gentle demeanor. He’s easy to leash and walks well, even pausing to greet other dogs with loose, friendly body language.
In quieter settings, Major thrives. He leans in for affection, allows all-over handling, and takes treats gently. He already knows “sit” and carries himself with relaxed, well-mannered disposition.
Major is looking for a forever family who will appreciate his sweet and gentle personality. Could that be you?
Eligible for rescue, foster, and adoption. Meet Major at ACCT Philly any day of the week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or email foster@acctphilly.org to express interest in fostering him.
Videos:
Major Sweater
https://youtube.com/shorts/gPIbRRbelBM?si=e4OikuTtjeZC64wz
Meet Major https://youtube.com/shorts/6KeNdG1iS7o
Major is a gentle boy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wepH_SS4rw
Hava and Major: https://youtube.com/shorts/KfcajVsE-dY?feature=share
Per Volunteer on 1/7: "Major's kennel is located in a drafty part of the shelter and since he is skinny, we decided to put him in a sweater to keep him toasty. He was easy to maneuver into the sweater - no issues handling him when I put it over his head or when I lifted his legs into the sweater. This boy is just the sweetest!"
Per volunteer 1/7/25: This loving dog is such a sweetheart! He handles well on the leash, very attentive to his handler and loves his treats! He sits on command.
Per staff 1/5/25: Major was very sweet for their meeting but was mostly focused on smelling and wandering around. Accepted pets happily though and was loose the whole time.
Per volunteer 1/3/25: Took him out today - he was an angel. Good on a leash, calm in yard, loving, good with all over handling. Loved to sniff but would circle back and touch base with me. Took him to my car because I forgot my gloves and he jumped right in. Skinny little guy and his face is a disaster but he is so sweet.
1/1/25 volunteer noted: "Major caught my eye today as he looked up at me with his soft eyes. He was very easy to leash and walked smoothly through the kennels. He stopped to great two dogs ,who were kenneled , with loose body language and wagging tail. Once outside he walked nicely on leash. He saw dogs through the fence and had positive body language. He is very sweet and gentle and leans in for affection."
12/31/24 staff notes:
BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Stray
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
When approaching, Major was standing by the door with soft wide eyes and mid level wags. He was very patient and allowed the handle to slip the leash over his head without issue and exited easily.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally
HANDLING:
In the room Major had soft eyes, wagging tail, and a relaxed body. He approached both handlers in the room with soft relaxed body language and would lean in when petting him and interacting with him. He allowed all over handling and was very gentle and well mannered. He took treats gently as well and showed knowledge of sit.
PLAY:
No interest
TOYS:
Showed interest in tennis balls
12/30/24 staff noted: Per (staff) when grabbing dog from intake lobby he was very tense and was low growling.
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 a 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
Major is a calm, affectionate boy who wins hearts with his soft eyes and gentle demeanor. He’s easy to leash and walks well, even pausing to greet other dogs with loose, friendly body language.
In quieter settings, Major thrives. He leans in for affection, allows all-over handling, and takes treats gently. He already knows “sit” and carries himself with relaxed, well-mannered disposition.
Major is looking for a forever family who will appreciate his sweet and gentle personality. Could that be you?
Eligible for rescue, foster, and adoption. Meet Major at ACCT Philly any day of the week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or email foster@acctphilly.org to express interest in fostering him.
Videos:
Major Sweater
https://youtube.com/shorts/gPIbRRbelBM?si=e4OikuTtjeZC64wz
Meet Major https://youtube.com/shorts/6KeNdG1iS7o
Major is a gentle boy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wepH_SS4rw
Hava and Major: https://youtube.com/shorts/KfcajVsE-dY?feature=share
Per Volunteer on 1/7: "Major's kennel is located in a drafty part of the shelter and since he is skinny, we decided to put him in a sweater to keep him toasty. He was easy to maneuver into the sweater - no issues handling him when I put it over his head or when I lifted his legs into the sweater. This boy is just the sweetest!"
Per volunteer 1/7/25: This loving dog is such a sweetheart! He handles well on the leash, very attentive to his handler and loves his treats! He sits on command.
Per staff 1/5/25: Major was very sweet for their meeting but was mostly focused on smelling and wandering around. Accepted pets happily though and was loose the whole time.
Per volunteer 1/3/25: Took him out today - he was an angel. Good on a leash, calm in yard, loving, good with all over handling. Loved to sniff but would circle back and touch base with me. Took him to my car because I forgot my gloves and he jumped right in. Skinny little guy and his face is a disaster but he is so sweet.
1/1/25 volunteer noted: "Major caught my eye today as he looked up at me with his soft eyes. He was very easy to leash and walked smoothly through the kennels. He stopped to great two dogs ,who were kenneled , with loose body language and wagging tail. Once outside he walked nicely on leash. He saw dogs through the fence and had positive body language. He is very sweet and gentle and leans in for affection."
12/31/24 staff notes:
BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Stray
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
When approaching, Major was standing by the door with soft wide eyes and mid level wags. He was very patient and allowed the handle to slip the leash over his head without issue and exited easily.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally
HANDLING:
In the room Major had soft eyes, wagging tail, and a relaxed body. He approached both handlers in the room with soft relaxed body language and would lean in when petting him and interacting with him. He allowed all over handling and was very gentle and well mannered. He took treats gently as well and showed knowledge of sit.
PLAY:
No interest
TOYS:
Showed interest in tennis balls
12/30/24 staff noted: Per (staff) when grabbing dog from intake lobby he was very tense and was low growling.
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 a 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
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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