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Niko is a stunning husky with a heart full of love and a lot of playful energy. He came into our care after being abandoned by his previous owner. Niko has shown us nothing more than how resilient and affectionate he is! From the moment you meet him, his sweetness is evident—he leans in for pets, snuggles up like a friendly cat, and takes treats ever so gently.
He’s well-mannered, knows how to “sit” on command, and he’s eager to please. He also loves squeaky toys and tennis balls and can’t wait to fully enjoy them once his cone is off.
This handsome boy is looking for someone to love and share adventures with. If you’re ready to meet your new best friend, meet Niko today!
Eligible for rescue, foster, and adoption. Meet Niko 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.
Behavior notes:
01/15/2025 staff notes:
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Niko was sitting near the door of his kennel when the handler approached. He sniffed the leash curiously through the door with soft eyes and stood up with a wagging tail. He was patient while the handler got her leash around his cone, and exited on his own once secured.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally to moderately
HANDLING :
In the room Niko was very affectionate, and leaned in for pets right away. He rubbed his body against both handlers like a cat would! He allowed all handling right away, but was a little sensitive around his feet. WHen handling his feet he would pull them back consistently and try to wiggle away. Niko came when called and took treats very gently! He knew “sit” and was happy to sit very handsomely for treats. Overall, he is a very sweet, easy to handle husky!
PLAY:
Engages in play
TOYS:
Interest in toys, likes squeaky toys and tennis balls. Had trouble engaging with toys due to his cone.
ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in. 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
Niko is a stunning husky with a heart full of love and a lot of playful energy. He came into our care after being abandoned by his previous owner. Niko has shown us nothing more than how resilient and affectionate he is! From the moment you meet him, his sweetness is evident—he leans in for pets, snuggles up like a friendly cat, and takes treats ever so gently.
He’s well-mannered, knows how to “sit” on command, and he’s eager to please. He also loves squeaky toys and tennis balls and can’t wait to fully enjoy them once his cone is off.
This handsome boy is looking for someone to love and share adventures with. If you’re ready to meet your new best friend, meet Niko today!
Eligible for rescue, foster, and adoption. Meet Niko 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.
Behavior notes:
01/15/2025 staff notes:
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Niko was sitting near the door of his kennel when the handler approached. He sniffed the leash curiously through the door with soft eyes and stood up with a wagging tail. He was patient while the handler got her leash around his cone, and exited on his own once secured.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally to moderately
HANDLING :
In the room Niko was very affectionate, and leaned in for pets right away. He rubbed his body against both handlers like a cat would! He allowed all handling right away, but was a little sensitive around his feet. WHen handling his feet he would pull them back consistently and try to wiggle away. Niko came when called and took treats very gently! He knew “sit” and was happy to sit very handsomely for treats. Overall, he is a very sweet, easy to handle husky!
PLAY:
Engages in play
TOYS:
Interest in toys, likes squeaky toys and tennis balls. Had trouble engaging with toys due to his cone.
ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in. 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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