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Ernie is a sweet and gentle soul who’s looking for his forever home. This lovable boy is a little timid at first, but his warm heart is evident when he’s given the chance to trust. He’ll nudge his way close to you with soft, loving eyes and gentle tail wags. Ernie welcomes your affection without hesitation.
Though treats aren’t his thing just yet, Ernie loves to play. His joyful energy make him a great fit for someone looking to share their life with a silly loving friend.
Ernie is patiently waiting for that special someone to take him home. If you’re ready to give this sweet boy the love and security he deserves, come meet him today—he’s ready to nudge his way into your heart!
Eligible for rescue, foster, and adoption. Meet Ernie 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:
Ernie & Chew Fence meet
https://youtube.com/shorts/rQbn7IUVHGs?feature=share
Ernie in the yard. https://youtube.com/shorts/5X5sfN2NBZs?feature=share
Bouncy Ernie https://youtube.com/shorts/VHtRAORUhUA?feature=share
Ernie loves affection https://youtube.com/shorts/TJNuTDogWWU?feature=share
Behavior notes:
01/23/25 volunteer notes:
Ernie was definitely a happy surprise today! When I approached his kennel, he was laying on his bed, and didn't seem very interested in going out. I threw a couple treats in and he watched me. Opening the door, I tossed some more treats, and crouched down. He took a minute, but then slowly came over and allowed me to leash him. He stepped out of the kennel on his own, and a staff member noted how happy they were to see that he walked out on his own (mentioned he was shaking in fear before). He gave some gentle wags and sniffs to the staff member, then we headed outside. I expected he wouldn't have too much energy, but once he got his business done and sniffed around a while, he showed off some more of his personality! He crawled up to get some pets from me, and took treats very nicely. He got bouncy with a few different toys, and seemed like he would be a fun playmate once he's comfortable. He got lots of sniffs in the yard, and had mid/high tail wags. He knocked over the toy crate when his leash got caught, and got a little spooked & ran away from the noise, but recovered really well! He got a brief burst of zoomies where he did several tight circles after getting some affection from me. He also saw several dogs thru the fence, including a brief fence meet with Chew, and he responded well.
01/23/2025 staff notes:
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Ernie was on his bed and looked up with soft eyes. He gave some wags when showing him the leash but stayed on his bed and was a bit nervous. He allowed the handler to reach in and easily place the leash on his head. Exited easily without issue when the handler used some baby talk.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally
HANDLING :
In the room Ernie was very affectionate and timid. He was very gentle and would nudge himself close to us to soft eyes, low wags, and a low body. He was tolerant to all over handling and did not have any handling sensitivities, allowing us to touch his paws, belly, face, tail and sides without issue. No interest in treats while out.
PLAY:
Engaged in play
TOYS
Interest but no possession
01/22/25 staff notes: Finder described Ernie as friendly shy quiet
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.
Ernie is a sweet and gentle soul who’s looking for his forever home. This lovable boy is a little timid at first, but his warm heart is evident when he’s given the chance to trust. He’ll nudge his way close to you with soft, loving eyes and gentle tail wags. Ernie welcomes your affection without hesitation.
Though treats aren’t his thing just yet, Ernie loves to play. His joyful energy make him a great fit for someone looking to share their life with a silly loving friend.
Ernie is patiently waiting for that special someone to take him home. If you’re ready to give this sweet boy the love and security he deserves, come meet him today—he’s ready to nudge his way into your heart!
Eligible for rescue, foster, and adoption. Meet Ernie 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:
Ernie & Chew Fence meet
https://youtube.com/shorts/rQbn7IUVHGs?feature=share
Ernie in the yard. https://youtube.com/shorts/5X5sfN2NBZs?feature=share
Bouncy Ernie https://youtube.com/shorts/VHtRAORUhUA?feature=share
Ernie loves affection https://youtube.com/shorts/TJNuTDogWWU?feature=share
Behavior notes:
01/23/25 volunteer notes:
Ernie was definitely a happy surprise today! When I approached his kennel, he was laying on his bed, and didn't seem very interested in going out. I threw a couple treats in and he watched me. Opening the door, I tossed some more treats, and crouched down. He took a minute, but then slowly came over and allowed me to leash him. He stepped out of the kennel on his own, and a staff member noted how happy they were to see that he walked out on his own (mentioned he was shaking in fear before). He gave some gentle wags and sniffs to the staff member, then we headed outside. I expected he wouldn't have too much energy, but once he got his business done and sniffed around a while, he showed off some more of his personality! He crawled up to get some pets from me, and took treats very nicely. He got bouncy with a few different toys, and seemed like he would be a fun playmate once he's comfortable. He got lots of sniffs in the yard, and had mid/high tail wags. He knocked over the toy crate when his leash got caught, and got a little spooked & ran away from the noise, but recovered really well! He got a brief burst of zoomies where he did several tight circles after getting some affection from me. He also saw several dogs thru the fence, including a brief fence meet with Chew, and he responded well.
01/23/2025 staff notes:
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Ernie was on his bed and looked up with soft eyes. He gave some wags when showing him the leash but stayed on his bed and was a bit nervous. He allowed the handler to reach in and easily place the leash on his head. Exited easily without issue when the handler used some baby talk.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally
HANDLING :
In the room Ernie was very affectionate and timid. He was very gentle and would nudge himself close to us to soft eyes, low wags, and a low body. He was tolerant to all over handling and did not have any handling sensitivities, allowing us to touch his paws, belly, face, tail and sides without issue. No interest in treats while out.
PLAY:
Engaged in play
TOYS
Interest but no possession
01/22/25 staff notes: Finder described Ernie as friendly shy quiet
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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