American Bulldog puppies and dogs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

** $ 530 in pledges for the rescue that pulls ** Meet Marshall, a sweet 8-year-old senior who was surrendered to the shelter with another dog when their owner could no longer care for them. His owner had him for 7 years and described him as active, noting that he enjoys running and chasing squirrels. Marshall has shown low to medium energy at the shelter, but based on his owner's notes, adopters should be prepared for him to possibly become a higher-energy pup in a home environment. He has had good meets with other dogs at the shelter, and while he previously lived with children, we recommend that any children in the home be over the age of 13. He will need to meet any children or other dogs in the home. Although he has been a bit confused and shut down since arriving, Marshall warms up once he gets to know you. He loves treats and butt scratches, and with a little time, we're hopeful his personality will continue to shine. Marshall is seeking placement with a rescue partner or adopter. BEHAVIOR: Per foster on 2/23- Marshall is great. :) Since getting neutered, he has seemed to be more chill and less standiffish when encountering other dog on walks. He has really come out of his shell and has an attention-needing silly personality. He LOVES to snuggle but he’s also now fully comfortable when it comes to play, he loves his toys, chasing balls, and even gets his version of hoppy zoomies when he’s super excited. Per foster on 12/8- Marshall is great!! He’s completely settled in and been so good :) He seems to be fully recovered from the URI, he still has some sneezes every so often but seems to be just normal pitty allergy type stuff. We can definitely go ahead to schedule him to be neutered. I’ll add pictures to this email. As for his personality and behavior he’s so sweet. He’s a velcro for sure, always snuggled next to you SNORING haha. He also love to play, chase/ bunny hop to balls, he loveeesss to chew toys he will tear apart any toy, not even the strongest toys stand a chance but never eats it literally just chews it apart and spits it out lol. But he is a very good listener so if he starts to chew something he shouldn’t he immediately stops with intervention. Over all he’s a medium energy dog with a very sweet and loving personality. :) Per Volunteer 11/3/24: He was loose and wagging his tail when I approached his kennel. He's very easy on leash with just some slight pulling. When walking outside he got spooked by sudden noises like sirens or motorcycles. He took to me pretty quickly! Enjoyed Getting pets from me and had very loose body language. Chased after toys but didn't fetch them back. He was pretty active in the play yard for an older boy and enjoyed romping around! No issues going back in and we walked by a few other dogs and he remained very calm Per staff 10/31/24: Good walk, was very calm today. Per volunteer 10/28/24: For the first 15 minutes I spent with Marshall, he mostly ignored me. Instead, he focused on going to the bathroom and sniffing his environment. I tried to get his attention with treats. He would accept the treats I offered him, but he would then go back to sniffing around. After about 15 min of spending time together, he finally approached me for attention. Marshall allowed me to pet and scratch him all over, and he then would lean into me or nuzzle me for more attention. Marshall began to express a sweet, calm and gentle personality. He sat nicely for treats and ignored other dogs through the fence. Marshall walked at a slow pace and never pulled on the leash. He seems very housetrained. I had no issue leashing him to take him out of the kennel, and I had no problem returning him. Marshall is a wonderful boy and I enjoyed the time I spent with him. Per volunteer 10/27/24: Shy, playful. Very chill/low energy but is full of love. Per volunteer 10/20/24: Marshall is a little on the timid side. He was distracted by the smells and sounds and seemed nervous on our walk. I took him to a quieter area and he relaxed a bit but still was looking all around. He likes hot dogs and takes treats pretty well. He knows sit and will do so for some tasty treats. He enjoyed some chin scratches and I found out that he really likes butt scratches. He did good meeting a dog through the fence. 10/19/24 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: KNOWN HISTORY: Owner surrender KENNEL PRESENTATION: Marshall was standing by the door just staring with neutral eyes and a stiff body. I tried to loosen him up with treats and baby talk but he ignored me and continued to stare forward. I reached in with the leash and put his head right through, coming out as soon as he was secured. LEASH SKILLS: Pulls minimally HANDLING: Marshall came into the eval room with a tense body and neutral face. He walked around the eval room sniffing and ignoring the handlers at first. He did not want to come up for treats or baby talk. With some time and the occasional touch, he allowed some more handling and even would solicit for booty rubs. He loves scratches and just like Sage he takes lots of time to warm up. He knows sit and paw, and will take treats nicely. He is a very kind and sweet boy and needs some treats and patience. He allowed most handling but did not like his toes being touched and pulled them away very quickly. PLAY: Minimal interest TOYS: Minimal interest MEDICAL: On 10/29, Marshall had an exam for his skin and ear issues, as well as having blood in his stool. He was bright, alert, and responsive, and allowed all handling needed for the exam. He only had mild debris in his ears, with a few scars, but no signs of skin infections or inflammation. He was coughing during the exam, but his lungs sounded clear. On 10/21, Marshall was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection (URI) or "doggy cold and started on medication. On 10/28, his symptoms were worsening with concern for progression to pneumonia, so another medication was added. During his intake exam on 10/18, Marshall was 51 pounds, had mild dental calculus, and his eyes and nose were clear. His ears were inflamed, with waxy debris, and he had inflamed skin with thin fur. He was quiet, alert, and responsive during his exam. VIDEOS: Petting Marshall: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-VY2AXnnpL4?feature=share Marshall takes treats gently! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LOzK_HWPh1U?feature=share Meet Marshall: https://youtu.be/nM7yu7MG8j4 Marshall and Mango walkalong: https://youtu.be/53LNdliv1U8 Marshall and Mango fence meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/C_xr3DPYLTY?feature=share Caramel and Marshall Meet: https://youtu.be/rPkG9LhtBFs Due to being significantly overcapacity with animals 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 an animal. 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.

**$145 in pledges to any rescue that may pull!** **New Notes and dog meets 2/21 and 2/22** Shay ACCT-A-212023 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Shay must have confirmed placement with an ADOPTER, FOSTER, or RESCUE PARTNER by SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND by 10:00 am. Should Shay’s medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change. Due to being significantly overcapacity with animals 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 an animal. Shay is a spirited and playful girl bursting with energy and enthusiasm! She greets her people with full-body wiggles and loves nothing more than a good game of fetch—she’ll bring the toy back every time, ready for more fun. Shay is a social butterfly, showing excitement and affection for everyone she meets. She’s a little jumper, always ready to climb into your lap or onto anything nearby to explore. Shay also has a tender side. She may be a bit nervous at times but quickly warms up when given patience and playtime. Shay would thrive with an active family ready to channel her energy and shower her with love. While at the shelter, Shay has had several good meets with other dogs and loves to show off her playful side with canine friends! The good samaritan who found her did note that Shay and their resident dog had gotten into a fight before arriving at the shelter but did not provide any other information on the incident, so Shay will need to meet any resident dogs in the home to ensure a good compatibility. Shay enjoys meeting new people, but can be a little nervous at first and would prefer a home that is adult only or with children 15+. If you are looking for a sweet and active girl, then stop on by to meet Shay! MEDICAL NOTES: On 2/12: PCR test taken & came back negative. Placed into main kennels. On 2/4 per exam: Shay 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. PCR test taken & came back positive for pneumovirus. Placed into ISO. On 1/26 per intake exam: Eyes - Ears - slightly red Nose - crusty Mouth/Teeth/Gums - white pink moist gums Coat & Skin - clear Urogenital - intact female Gait/Mobility - no lameness Attitude: Q.A.R friendly Overall Assessment: poss. in heat otherwise looks healthy BEHAVIOR NOTES: Per volunteer 2/22/25: I had Shay out today to give her some love and play time. She’s such a perfect wiggly girl! She looooveesss toys and has a blast in the play yard. So excited and so happy. She had multiple good dog meets and one drop leash meet- so wiggly and playful! Really dog friendly Per staff on 2/21: Did a foster meet with Shay earlier and she did great! She gave me no issues leashing and excitedly walked through the building. She did pause when she saw the fosters and did take a minute to warm up to them (they were sitting on the ground and let her come to them). I gave her a toy and that helped her open up to them since she proudly shoved it in their faces. She started getting more wiggly and wiggly by the second and was very playful with her toy. We took her outside to go in the play yard but another dog was in there. We let them meet through the fence and she was very happy to engage with them! She's a bit strong on the leash since she's an energetic girl. She was jumpy with the fosters at times but never mouthy. They really liked her but are a first time foster and overall weren't confident they were the best fit for all the energy she had so they took another dog. She allowed all handling and gave me no issues returning to the kennel. Walksheet as of 2/1: Shay was taken for a walk on January 26th, January 27th, twice on January 28th, once on January 31st, and once on February 1st. During Shay's walks on January 26th and 27th, no interaction notes were provided and no issues were noted. During her first walk on January 28th, mild issues with jumpiness were found, and her energy level was high. Shay's handler noted that she 'loves fetch!' During Shay's second walk on January 28th, mild issues with the leash and jumpiness were noted, and her energy level was high. Her handler mentioned that she is 'so playful' and 'strong on leash'. During Shay's walk on January 31st, mild issues were again found with the leash and jumpiness, and her energy level was medium. Her handler noted that she had a good dog meet, and is 'very strong'. During Shay's walk on February 1st, no issues were found, and her handler noted that she had 'great!! dog meets'. On 2/1 per volunteer: Second time having her out this week- super easy to leash again! Such a sweet and playful girl! She had several good dog meets. She met 3 different dogs and did great. Super wiggly play style, likes to gently jump up then lay down and do play bows. She took corrections from other dogs really well, one dog gave her a few grumbles and Shay would always give her more space when she did. Did great getting dressed up at the photoshoot and such a sweet friendly girl On 1/28 per volunteer: Such a sweet girl! She greeted me with a loose body and wagging tail and was very easy to leash. She pulls quite a bit on leash so would recommend a harness. Such a playful and high energy girl! She loves to play and LOVES squeaky toys. She loves to shake them around and squeak them. When she squeaked them she did play bows and got so excited! Pretty jumpy when she gets excited- she jumped up on me when she was playing but body was completely wiggly. Took pets from me over but much more interested in playing. She met a very small dog through the fence and was super playful! Did play bows, had a wiggly body and really just wanted to play. No issues going back into kennel, sweet gal! On 1/28 per staff: Shay got out for some activity time today! She was easy to leash in kennel, and greeted me with soft eyes. She pulled a bit on our walk, but was so wiggly and excited when we got to the eval room! She greeted me with full body wiggles and wags, and then sniffed around the room curiously. She excitedly mouthed at a toy and brought it up to me. She was a lot of energy! She would jump into me with toys in her mouth, trying to get me to play. Shay really enjoyed fetch, and brought the toy back every time! She was a bit snatchy with them, and would sometimes try to snatch them back before I could throw them, but she was just very aroused and excited to be playing. Even after several minutes of fetch, she wanted to keep going! Overall, Shay is a super sweet, playful girl that loves her toys! On 1/26 per staff: BEHAVIOR EVALUATION KENNEL PRESENTATION: Shay was at the front of the kennel with neutral dilated eyes and a wagging tail. I reached in with the leash and she sniffed it curiously. Once she felt comfortable she allowed easy leashing and came right out. LEASH SKILLS: Pulls minimally– nervous on leash, stopping to look around HANDLING : Shay is a ball of conflicted energy. She is a bit nervous but does very cute zoomies with her body curled for optimal distance. She is very affectionate and jumps up on my lap many times for attention. When I called her she came over with a wagging tail but sniffed me and walked away. She came over for a treat and sat patiently for it but did not take it. This beautiful girl loves to climb anything she can get her eyes on, chairs, people, tables etc and allowed me to pick her up to put her down. When another (male) staff member came into the room she loosened right up compared to how she was with me and darted over to him excitedly with a wagging tail and smile she jumped all over him and was super playful. Once he left I tried to initiate that play but she was uninterested. PLAY: Minimal interest – short lived TOYS Trades for other toys – play growls when she has toys On 1/25 per staff: Got called to help take Shay back since the finder said she was growling at people outside. When Shay greeted me she had a wagging tail, soft eyes, and was doing full body wiggles. She allowed for leashing easily and came right in for sniffs. She was very social and sweet with me, jumping around and allowing some all over pets. She was stress panting with bloodshot eyes, so she was definitely stressed, but remained loose and wiggly with me. She met some other people and was equally sweet with them. When going to kennel she pancaked at her door, but allowed me to pick her up and lift her into kennel without an issue. The initial growling may have been from stress, or the finder may have mistaken her bulldog grunts/grumbles/snorts/breathing as growling. VIDEOS: *NEW: Shay and Jalapeño Barker drop leash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HafQOKdApB4 *NEW: Shay and Jalapeno drop leash 1: https://youtube.com/shorts/C3BluSEgBkw?si=9dTu0O_JwqBgCIkf *NEW: Shay and Jalapeno drop leash 2: https://youtube.com/shorts/aqT7tTtz1lg?si=PtKVcywt9BWxlNPt Aries and Shay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTkAXIeHKYE Aries and Shay 2: https://youtu.be/YnwUdZHWLag Shay/Maryama meet: https://youtu.be/EVMPJWarY1k Bailey and Shay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3bG4_aq5QQ Shay & Sookie do a walkalong: https://youtube.com/shorts/uD86QqCjsPo?feature=shared Sookie & Shay: https://youtube.com/shorts/QXPxk299LCQ?feature=shared Shay plays: https://youtu.be/cenEafMGuIE Shay knows sit: https://youtu.be/4W4-fjmSokc Shay fence meet: https://youtu.be/aavHhkVN8OI Shay is a pro at fetch: https://youtube.com/shorts/luhlbxAx7lw?feature=share 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

Meet Dart! He is a 6 year old American Bulldog mix. This big boy is open to meeting resident pets and children over 12 due to his size and strength. -----------------------------------------------------------------If you are interested in adopting, please visit Women`s Animal Center to fill out an application in person. We cannot accept any applications online or through email, and we cannot hold any specific animal for a potential adopter.You DO NOT need an appointment to walk through our shelter, so please stop by any time during our adoptions hours.You MUST follow the guidelines for our adoption process listed on our website (https://womensanimalcenter.org/our-animal-shelter/adoption-process-fees) to be able to meet and adopt one of our dogs.As long as the animal you are interested in still has an active photo on our website, they are still at the shelter and available!PA Kennel License #1516

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Heidi is a very, very happy, family-oriented dog! Her tail is always wagging. She is approx 4 years old and 45 lbs but def needs to loose a few lbs.  She gets so excited to see you, whether it’s been 30 seconds or 4 hours since you walked out the door. She has been great with our dogs from the very first meeting. She’s wonderful with the boys (4 & 11). They are extremely hands on with her, and she doesn’t mind one bit. I’ve seen no toy or food guarding. They can pull anything out of her mouth, and they feed her snacks with no problem (she loves nuggets, chips, cheese.. I could go on.. haha). As far as her dog food, she eats well and is a grazer throughout the day. She doesn’t just eat it all at once. She loves toys and knows how to fetch. She will sit on command also. She seems to love having a “space”… here, it is her dog bed. She takes her toys and treats back to it, and she retreats there often and then comes right back. She does great on a leash and doesn’t pull. Sometimes on our walks, I’m pulling her.. haha. She’s done well with the neighbors and their pets. She just loves to be wherever you are. We have her off leash now in the yard constantly, and she doesn’t venture off. She just hangs with us and follows us back in when we go. One of her favorite things is when we exercise. She’s quite the helper! Haha. She is so short that she can walk right under the weight bench and she goes back and forth under there and pops up kissing my face. A few more things - she is great in the car, she sleeps well through the night, she enjoys her baths, and she knows to go out to potty. Appearance-wise, she is just as cute as she can be. She’s just below knee height. She’s got short legs and her body is pretty round. With exercise, she’ll thin out pretty quick, I believe. She is mostly white with black spots on her ears, some black around her eyes, and black spots throughout her body that show through from her skin. She is full of genuine joy and sweetness! She is a wonderful little companion. She definitely gives you her whole heart from day one. We have enjoyed her so much.Interested in adopting this pet?Click here for BCAA's on-line Application! PLEASE NOTE: Our adoption fee helps to cover our expenses and includes all shots, *age appropriate*, distemper and rabies, fecal check, spay/neuter, heartworm test, grooming, and in many cases dental and also the fee we pay when we rescue from a shelter. March 5, 2025, 1:06 am

Chloe is a beautiful 1 year old American Bulldog. She is the sweetest blessing that can grace any family. With a Strong black coat and white chest, Chloe comes with playful energy and a calm sweet demeanor for anyone looking to extend their family.

Age:3 yrs Weight: 65lbs Location: Bronx. New York Nicknames: Good with other dogs?: Yes. Amega is a compassionate, protective American Bulldog who is like her breed prey driven but with proper exercise shew calms down. We will place with a male K9 companion only. Good with cats? other: I have two cats that she challenges if they walk by her but has never hurt either of them. Good with children? OK for kids over 10 Activity Preference: Needs a couple walks a day., Low maintenance overall but needs quality outside time. IQ: Smart Amega's favorite things: I'm hoping for a loving person who understands the bulldog breed and is aware of the importance of being the pack leader. Amega is good at: meeting people, behaving in the house, going for car rides, making me feel safe, catching balls/frisbee, following commands, other: Pulls on the leash when walking. Ideal home: quiet environment, someone at home most of the day, Lots of exercise opportunities Training Needs: needs obedience training Health issues: Was diagnosed with hip dysplasia via x-ray yet she shows no sign of it and runs jumps and plays. I give her supplements, and she hasn't had an episode in months. Meet Amega Amega is a very passionate American Bulldog who is very protective of who she loves. She has a dominant personality and comes from a well-known American Bulldog pedigree. She was purchased from Greatlakes Bulldogs in Albany New York. Unfortunately, with her dominant demeanor and my two-year-old grandchild's playful nature. I am not fully comfortable when they interact. Although she is tolerant of him and avoids him at times, I don't want to put her in an environment where her prey nature causes, he to respond and hurt him.  This is a courtesy post.   PLEASE READ: Adopters will not be considered without completing an application. Please visit www.AmericanBulldogRescue.org to apply! Remember - Adoption is always the best option! If you can't help by adopting a homeless pet, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to American Bulldog Rescue, 4 Terry Drive, Suite 1D Newtown, PA 18940 or paypal AmericanBulldogRescue@verizon.net. We cannot place dogs in homes with children under 10 unless that dog has lived with kids or is in a foster home with kids. Thank you. To be considered for adoption, you must apply using our free, online application. Our dogs are fostered in our volunteers' homes, not in a central shelter/location. Only approved applicants are put into contact with the foster family to setup a meeting with the foster dog. Visit our Adoption Policies web page for more information and a link to our application: http://americanbulldogrescue.org/adoption-policies/.December 11, 2024, 9:24 am

Age:3 Weight: 78 Location: New Hope, PA Nicknames: Zoo, Zooey Good with other dogs?: No, must live as only dog but is safe with other dogs away from home. Zoo is great with other dogs and has lived with them. He is a little pushy with things like marrow bones so, he loves to play with others as long as there are no super high-value treats Good with cats? unknown, will not be adopted to a home with a cat Good with children? OK for kids over: 10 Activity Preference: Needs in-house activities, Up for a long hike any day. IQ: Smart Zulu's favorite things: Z loves food, marrow bones and treats, loves playing fetch and taking walks. Great napper too! Zulu is good at: meeting people, meeting dogs, staying in a crate, behaving in the house, going for car rides, making me feel safe, playing Ideal home: a fenced yard Training Needs: Health issues: none Meet Zulu Zoo had a rough start. He was living outsider in Trenton, NJ. His original dad had to move and trusted him family to keep him safe but they did not. He is so grateful to be cleaned up, safe, well fed and admired. He has learned so much. He knows tons of tricks and is so happy to work for little snackies. He looks at you with so much love and appreciation. His skin is 100% better and he has gained so much weight!   PLEASE READ: Adopters will not be considered without completing an application. Please visit www.AmericanBulldogRescue.org to apply! Remember - Adoption is always the best option! If you can't help by adopting a homeless pet, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to American Bulldog Rescue, 4 Terry Drive, Suite 1D Newtown, PA 18940 or paypal AmericanBulldogRescue@verizon.net. We cannot place dogs in homes with children under 10 unless that dog has lived with kids or is in a foster home with kids. Thank you. To be considered for adoption, you must apply using our free, online application. Our dogs are fostered in our volunteers' homes, not in a central shelter/location. Only approved applicants are put into contact with the foster family to setup a meeting with the foster dog. Visit our Adoption Policies web page for more information and a link to our application: http://americanbulldogrescue.org/adoption-policies/.February 14, 2025, 9:34 am

Bella Grace's world changed when her owner had to move and couldn't take her along. Now, she’s searching for a new best friend, someone who understands her gentle heart and gives her the warmth and security she longs for. This sweet girl is naturally shy but full of love. Bella Grace bravely approaches people, inching closer with curiosity, and always hoping for kindness in return. She allows handling but remains timid, needing patience as she builds confidence. Her previous owner shared that Bella Grace’s perfect home would be one where she can cuddle with her humans, surrounded by soft blankets and stuffed animals—her favorite comforts. With a gentle touch, a little reassurance, and lots of love, she’ll blossom into the affectionate companion she’s meant to be. Eligible for rescue, foster, and adoption. Meet Bella Grace 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 VIDEOS Bella Grace gives kisses: https://youtube.com/shorts/na6Ado0J1gc?si=5jsgEFnnWN5ovaNY Bella Grace is so gentle: https://youtube.com/shorts/l1xeDtJi76c?si=epJpOEG9OIOkIoPL Bella Grace knows sit: https://youtube.com/shorts/eQRudq1KEJQ?si=T_SHeRpK0mL81AhI Bella Grace's day trip!: https://youtube.com/shorts/2R93-7emeUU?feature=share Behavior notes: 02/18/2025 short term foster notes: Bella Grace is super sweet! Loves attention and affection! She slept through the night, not a peep out of her. She walked so nicely on the leash when we went for a walk. At one point we passed a yard with a reactive dog barking at her and she took notice, but just kept walking nicely. 02/17/2025 volunteer notes: Approaching the kennel she was barking at me, easy to leash up and remove and we walked outside, She was immediately sniffing everything. She met Supreme and had her ears back, tail initially high and wagging then it was middle-to-low, soft eyes, some lick lips, did a few semi play bows and darted back and forth a little. After the initial meeting she wanted to interact with me more, both showing affiliate behavior and also clearly asking to move along from the dog meet. Back inside she was very affectionate towards me, getting on my lap and giving tons of kisses with ears back, soft eyes and overall soft and loose body language. The other handler tried to get her attention when I walked away but she pulled back towards me. She was easy to return to her kennel. 02/15/2025 Day Trip notes: Bella Grace is the sweetest! Thank you for the opportunity to take her out on a day trip today. Bella is the perfect companion, she walks so well and sees the world through her nose. Bella loves treats and people, she walked past other dogs and people with ease and loves loves loves pets. She’s an amazing friendly girl who will make her future family so happy! 02/15/2025 staff notes: Bella Grace did well on her day trip, but was stressed coming back to the shelter. She thrashed (not very intensely) a few times in the lobby as her day trip fosters left. She was panting the whole way back to her kennel, and continued panting once she got back in. She gave me no issues while walking or returning but is clearly stressed and would benefit from getting out of the shelter environment as soon as possible!02/14/2025 staff notes: When I past by TTA, I saw another volunteer was attempting to get timid Kuma out of her kennel. I stopped in to help strategize and brought up the idea of using another dog to lure her out of the kennel. Bella Grace was Kuma's neighbor in TTA so she was the luckily friend! When I approached BG's kennel, she was near the front, quietly awaiting my arrival. BG did dodge the leash a bit but I was able to secure her pretty quickly. BG was a great candidate for the job we had for her. She was patient walking back and forth to help lure Kuma out. It did not take long for Kuma to step out and follow us outside. Once outside, we decided to do some laps around the parking lot with both girls. BG walks pretty well on leash and does not seem reactive to other dogs. Both girls mostly just walked around acknowledging each other every once in a while. BG did solicit attention from me a couple of times, jumping up to say hello. We did a fence met with Kuma and BG. BG initially seemed unsure. She had a high tail, stiff body and her ears were back. Kuma was play bowing and vocal. After a minute or so, BG started to play bow, wag her tail and bounce around. Due to Kuma's timidness, we decided to not conduct a full dog meet at that time. Once Kuma left, I took BG over to the play yard. BG knows sit and takes treats gently. She seems like a mellow girl who's still a bit timid at the shelter. Once BG had some time in the sunshine, she returned to her kennel with no issues! 02/12/2025 staff notes: KENNEL PRESENTATION: Bella Grace was up on the door when the handler approached with wide eyes and low wags. She got down when the door opened with a neutral body and raised hackles. She allowed ears to snout and was a bit hesitant. LEASH SKILLS: Pulls minimally HANDLING : In the room, Bella Grace roamed around sniffing curiously with a tucked tail and wide scared eyes. She was a bit nervous when approaching the handlers but was trying to be brave and going up to everyone.. She was tolerant of all handling but remained timid and continued to sniff around and avoid the handlers if she could. PLAY: No interest TOYS: No interest 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

Meet Slice!Slice is a goofy pup that is sure to make you laugh. This friendly boy is always ready to greet people with a wagging tail. He is looking for an active home who can keep up with his energetic nature and is ready to fill their hearts with laughter and joy. Slice is looking for an adult-only home and is open to meeting other dogs.To meet Slice, stop into the shelter any day between 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM._______________The Pennsylvania SPCA350 E Erie Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134Kennel #3079

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