Woody's Place Senior German Shepherd Sanctuary

12/18/2024

I just learned about an hour ago that another long-standing German Shepherd rescue here in Pennsylvania will shutter its doors by the end of the year.

This is coming on the heels of another long-standing German Shepherd Rescue, also in Pennsylvania, shuttering its doors this past summer.

This is a huge loss to the German Shepherd rescue community. 😢

So what does that mean for all of the homeless German Shepherds who are desperately seeking placement?

In the near future, I don't know.

But I can promise you that I will be moving forward with my plans to expand Woody's Place so we can help more homeless German Shepherds in need.

12/18/2024

In a world teeming with puppy videos and adorable baby animal photos, the allure of adopting a younger dog can be hard to resist. However, what if we told you that behind the silver muzzle and wise eyes of an older dog lies a treasure trove of love, loyalty, and companionship just waiting to be discovered?

Adopting an older dog is not just about giving them a second chance; it's also about enriching your life in ways you might never have imagined.

So before you rush off to find that fluffy bundle of energy, consider why opening your heart and home to an older dog might just be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make.

12/17/2024

Woody's Place is more than just a sanctuary for older German Shepherds. It is a haven where these once-neglected and forgotten souls can rediscover the joys of life. For these majestic creatures, their golden years are spent in the care of Woody's Place, where they are surrounded by the love and attention that they so desperately deserve.

Although their time with us may be short, the impact that these beloved companions have on our lives is immeasurable. Their presence is eternally engraved in our hearts.

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12/16/2024

Woody's Place
2025 Calendar is on sale!

We have some left, so if you did yours, now is the time!

This beautifully designed calendar showcases our resident German Shepherds along with their heartwarming stories.

Measuring 11 x 8.5 inches and printed on a heavy gloss card stock, it’s both durable and visually stunning.

Proceeds from each purchase support our sanctuary, helping us care for these incredible dogs.

Only a limited amount of calendars are printed each year, so get yours before they're gone!

https://www.wpsgss.org/product-page/woody-s-place-2025-wall-calendar

IG folks, link to the Shepherd Shoppe is in our bio

12/15/2024

Unconditional love begins the moment your dog enters your life, their tiny paws making an imprint on your heart from day one. Those playful puppy piddles, while a challenge to clean up, are just reminders of their boundless energy and adorable antics that bring joy to our lives.

As they grow, those little fluffs become loyal companions, always eager for a game or a cuddle. Through every wag of their tail and tilt of their head, they express a love so pure it feels almost magical.

Time passes, and we see their faces turn silver as age catches up with them. They may become shaky on their feet, but in those moments, our dedication shines even brighter.

Our dogs deserve unwavering support throughout their entire lives—celebrating every silly moment and comforting them during tougher times. In return for our kindness, they offer a bond like no other, filling our hearts with immeasurable joy and warmth that lasts a lifetime.

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12/13/2024

The Woody's Place residents received a lovely gift basket from and Krishea Osborne.

We truly appreciate your kind and generous gift for the senior German Shepherds that call Woody'sPlace home.

Ps. is so much more than yummy coffee. 😉

Thank you!

12/13/2024

It's not always easy to navigate the winter months with an aging German Shepherd, especially those with mobility issues.

Lord knows we know since the sanctuary is located in the heart of the Pocono mountains of northeastern PA, where we see more than our fair share of snow and ice.

Some days when we are in the throws of a nor easter, snow squalls, heavy lake effect snow, or even crazy cold with obnoxious wind, we only go right side the back door for a quick potty break, and then it's right back inside where we keep all the residents safe and warm until we can safely venture back outside.

If you have you have an older German Shepherd or just an older dog in general, it's important to remember that the chance of injury in inclement weather rises, and we don't want that, which could result in a lot of pain for your fur friend, and a hefty vet bill for you, and we don't want that,

So here are six tips for keeping your senior German Shepherd during inclement weather.

12/12/2024

Dogs remind us to live in the moment, spread joy, and love unconditionally. Let’s embrace their lessons and be inspired every day. ❤️

12/11/2024

It's a real soaker outside today at the sanctuary, so I’m using this time to focus on the administrative tasks while the residents are resting.

Lucky ducks. 😉

While I'm on my lunch break, I wanted to tell you about Sasha, my personal German Shepherd. She visited the vet yesterday for her annual wellness visit. While we were there, I opted to have her tested for tickborne diseases because in November, I found two ticks on her, and about a week ago, I noticed her appetite isn't been what it normally is.

Unfortunately, she tested positive for Anaplasmosis.

Now, Sasha is currently on Doxycycline and will hopefully make a full recovery.

As careful as I try to be with myself and the residents, due to the amount of time we are outside in the fields and the woods, we are continually subjected to ticks. 😔

So, this is a little PSA. If you live in a tick-prone area and your dog seems off, please make sure to have them tested for tick-borne illnesses and seek treatment if necessary.

PS. Since our flock of chickens are slacking on bug patrol, this coming spring, I'm bringing in heavy-hitting guinea hens. 😉

12/11/2024

At Woody's Place, we’ve seen firsthand how short, frequent walks can transform the daily lives of our senior German Shepherds.

While many might think prolonged exercise is vital for dogs, these shorter jaunts allow our furry friends to experience the world in bite-sized chunks.

Each outing offers an array of scents and sounds, sparking joy and curiosity that keeps their minds sharp and spirits high.

Furthermore, these strolls are not just a chance for physical activity; they serve as bonding moments between Dawn and the residents.

The excitement in their eyes grows as they anticipate each walk – it’s a routine that provides structure while fostering mental stimulation.

This gentle exercise nurtures their bodies, helping maintain mobility without overwhelming them.

At Woody's Place, every step counts in creating a life filled with engagement and happiness for our cherished seniors.

12/10/2024

Senior Dog Health Checklist during a routine veterinary appointment.

During a veterinarian appointment, it's essential to advocate for a thorough examination of your senior dog. This should include detailed physical assessments that look for common issues such as arthritis and other age-related conditions.

Likewise, discussing your dog's diet is equally important because nutrition plays a crucial role in the health and well-being of aging dog. Your vet can recommend dietary adjustments that may enhance their quality of life, such as a diet to help shed a few pounds.

Furthermore, don’t overlook mental wellness; cognitive decline can be subtle yet impactful, so be sure to talk about signs to watch for and ask what preventative measures are suitable for older dogs.

And lastly, stay involved and attentive during the discussion. This is a valuable time to learn how you can better support your beloved companion in their golden years.

Your proactive approach makes a significant difference in their overall happiness and longevity.

12/09/2024

Happy Monday!

12/09/2024

This is a courtesy cross post. We have never met Tilly and cannot attest to any medical or behavioral issues.

If you are interested in Tilly, please contact ACCT in Philadelphia, PA and do your due diligence.

Tilly has rescue placement!

‼️URGENT‼️👉 For the most up-to-date notes, please check the bio located in the comments👈

Tilly ACCT-A-207876 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to behavioral concerns. Tilly must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or EXPERIENCED ADOPTER by TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH at 10AM. Should Tilly’s medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Tilly is a beautiful shepherd mix who was found running as a stray in Philadelphia. Tilly is a sensitive and shy girl who finds herself quite overwhelmed in the shelter environment. She has shown her sweet side and gives tail wags when she's one-on-one with a kind human. She's hoping for a rescue or breed experienced adopter to show her what a safe and happy life looks like. Tilly is becoming more reactive in kennel throughout her time here, growling, barking, and jumping up as people pass by. Because of her stress, remaining in the shelter puts her at higher risk of behavioral decline. Due to her behavioral concerns, Tilly is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner or breed experienced adopter.

BEHAVIOR:

Per staff 12/5: Got Tilly out to stretch her legs again today. She was very reactive in kennel earlier in the day, but when I approached this evening she was laying near the door, and stood up quietly when she saw me. She did some leash dodging at first, and then put her head right through my loop and came out. Int he room she was a little more loose than she has been int he past. She even solicited for the first time today! Unfortunately she's still a little conflicted, and even though she rubbed her face against me and leaned into me with a low wagging tail, she would head whip with a tight mouth when I pet down her body. She did really well for face pets, and would lean in for face and neck pets. She would even push her head back under my hand when I would stop to solicit more! She took hot dogs from me gently and showed me her beautiful "sit" as well. Overall, Tilly is opening up a bit outside, but is still conflicted and nervous. She will need an experienced adopter that is versed in dog body language, and that will give her the time to truly decompress before pushing her.

Per staff 12/5: Tilly remains very stressed in kennel. Throughout the day today I have observed her on several occasions up on the bars growling, barking, screaming at people and other dogs passing by.

Per staff 12/3: Got Tilly out today since she has been very stressed in kennel the last few days. In kennel Tilly was initially reactive but calmed down quickly when she saw the leash. She allowed for easy leashing and exited without any issues. In the room she was timid but warmed up quickly and allowed all handling. She still gets overwhelmed with too much handling and would give whale eye or head whip a bit but never escalated and was fairly tolerant for the most part. At times she would lean in and solicit nudging me with her head.

Per staff 12/3: Tilly has been very stressed in kennel the last two days and has been noted by multiple staff members to be reactive in kennel- jumping at the bars, growling and barking.

Per staff 12/2: I took Tilly out for the photoshoot yesterday and she did pretty well, all things considered! She was hopping on the kennel door when I went to get her, and it took me a minute to leash her due to her excitement. She came out and let me pet her a few times but she was clearly very stressed. We went into the foster/volunteer office to see if we could put PJs on her, or at least a bandana, but she was too stressed, nervous, and active for that to happen. There were a fair amount of people in that office. She wasn't aggressive or anything, but she did keep dodging the bandana and running either behind me or towards the door, sometimes pawing at it. In the room for pictures, she took a second to settle down. She stayed relatively still but was still too stressed to really register some of the pets. However, after a minute, she gestured for me to pet her and settled into my lap with some excitement. Putting her back into the kennel was no issue; in fact, she seemed somewhat eager to get in even if out of nervousness. She's a sweet girl, just needs patience, encouragement and attention!

Per volunteer 12/1: Housetrained. Not interactive with me, mostly circled and sniffed her environment.

Per staff 11/30: A little difficult to leash, but friendly.

Per staff 11/28: Tilly came out for activity time today. Tilly was growling at the handler and then began low wagging. The handler tried to leash her and began wiggling but the retreated. For leashing, she kept dodging and trying to push out. She loves baby talk and will give some sweet wags. When another handler came in, she liked to approach them and sniff. She is very curious. She needs lots of encouragement, but she does solicit with low small wags.

Per volunteer 11/27: Tilly was laying down on her bed when I approached her kennel. I threw a few treats in and she stayed laying down a few lick lips but then gave me a few tail wags and seemed pretty loose. Easily leashed her while still laying down then she hopped right out of the kennel. Shy girl- outside she didn’t initiate contact so not any petting but she gave some tail wags and got more comfortable with treats and baby talk. Allowed 2 other volunteers to come into the play yard. Was aloof but no concerning behavior - Just scared! No issues returning to her kennel and she seemed relieved to go back to her bed.

Per staff 11/27: Was able to give vaccines when behavior team had Tilly out for eval. She did start to get nippy when I was checking her teeth, and was resistant to exam after that. Placed leather muzzle for vaccines and chip, P was somewhat resistant, but we were able to place chip without issue.

11/27 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:

KNOWN HISTORY:

Stray

KENNEL PRESENTATION:

Tilly was standing on her bed and looked a bit nervous but gave some tucked low wags. She sat upright and when the handler opened the kennel door she began growling and baring teeth. The handler threw in the leash and he continued with some hard stared. The handler lasso’d her and once secured she came out easily.

LEASH SKILLS:

Pulled minimally

HANDLING:

In the room, Tilly gave some low wags but stiffened when the handler tried to greet her. She allowed some light handling while staring and being very still. She came up to another handler and gave some sniffs and then gave a hard stare and walked away. She’s conflicted and started enjoying some pets and then whipped around so – light handling. She sniffed the handler and gave some sweet wags but continued to maintain harder eye contact.

PLAY:

No interest

TOYS:

Really likes squeaky toys – perked up to the sound

Per staff 11/26: Unable to complete intake due to behavior. Did physical but upon attempting restraint for vaccines started snapping, pooping, and gator rolling. Scheduled for trazodone.

Per officer 11/26: A little shy was calm in the car.

MEDICAL:

On 12/5, Tilly received a vet exam to see if Trazodone was helping her. It was a visual exam in cage, but she was very reactive, jumping/growling/barking at everyone passing by. Her gabapentin was increased and she was also prescribed gabapentin.

On 11/27, Tilly was able to receive her vaccines and microchip.

During her intake exam on 11/26, Tilly was not tolerant of vaccines or getting a microchip, so only received a physical exam. Tilly’s eyes and nose were clear and her ears were a little waxy. Her teeth had moderate staining and her gums were pink and moist. Her coat and skin were clean but damp all over. No lameness noted. She was bright, alert, and responsive, a little shy at first and very reactive to restraint specifically muzzling.

VIDEOS:

Tilly and Star Bright: https://youtube.com/shorts/ufZajPeO4FU?feature=share

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.

12/09/2024

This is a courtesy cross post. We have never met CJ and cannot attest to any medical or behavioral issues.

If you are interested in CJ, please contact ACCT in Philadelphia, PA and do your due diligence.

‼️URGENT‼️👉 For the most up-to-date notes, please check the bio located in the comments👈

CJ ACCT-A-207730 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. CJ must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or ADOPTER by FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13TH at 10AM. Should CJ’s medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

CJ is an adult German Shepherd who came in with three other Shepherds when their owner was arrested on November 23rd. When these poor pups were found in the home, they were terrified, but since arriving here, they’ve started learning to trust their new staff and volunteer friends. Although still timid, they warm up once they get to know people. CJ can be a bit aloof and fearful at times, but he is tolerant of handling. CJ could potentially do well in a home with other dogs, so if you have any, please bring them along for a meet. Because he can be a bit more reserved, CJ is looking for a home without children. Due to his length of stay, CJ is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner or adopter.

BEHAVIOR:
Per staff 12/8: CJ was reactive to snow through the bars to Snow, hard barking, fixated and snapping through the gate. He was very forward and had very wide eyes. We did a walk along and it went well, they played with each other and he jumped up on Snow a couple times but she did a correction that he took well. He was social with her and very interested, wagging his tail and initiating play.

Per staff 12/8: CJ was easy to leash and walked pretty well, but pulled a lot when seeing other dogs. He barked a lot at other dogs, but did pretty well for his meets! He allowed all handling. He gave me no issues walking back or returning to kennel.

Per staff 12/3: Low-medium energy, well behaved, walks well on leash.

Per staff 11/26: Bright, alert, and responsive, timid.

11/24 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
KNOWN HISTORY:
APO pickup
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
CJ was sitting on his bed with a neutral body and eyes. He stayed on his bed and allowed easy leashing overhead. He came out slowly once secured.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally
HANDLING:
In the room, CJ looked around the room with neutral eyes and remained in one spot. He was neutral to all handling and allowed the handler to check his teeth, his feet, and ear. He refused treats and tried to climb onto chairs to explore more. He was very tolerant and neutral the entire time.
PLAY:
No interest
TOYS:
Interest but no possession
COLOR LEVEL & ANY RECOMMENDATIONS:
Blue – no kids for now due to being aloof. But if his handling improves then waivers can be adjusted

Per staff 11/23: Very scared, evasive, vocal, bit the control pole a couple of times

MEDICAL:
On 11/27, CJ was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection (URI) or "doggy cold" and started on medication. He tested negative for pneumovirus.

During his intake exam on 11/26, CJ’s eyes, ears, and nose were clean. He had light staining and tartar on his back teeth and excessive dandruff all over his body. He appeared healthy overall and weighed 82 pounds.

VIDEOS:
CJ and Snow Meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/Vu9qXKYL1RI?feature=share
AJ and CJ Meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/lI1XT4t9fPY?feature=share

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.

12/09/2024

This is a courtesy cross post. We have never met AJ and cannot attest to any medical or behavioral issues.

If you are interested in AJ, please contact ACCT in Philadelphia, PA and do your due diligence.

AJ was adopted!

‼️URGENT‼️
👉 For the most up-to-date notes, please check the bio located in the comments.👈

AJ ACCT-A-207728 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. AJ must have confirmed placement with an ADOPTER or RESCUE PARTNER by Friday, December 13th by 10:00 am. Should AJ’s medical or behavioral status change, his 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.

Meet AJ, a 4 year old shepherd who was brought to ACCT with his two other siblings after his owner was arrested. Understandably nervous in the shelter environment, he’s patiently waiting for a kind-hearted adopter or rescue partner who can offer him the time, patience, and understanding he needs to decompress and regain his trust. Though AJ is still adjusting, he's fairly easy to leash, but like many shepherds, he does have a tendency to pull during walks. He can become fixated on other dogs, so AJ needs a dedicated home that can provide him with the guidance and structure to manage his reactivity.

During his time at the shelter, AJ had a bad dog meet. Initially, while separated by a fence, he lowered himself and gently gave kisses to the other dog, but when walking alongside her, he became fixated and snappy. AJ's nervous nature requires a calm, understanding environment where he can feel safe and secure, and he would need a home without children. If you're someone with a heart full of patience, AJ is ready to build a trusting bond and become the loyal companion you've been looking for!

MEDICAL NOTES:

On 11/27 per exam: 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.

On 11/26 per intake exam: Overall in good condition but noted to have scaly skin, curious, doesn’t tolerate too much, and allowed for vaccines but not a microchip.

BEHAVIOR NOTES:

On 12/8 per staff: AJ had a dog meet with Snow. AJ was under the bars wagging his tail, very loose and pushing his muzzle through to give Snow kisses from underneath. Snow was super wiggly with AJ and was tolerant to all play through the bars. When it was time for a face meet, AJ became very reactive to Snow and would bare teeth and snap at his face. He would fixate on Snow and would've made contact if he was bale to get closer.

On 12/3 per walk sheet notes: AJ was lower in energy today but walked well on the leash and did pull at times. No issues removing or placing back in the kennel.

On 11/26 per staff: Brought AJ out to attempt check in today. He was vocal in kennel alert barking but was much easier to leash. Once in the room AJ was much calmer than yesterday and allowed handling right away and took treats gently. He still did not lean in or solicit still but was more tolerant today. For check in, AJ did well and was able to be distracted with hot dogs!

On 11/26 per walk sheet notes: AJ had medium energy today on his walks. No issues removing or returning to his kennel. Was nervous and took him on a little walk. Is a strong puller.

On 11/26 per staff: BEHAVIOR EVALUATION

KNOWN HISTORY:

Owned

KENNEL PRESENTATION:

When approaching AJ in kennel he was very nervous and began to bark at me and retreat away to the middle of the kennel. He had forward ears, raised hackles and low wagging tail. I lowered the divider and went to the backside where he had retreated. When I came to the backside he continued to bark. I let him sniff the leash and he came forward to do so but then backed away again. I tried to reach in to leash him but he would dodge it so I ended up lassoing him ears to snout with the leash and then slowly tightened it. No issues when returning to his kennel, used clip method.

LEASH SKILLS:

Pulls strongly

HANDLING:

I brought AJ into the room and held him on leash for a majority of the time. Upon entering he took full length of the leash and gave some growls and side eye, trying to stay away from me and the other handler in the room. I offered some treats which he sniffed but would not take. I sat in the chair and tried to call him over to me and he remained very fearful and kept distance on leash, tensing if I moved any closer to him. I decided to put a barrier between us and just kneel down, making myself smaller and lower. He was more open to interaction with me on his level and sniffed me through the bars of the baby gate with some low wags but then backed up 2 ft away from me and began to alert bark and intermittently bare teeth at me while doing so. I ignored him while he did so for several minutes and he would occasionally stop to sniff me and approach and then bark more. I reached my hand out and he continued to bark and bare teeth at times but never actually escalated or directed it fully at me, he just appeared very scared, vocal, and unsure. After some more time I would try to do tiny spurts of light handling on his side. He would bark and shy away when I touched him, but again, did not escalate. Once I felt more comfortable with his behavior I went back over to the chair. He approached with more wags and going very slowly he began to ease into handling more. He allowed me to scratch his head, sides, and back without issue. He did not lean in or solicit but did remain tolerant to handling and give neutral body language. I had the other handler grab his brother CJ to see if that would help him warm up at all as well. Once CJ was in the room AJ was very excited to see him and would do toe taps, whine, play bow, and try to stay close to him. He even began to take treats as well.

PLAY:

No interest

TOYS:

No interest

COLOR LEVEL & ANY RECOMMENDATIONS:

Experienced Blues

On 11/25 per walk sheet notes: AJ was lower - medium energy today. Showed no issues coming out or going back to his kennel. Was nervous for the walk but did not show jumpiness or mouthiness.

On 11/25: Very fearful in the kennel- barking with no teeth showing, backing up, ears up, tail down and wagging fast. He will eat in the kennel and liked the chicken thigh chunks I had. Enticing him into the leash took a few minutes. Once leashed he was hesitant to leave the kennel but after 30 seconds he started to walk.

Didn’t eat outside. Skittish and fearful outside, scurrying away, tucked tail pretty much the whole time, avoidant of the handler and kept as much distance from her as he could most of the time.

A dog passed by and he stopped and looked intently but easily moved along when prompted.

He did a small snarl when I was reaching my hand slowly towards him to offer treats, he also backed away, so we just headed back inside.

On 11/23 per staff: Very scared, evasive, vocal, bite the control pole a couple of times

VIDEOS:



AJ and CJ Meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/lI1XT4t9fPY?feature=share

AJ and Snow Meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/MKPSSVMQR7E?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