05/30/2026
Shelly**$275 in pledges for rescue**
ACCT Philly, Philadelphia
Timestamped for Euthanasia
😿Nickey ACCT-A-248823 must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER, EXPERIENCED FOSTER, or EXPERIENCED ADOPTER by MONDAY, JUNE 1st 10AM.
😿Shelly ACCT-A-248826 must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER, EXPERIENCED FOSTER, or EXPERIENCED ADOPTER by MONDAY, JUNE 1st 10AM.
😿Steffon ACCT-A-248828 must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER, EXPERIENCED FOSTER, or EXPERIENCED ADOPTER by MONDAY, JUNE 1st 10AM.
🟥PLEDGE FORM (To pledge/donate for rescue please fill out this form): https://forms.gle/QCBt13kiimk3din78
🟥FOSTER: If you can “foster for the rescue that may pull” or adopt email [email protected] immediately.
🟥VIDEOS: Meet Nickey, Shelly & Steffon: https://youtube.com/shorts/QW-196Cfzd4?feature=share
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjOlJZD4rEtSU0U_41xjUcZgW5LffWiwv
Meet Nickey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LddDlmIWnBs
Meet Shelly: https://youtube.com/shorts/tRRFFz_e1Hg?feature=share
Nickey, Shelly & Steffon are three boys from a group of nine who came to ACCT Philly on 4/27 after their beloved owner passed away. All three arrived understandably shaken by the loss of the only home they had ever known. In the weeks since their arrival, all three have been slowly but meaningfully opening up. Steffon is the most outgoing of the trio — he’s been purring during chin scratches, meowing to greet visitors, and rubbing himself against legs with clear affection. Nickey, often found close by Shelly’s side or even right on top of him, is calm and tolerant of gentle pets, though he takes some time to warm up. Shelly, who can usually be found up high, has started leaning into chin scratches and has been seen rubbing his body against staff legs — a huge milestone for a boy who spent his first days curled into himself. With each passing day, these boys are showing more of who they really are: sweet, gentle companions who are ready to grieve and heal in a calm and loving home. Since they came from a home with so many cats, they are not bonded with each other and can go to separate homes. Due to their behavioral concerns, Nickey, Shelly & Steffon are urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner, experienced foster, or experienced adopter.
GROUP BEHAVIOR NOTES 5/29:
After spending only a short few days getting to know these boys their personality's have started to grow tremendously. Shelly is usually up high with Nickey somewhere close by. With a slow approach Shelly will allow you to pet him all over and will lean in for chin scratches. He loves hard treat and sniffing all around him. When I went in to say hello to the boys today Shelly was out eating & as I walked in he went back to his hiding spot. I walked over and let him sniff me and then said hello to Steffon who was meowing at me on the floor. Before I could look back up Shelly was on the floor next to Steffon sniffing me and rubbing his body onto my legs. Shelly even had the confidence to stand out in the room while a new aca came to drop off his food today. He only retreated to his cat tree once a loud car came by and the room started to get really loud. I went over to him and he still allowed all rubs and leaning into them. Shelly is definitely warming up amazingly and will be a lap cat in no time.
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😿Nickey is a 5 year old male weighing 11.88 lbs. Neutered.
NICKEY'S BEHAVIOR NOTES:
Per staff 5/29: Nickey was in a cubby and didn't look up at me for pictures even when I touched his cheeks. I reached in and pet him and he was tolerant, did not react at all. He has the biggest, most adorable cheeks!
Per staff 5/26: Nickey is usually close by or on top of Shelly. He may shy away and airplane ear to start but will still tolerate rubs all over, I have not gotten him to eat any wet or dry treats though, but I have gotten him to stop airplane earring when I go in for a pet.
Per staff 5/24: Sweet Nickey is laying right on top of Shelly right now.
Per staff 5/21: Laying behind litter box, removed litter box from kennel and put den in. Walked into the den as I pushed it closer to him.
Per staff 5/2: Allowed some petting around his big handsome cheeks, but started to wince and hiss when I got closer. Had some untouched treats. Did not escalate.
Per intake 4/27: Hitting the carrier.
https://new.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/ACCT-A-248823
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😿Shelly is an 8 year old male weighing 8.96 lbs. On 5/13 FeLV: Negative, FIV: Negative Neutered.
SHELLY'S BEHAVIOR NOTES:
Per staff 5/29: Shelly was laying in an open cubby and lifted his head once I began petting him. He allowed pets down his back and reached over to sniff my hand. He even leaned in a little for pets on his head.
Per staff 5/26: You can usually find Shelly up high. Shelly loves hard treats and has started to also love chin rubs. Shelly has been melting into them and sitting up to sniff my head and just putting his face close to my face through a hole in his hideout.
Per staff 5/24: I started this morning going slow and offering Shelly churu which he did not touch but sniffed at me a little. When I came back I put my hand close to him and at first he didn't move then I put it on his head and he had no reaction so i gave him some pets. He picked his head up and I started rubbing his chin which he started melting into. I rubbed him some more and then over to Nickey who was laying on top of Shelly. Shelly put his head back down and I rubbed him more. He seems super sweet he just needs some time to feel safe.
Per staff 5/21: Laying in litter box, didn't want to move and was making himself small, used a towel to pick him up and put in den.
Per staff 5/15: I went to say hello to Shelly and he was very curled up in one of his litter boxes. I began to pet him, and he allowed me to pet him all over, but did not react or solicit more when I stopped. He did look at my hand when I pet his back but otherwise did nothing. I could tell he was pretty hesitant so I stopped after around 30 seconds.
SHELLY'S MEDICAL NOTES:
Shelly has a medical waiver for a left testicular tumor, which has been removed via neuter, and hair loss along his hindquarters, which may be related to hormonal changes from the tumor or possible skin sensitivities such as flea allergy dermatitis. His fur has been growing back and he has gained weight while in our care. Any placement should be prepared for follow-up veterinary care as needed to monitor and manage these conditions.
https://new.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/ACCT-A-248826
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😿Steffon is a 4 year old male weighing 8.86 lbs. Neutered.
STEFFON'S BEHAVIOR NOTES:
Per staff 5/29: Steffon was in the cat tree when I entered the room. He stuck his head forward to sniff my hand, but moved it backwards when I went to pet him. I let him sniff again and then gave him a few pets on his head and hind end.
Per staff 5/26: Steffon will eat any treat and even stole some treats from Nickey who just sat and watched. Steffon was purring during chin scratches! He came out during our time together and was meowing coming over for pets, Steffon was rubbing his body all over my legs! He's definitely the most outgoing so far and is only going to come out of his shell in time!
Per staff 5/21: Went through portal to other side of kennel when I opened kennel door. Other staff member opened that side and picked him up to put in the den.
Per staff 5/8: Returning from the Cat Doctor due to stress. Steffon is hiding and hissing. He attempts to swat staff while they are cleaning his kennel.
Per staff 4/27: Friendly, allowed all handling and physical exam.
https://new.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/ACCT-A-248828
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Contact Lifesaving if you are considering fostering, adopting or tagging at [email protected], 1-267-385-3800 (press 6, then 1).
If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email the lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/
Please honor your pledge when rescue emails you. They rely on these pledges to provide medical care.
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