ACCT Philly: At-Risk Dogs

09/02/2026

‼️ URGENT ‼️ Chalupa ACCT-A-258368

👉 for the most up to date notes refer to the link in the comments 👈

**$5 in pledges to any rescue that may pull!**

Chalupa ACCT-A-258368 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Chalupa must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or ADOPTER by Sunday, September 6th 2026 at 10AM. Should Chalupa’s medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Chalupa is a handsome brindle boy with a huge heart and an even bigger love for his people! This sweet young guy may be a little shy when first meeting someone, but once he realizes he’s safe, his affectionate personality comes shining through. Give him a few minutes to warm up and you’ll quickly discover what a special boy he is.

Chalupa is a serious cuddle bug who loves being close to his humans. He’ll happily hop up beside you, lean his whole body into you for pets, or even curl up in your lap for some quality snuggle time. He enjoys getting attention and is wonderfully gentle when taking treats. He’s also a playful guy who enjoys toys and will happily chase after a thrown toy before deciding whether or not it’s worth bringing back!

Outside, Chalupa loves to explore with his nose and enjoys spending time in the yard. He can get excited when he spots other dogs and may pull toward them, but he has had several positive dog interactions and has shown that he can enjoy canine company. He’s also been doing well on his walks and is easy to get back into his kennel.

Chalupa has so much love to give and would be thrilled to find a family with kids 10+ who will give him the chance to settle in, build his confidence, and show them what a lovable, goofy, cuddly little guy he is. If you’re looking for a sweet companion who will happily trade his shelter bed for a spot next to you on the couch, come meet Chalupa!

Videos:
Playgroup 8/29:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGhcrFXicXkg

Chalupa and pepper fence meet
https://youtu.be/J7G9A7sdxrk?is=HFMD3Xqxu-5ovGfy

Chalupa and pepper on leash meet
- https://youtu.be/PhrIF96n6Ok?is=gQlKXfm6V2phcDEw
- https://youtu.be/jtzKfxXqK1k?is=_zms-GW2ezpoZSVj

Chalupa:
https://youtube.com/shorts/Pq2xh1B-CeM?feature=share

Sweet chalupa loves pets: https://youtube.com/shorts/DGkNhEeoW5Y?is=ToT2l-z4HOVSuL_V

Chalupa loves peanut butter: https://youtube.com/shorts/3yBIbQeH_5s?is=z0_Fy_9ExTdgmwPb

Chalupa & Deema
- https://youtu.be/IE4IqH8DbQo?si=8gMfv0bSo8TIUin4
- https://youtu.be/T69juNiUUK0?si=XtMNhOwkqrx5bPiD

Rosie and Chalupa meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/iHv3FPgnJcA?si=rKtsmmG_O1XE5W8s

Playgroup 8/12:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBKAGlc9KOfk

Behavior Notes:
Walksheet notes:
8/12 - playgroup, low energy
8/12 - low energy, anxious, flinches when you touch head or back, shy
8/13 - low/medium energy, met Sammi - neutral. Aloof, food-motivated, exit searching, shy
8/13 - low energy, shy, a little bit of pulling, leash ducking, easy to return
8/14 - low/medium energy, good dog meet, super sweet and curious, had a great meet with Rosie
8/15 - medium energy, sweet, likes to play fetch
8/14 - medium energy, exit searching, not eating outside, seeks comfort
8/16 - low energy, he is a sniffer, otherwise pretty good on leash
8/18 - low energy
8/18 - low energy, interest in dogs thru fence, easy to walk, loved butt scratches
8/19 - low energy, good on walk and on leash
8/19 - low energy, very good boy
8/20 - low energy, very good boy
8/21 - low energy, very good boy
8/22 - medium energy, super sweet boy, loves to be pet and stay on your lap for them, takes treats nicely
8/24 - medium energy, good dog meet, very good on leash, loves to jump up on you
8/25 - medium energy
8/26 - medium energy, excited when he sees other dog, friendly and affectionate, seems housebroken, loves toys, treat motivated
8/27 - medium energy, pulls on leash, good boy
8/28 - no issues
8/29 - medium energy, playgroup
8/30 - medium energy, pulls mildly on leash, good dog meet
8/31 - medium energy, very sweet boy, good walk
8/30 - medium energy, good dog meet thru fence, can pull strongly at times, hops fully off the groups for toys, will chase them but not play much after, enjoys pets, very sweet
8/31 - medium energy, easy-going, happy to be outside, seems housetrained, was happy to take my treats and walk away

Per staff 9/1:
I saw Chalupa on the backside of his kennel, pawing, licking, and biting the bottom of his kennel door. He was drooling a lot. When he saw me, he ran over and was panting. Flagged to behavior team and they will give him some extra enrichment.

Per staff 8/31:
Chalupa was wiggly and easy to leash in kennel. He pulled moderately through the kennels and outside. He'd pull stronger when he saw a dog, and would spring forward to the end of his leash when excited. In the yard, he enjoyed pets a lot. When I picked up a toy, he sprung into the air, all fours of the ground. He did this a few times and was very excited. He ran to it when I threw it, then lost interest (only wants what he can't have lol). When I asked him to sit for a toy, he leaned back (didn't fully sit) and waited patiently with all fours on the floor until I threw it. He was easy to return to kennel. He wouldn't take treats but sniffed them.

Per staff 8/29 (Regarding meet with Pepper):
Stiff greetings, sniffed and pushy play

Per volunteer 8/22:
"This handsome brindle boy was easily one of my favorites of the day, and it took about five minutes with him to understand just how special he is.

When I first met Chalupa, he was sitting SO cutely on his little bed in his kennel. He let me leash him up with absolutely no issues, and once we were outside, he walked so nicely on leash like the good boy he is. But the best part about Chalupa?! He is an absolute CUDDLE BUG. This boy just wants to be close to you. He hopped right up on the bench next to me, and when he wasn’t leaning his whole body into me for pets, he was literally lying across my lap soaking up all the love.

He takes treats incredibly gently, loves affection, and is just such an easy, sweet, lovable boy to spend time with. And can we PLEASE talk about that brindle coat?! Handsome doesn’t even begin to cover it. Chalupa is the kind of dog who makes you want to sit there with him all afternoon. He has so much love to give and is just waiting for someone he can give it all to."

Per staff 8/15:
Easy to leash, neutral body language in kennel. Pulls hard outside, exit searching in the pen. Sniffed the other dog, licked ge****ls, otherwise wanted to go into the far corners of the yard and look at the parking lot and the street. Handled him on his back, neck and head with gentle reassuring touch, which is solicited more of when I stopped.

Per staff 8/13:
Best suited for a home with kids 10+

Per staff 8/13:
Kennel Presentation: Laying on the bed when I approached kennel. sat up on the bed with soft eyes and ears to the side.

Leash Skills: Easy to leash to and came right out of kennel. Mildly pulled on leash. Pulled hard towards the fence line and the parking lot (exit searching).

Sociability: Tolerant of handling however did not solicit for more. Took treats gently, preferred meatballs over hot dogs.

Play: n/a

Dog Interaction: Met Sammi, pulled towards her. Overly interested in sammi's hind end.

Return to Kennel: Went right into kennel and removed leash with hand.

Color Level: Exp Gold

Playgroup 8/12:
Steer Test - Water 4/5, Can 1/5
Allowed to be sniffed but moved around in yard a lot on own. Exit Searching.

Per staff 8/11:
A little nervous, backs away when you move towards him. I had to go slow and bend down to his level and he started to come close to me, looked like he felt a lot more comfortable. Let me gently pet his head

Per finder 8/11:
The police found a dog tied to a pole and brought him to ACCT. They described him as being friendly
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Due to being significantly overcapacity with dogs and cats 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 a dog or cat.

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.

09/02/2026

‼️ URGENT ‼️ Jameson ACCT-A-258268

👉 for the most up to date notes please refer to the link in the comments 👈

Jameson ACCT-A-258268 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Jameson must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or ADOPTER by Sunday, September 6th 2026 at 10AM. Should Jameson’s medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Jameson is a sweet, lovable big baby who is ready to find his forever family! This handsome boy may take a little time to warm up, but treats are the way to his heart, and once he gets comfortable, his gentle personality really shines. He has been described as incredibly sweet and well-mannered with people, and staff even called him a “big baby at heart.” He allows handling and enjoys spending time with his people, especially when there aren't a bunch of distractions around.

Jameson is also a dog enthusiast! He gets very excited when he sees other dogs and would love nothing more than to say hello to every pup he passes. He can become quite focused on them and pull toward them, so his new family should be prepared to help him learn some polite leash skills and give him plenty of guidance around canine distractions. Once away from the excitement, he is much more relaxed and able to focus on his handler.

Jameson has had some successful dog interactions, but because he can become very focused and intense around other dogs, his adopter will need to be committed to slow, thoughtful dog introductions and be willing to give him time to get comfortable with a potential canine sibling. He shouldn't be rushed into interactions or expected to immediately become best friends with another dog. A patient adopter who understands the importance of gradual introductions will set Jameson up for success.

Jameson is treat motivated, eager to explore, and a really good walker when he's able to focus. He would do best with a family who is comfortable continuing to work on his leash manners and helping him learn that he doesn't have to meet every dog he sees. Because he can be a little jumpy and enthusiastic about treats, we recommend a home with children 8+.

If you're looking for a handsome, goofy companion with a big personality, a sweet heart, and plenty of potential, Jameson would love to meet you!

Videos:

Sadie lady and Jameson: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYJpOiUHVjr0&si=iqdBVqRhnyOQ9tLB

Jameson & Boogie: https://youtu.be/c-Wj3dcKHqE

Behavior Notes:

Walksheet notes:

8/11 - low energy, a little scared but warms up with treats

8/12 - low energy, playgroup

8/13 - low energy, very sweet, likes to explore more than pets

8/13 - high energy, snatchy with treats outside, pulls strongly towards other dogs, allowed all handling

8/16 - no issues

8/16 - medium energy, good dog meet, pulls on leash, gets lightly jumpy, snatchy with treats, pulls towards other dogs

8/16 - medium energy

8/19 - medium energy, good boy

8.21 - medium energy, very interested in other dogs, walks so nice, sweet

8/21 - fixated on other dogs

8/23 - medium energy, fence fighting with other dogs, wants to meet every dog, good boy

8/23 - medium energy, good boy, pulls a little, very gentle

8/24 - medium energy

8/26 - medium energy, good boy

8/28 - medium energy, so sweet, good walker, crazy to meet other dogs

8/31 - medium energy, so good, my fav!

Per volunteer 8/21/26: Was laying right in front of the door when I approached his kennel and he immediately got up when he heard me there. I very easily looped the leash out of his head and his body position was a little tense with a mid-level wagging tail and ears perked straight up. On leash he pulls moderately and would recommend a harness. When we got to the play yard, there was another dog in the play yard a few yards down and he was pretty fixated on him for a while, pacing at the fence. He remained focused on the dogs around us for the whole outing. He is much more calm when he’s not in the presence of any dogs and able to focus on his handler much more! He takes treats gently for the most part with a little snatchiness one time and very treat motivated. He took some pets from me, however didn’t solicit out too much attention overall. Minimal pulling on the way back into the shelter. Easily went back into kennel

Per staff 8/17/26 (Regarding meet with Sadie Lady): Forward. Pulls hard. After he sniffed Sadie he was pulling less towards and able to be redirect.

Per staff 8/15/26 (Regarding meet with Boogie): Pulled hard towards him, hard staring, able to sniff. Hard to redirect when closer, needed leash pressure to move away.

Per staff 8/15/26: kids 8+ due to being snatchy with treats and jumping

Per staff 8/13/26: Kennel Presentation: At the front of his kennel with his front paws on the door with soft eyes, ears back, loose body. Took a treat through the bars.

Leash Skills: Tossed treats into his kennel to get him to move back, when he came back to the front was able to leash. Once leashed came right out and pulled moderately on leash. Once outside pulled strongly towards other dogs.

Sociability: Allowed all handling with a loose body, ears back, mid level tail wags. Remained next to me when I stopped. Took treats snatchy outside, tossing them is best! Would jump on me for them as well, with ears back, mid to low tail wags.

Play: n/a

Dog Interaction: Met Boogie, pulled hard towards him hard staring, ears forward, tenser body. Face to face pulled strongly, was able to sniff him. Hard to redirect, would continue to pull hard and hard stare at him until about 20ft away.

Return to Kennel: Walked back pulling moderately with the same body language as walking out. Hopped right into kennel and leash was removed by hand.

Color Level: Blue

Playgroup 8/12/26: Steer Test - was not able to get steer test due to being sent back.

Fence greeting - came up tense and muzzle punched with hard barking. Did not get into playgroup.
Per staff 8/10/26: he was very easy to handle , gave vaccines with no problem . he is a big baby at heart so sweet

Per finder 8/10/26: Jameson was found 3 weeks prior and was brought to the shelter to find a new owner. His finder notes that he appears to need attention, is well mannered with strangers and other animals, and is overall friendly

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Due to being significantly overcapacity with dogs and cats 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 a dog or cat.

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.

09/01/2026

ACCT Philly At-Risk Dogs Pledge Form

If you are a rescue organization, foster, adopter, or someone who can help an animal in need, please consider making a pledge of support toward an ACCT Philly animal.

Your pledge can help provide the financial support needed for an animal to leave the shelter and get the care, foster placement, or rescue support they need.

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08/31/2026

Transferred to rescue.

‼️ URGENT ‼️ Misty ACCT-A-258046

👉 for the most up to date notes please click the link in the comments 👈

Thanks to the generosity of Philadoptables, a donation of $300 will be made to the rescue that pulls.

**$365 in additional pledges to the rescue that pulls**

Misty ACCT-A-258046 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to behavioral concerns. Misty must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER by TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST at 10AM. Should Misty's medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change.

Misty came to ACCT Philly on August 8th as a stray alongside another dog. Since arriving, she has shown just how much she has to offer! Initially very nervous and fearful, Misty has gradually become more comfortable with familiar people and has revealed a sweet, affectionate, and playful side. She enjoys exploring, sniffing around, and spending time with her people, and she has been described as very sweet, easy to walk, and even happy to snuggle in a lap. She is also food motivated and knows several commands, including offering her paw!

Misty has participated in playgroup and has shown tolerant to neutral interactions with other dogs. She tends to be more of a mingler, preferring to explore and move at her own pace, and has also been able to comfortably parallel walk with another dog. She has been selective with people, so she would benefit from a rescue that can give her the time, patience, and support she needs to continue building confidence and feeling secure. With the right rescue partner taking her into their care, we believe Misty will keep coming out of her shell and show the world just how sweet she can be.

VIDEOS:
Misty and Sunday:
https://youtu.be/jo-djdMyquc?is=UvduKqmfuUYzoYkv

Misty and Sunday Leashed Meet:
https://youtu.be/jo-djdMyquc?is=UvduKqmfuUYzoYkv

Playgroup 8/12:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBKAGlc9KOfk

Short Clip From Playgroup 8/14:
Popcorn, Sandy, Misty: https://youtu.be/0W_8TnM10I0

Playgroup 8/15:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLes8DKheeP2w

Misty Knows Many Commands: https://youtube.com/shorts/37E4KjQxGIY?is=iRlgswMq3GiT-ERB

Carla and Misty Fence Meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/ekJDZSAwswU?si=1Ja3hMuJH6jTjvJZ

Carla and Misty:
https://youtu.be/6NgB6rlUHM4?is=oPBnsDGE-6AwlA7i

Carla and Misty:
https://youtu.be/2lamR3_ghQk?is=f0pn0Bd92iJYkAyY

BEHAVIOR NOTES:
Per staff 8/28:
Kennel Presentation: At the front of the kennel with soft eyes, ears to the side, mid nub wagging and going in circles as staff member approached with their leash.

Leash Skills: Easy to leash and came right out of the kennel. Mildly pulls on leash.

Sociability: Leaned into all handling with a loose body, soft eyes, ears to the side and nub wagging. A little snatchy with treats. Gave paw to handler.

Play: n/a

Dog Interaction: Met Carla. Good greetings. Tolerant, handler oriented. Moved away.

Return to Kennel: Went ring into kennel and used clip to removed leash

Color Level: Blue

Notes: Keeping rescue only for now due to Misty being selective with people and at this time there is not an identifiable trigger.

Per staff 8/28:
Loose in kennel, spinning in slow circles, appeared excited to get out. Easy to leash. Pulled moderately on leash. Very sweet girl, allowed pets all over and gave me her paw and let me hold it for a little. Dog meet with Carla. Was pretty gentle for a slow-feed with hot dogs when allowing Carla to sniff. Easy to return, walked right into kennel, unleashed with clip method.

Per staff 8/28:
Medium energy. Sweet girl!! Easy to walk.

Per staff 8/27:
Was trying to bite me through the gate and was growling and lunging.

Per staff 8/25:
Medium energy.

Per staff 8/24:
ACA's called me back to iso to let me know that Misty was lunging in her kennel. They noted she was good for her walks, easy to leash and was good outside and for returning. When it was time for feeding she was jumping up hard her kennel hard barking. I walked over to her kennel she was tense with hard wide eyes and her ears back and jumped up at the door hard barking. I took out a treat and her eyes softened. Tossed it in and she ate it, then returned to the door with a loose wiggly body, ears back, soft eyes, able to toss treats to move her back and place her food in kennel with no issue.

Per staff 8/24:
Easy to leash, came right to the front. Rowdy & jumpy, but still easy. Walked nicely on the leash, no pulling. Yes, I handled the dog. Walked right into kennel and unleashed without issue.

"On 8/23/2026 I walked Misty from iso to the iso play yard where she engaged in play activities and snuggled up on my lap. She was great overall walking to the yard and going back to the kennel. Around 2:40 when I went to refeed the dogs Misty displayed unusual behavior. As I opened her door she lunged and snapped in the direction of my face. When I closed the kennel door she proceeded to jump at the door and bite the glass in close proximity to my face. She displayed tense body, stiff mid-straight tail, and had a fixed intense gaze towards me and staff. It was then we radio staff for assistance where they gave Misty some treats before sliding her tray of food inside her kennel. After eating she was back to her happy self, displaying a loose body posture, happy tail wags and playful demeanor. As a side note that may or may not be relevant, iso play yard has a wasp nest and Misty was being swarmed by them and was actively attempting to run from them. I'm not sure if she was stung at any point but out of concern I decided to bring her back inside.

Per staff 8/24:
Low energy. Mild issues getting out of kennel. Low growls, is good once she's outside. Neutral dog meet.

Per volunteer 8/23:
Low energy. Slightly shy. Loves her people.

Per volunteer 8/21:
Low energy. Very good girl.

Per staff 8/20:
Medium energy. Perfect girl.

Per volunteer 8/19:
Love her.

Per staff 8/19:
Low energy. Sweet. Shy. Good on walk and on leash.

Per volunteer 8/18:
Low energy. Very good girl.

Per staff 8/18:
Medium energy.

Per staff, playgroup 8/15:
Steer Test - Previously steer tested, highly steerable. Neutral fence greetings, good mingler in play yard, sniffing and moving away. Meandered around the yard.

Per staff 8/15:
Low energy. Slight issues getting out of kennel. Mildly shy. Good dog meet - playgroup.

Per staff, playgroup 8/14:
Steer test: 3/5 with water. Head low and mid tail at fence greetings. Tolerant, avoidant and mingled around the yard.

Per volunteer 8/14:
Low energy. Mildly shy. Neutral dog meet. My absolute favorite! Was easy in/out of kennel today!

Per volunteer 8/13:
Low energy. Mild issues getting out of kennel. Very sweet. Allowed me to pet her easily.

Per volunteer 8/13:
Low energy. Mild issues getting out of kennel. Mildly shy. Did some sniff work outside. She loved it! Go slow leashing, otherwise she was fine. So food motivated!

Per staff, playgroup 8/12:
Steer Test - Water 4/5, Can 5/5. Came in very fearful but had good greetings with Butter Boy. Moved around on her own in the yard.

Per staff 8/12:
Low energy. Mild issues getting out of kennel. Mildly shy. Good dog meet - playgroup.

Per staff 8/11:
Laying on the back side of kennel when I approached. Tossed a handful of treats in to see if she would come over to the front side. She remained laying down, so I closed the guillotine door and went to the back side. Misty was laying in front of the door, when I opened the door she stood up and moved away from the door with wide eyes, ears to the side and hunched body. Offered a few treats and needed a treat lure to leash which took about 2 minutes to leash up. Once leashed she came out slowly of kennel. Walked on a loose leash with head low, wide eyes and nub down. Met Duke, sniffed and able to be sniffed. Hesitated for a second to go back into kennel, went for the treats I had previously thrown in there. Removed leash with hand.

Per volunteer 8/9:
Kennel Presentation: crouched body with soft, wide eyes and a tense mouth. Took treats when I tossed them then stepped away from the door/looked away from her. When I returned a few minutes later, she had defecated, possibly out of fear. After several attempts to leash with a lure with the divider closed (10 minutes or so), ended up lassoing her. She was flinchy with wide eyes and ears rotating back and forth. Once secured, she cautiously walked out with a crouched body

Leash Skills: hesitant on leash with a crouched body. Walked slowly with no pulling through kennels
Sociability: very nervous outside, not soliciting attention and lots of sniffing around. Walked slowly and crouched. Allowed handling and stayed still when I stopped petting, neither soliciting more attention nor moving away. She took treats gently (especially considering how thin she is) and maintained soft, slightly wide eyes and alert ears throughout

Play: did not attempt

Dog Interaction: avoidant and tolerant of Sunday who was more forward. Misty maintained a crouched body with low/tucked tail and wide eyes, moving away from Sunday as he followed to sniff her rear end. Once they were walking side by side, she loosened up and walked calmly a few feet away, actively trying to catch up and walk together after stopping to sniff the grass.

Return to Kennel: returned with one step in and light leash pressure

Color Level: exp blue due to fearfulness and difficulty removing from kennel

Recommendations and considerations: go slow, use lots of treats

Per staff 8/9:
Tolerant, moved away, able to parallel walk with Sunday, sniffed and was sniffed.

Per staff 8/8:
Very nervous, hard barking when and attempted to flee when being approached. After litter mate was captured she hesitantly approached us and was able to be leashed. Allowed petting after settling.

MEDICAL NOTES:
Misty is finishing up treatment for an upper respiratory infection (URI) or "doggy cold." She is scheduled to be on medication until 9/4.

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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.

08/31/2026

‼️ URGENT ‼️ Sunday ACCT-A-258041

👉 for the most up to date notes please click the link in the comments 👈

Sunday ACCT-A-258041 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Sunday must have confirmed placement with an RESCUE PARTNER OR ADOPTER by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH at 10AM. Should Sunday's medical or behavioral status change, their 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 Sunday (ACCT-A-258041), a charming gentleman who is ready to make every day feel like a relaxing weekend! Sunday has been a star pupil since arriving at the shelter, often seen sitting quietly at the front of his kennel with soft, hopeful eyes, waiting for a friend to stop by.

Sunday is a big fan of his daily walks, though his nose occasionally leads the way to the best sniffing spots! He is a polite treat-taker and a social fellow who enjoys gentle handling.

If you’re looking for a sweet, treat-loving companion who will appreciate every bit of love and every peanut butter snack you can offer, Sunday is waiting to meet you!

📽️Videos📽️:
Sunday knows sit : https://youtube.com/shorts/FJLLf2aNgko?is=86KMzUfRde3BBJaJ
Pets for Sunday : https://youtube.com/shorts/XRy7MFgKrTg?is=BLb0m32UkffvrCDb
Playgroup 8/12: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBKAGlc9KOfk
Tilly and Sunday meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/I51hozjvjFQ?si=zzAIEI_BfX2hiJmy
Misty and Sunday: https://youtu.be/jo-djdMyquc?is=UvduKqmfuUYzoYkv

⭐Behavioral Notes⭐

Per volunteer 8/27 :
"Sunday was a great boy for me on our walk today. He did pull pretty hard on the leash when first got him out of the kennel, he really had to go. He was not as bad pulling on the way back in after our walk. He was great once we got in the yard! He loved playing ball, he let me pet him all over, and he really liked butt rubs. He had an OK fence meet/running the fence with Eve, too."

Per staff 8/25 : "When doing Sunday's PCR, he was tolerant of all types of restraint, allowed bear hug from handler, allowed nose and eye swab, but as medical backed up after the throat swab he started thrashing and bucking against his handler, after struggling in hold for a moment, he turned and tried to snap at handler's face/head. was fine after released from hold ; back to jumping around; looser body language; went back into kennel for a moment"

08/12/2026 Playgroup
Steer Test - Water 4/5, Can 4/5
With fence greeting, he ran up to the fence, hackles raised, high tail, muzzle punched. Jameson then muzzle punched and hard barked as well. High tail when sniffing/greeting. A bit pushy. Fence greeting with Hercules, hackles raised, ears forward, high tail. Moved around in yard with engaging in play.

08/11/2026 Misty and Sunday:
Good greetings. Pulls towards other dog when she moved away. Able to disengage.

08/09/2026 per staff:
Kennel Presentation: At the front of his kennel, soft eyes, ears back, loose body, mid level loose wags. Took a treat gently through the bars.

Leash Skills: Tossed treats to move him back, when he came back to the front was easily leashed and came right out. Walked pulling mildly on leash. Would occasionally pull strongly towards areas to sniff.

Sociability: Would not come over when called, came over for treats and took them gently. Allowed all handling with ears to the side, mid to high tail, loose body, slightly open mouth. Would remine next to me for a second after I stopped then moved away to sniff.

Play: n/a

Dog Interaction: Saw dogs through the fence, sniffed at them with a high tail, ears to the side and moved away.

Return to Kennel: Clipped leash on return due to notes of needing two handlers to return on walk sheet. Walked pulling mildly, eyes darting, high tail. Slowed down and started to lower his body as we got closer, picked up the pace into a light jog and he kept moving and hopped right in.

Color Level: Blue

Recommendations and considerations: If he continues to go into kennel on his own can be leveled down

08/08/2026 per staff:
sitting quietly at the front of the kennel, soft eyes,

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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