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Stu has really adapted to life in Center City while in foster care!
Stu is great on walks and has learned to mostly walk by your side and check in with you every now and then. She is a voracious sniffer while on walks- she is always eager to sniff and see what's happened since her last walk and is always on the lookout for a tasty snack that someone might have left for her. She loves to get her dose of greens and has some favorite grass and weeds that she'll nibble on. She has always been interested in playing and meeting other dogs, but has now learned that she doesn't have to excitedly meet every dog she sees on the streets. She's a very strong girl and definitely hit the gym in her past life- every now and then she'll get a little too excited to see a dog or a squirrel/cat and will pull, but eventually does calm down after some re-direction. She is still a little tentative with certain situations (people walking out their front doors, slow walking people, people carrying bags and wearing large hats) but once re-directed is off to sniffing again. Grass and open fields tend to give her the zoomies and it would be awesome for her to live in an area where she could run freely and explore nature.
At home during the day, she loves to lay on the couch and sunbathe outside. She's got a handful of toys that she'll play with on her own but loves to play tug, her squeaky toys, and a good peanut butter Kong. Stu is crate trained and knows to cozy up in the corner of her crate when it is time for bed. She's been okay staying at home outside of her crate in a dog-proofed house for longer periods during the day. No regular accidents in the house (unless she's sick).
Stu is an adoption event veteran and loves when people give her treats and attention, but is still sometimes prone to getting a little overexcited, jumpy, and a little mouthy with new adult strangers. She's been pretty good with meeting kids at these events although she hasn't lived with kids for an extended time. She's been great with other dogs at events and has cohabited with other dogs during past foster stays. A trial period stay at a home with children might be a good idea, but an active adult only no cat household will probably be the ideal situation for her."
Videos:
Pearla knows sit and is such a sweetie: https://youtube.com/shorts/2zitSZNjZR8?feature=share
Pearla and Bowie face meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/Tq04h2YuPro?feature=share
Pearla stops to smell the flowers: https://youtube.com/shorts/NZ6IcSH1wYo?feature=share
Pearla & Bowie fence meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/gobjr1RaI1k?feature=share
Pearla & Bowie: https://youtube.com/shorts/S1Di3e-OTj4?feature=share
Pearla in foster: https://youtube.com/shorts/21GiwnyQmK0
Pearla in foster 2: https://youtube.com/shorts/VgI9EMlcW48
Stu has really adapted to life in Center City while in foster care!
Stu is great on walks and has learned to mostly walk by your side and check in with you every now and then. She is a voracious sniffer while on walks- she is always eager to sniff and see what's happened since her last walk and is always on the lookout for a tasty snack that someone might have left for her. She loves to get her dose of greens and has some favorite grass and weeds that she'll nibble on. She has always been interested in playing and meeting other dogs, but has now learned that she doesn't have to excitedly meet every dog she sees on the streets. She's a very strong girl and definitely hit the gym in her past life- every now and then she'll get a little too excited to see a dog or a squirrel/cat and will pull, but eventually does calm down after some re-direction. She is still a little tentative with certain situations (people walking out their front doors, slow walking people, people carrying bags and wearing large hats) but once re-directed is off to sniffing again. Grass and open fields tend to give her the zoomies and it would be awesome for her to live in an area where she could run freely and explore nature.
At home during the day, she loves to lay on the couch and sunbathe outside. She's got a handful of toys that she'll play with on her own but loves to play tug, her squeaky toys, and a good peanut butter Kong. Stu is crate trained and knows to cozy up in the corner of her crate when it is time for bed. She's been okay staying at home outside of her crate in a dog-proofed house for longer periods during the day. No regular accidents in the house (unless she's sick).
Stu is an adoption event veteran and loves when people give her treats and attention, but is still sometimes prone to getting a little overexcited, jumpy, and a little mouthy with new adult strangers. She's been pretty good with meeting kids at these events although she hasn't lived with kids for an extended time. She's been great with other dogs at events and has cohabited with other dogs during past foster stays. A trial period stay at a home with children might be a good idea, but an active adult only no cat household will probably be the ideal situation for her."
Videos:
Pearla knows sit and is such a sweetie: https://youtube.com/shorts/2zitSZNjZR8?feature=share
Pearla and Bowie face meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/Tq04h2YuPro?feature=share
Pearla stops to smell the flowers: https://youtube.com/shorts/NZ6IcSH1wYo?feature=share
Pearla & Bowie fence meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/gobjr1RaI1k?feature=share
Pearla & Bowie: https://youtube.com/shorts/S1Di3e-OTj4?feature=share
Pearla in foster: https://youtube.com/shorts/21GiwnyQmK0
Pearla in foster 2: https://youtube.com/shorts/VgI9EMlcW48
Older adult cats (over 7 years): Pick your own donation towards Stella Fund towards medical care. Includes FAQ handout.
Cats with Kitty Colds: Pick your own donation towards Stella Fund toward medical care. Includes FAQ handout and medication.
"Fraidy" Cats (TTA Program): Donation your own donation towards Kneady Cat Fund towards cat enrichment. Includes FAQ handout.
Puppies (under 6 months): $100
Adult dogs (over 6 months): $25
Pen Pal dogs: $20
Benefactor dogs: $150
The adoption fee includes your new pet’s spay/neuter surgery, age appropriate vaccinations, deworming, and an offer for 30 days of free pet health insurance.
Dogs: Microchip included with adoption fee
Cats: Microchip only $10 more!
Cats and kittens can always be adopted two for the price of one through our Adopt-A-Buddy program.
Dog licenses: $16 if you live within Philadelphia city limits
**Please bring photo ID with your current name and address**
Kittens (under 6 months): $100
Adult cats (over 6 months to 7 years): $50
Older adult cats (over 7 years): Pick your own donation towards Stella Fund towards medical care. Includes FAQ handout.
Cats with Kitty Colds: Pick your own donation towards Stella Fund toward medical care. Includes FAQ handout and medication.
"Fraidy" Cats (TTA Program): Donation your own donation towards Kneady Cat Fund towards cat enrichment. Includes FAQ handout.
Puppies (under 6 months): $100
Adult dogs (over 6 months): $25
Pen Pal dogs: $20
Benefactor dogs: $150
The adoption fee includes your new pet’s spay/neuter surgery, age appropriate vaccinations, deworming, and an offer for 30 days of free pet health insurance.
Dogs: Microchip included with adoption fee
Cats: Microchip only $10 more!
Cats and kittens can always be adopted two for the price of one through our Adopt-A-Buddy program.
Dog licenses: $16 if you live within Philadelphia city limits
**Please bring photo ID with your current name and address**
INTERESTED IN FOSTERING?
Email: foster@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/foster
Foster care hours:
Monday - Friday: 1pm - 8pm
Weekends: 10am - 5pm
We are located at:
111 W. Hunting Park Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
More about this shelter
The Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) is the region’s largest animal care and control service provider. ACCT Philly is an independent, 501c3 nonprofit organization, contracted by the City of Philadelphia to provide animal control services. Our animal control officers provide service over 142.6 square miles to the city’s more than 1.5 million residents and ACCT Philly’s facility in North Philadelphia handles more than 17,000 of the city’s animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually.
In addition to animal control and sheltering, ACCT Philly is open 365 days a year for pet adoptions. ACCT Philly also supports a foster care program where community members provide temporary homes for sheltered animals and one of the (if not THE) most extensive rescue partnership program in the country where approved rescue partners accept ACCT Philly animals into their adoption programs. Under contract ACCT Philly’s Animal Control Officers provide animal control services and code enforcement. Other exciting ACCT Philly programs include a food pantry for low-income pet owners, a vibrant volunteer program, trap-neuter-return for community cats, a unique Pen Pal program to assist dogs at risk … and so much more!
The Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) is the region’s largest animal care and control service provider. ACCT Philly is an independent, 501c3 nonprofit organization, contracted by the City of Philadelphia to provide animal control services. Our animal control officers provide service over 142.6 square miles to the city’s more than 1.5 million residents and ACCT Philly’s facility in North Philadelphia handles more than 17,000 of the city’s animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually.
In addition to animal control and sheltering, ACCT Philly is open 365 days a year for pet adoptions. ACCT Philly also supports a foster care program where community members provide temporary homes for sheltered animals and one of the (if not THE) most extensive rescue partnership program in the country where approved rescue partners accept ACCT Philly animals into their adoption programs. Under contract ACCT Philly’s Animal Control Officers provide animal control services and code enforcement. Other exciting ACCT Philly programs include a food pantry for low-income pet owners, a vibrant volunteer program, trap-neuter-return for community cats, a unique Pen Pal program to assist dogs at risk … and so much more!
