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We've all heard of Roman Numerals, and our boy Roman here is definitely numeral I! Roman is a Belgian Malinois who was found running free in Philly. He was brought to the city's only open intake shelter and has made so many friends, with humans and dogs alike!
He is now looking for a breed experienced owner to pick him up and give him the active structured life he deserves!
Roman is available for foster and adoption at ACCT Philly. You can meet him any day from 10:00am-6:00pm. Interested fosters should email foster@acctphilly.org.
Video:
Roman and Cheeto: https://youtu.be/x2rn-IZOfD4
Sage and Roman: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QlnagE2-AZc?feature=share
Roman loves cuddles: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jJVF5-oLw-U?feature=share
Behavioral:
Per Volunteer 3/3/24:
Super well behaved boy for me today! Allowed leashing nicely and walks pretty well with minimal pulling. He takes treats super gently, and showed me sit for them. He had a great dog meet with Sage, very polite even when she was all up in his business. Took him out for the photoshoot and he did well meeting multiple people in a loud environment. Responded very well to squeaks and whistles. Sweet boy, accepted handling all over!
Per Staff 2/27/24:
Roman would come when called and would lean and rub his body against you, almost flipping himself over. He allowed all over petting and handling with no issues. He also got a dog meet during his eval and did very well. He greets with a stiff body, high ears, and a mid to high wagging tail, but tries to initiate play quickly. He did continuously try to mount, so a dog that doesn't mind the mounting would be an ideal playmate for him.
Per Staff 2/26/24:
Very happy and playful. Roman seems to like everyone he meets!
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
We've all heard of Roman Numerals, and our boy Roman here is definitely numeral I! Roman is a Belgian Malinois who was found running free in Philly. He was brought to the city's only open intake shelter and has made so many friends, with humans and dogs alike!
He is now looking for a breed experienced owner to pick him up and give him the active structured life he deserves!
Roman is available for foster and adoption at ACCT Philly. You can meet him any day from 10:00am-6:00pm. Interested fosters should email foster@acctphilly.org.
Video:
Roman and Cheeto: https://youtu.be/x2rn-IZOfD4
Sage and Roman: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QlnagE2-AZc?feature=share
Roman loves cuddles: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jJVF5-oLw-U?feature=share
Behavioral:
Per Volunteer 3/3/24:
Super well behaved boy for me today! Allowed leashing nicely and walks pretty well with minimal pulling. He takes treats super gently, and showed me sit for them. He had a great dog meet with Sage, very polite even when she was all up in his business. Took him out for the photoshoot and he did well meeting multiple people in a loud environment. Responded very well to squeaks and whistles. Sweet boy, accepted handling all over!
Per Staff 2/27/24:
Roman would come when called and would lean and rub his body against you, almost flipping himself over. He allowed all over petting and handling with no issues. He also got a dog meet during his eval and did very well. He greets with a stiff body, high ears, and a mid to high wagging tail, but tries to initiate play quickly. He did continuously try to mount, so a dog that doesn't mind the mounting would be an ideal playmate for him.
Per Staff 2/26/24:
Very happy and playful. Roman seems to like everyone he meets!
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
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!
