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Meet Knight, who is currently looking for his knight in shining armor! Poor Knight is pretty stressed in the shelter, but when he gets outside he shows what a sweet and gentle boy he truly is! Knight has been at the shelter a few times now so is looking for a safe forever home, who can help him decompress and show off his affectionate personality. He's available for adoption at ACCT Philly- meet him any day from 10am-6pm!
Videos --
Knight shows off his sit!: https://youtube.com/shorts/LImaQpJQMyU?feature=share
Behavior notes --
Per volunteer on 5/6: Knight is such a sweet boy! He was wagging his tail when I approached the kennel and he took treats very gently through the bars. Outside, he pulls a bit on his leash but is very manageable. He sniffed around a lot in the run but did engage with me several times. He even showed me that he knows sit! He was so curious about all the people walking by the run and ran up to the with a wagging tail. He's such a friendly, happy boy!
Per Staff 5/4/24: Became stressed during exam and snapped multiple times. Basket muzzle before starting exam! Loves cheese
Per Volunteer 5/3/24: Super sweet boy! He's a big boy and pretty strong, but very responsive to any pressure on leash. No issue with leashing, waited patiently for me to leash then jumped right out excitedly. Outside he showed me sit- he takes treats super nicely!! No snatching at all. Didn't show any interest in toys. Very gentle with me overall- took cuddles all over and liked his butt and head scratches. leaned into me while getting rubs. He had an upset belly today with some blood in his stool so I left a medical alert slip
Per Staff 5/3/24: Knight got to meet another dog today, Glave. They were both excited to greet each other and pulled strongly toward each other. Knight greeted with raised hackles, a high wagging tail, and stiff body. He did hover over Glave a bit but Glave took it well. At one point Glave attempted to mount Knight and Knight gave a very minor correction (spun around and muzzle booped) and Glave took the correction well. Towards the end they started jumping and trying to play with each other, but Glave's eyes got hard so we separated them. Overall, I think both dogs could definitely have some dog friends as long as there are slow introductions.
Per Staff 5/2/24: (Name formerly Nightmare) Nightmare was at the front of kennel with soft eyes and a neutral body. He was very patient for leashing and allowed me to easily leash him and exit the kennel. he is very scared of the clip on the leash for some reason and will run away form it or snap at it- if using the clip method to return be cautious when clipping as it spooks him and he may react! Nightmare is a sensitive boy! In the room he was very sweet towards me and another handler. he was very gentle and had great manners, seeking out attention from us often and would rest his head on our laps while we pet him. if I stopped petting him he would glance up with soft eyes and lean in closer. At times he would flinch away if you moved too fast over his head but was never tense or reactive. he was very affectionate towards both of us and was very food motivated. He took treats gently and showed knowledge of sit. He HATES the clip on the end of the clip leashes and will run away or snap at it. Be careful when clipping the leash due to this.
Per Staff 5/2/24: An ACA was returning Nightmare to kennel and nightmare began to pull backwards. I threw a trachea in his kennel to coax him with and when she went to clip the leash he freaked out and began to thrash and snapped at her. He got loose from her and another ACA was able to catch him at the end of the kennel. He quickly put him into a controlled hug with a grip on his head so he could not swing around at him and then returned him to kennel without issue
Per Staff 3/7/24: Placing on evaluate, officer described him as "a bit feisty" and requested assistance with removing him from vehicle. ACA assisted with getting him out of vehicle, she said he was scared/fearful but not reactive.
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.
Meet Knight, who is currently looking for his knight in shining armor! Poor Knight is pretty stressed in the shelter, but when he gets outside he shows what a sweet and gentle boy he truly is! Knight has been at the shelter a few times now so is looking for a safe forever home, who can help him decompress and show off his affectionate personality. He's available for adoption at ACCT Philly- meet him any day from 10am-6pm!
Videos --
Knight shows off his sit!: https://youtube.com/shorts/LImaQpJQMyU?feature=share
Behavior notes --
Per volunteer on 5/6: Knight is such a sweet boy! He was wagging his tail when I approached the kennel and he took treats very gently through the bars. Outside, he pulls a bit on his leash but is very manageable. He sniffed around a lot in the run but did engage with me several times. He even showed me that he knows sit! He was so curious about all the people walking by the run and ran up to the with a wagging tail. He's such a friendly, happy boy!
Per Staff 5/4/24: Became stressed during exam and snapped multiple times. Basket muzzle before starting exam! Loves cheese
Per Volunteer 5/3/24: Super sweet boy! He's a big boy and pretty strong, but very responsive to any pressure on leash. No issue with leashing, waited patiently for me to leash then jumped right out excitedly. Outside he showed me sit- he takes treats super nicely!! No snatching at all. Didn't show any interest in toys. Very gentle with me overall- took cuddles all over and liked his butt and head scratches. leaned into me while getting rubs. He had an upset belly today with some blood in his stool so I left a medical alert slip
Per Staff 5/3/24: Knight got to meet another dog today, Glave. They were both excited to greet each other and pulled strongly toward each other. Knight greeted with raised hackles, a high wagging tail, and stiff body. He did hover over Glave a bit but Glave took it well. At one point Glave attempted to mount Knight and Knight gave a very minor correction (spun around and muzzle booped) and Glave took the correction well. Towards the end they started jumping and trying to play with each other, but Glave's eyes got hard so we separated them. Overall, I think both dogs could definitely have some dog friends as long as there are slow introductions.
Per Staff 5/2/24: (Name formerly Nightmare) Nightmare was at the front of kennel with soft eyes and a neutral body. He was very patient for leashing and allowed me to easily leash him and exit the kennel. he is very scared of the clip on the leash for some reason and will run away form it or snap at it- if using the clip method to return be cautious when clipping as it spooks him and he may react! Nightmare is a sensitive boy! In the room he was very sweet towards me and another handler. he was very gentle and had great manners, seeking out attention from us often and would rest his head on our laps while we pet him. if I stopped petting him he would glance up with soft eyes and lean in closer. At times he would flinch away if you moved too fast over his head but was never tense or reactive. he was very affectionate towards both of us and was very food motivated. He took treats gently and showed knowledge of sit. He HATES the clip on the end of the clip leashes and will run away or snap at it. Be careful when clipping the leash due to this.
Per Staff 5/2/24: An ACA was returning Nightmare to kennel and nightmare began to pull backwards. I threw a trachea in his kennel to coax him with and when she went to clip the leash he freaked out and began to thrash and snapped at her. He got loose from her and another ACA was able to catch him at the end of the kennel. He quickly put him into a controlled hug with a grip on his head so he could not swing around at him and then returned him to kennel without issue
Per Staff 3/7/24: Placing on evaluate, officer described him as "a bit feisty" and requested assistance with removing him from vehicle. ACA assisted with getting him out of vehicle, she said he was scared/fearful but not reactive.
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.
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!
