Meet Spike (ACCT-A-238623)! This handsome spotted boy is ready to find his forever home.
Spike is a sociable and playful boy who was found roaming and brought to us for safety. He loves to give kisses and enjoys playing with toys, especially when he gets to chase them! He's also a fan of enrichment activities like shredding tubes and chewing on dental sticks to help him get some mental stimulation.
He can be a little jumpy and mouthy when he wants attention, so he will need a family who is willing to work with him on his manners and help him channel his energy in positive ways. He gets excited when he sees other dogs, sometimes barking and pulling.
We've been working with Spike here at the shelter to help him feel more comfortable and relaxed. He can get stressed in his kennel, so we try to keep him busy with fun activities, which helps him destress.
Spike is looking for a patient, experienced home to give him lots of love and an outlet for his energy. He'll repay you in lots of playing, kisses, and snuggles!
VIDEOS:
Giving Spike treats: https://youtu.be/H9Uz1QUNdEo
Stormy and Spike leashed meet: https://youtu.be/YkaSqI8LVOA
Stormy and Spike fence meet: https://youtu.be/U5red4nBVJo
Spike gives kisses: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Cr74PnPUhQc
Playing with Spike 1: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lGuXudq-jd8
Playing with Spike 2: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/W0tFJNGOqbs
Playing with Spike 3: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YbDDzk3Xuok
BEHAVIOR:
Per staff 12/21/2025: Barrier reactivity noted between dogs when going in and out of kennel. Per Aca: He got away from one of the handlers in the room and was “barrier reactive” to one of the kenneled dogs. when trying to get the dog spike air snapped at the ACA
Per staff 12/16/2025: Spike is showing increased kennel stress, running back and forth and panting heavily and jumping up on the door
Behavior evaluation 12/8/2025:
Kennel Presentation: waiting at the front of his kennel with soft eyes, tail low and still. He took treats gently through the door and tail gave mid wags when he saw the leash.
Leash Skills: Leashed easily. Pulled hard throughout kennel, peed as soon as we got outside. Pulled hard and highly vocal toward other dogs that he saw, both through the fence and across the yard.
Sociability: Somewhat aloof in the eval room, not soliciting attention from me at first. Eventually came over to get hot dog (took it nicely from an open palm) and stuck around for some pets. Once I stopped, he gave a shake off and walked away. As we spent longer in the eval room and another staff member joined, he got very jumpy and mouthy, nipping toward the fabric of our sleeves (sweatshirt/jackets). Did not make contact and was deterrable by turning your back/tossing hot dog.
Play: Chased toys and played tug briefly. Enjoyed disposable enrichment, did not show resource guarding with toy when I reached toward it when he dropped it.
Dog Interaction: Attempted leashed meet with Stormy in the eval room. Spike was extremely forward and vocal, pulling hard and barking/screaming. Did not move forward with face-to-face meet due to overarousal of both dogs.
Return to Kennel: Bucking, pulling toward other kennels to bark at dogs in their kennel. Took 2 handlers to return (would likely be possible with one with use of high value treats - he went in willingly for hot dog)
Color Level: Experienced blueRecommendations and considerations: Watch out for mouthiness when overaroused
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
Meet Spike (ACCT-A-238623)! This handsome spotted boy is ready to find his forever home.
Spike is a sociable and playful boy who was found roaming and brought to us for safety. He loves to give kisses and enjoys playing with toys, especially when he gets to chase them! He's also a fan of enrichment activities like shredding tubes and chewing on dental sticks to help him get some mental stimulation.
He can be a little jumpy and mouthy when he wants attention, so he will need a family who is willing to work with him on his manners and help him channel his energy in positive ways. He gets excited when he sees other dogs, sometimes barking and pulling.
We've been working with Spike here at the shelter to help him feel more comfortable and relaxed. He can get stressed in his kennel, so we try to keep him busy with fun activities, which helps him destress.
Spike is looking for a patient, experienced home to give him lots of love and an outlet for his energy. He'll repay you in lots of playing, kisses, and snuggles!
VIDEOS:
Giving Spike treats: https://youtu.be/H9Uz1QUNdEo
Stormy and Spike leashed meet: https://youtu.be/YkaSqI8LVOA
Stormy and Spike fence meet: https://youtu.be/U5red4nBVJo
Spike gives kisses: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Cr74PnPUhQc
Playing with Spike 1: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lGuXudq-jd8
Playing with Spike 2: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/W0tFJNGOqbs
Playing with Spike 3: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YbDDzk3Xuok
BEHAVIOR:
Per staff 12/21/2025: Barrier reactivity noted between dogs when going in and out of kennel. Per Aca: He got away from one of the handlers in the room and was “barrier reactive” to one of the kenneled dogs. when trying to get the dog spike air snapped at the ACA
Per staff 12/16/2025: Spike is showing increased kennel stress, running back and forth and panting heavily and jumping up on the door
Behavior evaluation 12/8/2025:
Kennel Presentation: waiting at the front of his kennel with soft eyes, tail low and still. He took treats gently through the door and tail gave mid wags when he saw the leash.
Leash Skills: Leashed easily. Pulled hard throughout kennel, peed as soon as we got outside. Pulled hard and highly vocal toward other dogs that he saw, both through the fence and across the yard.
Sociability: Somewhat aloof in the eval room, not soliciting attention from me at first. Eventually came over to get hot dog (took it nicely from an open palm) and stuck around for some pets. Once I stopped, he gave a shake off and walked away. As we spent longer in the eval room and another staff member joined, he got very jumpy and mouthy, nipping toward the fabric of our sleeves (sweatshirt/jackets). Did not make contact and was deterrable by turning your back/tossing hot dog.
Play: Chased toys and played tug briefly. Enjoyed disposable enrichment, did not show resource guarding with toy when I reached toward it when he dropped it.
Dog Interaction: Attempted leashed meet with Stormy in the eval room. Spike was extremely forward and vocal, pulling hard and barking/screaming. Did not move forward with face-to-face meet due to overarousal of both dogs.
Return to Kennel: Bucking, pulling toward other kennels to bark at dogs in their kennel. Took 2 handlers to return (would likely be possible with one with use of high value treats - he went in willingly for hot dog)
Color Level: Experienced blueRecommendations and considerations: Watch out for mouthiness when overaroused
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
Stop in today! No appointment needed to view animals up for adoption! Details at https://acctphilly.org/how-to-adopt/
For animals located at the shelter, you can stop by between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140
**Please bring photo ID with your current name and address**
If you are interested in a pet who is in foster care, reach out to the foster directly to schedule a meet and greet using contact information listed in the animal’s online bio. If no contact information has not been provided, email foster@acctphilly.org and a staff member will facilitate communication between the foster parent and interested adopter.
Stop in today! No appointment needed to view animals up for adoption! Details at https://acctphilly.org/how-to-adopt/
For animals located at the shelter, you can stop by between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140
**Please bring photo ID with your current name and address**
If you are interested in a pet who is in foster care, reach out to the foster directly to schedule a meet and greet using contact information listed in the animal’s online bio. If no contact information has not been provided, email foster@acctphilly.org and a staff member will facilitate communication between the foster parent and interested adopter.
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LOOKING TO ADOPT?
Email: adopt@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/adopt
Adoptions hours:
Monday -Sunday: 10am - 6pm
(please arrive by 5:30 pm for adoptions)
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
LOOKING TO ADOPT?
Email: adopt@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/adopt
Adoptions hours:
Monday -Sunday: 10am - 6pm
(please arrive by 5:30 pm for adoptions)
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!
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