Meet sweet Michaela (ACCT-A-237403)! This senior lady was surrendered to the shelter along with her sister, Bella (ACCT-A-237402), when their owner's health declined and he could no longer care for them. The owner recommended that Michaela and Bella stay together. Michaela is about 70lb and 9 years old.
In the shelter, Michaela has been goofy and snuggly! She loves pets and attention and follows her sister around for comfort. She's had a good dog meet and, per her owner surrender notes, is "Great with children, good with strangers, okay with cats and dogs". She loves rope toys and treats and is already crate trained, housebroken, and knows some commands!
Videos:
Pets for Bella and Michaela: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rmNtDYgy3Uw
Michaela and Snuggle R: https://youtu.be/XRE4EHoecx8?si=cGwfnxj6b-AEvjrb
Michaela and Snuggle R: https://youtu.be/HSovzG7QUsM?si=98yJ72yw2uD4QezX
Behavior:
Behavior eval 11/22/2025
Kennel Presentation: Stood at the front of her kennel with soft eyes and a loose body, low wagging tail. Took a treat gently through the kennel.
Leash Skills: Easy to leash and walk out through the adoption lobby. Minimal pulling, went to the bathroom when outside.
Sociability: Social with handler, soliciting attention and allowing handling all over. In the volunteer office, she and her sister went from person to person asking for treats and pets. Michaela was not as jumpy as Bella, asking for treats more gently. She remained loose and wiggly, loving pets all over and leaning in.
Play: N/A
Dog Interaction: Very comfortable with her sister. Loose body and followed each other around. When Bella reacted to another dog from afar, Michaela seemed to follow her lead a bit (barking toward the dog), but her reaction was smaller (no hackles or pulling) and she calmed down more quickly.
Return to Kennel: Stopped briefly outside of her kennel, walked right in with a treat scatter. Easy to unleash
Color Level: Gold
Recommendations and considerations:
Per owner 11/20/25 (Surrendered after 9 years along with Bella due to owner's health problems): The owner recommended that both dogs stay together. Fully housebroken, crate trained, medium energy, knows commands: yes, sit, lay down. Enjoys rope toys. Great with children, good with strangers, okay with cats and dogs. Owner recommended a "good family"
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 sweet Michaela (ACCT-A-237403)! This senior lady was surrendered to the shelter along with her sister, Bella (ACCT-A-237402), when their owner's health declined and he could no longer care for them. The owner recommended that Michaela and Bella stay together. Michaela is about 70lb and 9 years old.
In the shelter, Michaela has been goofy and snuggly! She loves pets and attention and follows her sister around for comfort. She's had a good dog meet and, per her owner surrender notes, is "Great with children, good with strangers, okay with cats and dogs". She loves rope toys and treats and is already crate trained, housebroken, and knows some commands!
Videos:
Pets for Bella and Michaela: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rmNtDYgy3Uw
Michaela and Snuggle R: https://youtu.be/XRE4EHoecx8?si=cGwfnxj6b-AEvjrb
Michaela and Snuggle R: https://youtu.be/HSovzG7QUsM?si=98yJ72yw2uD4QezX
Behavior:
Behavior eval 11/22/2025
Kennel Presentation: Stood at the front of her kennel with soft eyes and a loose body, low wagging tail. Took a treat gently through the kennel.
Leash Skills: Easy to leash and walk out through the adoption lobby. Minimal pulling, went to the bathroom when outside.
Sociability: Social with handler, soliciting attention and allowing handling all over. In the volunteer office, she and her sister went from person to person asking for treats and pets. Michaela was not as jumpy as Bella, asking for treats more gently. She remained loose and wiggly, loving pets all over and leaning in.
Play: N/A
Dog Interaction: Very comfortable with her sister. Loose body and followed each other around. When Bella reacted to another dog from afar, Michaela seemed to follow her lead a bit (barking toward the dog), but her reaction was smaller (no hackles or pulling) and she calmed down more quickly.
Return to Kennel: Stopped briefly outside of her kennel, walked right in with a treat scatter. Easy to unleash
Color Level: Gold
Recommendations and considerations:
Per owner 11/20/25 (Surrendered after 9 years along with Bella due to owner's health problems): The owner recommended that both dogs stay together. Fully housebroken, crate trained, medium energy, knows commands: yes, sit, lay down. Enjoys rope toys. Great with children, good with strangers, okay with cats and dogs. Owner recommended a "good family"
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 have an extensive adoption process to ensure the best home for our animals that enter the rescue. We also have a life long commitment to our animals and provide support, education, and assistance with training.
We have an extensive adoption process to ensure the best home for our animals that enter the rescue. We also have a life long commitment to our animals and provide support, education, and assistance with training.
We post on our Facebook all of our adoption events, and where you can meet our animals! We are foster-based and will always put you in touch with the foster family who has the animal to schedule the best meet and greet possible!
We post on our Facebook all of our adoption events, and where you can meet our animals! We are foster-based and will always put you in touch with the foster family who has the animal to schedule the best meet and greet possible!
More about this rescue
Gone Rogue Girls Rescue is a local NJ-based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising awareness for voiceless animals. We actively educate the public on responsible pet ownership, emphasizing safekeeping, health, and wellness. Our services include directing individuals to nearby clinics for spay/neuter services, assisting with owner surrenders, and providing general training advice. Through fundraising and community events, we address ongoing animal welfare challenges. We promote our rescue friends for adoption and foster care, relying on donations to support their care. Serving the surrounding areas and the tristate region, we’re committed to making a lasting impact.
Gone Rogue Girls Rescue is a local NJ-based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising awareness for voiceless animals. We actively educate the public on responsible pet ownership, emphasizing safekeeping, health, and wellness. Our services include directing individuals to nearby clinics for spay/neuter services, assisting with owner surrenders, and providing general training advice. Through fundraising and community events, we address ongoing animal welfare challenges. We promote our rescue friends for adoption and foster care, relying on donations to support their care. Serving the surrounding areas and the tristate region, we’re committed to making a lasting impact.
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