Castro is a reserved, easy-to-handle dog who does well with routine. He’s easy to leash and transitions in and out of his kennel without issue.
With people, Castro can be a bit aloof and appreciates a respectful, low-pressure approach. He tolerates petting calmly and may choose to move away when he’s done, showing good communication and boundaries.
In playgroup, Castro has shown interest in other dogs, engaging in chase and play bows with loose body language, though he can appear intense at times. He would benefit from continued structure and thoughtful introductions.
Currently underweight, Castro is looking for a calm home or rescue placement where he can decompress, gain weight, and build confidence at his own pace.
Hackles up, tail wagging stiffly, erect body language. Attempted to mount.
BEHAVIOR
01/01/2026 staff notes:
Easy to remove and put back in kennel. When petting, would stand near me averted gaze, mouth closed, ears back. Moved away when I stopped petting. Tolerant and aloof
Gold
12/29/2025 staff notes, playgroup: Push/pull play style, loose, high tail, ears forward, hackles raised at times, interested in play, relatively tolerant, play bows, chase.
12/27/2025 staff notes: 9:43 pm dogs seems friendly, able to leash and walk to truck
MEDICAL
Vet Exam
12/28/2025 | 10:36 am
Clinic
ACCT Philly
Weight
46 lbs
Body Condition Score
4 - Lean
Assessment
Microchip Found? No implanted 12/28/2025 Microchip entered on profile? Yes Found Chip placed on hold? Yes Collar placed? No Age- 4yo Urogenital- Male Altered- No two testicles present Eyes- Clear some red irritation Ears- Clean some dryness Nose- Clear moist Coat/Skin- Live fleas very itchy administered Capstar Teeth- Staining w/ minimal tartar build up Gums- Pigmented Musculoskeletal- WNL Behavior- Allowed all handling some mouthiness w/ treats mid tail wagging
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
Castro is a reserved, easy-to-handle dog who does well with routine. He’s easy to leash and transitions in and out of his kennel without issue.
With people, Castro can be a bit aloof and appreciates a respectful, low-pressure approach. He tolerates petting calmly and may choose to move away when he’s done, showing good communication and boundaries.
In playgroup, Castro has shown interest in other dogs, engaging in chase and play bows with loose body language, though he can appear intense at times. He would benefit from continued structure and thoughtful introductions.
Currently underweight, Castro is looking for a calm home or rescue placement where he can decompress, gain weight, and build confidence at his own pace.
Hackles up, tail wagging stiffly, erect body language. Attempted to mount.
BEHAVIOR
01/01/2026 staff notes:
Easy to remove and put back in kennel. When petting, would stand near me averted gaze, mouth closed, ears back. Moved away when I stopped petting. Tolerant and aloof
Gold
12/29/2025 staff notes, playgroup: Push/pull play style, loose, high tail, ears forward, hackles raised at times, interested in play, relatively tolerant, play bows, chase.
12/27/2025 staff notes: 9:43 pm dogs seems friendly, able to leash and walk to truck
MEDICAL
Vet Exam
12/28/2025 | 10:36 am
Clinic
ACCT Philly
Weight
46 lbs
Body Condition Score
4 - Lean
Assessment
Microchip Found? No implanted 12/28/2025 Microchip entered on profile? Yes Found Chip placed on hold? Yes Collar placed? No Age- 4yo Urogenital- Male Altered- No two testicles present Eyes- Clear some red irritation Ears- Clean some dryness Nose- Clear moist Coat/Skin- Live fleas very itchy administered Capstar Teeth- Staining w/ minimal tartar build up Gums- Pigmented Musculoskeletal- WNL Behavior- Allowed all handling some mouthiness w/ treats mid tail wagging
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.
Go meet their pets
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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