Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Meet Bones (ACCT-A-263608)! This "beefy," compact sweetheart is ready to find his forever family. Weighing in at 46 lbs, Bones is the perfect size for someone looking for a "short and sweet" companion who packs a lot of love into a sturdy frame.
Bones is a professional hugger. When he’s excited to see you, he might greet you with a great little hug, and if you sit down on the ground, don’t be surprised if he tries to climb right into your lap! He is much more interested in giving and receiving affection than playing with toys. He just wants to be near his favorite people, soaking up all the pets and attention he can get.
Bones is a smart boy who is trying his best to stay house trained. While he can be a bit strong on the leash when he's eager to get outside, he is ultimately a lovable cuddle bug who just wants to relax by your side. If you are looking for a strong, affectionate, and absolutely adorable friend to join your home, come meet Bones!
📽️Videos📽️:
Pets for Bones!: https://youtube.com/shorts/_CllUHGh7B0?is=syuekOMd4U4C_Wi8
Bones gives hugs!!: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mTCXRnS4htk?is=DSwSBEyUUApvlJiy
Finally relaxed , Bones!: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HLrkwwVM72U?is=s068yFF_lkMmX1f5
Playgroup 10/6: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFY8eIT1bp8I
Bones and poncho meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/Ipgm3wLDjRs?is=eaUAi0QARlR7hDqy
⭐Behavioral Notes⭐
10/10/2026 Per volunteer:
Bones is a compact pup who spent several days unable to be walked while he was tested for the canine pneumovirus. Unfortunately his results were positive so now he's back in ISO.
I got the impression he was unsettled to be cooped in this small kennel, especially since the kennel doors are so high, he can't see out.
I wanted to make sure he got outside time because he is trying to stay house trained.
He was excited to see me, which made him a little challenging to leash. It was the first time I ever met him, and he gave me a great little hug as soon as he got out of his kennel...of course, with his full reach he only comes up to the middle of my thigh, but it's still a nice hug.
In the ISO yard, he had no interest in toys, he just wanted to give and get hugs and affection, and I was happy to oblige. At first I kneeled down to better pet him, but soon I was sitting on the ground and he was in my lap. We sat that way for a short time, me petting him and him enjoying the lap time, until he finally relaxed a little.
He packs a lot of beefiness into his 46 lbs so he's heavier than he looks, but talk about short and sweet!
He wasn't ready to return to his kennel, and though I could coax him into it, he'd turn around and try to squeeze out. He's stronger than he looks, and he looks adorable!
10/06/2026 per staff:
While the good dog introduction attribute is added, his intent has only been on mounting so the dog introduction should be ultimately considered inconclusive
10/06/2026 Playgroup:
Steer Test 2/5 with water and 2/5 with can.
Came in and went straight to another dog and tried to mount. Was persistent about it and was removed.
10/04/2026 Playgroup:
Steer Test: 1/5 with water and 0/5 with can.
Tense body with fast stiff mid to high tail wags.
Came in and went right over to another dog and started trying to mount him. Handlers moved him away and he would continually go over to the other dog trying to mount.
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
