American Pit Bull Terrier puppies and dogs in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Meet Paige, a charming, petite pitbull terrier with a beautiful tan coat. Born around September 2022, she’s already spayed and up to date her vaccines, making her ready for her forever home. Paige is housebroken and crate-trained, showcasing her excellent manners. Full of energy, she thrives on playful activities and enriching mental stimulation. While she currently lives in an urban area, we believe she would absolutely flourish in a peaceful suburban or rural setting with a secure fenced yard. The city noises can be overwhelming for her, and a quieter environment would allow her to truly shine. We adore this delightful girl, and we’re certain you will too! Don’t miss the chance to welcome Paige into your life—apply today! https://www.hart2heartanimalrescue.com/forms/form?formid=6527

Luke is the kind of dog who lives for the joy of movement—ears flying, paws pounding, tail wagging as he races around a yard without a care in the world. At just 4 years old, this white mixed-breed terrier is bursting with energy and heart, and he’s ready to share it all with a family of his own. Luke is looking for a special home: adult-only or older dog-savvy teens, where he can be the only pet, and with a fenced yard for him to run and run to his heart’s content. After a day of play, he’s a fantastic car companion, sleeps soundly in his crate, and happily chews on a good bone. He even “watches” basketball on TV, cocking his head to the sounds of the game. But as unstoppable as Luke’s spirit is, his world is quietly changing—he’s losing his vision. It can’t be fixed, but it hasn’t slowed him down one bit. Luke doesn’t need expensive medical care or special treatment. He’s still the same vibrant, playful boy, ready to run, love, and live life to the fullest with the people who finally choose him. What Luke needs most is someone who sees beyond what’s fading and recognizes everything he still is: vibrant, loving, and ready to give his whole heart. Luke has waited long enough for his second chance. Could you be the one to give it to him? Apply today to give Luke the forever he’s been dreaming of: https://www.hart2heartanimalrescue.com/forms/form?formid=6527

Meet Mila: A Sweetheart Ready to Be Your Forever Friend Mila is a bundle of love packed into a petite, 45-pound pittie mix body. At around seven years old, Mila is past the puppy stage but still full of life and charm. This girl’s ideal day? Belly rubs, a tasty cheese treat (her absolute favorite!), and some quality time with her people on the couch—she’s a certified snuggle expert. Mila greets everyone she meets with wiggles and kisses, eager to share her affection with the world. Found alone in an abandoned house, Mila’s past remains a mystery, but her heart is wide open to the future. She’s well-mannered in the home, is house trained, and has already learned a few fun tricks like “sit” and “paw”—she’s eager to please, especially when treats are involved! Mila also walks well on a leash and loves the outdoors. We’re even working on her fetch game; she’s excited to chase the ball and bring it back like a pro. We recommend a home with no other pets as this cuddle queen is happiest as your one and only fur companion, where she can soak up all the love and attention. She’s comfortable in her crate when needed and is calm and trustworthy when left out on her own. And Mila’s not one to fuss—she’s a total trooper for bath time, even though she'd probably rather be back by your side for cuddles. If you’re looking for a loyal, loving companion who’ll be your couch buddy and walking partner, Mila is the perfect match. She’s ready to fill your home with wiggles, kisses, and endless love. She is being fostered in Newton, New Jersey, but once you are approved to adopt with Familiar Hearts, a meeting can most likely be coordinated at a half way point. To meet her, fill out our Adoption Application at https://www.familiarhearts.org/adoption-process Kennel License 18972

Booker T. is a big strong boy who always wears his heart on his back (literally!). He loves to sit and cuddle as much as he loves to run and play, and is always up for a nice long walk. He especially likes to bark at deer. He gets zoomy when he gets excited and flies around the house like a missile. He's jumpy around other dogs and sometimes gets a bit mouthy when he plays, so his ideal placement would be a quiet home without young children or other pets. He's worked with a trainer and loves learning; he can sit, go down, and stay like a champion, and we're currently working on loose-leash walking. He likes to chase and chew on tennis balls, and he's getting better at bringing them back. Give him his favorite blanket to chomp on and he'll happily "make biscuits" for hours. He's got a big nose for booping, a big belly for rubbing, and a big heart for loving.

Sugar (ACCT-A-122549) came to ACCT Philly in September 2022 after being found abandoned on a property. She was adopted and spent about a year in a home before being returned in early 2024 due to her high energy and need for leash training. Since then, Sugar has been living in a committed foster home, where she’s made incredible progress and shown her affectionate, goofy personality. In her foster home, Sugar has blossomed into a loving, loyal companion. She adores cuddling on the couch, giving endless kisses, and spending quiet time with her people. She’s crate-trained, housebroken, and knows several commands including sit, down, stay, and leave it. She can be strong on leash but has improved greatly with the right harness. Sugar enjoys walks and occasional jogs, but she’s just as happy to curl up in her crate or under a blanket at the end of the day. Sugar’s ideal family will be one that understands her need for patience, structure, and continued training. She’s best suited to a home without small animals or small children and would thrive as the only pet or with a compatible male dog. While she can be nervous or reactive to new people or visitors, she warms up beautifully once she feels safe. Inside her home, she’s a total sweetheart—a snuggly, kiss-giving “low-rider” who just wants to be loved. Behavioral Notes Per foster 10/9- When I picked up Sugar my intention was to find her a home. Over the last 20 months that we've had her in our home we've discovered that Sugar will not be the easiest to place. She would need to have someone either VERY committed to training/working with her or someone with no other pets who's strong. She is a big puller on the leash and is very strong. She has gotten used to all of our pets but its taken this long and she still now has moments of 'wanting to chase and bark' at some of our cats that are outside. She's a big barker at guests, walkers, noises outside, and delivery people. She comes off like she wants to take someone out or bite them but in our home she is a big lover and couch potato. She also gives kisses.... A LOT of them! Lol. Unfortunately, outside the home or with strangers she does not come off this way. 12/26/2024 The foster said it was a mess it was generally started with her personal senior dog she sometimes does the if someone gets close to her she growls and the foster just took sugar bone away and they were both out but guess her dog got too close to sugars crate and sugar ran up and her dog snapped at sugar. The fosters personal dog ear got cut and sugar knew she did bad as she put herself in the crate. so far they have been fine and she has them separate and keeping high value away. but even with passing during outside time they have been good. this happened on Monday night. She does great with her male dogs. it all steamed from her dog starting it. Shes never guard against the foster. 12/13/2024 Foster notes that Sugar struggles with visitors, anyone at the door, people walking by the house, and even the horse-drawn buggies that pass daily. She would not do well in a city home with a lot of noise or distractions. Sugar barks nonstop when she hears these things, and it takes her some time to calm down. She can be difficult to manage, and while Foster has been working on redirection, Sugar is very challenging to redirect. At times, she needs to be physically removed from the situation to stop fixating on it. Foster has tried high-value treats, toys, and calling her name, but it doesn’t break the fixation. Additionally, Sugar does not do well with strange dogs, based on the few encounters they’ve had on walks. She is also a strong puller, so her handler needs to be able to manage that as well. Foster has had Sugar in foster care since February of this year. They worked with "Good Pup" on training tips during the first four weeks after they got her and continue to work with her as much as they can at home. However, Sugar is in need of more training. Foster noted, "She is very inconsistent with things, which makes her very unpredictable." Foster notes indicate that Sugar does well with one-on-one training and seems to be getting it, but as soon as there's a distraction, she doesn’t listen and can't be redirected. When Foster's (adult) daughter visits, Sugar continues barking until the daughter is out of sight. The minute the daughter walks away, Sugar lunges and nips but has never broken skin. She has exhibited this behavior with strangers and is people-selective. While inside the home, she is selective with her interactions. When outside, she barks and pulls heavily towards strangers. 04/01/2024 Per foster- Sugar is a cuddle bug that loves to give kisses, get treats, and go for walks or an occasional jog. She needs a family that will give her time to settle in and then continue working with her on her commands. She take a little longer to warm up. Her decompress time was about 3 weeks when she came here. She is very fearful of new people when they come in the house. Covering her crate helps with this until she calms down. Sugar needs a home that has no small animals or small children. She has warmed up to 2 of my cats over the last 2 months but I would never leave her off a leash around them. My other cats she still barks aggressively, and jumps at her crate at them. She does very well with our dogs, and they love to play and wrestle. She is a dominant female so she'd do great with a male dog or a non dominant female as her new family. She has shown no aggression towards food, toys, or dogs however due to us having to jeep her in her crate most of the time there really is not much exposure to this.... She is crate trained, and she also has completed 4 weeks with a trainer. She knows the commands sit, down, stay, and leave it. She is a strong, low-rider girl and can pull, but clipping her on the front of her harness has reduced her pulling . She has been improving every week as we've been working with her. She does get very easily distracted, so a family willing to continue to work with her will definitely help her and treats help, too. 01/28/2024 Sweet and energetic lady! Loved exploring the play yard. She sniffed all around and under the obstacles. She was very easy to leash and walk. Outside she was pretty energetic and not overly interested in me but accepted handling. When I took treats out she got super excited and jumped up for them but got down when I said off. Sweet lady! 01/05/2024 Took out with a volunteer - she presented socially in kennel and was easy to leash and take out. She walked with her tail between her legs and ear back. Once in the yard, she surveyed the area and her tail remained tucked. She lifted her paw 2-3 times while she was exploring. She sniffed a dog through the fence with a loose body and then had a good shake and her body language loosened slightly. She did not actively solicit attention, but did lean on her handlers and allow gentle petting. She was easy to return to kennel. 01/04/2024 Playgroup 1/4- Rocki was initially a bit barrier reactive at the fenceline with Trigga but was steerable and loose with the other dogs. Once in the yard she was nervous for the first few minutes with pinned ears, some lip licking, and low tail. She investigated and slowly greeted other dogs. After a couple minutes in the yard she shook off being more playful and would engage in play with Jade and Danny. She took Jade's corrections well. 01/03/2024 Eval 1/3. Adult-only home preferred due to nervousness with handling at first, can go to foster behaviorally. 01/02/2024 On owner surrender form, the owner wrote that Rocki will "attack" people and animals. When I asked what she meant she said Rocki jumps all over people when excited. She also indicated on OS form that Rocki "wants to attack and react" towards other dogs and cats. However, Rocki has lived with a mom cat and kittens for the past year and has never bitten or harmed them. She has never bitten/scratched another animal. Medical Notes 12/14/2024 EMAIL FROM FOSTER: Sugar tried anxiety meds but she said "they just seemed to make her tired" when I asked if they were effective since they ran out on 12/2. We're gonna get her set up with training, but if there's other medication you suggest her trying based off her behaviors let us know JN: Prescribed a different medication, can decrease dose if needed. 09/08/2022 This dog is bonded to cooper. ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week, from 10am to 6pm, and no appointments are needed! 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/ 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.

Sophia was found as a stray in 2024, emaciated and crying in the rain in someone's backyard. Since then she has been in foster care and has blossomed into a healthy and happy pup who is looking for her forever home. Here are some fun facts about Sophia: She is a medium energy dog who likes to play with her toys from time to time and will sometimes beckon you to play along. That said she will just as easily curl up next to you in bed or on the couch (she's quite the cuddler!). Some words to describe her would be: sweet, affectionate, intelligent, and loving. She likes to give doggy hugs and kisses and will greet you with the most exuberant "welcome home", complete with zoomies and a tail wagging at high speed. Sophia enjoys going for walks or jogs and visiting new parks and places to explore. She is a quick learner who knows commands like "sit", "lay down", "spin around", "paw", "back up", and "wait." She is very food motivated which has proven highly effective in training. Additionally, she is not possessive over her food and has no issue with her foster parents handling it while she's eating. Sophia would probably do best in a 1 dog, all adult household, ideally with a yard and plenty of space. She can be shy at first, especially with men; therefore, she would benefit from someone who is patient and preferably has experience with fearful dogs. Once she warms up to you however, she will melt your heart! There are a few things Sophia is currently working on, one of which is potty training. Initially she would relieve herself in the middle of the night or first thing in the morning. But now she will actually wait a few hours until she gets taken out. Additionally, she is learning to use pee pads and is making good progress. Sophia is working on her reactivity to dogs. Since she is so food motivated, she will often be distracted enough by treats that she pays no mind. She is still a work in progress and has her moments, but is gradually learning to relax. Sophia is also dog selective and seems to do better with calmer dogs. While in foster care she has made 1 doggy friend who was introduced to her slowly and who happened to be calm and unaffected by her initial reaction. It would be a process in having her overcome her social discomfort and reactivity, which is why it may be best that she be in a 1 dog household. Sophia is making great strides in chewing her toys instead of other miscellaneous objects. She can typically be redirected and will happily give up whatever she has in exchange for a toy or bone. Every so often she may need a firm "no, not this one", and will let the object go after a few moments. Sophia has some separation anxiety which she is working through by learning to use her crate. She has gotten to the point where she will get into the crate on her own and lie down. She gets fed treats and her regular meals while she's in there to build a positive association with it. Sophia is a fan of bones and Kongs, especially if they are filled with peanut butter, which works like a charm to keep her occupied.