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Meet Delco, a sweet but shy boy who's still finding his confidence. Delco is a bit fearful but still curious when approaching new friends. He likes to explore new surroundings slowly.
Delco is a little unsure of loud noises and fast movements but seeks comfort from his human, leaning in for affection when he's feeling nervous. Delco is still learning to trust and would thrive in a calm, patient home that can help him build his confidence.
This gentle boy just needs some time, love, and understanding to blossom into the wonderful companion he's meant to be!
Eligible for rescue, foster, and adoption. Meet Delco at ACCT Philly any day of the week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or email foster@acctphilly.org to express interest in fostering him.
Videos:
meet Delco https://youtu.be/w5yzJ-mnm4Q
Behavior notes:
2/26/24 volunteer notes: Delco was tail tucked in his kennel but he was curious and approached me with soft eyes and pinned ears. He was excited to come out and approached me at the door. He seems to be a dog that just needs to gain some confidence He walks a little low to the ground and is figuring out his new surroundings. He peed and pooped outside so potentially trying to be house trained. He did some exit searching and was trying to find places to hide underneath outside, but did come back and approach me multiple times for attention. He did allow pets and no concerns with handling. I think he could be foster eligible with an experienced foster who can allow Delco proper decompression. Most importantly - Delco has really mastered the "inquisitive stare at you face!
9/26/24 staff notes: Delco is such a sweet and timid boy. he did great for the photoshoot and while sacred, he solicited attention from all the photo people! He also really warms up around other dogs and it helps his confidence so much!
9/25 staff notes: We took Delco out for some activity time this morning. Delco was easy to leash, but in the room he remained very nervous and shutdown still. He stayed near his handler and was trembling with a lowered body. He took cheese gently when offered by the handler and it helped him to warm up. He remained very timid in the room, but was very tolerant to all handling.
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 Delco, a sweet but shy boy who's still finding his confidence. Delco is a bit fearful but still curious when approaching new friends. He likes to explore new surroundings slowly.
Delco is a little unsure of loud noises and fast movements but seeks comfort from his human, leaning in for affection when he's feeling nervous. Delco is still learning to trust and would thrive in a calm, patient home that can help him build his confidence.
This gentle boy just needs some time, love, and understanding to blossom into the wonderful companion he's meant to be!
Eligible for rescue, foster, and adoption. Meet Delco at ACCT Philly any day of the week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or email foster@acctphilly.org to express interest in fostering him.
Videos:
meet Delco https://youtu.be/w5yzJ-mnm4Q
Behavior notes:
2/26/24 volunteer notes: Delco was tail tucked in his kennel but he was curious and approached me with soft eyes and pinned ears. He was excited to come out and approached me at the door. He seems to be a dog that just needs to gain some confidence He walks a little low to the ground and is figuring out his new surroundings. He peed and pooped outside so potentially trying to be house trained. He did some exit searching and was trying to find places to hide underneath outside, but did come back and approach me multiple times for attention. He did allow pets and no concerns with handling. I think he could be foster eligible with an experienced foster who can allow Delco proper decompression. Most importantly - Delco has really mastered the "inquisitive stare at you face!
9/26/24 staff notes: Delco is such a sweet and timid boy. he did great for the photoshoot and while sacred, he solicited attention from all the photo people! He also really warms up around other dogs and it helps his confidence so much!
9/25 staff notes: We took Delco out for some activity time this morning. Delco was easy to leash, but in the room he remained very nervous and shutdown still. He stayed near his handler and was trembling with a lowered body. He took cheese gently when offered by the handler and it helped him to warm up. He remained very timid in the room, but was very tolerant to all handling.
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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