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Meet Wiggles! This adorable girl was brought to the shelter as a stray on September 25th. Wiggles's finder described her as a playful, happy girl who enjoys cuddling.
Here at the shelter, Wiggles has a bouncy, joyous energy and loves to run and play! She is an exuberant young lady with lots of spunk, and would thrive in an active household. Wiggles would be an excellent match for a home with grownups or kids 12 and up. Please check out her notes below, and consider meeting this perky puppy at ACCT Philly, open daily from 10am to 6pm!
Videos:
Wiggles loves to play: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6gttEi_p6ec?feature=share
Wiggles is so wiggly! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2DeXr9gNk1s?feature=share
Wiggles fetches!
https://youtube.com/shorts/msEUt_-5vGE?feature=share
Wiggles knows sit:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qpjAIy8n2dg?feature=share
Wiggles sits!
https://youtu.be/-oKkLJyJTaM
Behavior notes:
Per Volunteer 10/5/24:
Wiggles was very excited when I went to leash her! She was right at the door and very attentive waiting for me. She allowed me to leash but was gently trying to push out of the kennel as I got her leashed. She pulled quite a bit on leash and tried to run the whole way outside- she was a very hyper girl to start! She's very affectionate! She jumped into my lap and took pets and scratches all over. She really liked butt scratches! She responded to vocal cues and showed me sit. Takes treats super gently!
Per Daytrip 9/28/24:
"Wiggles is very sweet and friendly and a ball of energy. She's definitely aptly named as she loves to move around, explore and squirm on her back/on you. When we met her, she instantly came towards us looking for some attention and scratches. She LOVES toys and loves retrieving them if you thrown them but not as good about dropping the toy when she comes back. She also seemed to take more interest in the person she knew had any toys. She responds to sit but not as much for stop or down.
If she wasn't chewing her toy (loved the squeaker), she'd try and gnaw at her leash. She was very curious and wanting to move around a lot, but also very aware of her "pack" and would briefly stop and check to see if either of us were straggling behind. We didn't have issues walking with her (no growling, barking or extreme pulling of the lead) but we definitely needed to maintain a tight grip on her just as a precaution since we didn't know if she was the type of dog to dart after something (she wasn't).
She seemed very happy to play, take short breaks then start back up again, but it seemed that if she gets too stimulated (maybe 30-40 minutes in), she will start to get more rough, jump a lot and get mouthy/occasionally bite if you're holding something (or thinks you're holding something). (We made the mistake of forgetting to wear pants and long sleeves and you could tell by the end.) We didn't see this as her acting aggressive/threatened, but more so that she wants to play but doesn't know how to in a more gentle manner. I was with my partner and we decided it was best for him to hold her lead the majority of the time because she was too strong for me to adequately control her and keep up with her running. That being said, it's seems like she can be calmed down if you crouch and hold her in between your legs.
Overall, we had a good time with her and felt like we got in a workout as much as she did. We felt like she would match well with someone who's very active, has yard space, maybe has children probably in high school or older, just because of how strong she is."
On 9/26/24: staff noted: Wiggles was sitting on her bed and came to the door [of her kennel] with soft eyes. She was wiggly and was patient for leashing and exited without issue, no issues returning. Pulls moderately on leash. In the [evaluation] room Wiggles was very friendly and energetic! She lacked manners and was very bouncy, jumpy, and wants to be in your face or on your lap at all times. She was very social and sweet, just lacks boundaries at times. She showed knowledge of sit and down and took treats gently when offered. Engaged in play- jumpy and mouthy. Toys - released willingly.
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 Wiggles! This adorable girl was brought to the shelter as a stray on September 25th. Wiggles's finder described her as a playful, happy girl who enjoys cuddling.
Here at the shelter, Wiggles has a bouncy, joyous energy and loves to run and play! She is an exuberant young lady with lots of spunk, and would thrive in an active household. Wiggles would be an excellent match for a home with grownups or kids 12 and up. Please check out her notes below, and consider meeting this perky puppy at ACCT Philly, open daily from 10am to 6pm!
Videos:
Wiggles loves to play: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6gttEi_p6ec?feature=share
Wiggles is so wiggly! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2DeXr9gNk1s?feature=share
Wiggles fetches!
https://youtube.com/shorts/msEUt_-5vGE?feature=share
Wiggles knows sit:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qpjAIy8n2dg?feature=share
Wiggles sits!
https://youtu.be/-oKkLJyJTaM
Behavior notes:
Per Volunteer 10/5/24:
Wiggles was very excited when I went to leash her! She was right at the door and very attentive waiting for me. She allowed me to leash but was gently trying to push out of the kennel as I got her leashed. She pulled quite a bit on leash and tried to run the whole way outside- she was a very hyper girl to start! She's very affectionate! She jumped into my lap and took pets and scratches all over. She really liked butt scratches! She responded to vocal cues and showed me sit. Takes treats super gently!
Per Daytrip 9/28/24:
"Wiggles is very sweet and friendly and a ball of energy. She's definitely aptly named as she loves to move around, explore and squirm on her back/on you. When we met her, she instantly came towards us looking for some attention and scratches. She LOVES toys and loves retrieving them if you thrown them but not as good about dropping the toy when she comes back. She also seemed to take more interest in the person she knew had any toys. She responds to sit but not as much for stop or down.
If she wasn't chewing her toy (loved the squeaker), she'd try and gnaw at her leash. She was very curious and wanting to move around a lot, but also very aware of her "pack" and would briefly stop and check to see if either of us were straggling behind. We didn't have issues walking with her (no growling, barking or extreme pulling of the lead) but we definitely needed to maintain a tight grip on her just as a precaution since we didn't know if she was the type of dog to dart after something (she wasn't).
She seemed very happy to play, take short breaks then start back up again, but it seemed that if she gets too stimulated (maybe 30-40 minutes in), she will start to get more rough, jump a lot and get mouthy/occasionally bite if you're holding something (or thinks you're holding something). (We made the mistake of forgetting to wear pants and long sleeves and you could tell by the end.) We didn't see this as her acting aggressive/threatened, but more so that she wants to play but doesn't know how to in a more gentle manner. I was with my partner and we decided it was best for him to hold her lead the majority of the time because she was too strong for me to adequately control her and keep up with her running. That being said, it's seems like she can be calmed down if you crouch and hold her in between your legs.
Overall, we had a good time with her and felt like we got in a workout as much as she did. We felt like she would match well with someone who's very active, has yard space, maybe has children probably in high school or older, just because of how strong she is."
On 9/26/24: staff noted: Wiggles was sitting on her bed and came to the door [of her kennel] with soft eyes. She was wiggly and was patient for leashing and exited without issue, no issues returning. Pulls moderately on leash. In the [evaluation] room Wiggles was very friendly and energetic! She lacked manners and was very bouncy, jumpy, and wants to be in your face or on your lap at all times. She was very social and sweet, just lacks boundaries at times. She showed knowledge of sit and down and took treats gently when offered. Engaged in play- jumpy and mouthy. Toys - released willingly.
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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