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Videos:
Mollie and Diamond meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/T8iITWLmFMg?feature=share
Dakota and Diamond meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/VDPV3M69pc4?feature=share
Diamond: https://youtube.com/shorts/-EJTl_FAhIM
Diamond and Duke Evers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnddOuchq8U
Behavior Notes:
Per volunteer 12/23: Diamond was crouched in kennel when I approached and was fearful but not too hard to leash. Outside, she is hesitant and darty on the leash. We saw two dogs while walked and she pulled towards however her tail was completely tucked. While pulling, she did attempt to back out of/ dance free from the leash. In the run, she was mostly avoidant but no concerns about handling.
Per staff 12/23/24:
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Diamond was standing at the font with soft eyes and mid level wags. She got a bit nervous when the door was opened and got nervous of the leash coming over her head but still allowed the handler to secure her. Once secured she came right out.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally
HANDLING:
In the room, Diamond walked around curiously and even came up to take a treat which she took gently. She knows to shake, sit and down. She is very sweet and intelligent. She allowed all handling and remained loose. She got a little nervous with over head handling and ducked away but besides that it was very open. When she doesn't expect handling she does flinch but still allows the handler to pet her.
PLAY:
Interest
TOYS:
Takes possession and releases willingly
Per owner 12/22/24: sweet inquisitive goofy, cuddly, med energy levels, loves toys, food, play time, being w/everyone, Dislikes: loud noises, being outside alone. Medium energy. Recommended: single dog home w/ a yard to help potty train her, an adopter who has maybe had shepherds in the past and know how to train them keep them stimulated she plays well with dogs outside the home
Per staff 10/4/24: Diamond did well for her dog meets today! She was a little nervous greeting initially, and would greet with a tight, slightly lowered body, lots of lip licks, and ears back. However, she did not like when another dog reacted to her. During her meet with Dakota, Dakota greeted her very stiff, and began to growl at her. When Dakota began growling Diamond returned with her own growls, but did not escalate past just growling. Once they were separated Diamond calmed down quickly and did not escalate.
Per owner 10/2/24: very playful and jumpy more on the sweet side
Videos:
Mollie and Diamond meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/T8iITWLmFMg?feature=share
Dakota and Diamond meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/VDPV3M69pc4?feature=share
Diamond: https://youtube.com/shorts/-EJTl_FAhIM
Diamond and Duke Evers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnddOuchq8U
Behavior Notes:
Per volunteer 12/23: Diamond was crouched in kennel when I approached and was fearful but not too hard to leash. Outside, she is hesitant and darty on the leash. We saw two dogs while walked and she pulled towards however her tail was completely tucked. While pulling, she did attempt to back out of/ dance free from the leash. In the run, she was mostly avoidant but no concerns about handling.
Per staff 12/23/24:
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Diamond was standing at the font with soft eyes and mid level wags. She got a bit nervous when the door was opened and got nervous of the leash coming over her head but still allowed the handler to secure her. Once secured she came right out.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally
HANDLING:
In the room, Diamond walked around curiously and even came up to take a treat which she took gently. She knows to shake, sit and down. She is very sweet and intelligent. She allowed all handling and remained loose. She got a little nervous with over head handling and ducked away but besides that it was very open. When she doesn't expect handling she does flinch but still allows the handler to pet her.
PLAY:
Interest
TOYS:
Takes possession and releases willingly
Per owner 12/22/24: sweet inquisitive goofy, cuddly, med energy levels, loves toys, food, play time, being w/everyone, Dislikes: loud noises, being outside alone. Medium energy. Recommended: single dog home w/ a yard to help potty train her, an adopter who has maybe had shepherds in the past and know how to train them keep them stimulated she plays well with dogs outside the home
Per staff 10/4/24: Diamond did well for her dog meets today! She was a little nervous greeting initially, and would greet with a tight, slightly lowered body, lots of lip licks, and ears back. However, she did not like when another dog reacted to her. During her meet with Dakota, Dakota greeted her very stiff, and began to growl at her. When Dakota began growling Diamond returned with her own growls, but did not escalate past just growling. Once they were separated Diamond calmed down quickly and did not escalate.
Per owner 10/2/24: very playful and jumpy more on the sweet side
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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