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Meet beautiful Fat Man!! He may not actually be a fat man, but we can tell you that he has the biggest fattest heart! This boy is all wiggles and all cuddles- he loves to love and be loved and is looking for an owner that can cuddle him for life. He is very treat motivated so while he is a young boy, he is very trainable and eager to learn! Fat Man is excitedly waiting for someone to come grab him from the shelter. Could it be you?
Fat Man is available for adoption and foster at ACCT Philly. You can meet him any day from 10am-6pm. Interested fosters should email foster@acctphilly.org!
Video:
Felicia and Fat Man: https://youtu.be/TuS1ewwIfj8?si=sNHW2jV9AUmkYwl-
Fat Man and Bjango: https://youtu.be/mHrYL8t41BM
Fat Man and Bianca: https://youtu.be/1L2NxIWKXPQ
Fat Man: https://youtu.be/L52ORfQiDRA
Petting Fat Man: https://youtu.be/SqhG6b1q-q4
Fat Man running in slow mo: https://youtu.be/2jkcZRi9GiY
Fat Man on the A frame: https://youtu.be/jeljBJikyR0
Fat Man (formerly Ferris) and Collette meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/Y8xoSh1ocsY?feature=share
Turkey and Fat Man (FKA Ferris) meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/ps3ReuuFcOo?feature=share
Fat Man and Bianca: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muqstAR0bU0
Django and Fat Man drop leash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUFMbEYmWdQ
Behavior:
Per volunteer 12/11 - Fat man with a fat heart full of energy! I don’t think his tail and butt stopped wiggling the entire time we were together. He loves treats and toys! He would thrive with anyone who would play with him. He even showed how smart he was with his enrichment toy! And I mean, look at those ears….how could you not want to take him home?!
Per Volunteer 12/9/24:
Fat Man is such a sweetie!! He was sleeping soundly in his kennel when I first approached him, then he saw that someone was watching and popped right up! He was pretty jumpy and excited- he seems like he’s on the younger side. I had to hold my leash up high so that his paws didn’t get caught while leashing since he was jumping so much! Such an excited boy- loves to romp around and chase toys in the play yard. Doesn’t fetch them back. He takes treats nicely for the most part, but sometimes a little snatchy. I brought him into the volunteer office and he met several different people and was super wiggly and loose with all of them! He Initiated pets with everyone and is a super affectionate boy. Very treat motivated and knows sit! No issues getting back in
Per Staff 12/9/24:
BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Stray
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Fat Man was up on the kennel door with a wagging tail, loose body and was whining when he saw the handler. He allowed for easy leashing and exited without any issues!
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally / moderately
HANDLING:
In the room Fat Man was very wiggly and social! He darted around the room eating snacks and exploring and would then come back over to us and solicit often. He allowed all over handling without any issues and remained very loose and wiggly. He took treats gently but at times could lack manners when excited and would jump/ mouth.
PLAY:
Engages in play
TOYS:
Shows interest but no possession
COLOR LEVEL & ANY RECOMMENDATIONS:
Gold
Per Staff 11/20/24:
Such a sweet pup!!! Very playful and snuggly. Knows sit and takes treats nicely! Leashes easily and went into kennel without issue!
Per Staff 11/20/24:
BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: Fat Man (formerly Ferris)
KNOWN HISTORY:
Stray
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Ferris was at the front of his kennel with soft eyes, a wagging tail, and relaxed body language. He was very easy to leash and was semi-patient at the front giving no issues exiting or returning.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally
HANDLING:
In the room Ferris was so wiggly and affectionate! He solicited attention from both handlers in the room and would lean in often and solicit. He was very happy go lucky! He allowed all over pets without any problems including his paws, face, ears, and tail. He was very excitable for treats and showed knowledge of sit and would take them gently. However when getting too excited he would do little bunny hops.
PLAY:
-Engaged in play
TOYS:
Interest but no possession
COLOR LEVEL & ANY RECOMMENDATIONS:
Green
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 beautiful Fat Man!! He may not actually be a fat man, but we can tell you that he has the biggest fattest heart! This boy is all wiggles and all cuddles- he loves to love and be loved and is looking for an owner that can cuddle him for life. He is very treat motivated so while he is a young boy, he is very trainable and eager to learn! Fat Man is excitedly waiting for someone to come grab him from the shelter. Could it be you?
Fat Man is available for adoption and foster at ACCT Philly. You can meet him any day from 10am-6pm. Interested fosters should email foster@acctphilly.org!
Video:
Felicia and Fat Man: https://youtu.be/TuS1ewwIfj8?si=sNHW2jV9AUmkYwl-
Fat Man and Bjango: https://youtu.be/mHrYL8t41BM
Fat Man and Bianca: https://youtu.be/1L2NxIWKXPQ
Fat Man: https://youtu.be/L52ORfQiDRA
Petting Fat Man: https://youtu.be/SqhG6b1q-q4
Fat Man running in slow mo: https://youtu.be/2jkcZRi9GiY
Fat Man on the A frame: https://youtu.be/jeljBJikyR0
Fat Man (formerly Ferris) and Collette meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/Y8xoSh1ocsY?feature=share
Turkey and Fat Man (FKA Ferris) meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/ps3ReuuFcOo?feature=share
Fat Man and Bianca: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muqstAR0bU0
Django and Fat Man drop leash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUFMbEYmWdQ
Behavior:
Per volunteer 12/11 - Fat man with a fat heart full of energy! I don’t think his tail and butt stopped wiggling the entire time we were together. He loves treats and toys! He would thrive with anyone who would play with him. He even showed how smart he was with his enrichment toy! And I mean, look at those ears….how could you not want to take him home?!
Per Volunteer 12/9/24:
Fat Man is such a sweetie!! He was sleeping soundly in his kennel when I first approached him, then he saw that someone was watching and popped right up! He was pretty jumpy and excited- he seems like he’s on the younger side. I had to hold my leash up high so that his paws didn’t get caught while leashing since he was jumping so much! Such an excited boy- loves to romp around and chase toys in the play yard. Doesn’t fetch them back. He takes treats nicely for the most part, but sometimes a little snatchy. I brought him into the volunteer office and he met several different people and was super wiggly and loose with all of them! He Initiated pets with everyone and is a super affectionate boy. Very treat motivated and knows sit! No issues getting back in
Per Staff 12/9/24:
BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Stray
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Fat Man was up on the kennel door with a wagging tail, loose body and was whining when he saw the handler. He allowed for easy leashing and exited without any issues!
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally / moderately
HANDLING:
In the room Fat Man was very wiggly and social! He darted around the room eating snacks and exploring and would then come back over to us and solicit often. He allowed all over handling without any issues and remained very loose and wiggly. He took treats gently but at times could lack manners when excited and would jump/ mouth.
PLAY:
Engages in play
TOYS:
Shows interest but no possession
COLOR LEVEL & ANY RECOMMENDATIONS:
Gold
Per Staff 11/20/24:
Such a sweet pup!!! Very playful and snuggly. Knows sit and takes treats nicely! Leashes easily and went into kennel without issue!
Per Staff 11/20/24:
BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: Fat Man (formerly Ferris)
KNOWN HISTORY:
Stray
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Ferris was at the front of his kennel with soft eyes, a wagging tail, and relaxed body language. He was very easy to leash and was semi-patient at the front giving no issues exiting or returning.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally
HANDLING:
In the room Ferris was so wiggly and affectionate! He solicited attention from both handlers in the room and would lean in often and solicit. He was very happy go lucky! He allowed all over pets without any problems including his paws, face, ears, and tail. He was very excitable for treats and showed knowledge of sit and would take them gently. However when getting too excited he would do little bunny hops.
PLAY:
-Engaged in play
TOYS:
Interest but no possession
COLOR LEVEL & ANY RECOMMENDATIONS:
Green
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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