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Sheryl is a sweet, calm, loving girl, looking for an owner to cuddle for life! Sheryl was found as a stray dog covered in injuries, but even in that state was a sweet and gentle gal. She is definitely scared at first but warms up with time and yummy treats! She is now waiting at ACCT Philly for her person, someone loving and kind who shows her that the world doesn't have to be so scary!
Sheryl is now available for adoption and foster at ACCT Philly. She's hoping her knight in shining armor is coming soon- you can meet her any day from 10am-6pm! Interested fosters should email foster@acctphilly.org.
Behavior:
Per Volunteer 1/2/25: Such a sweet girl!! Just needs some time to warm up. Sheryl was laying on her bed when I approached- she was tense and lip licking so I dropped some hotdogs. She took them immediately and seemed much more loose! Definitely treat motivated and takes them super gently. She’s overwhelmed walking through the shelter and outside, crouching to the floor and pulling a bit to get away from other people or loud noises. Great on leash when she’s not feeling scared! In the play yard she was exit searching at first then came to me when she got more comfortable. Soooo sweet and cuddly! Loves pets and leans into her human for comfort. Skittish with loud noises. Got so much more wiggly and comfortable with time. Met another dog through the fence briefly and was a bit shut down, but didn’t react at all. She knew sit after a bit of time practicing. Love her- could’ve stayed there all day
Per Staff 1/2/25: Brought Sheryl out for some activity time today. She was in a side bank due to space still and was sitting upright with a neutral body when approaching. She was easy to leash but was very nervous to exit her kennel. In the room she was very mellow and calm, just wanting to be near us. She stayed close to us and would nudge herself close and rest her head on our laps. She took treats gently when offered n the room but did show knowledge of any commands. She remained timid in the room with us during her time out but was tolerant to all handling without any issues.
Per Staff 1/1/25: BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: Sheryl
KNOWN HISTORY:
Stray
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Sheryl was in a side bank laying down with wide scared eyes and a trembling body. I opened the kennel slightly and reached in with the leash and allowed me to secure it. Once secured she did not want to move at all and lifted her butt into the air but kept it still while shaking her front paws. She was trying to be brave and even when I gave her space or treats she refused to come out. I used her blanket and baby talk to get her out and once out she began slowly walking.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally –fearful on leash
HANDLING :
In the room, Sheryl was very nervous and fearful. She was so scared, hiding under the table most of the time she would rest her hand in my lap while pushing all her weight into me. She was super nervous of overhead touch at first but with some time and treats she allowed all the handling. She didn't move much from under the table but once I would move my legs she followed them from under the table and rested her head onto my lap whenever. She was super tolerant of another staff member that came into the room and went up to him slowly and rested her head on him, lip licking and giving lots of appeasement signals. She allowed all handling from him but was not as comfortable. She would go back and forth between us and begin warming up more to him, allowing all over pets and taking treats. Sheryl is extremely nervous and just wants to be held and comforted
PLAY:
Did not attempt
TOYS:
Did not attempt
COLOR LEVEL & ANY RECOMMENDATIONS:
Blue
Per Staff 12/31/24 8:11 pm. Very chilled, easy to leash, walk, pet, and pick up
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
Sheryl is a sweet, calm, loving girl, looking for an owner to cuddle for life! Sheryl was found as a stray dog covered in injuries, but even in that state was a sweet and gentle gal. She is definitely scared at first but warms up with time and yummy treats! She is now waiting at ACCT Philly for her person, someone loving and kind who shows her that the world doesn't have to be so scary!
Sheryl is now available for adoption and foster at ACCT Philly. She's hoping her knight in shining armor is coming soon- you can meet her any day from 10am-6pm! Interested fosters should email foster@acctphilly.org.
Behavior:
Per Volunteer 1/2/25: Such a sweet girl!! Just needs some time to warm up. Sheryl was laying on her bed when I approached- she was tense and lip licking so I dropped some hotdogs. She took them immediately and seemed much more loose! Definitely treat motivated and takes them super gently. She’s overwhelmed walking through the shelter and outside, crouching to the floor and pulling a bit to get away from other people or loud noises. Great on leash when she’s not feeling scared! In the play yard she was exit searching at first then came to me when she got more comfortable. Soooo sweet and cuddly! Loves pets and leans into her human for comfort. Skittish with loud noises. Got so much more wiggly and comfortable with time. Met another dog through the fence briefly and was a bit shut down, but didn’t react at all. She knew sit after a bit of time practicing. Love her- could’ve stayed there all day
Per Staff 1/2/25: Brought Sheryl out for some activity time today. She was in a side bank due to space still and was sitting upright with a neutral body when approaching. She was easy to leash but was very nervous to exit her kennel. In the room she was very mellow and calm, just wanting to be near us. She stayed close to us and would nudge herself close and rest her head on our laps. She took treats gently when offered n the room but did show knowledge of any commands. She remained timid in the room with us during her time out but was tolerant to all handling without any issues.
Per Staff 1/1/25: BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: Sheryl
KNOWN HISTORY:
Stray
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Sheryl was in a side bank laying down with wide scared eyes and a trembling body. I opened the kennel slightly and reached in with the leash and allowed me to secure it. Once secured she did not want to move at all and lifted her butt into the air but kept it still while shaking her front paws. She was trying to be brave and even when I gave her space or treats she refused to come out. I used her blanket and baby talk to get her out and once out she began slowly walking.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally –fearful on leash
HANDLING :
In the room, Sheryl was very nervous and fearful. She was so scared, hiding under the table most of the time she would rest her hand in my lap while pushing all her weight into me. She was super nervous of overhead touch at first but with some time and treats she allowed all the handling. She didn't move much from under the table but once I would move my legs she followed them from under the table and rested her head onto my lap whenever. She was super tolerant of another staff member that came into the room and went up to him slowly and rested her head on him, lip licking and giving lots of appeasement signals. She allowed all handling from him but was not as comfortable. She would go back and forth between us and begin warming up more to him, allowing all over pets and taking treats. Sheryl is extremely nervous and just wants to be held and comforted
PLAY:
Did not attempt
TOYS:
Did not attempt
COLOR LEVEL & ANY RECOMMENDATIONS:
Blue
Per Staff 12/31/24 8:11 pm. Very chilled, easy to leash, walk, pet, and pick up
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.
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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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