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Geno is a sweet and affectionate 4-year-old with a big heart and a playful attitude! He’s shown himself to be a true people-pleaser who just wants to share his love.
Geno favorite thing is spending time with his people. He loves leaning in for pets, gently taking treats, and even curling up in your lap for some serious snuggle time. His sleepy blinks while being held will melt your heart!
This social boy gets excited when he sees other dogs, sometimes letting out an excited “scream,” but once he says hi, he’s calm and playful. Geno has been a star in helping more nervous dogs feel at ease during playtime. He approaches life with a mix of curiosity and chill vibes.
Geno can be vocal and a bit anxious at times, so an experienced foster or adopter who can provide a consistent, loving environment will help him thrive. If you’re looking for a loyal, playful companion with a heart full of love, Geno is ready to bring endless joy into your life.
Videos:
Geno the lap dog: https://youtube.com/shorts/IOEoZZvi_ic?feature=share
Shadow meets Geno and Girla: https://youtube.com/shorts/iR8H-nn8Xws?feature=share
Shadow, Geno, and Girla drop leash meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/sOYGVaT7Wmk?feature=share
Geno and Girla: https://youtube.com/shorts/zkrjQcrgJ3U?feature=share
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Geno was easy to leash in kennel. He came forward with soft eyes and mid level wags. He came right out once secured.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally
HANDLING :
Geno was very sweet and affectionate in the room with us. We gave him some playtime with another dog at first, to help him get some energy out. He would scream when seeing dogs initially, but calms down quickly once he gets to say hi and is very playful! Once the other dog left he was affectionate and sweet with us, soliciting and leaning in lots. Geno allowed all handling with no issues, and enjoyed getting all the attention! He was super gentle with treats. He even allowed the handler to put him in her lap, and leaned in with sleepy blinks, happy to be held and loved on. Even though he has some anxiety at times, when he is calm he is a very affectionate, chill dog!
PLAY:
Engages in play, got a little scared by big movements
TOYS:
Interest but no possession
01/07/25 staff noted: We had Geno out for multiple dog meets today and he did SO well! We even used him to help socialize a reactive puppy who liked to bark in other dogs' faces. Geno was completely nonreactive and would ignore the puppy whenever he got reactive. He was a perfect gentleman the entire time!
01/7/25 staff notes: The officers that picked him up described him as “pretty pleasant” during their time with him.
Medical notes:
Per exam on 1/7 Doctor noted: “Visited cageside. Patient whines and jumps up on cage, appears stressed. FAS in shelter environment. Started on medication.”
Per staff on 1/7: “Bright, alert, responsive, very stressed and screeching. Mouth/Teeth/Gums - very light staining, moist pink gums. Healing/scabbed cut under OD. Eyes and Ears are red, right ear is dirty.
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
Geno is a sweet and affectionate 4-year-old with a big heart and a playful attitude! He’s shown himself to be a true people-pleaser who just wants to share his love.
Geno favorite thing is spending time with his people. He loves leaning in for pets, gently taking treats, and even curling up in your lap for some serious snuggle time. His sleepy blinks while being held will melt your heart!
This social boy gets excited when he sees other dogs, sometimes letting out an excited “scream,” but once he says hi, he’s calm and playful. Geno has been a star in helping more nervous dogs feel at ease during playtime. He approaches life with a mix of curiosity and chill vibes.
Geno can be vocal and a bit anxious at times, so an experienced foster or adopter who can provide a consistent, loving environment will help him thrive. If you’re looking for a loyal, playful companion with a heart full of love, Geno is ready to bring endless joy into your life.
Videos:
Geno the lap dog: https://youtube.com/shorts/IOEoZZvi_ic?feature=share
Shadow meets Geno and Girla: https://youtube.com/shorts/iR8H-nn8Xws?feature=share
Shadow, Geno, and Girla drop leash meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/sOYGVaT7Wmk?feature=share
Geno and Girla: https://youtube.com/shorts/zkrjQcrgJ3U?feature=share
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Geno was easy to leash in kennel. He came forward with soft eyes and mid level wags. He came right out once secured.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally
HANDLING :
Geno was very sweet and affectionate in the room with us. We gave him some playtime with another dog at first, to help him get some energy out. He would scream when seeing dogs initially, but calms down quickly once he gets to say hi and is very playful! Once the other dog left he was affectionate and sweet with us, soliciting and leaning in lots. Geno allowed all handling with no issues, and enjoyed getting all the attention! He was super gentle with treats. He even allowed the handler to put him in her lap, and leaned in with sleepy blinks, happy to be held and loved on. Even though he has some anxiety at times, when he is calm he is a very affectionate, chill dog!
PLAY:
Engages in play, got a little scared by big movements
TOYS:
Interest but no possession
01/07/25 staff noted: We had Geno out for multiple dog meets today and he did SO well! We even used him to help socialize a reactive puppy who liked to bark in other dogs' faces. Geno was completely nonreactive and would ignore the puppy whenever he got reactive. He was a perfect gentleman the entire time!
01/7/25 staff notes: The officers that picked him up described him as “pretty pleasant” during their time with him.
Medical notes:
Per exam on 1/7 Doctor noted: “Visited cageside. Patient whines and jumps up on cage, appears stressed. FAS in shelter environment. Started on medication.”
Per staff on 1/7: “Bright, alert, responsive, very stressed and screeching. Mouth/Teeth/Gums - very light staining, moist pink gums. Healing/scabbed cut under OD. Eyes and Ears are red, right ear is dirty.
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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