Darlah is full of life and ready to find her forever home! Now in foster care through ACCT Philly, she’s showing off her puppy spirit—always curious, always playful, and always looking for attention.
She loves other dogs and is eager to play, whether it’s with her foster sibling or new friends she meets on walks. Speaking of walks, she’s also a total social butterfly, wanting to say hello to every person, child, and pup she meets!
At home, Darlah is doing great in her crate and settles in without barking or crying. She’s still working on potty training and learning that counters aren’t snack bars, but she’s a smart girl who’s picking things up fast. She does have one quirk—she’s a bit sensitive around her collar and prefers not to be touched there, but she’s otherwise a sweet, affectionate pup who just wants to have fun.
If you’re looking for a playful, people-loving pup who’s ready to grow and learn with you, Darlah might be the perfect match! Email foster@acctphilly.org to set up a meet!
VIDOES:
Bud, Wolfie, Gloria, Darla Drop Leash:
https://youtu.be/TX61mDdSLPg
Wolfie, Darla, Shylie Drop Leash:
https://youtu.be/0K2ss-LEV-U
Gloria, Jolt, Wolife, Darla Drop Leash:
https://youtu.be/HfLPTp1mUro
Jolt, Darla, Spring & Wolfie Drop Leash:
https://youtu.be/fhbW4Y0-3Ik
BEHAVIOR NOTES:
03/20/2025 foster notes: Darlah is doing well for the most parts. We are starting to think and see the puppy in her. She is very into everything and always wanting attention and to play. We have introduced her to our dog who she wants to play with ALWAYS. On walks she pulls some but with harness it’s easy to correct. She does want to say hi to every person, child and dog while walking. We have discovered that she does not like to be touched around the collar area and will nibble if you do, but nothing with great force. She goes into the crate fine and does not appear to bark or cry. She has had some accidents in the house but we are working to take her out more often. She is also a counter surfer so nothing can be left out for her to get into.
03/09/2025 staff notes, playgroup: In playgroup, Darlah started off soft and came out of her shell the longer she was in the yard. She ended up really thriving playing with the other dogs, and was a mix of rough and rowdy and push and pull play. She was also humping some of the other dogs in the yard which seemed sexually motivated.
03/07/2025 staff notes: Was friendly and easy to leash. Was not reactive when another dog was present even as dog was barking and lunging towards her.
ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in. 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
Darlah is full of life and ready to find her forever home! Now in foster care through ACCT Philly, she’s showing off her puppy spirit—always curious, always playful, and always looking for attention.
She loves other dogs and is eager to play, whether it’s with her foster sibling or new friends she meets on walks. Speaking of walks, she’s also a total social butterfly, wanting to say hello to every person, child, and pup she meets!
At home, Darlah is doing great in her crate and settles in without barking or crying. She’s still working on potty training and learning that counters aren’t snack bars, but she’s a smart girl who’s picking things up fast. She does have one quirk—she’s a bit sensitive around her collar and prefers not to be touched there, but she’s otherwise a sweet, affectionate pup who just wants to have fun.
If you’re looking for a playful, people-loving pup who’s ready to grow and learn with you, Darlah might be the perfect match! Email foster@acctphilly.org to set up a meet!
VIDOES:
Bud, Wolfie, Gloria, Darla Drop Leash:
https://youtu.be/TX61mDdSLPg
Wolfie, Darla, Shylie Drop Leash:
https://youtu.be/0K2ss-LEV-U
Gloria, Jolt, Wolife, Darla Drop Leash:
https://youtu.be/HfLPTp1mUro
Jolt, Darla, Spring & Wolfie Drop Leash:
https://youtu.be/fhbW4Y0-3Ik
BEHAVIOR NOTES:
03/20/2025 foster notes: Darlah is doing well for the most parts. We are starting to think and see the puppy in her. She is very into everything and always wanting attention and to play. We have introduced her to our dog who she wants to play with ALWAYS. On walks she pulls some but with harness it’s easy to correct. She does want to say hi to every person, child and dog while walking. We have discovered that she does not like to be touched around the collar area and will nibble if you do, but nothing with great force. She goes into the crate fine and does not appear to bark or cry. She has had some accidents in the house but we are working to take her out more often. She is also a counter surfer so nothing can be left out for her to get into.
03/09/2025 staff notes, playgroup: In playgroup, Darlah started off soft and came out of her shell the longer she was in the yard. She ended up really thriving playing with the other dogs, and was a mix of rough and rowdy and push and pull play. She was also humping some of the other dogs in the yard which seemed sexually motivated.
03/07/2025 staff notes: Was friendly and easy to leash. Was not reactive when another dog was present even as dog was barking and lunging towards her.
ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in. 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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