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ACCT Philly

Animal shelter in Philadelphia, PA

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!

Contact
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111 W. Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
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Meet their adoptable pets

111 W. Hunting Park Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19140

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at ACCT Philly

We'll also keep you updated on Summer Rose's adoption status with email updates.
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Summer Rose

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Car's adoption status with email updates.
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Car

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 4 yrs
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Duke Evers's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke Evers

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Mum Mum's adoption status with email updates.
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Mum Mum

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Shadow McShade's adoption status with email updates.
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Shadow McShade

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Diamond's adoption status with email updates.
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Diamond

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 10 mos
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Clubber Lang's adoption status with email updates.
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Clubber Lang

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Juice 's adoption status with email updates.
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Juice

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Philadelphia, PA

Shelter FAQs

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.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

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.

Pets at shelters & rescues near ACCT Philly

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Retired Tails: A Fur-Ever After Story

1026 S. 52nd Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19143

We'll also keep you updated on Whiskers's adoption status with email updates.
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Whiskers

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Willingboro, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Moons's adoption status with email updates.
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Moons

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 2 mos
West Chester, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Calvin (FCID# 09/04/2024 - 62 Trainer)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Calvin (FCID# 09/04/2024 - 62 Trainer)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Greenville, DE
We'll also keep you updated on Shadow's adoption status with email updates.
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Shadow

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Blackwood, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Raven 2's adoption status with email updates.
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Raven 2

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Newark, DE
We'll also keep you updated on Loki's adoption status with email updates.
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Loki

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Philadelphia, PA

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