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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 Clarence's adoption status with email updates.
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Clarence

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Sugar's adoption status with email updates.
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Sugar

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Sassy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sassy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs 6 mos
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Pinky's adoption status with email updates.
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Pinky

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 mos
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on October's adoption status with email updates.
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October

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Amanda Waller's adoption status with email updates.
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Amanda Waller

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Rosaria's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosaria

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Slash's adoption status with email updates.
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Slash

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 3 mos
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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1244 N. Delsea Drive,
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We'll also keep you updated on Bode's adoption status with email updates.
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Bode

Maltese

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
Ewing, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Baby's adoption status with email updates.
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Baby

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Willingboro, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Ted (in Foster)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ted (in Foster)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 8 mos
Vineland, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Smitty Orchard 8's adoption status with email updates.
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Smitty Orchard 8

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 mos
Mount Laurel, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Arlo's adoption status with email updates.
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Arlo

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
West Chester, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Caesar's adoption status with email updates.
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Caesar

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Jackson, NJ

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