Today’s puppy is Mouse, a beautiful blue brindle American Pit Bull Terrier mix. She is currently living in a foster home.

Mouse is between 10 and 12 months old. She weighs approximately 25 lbs and probably won’t get much bigger than she is right now.

Mouse is playful and a delight to be around. She is wonderful with kids, cats, and other dogs.

If you are interested please contact Mouse’s foster mom Maddy at mdavishayes [at] gmail.com.
 

Today’s dog is Petunia, an adult female pit bull terrier mix with dark “chocolately”-black fur.

Petunia currently resides at PSPCA’s Animal Care & Control Team (ACCT). She came in as a stray.

Little Petunia is a sweet and extremely affectionate dog. She is gentle and calm and wants nothing more than to climb on your lap. Petunia really could use some TLC so she can bloom into a beautiful flower.

Petunia does well with her dog meets and in fact doesn’t show much interest in the other dogs but instead wants to be pet and get loving by her human friends. Although she doesn’t show much interest in cats, she has some scratches on her face that are consistent with cat scratches so it may be better for Petunia to live in a house without cats.

She is a very calm dog and would make a wonderful cuddle buddy. Whether you are watching TV or taking a stroll to the ice cream parlor – Petunia makes a great companion. She is a medium to low energy dog. Because she is past the puppy stage, she isn’t jumpy or mouthy and would probably be great with children.

If you are interested in Petunia and have dogs of your own, please bring at least one of them to make sure there is no major personality clash. Please also bring proof that you are allowed to have dogs/cats at your home if you rent or be prepared that the adoption staff will call your landlord before approving your application.

If you would like to adopt or foster Petunia or need more information please call 267-385-3800 or stop by ACCT (111 W. Hunting Park Avenue).
 

Today’s dog is Brianna, a young American Bulldog mix. She’s between one and two years old.

Brianna was found in an abandoned building and brought to the ACCT animal shelter. She gets regular meals now, but she won’t be a really happy dog until she has her own family, something soft to sleep on, and a chance to walk or play outside every day.

Brianna is one of the gentlest and sweetest dogs around. She loves people, kids, and other dogs. She likes to play, but also likes to relax and cuddle. As far as playing goes, one of her favorite things to do is to play fetch. As far as relaxing, she loves to lie down flat on her stomach and stick her back legs out, kinda like a frog (see picture below).

Brianna is already well-trained. She knows commands like “sit,” “stay,” and learning “lie down.” She is house-trained, and never begs for food. She is very mature for her age.

She is a perfect dog with the perfect temperament and it’s a shame that she hasn’t been adopted yet. Maybe it’s because she sits quietly in her kennel while the other dogs bark and jump for attention. She is a staff and volunteer favorite and gets some extra kisses and treats here and there. She’s also a runway model! Recently she participated in a runway show for New Leash On Life.

Brianna has already been spayed and microchipped (so she doesn’t get lost), and has had all of her basic shots.

If you want to adopt Brianna, please email her pen pal Steve for more information at: s.t.weinberg [at] gmail.com or come to the ACCT shelter (111 W. Hunting Park Ave.). Her adoption fee is $30 (which may be discounted for certain adoption specials). If you can’t adopt Brianna you can also consider fostering her until she finds her happy ending.

Today’s dog is Leo, a 3 – 5 year old male “blue” pit bull terrier. Leo is currently being fostered through ACCT, the city shelter of Philadelphia.

When Leo first arrived at the shelter as a stray, he was severely emaciated, lethargic and coughing. With lots of TLC, gradually increasing meal sizes and medical attention, Leo has a new lease on life.

He loves attention, especially tummy rubs. He also enjoys long walks, although he has some knee problems in his hind legs. According to the shelter vet, Leo should be restricted to leash walking and may need more intensive treatment later in his life.

Leo interacts very well with other dogs and is very friendly with people. He is housetrained and knows the command “sit.” He’s currently working on “down” and “stay.”

All members of the household must meet Leo prior to adoption and an in-home visit may be required. If you are interested in adopting Leo, please contact: westphillyfoster [at] gmail.com. The adoption fee is $50.00, which includes the neuter surgery, vaccines and microchip.