Brutus is an adult male pit bull mix weighing 34 pounds. He was found as a stray and it is quite obvious that he must have been on his own for a while as he is too skinny and suffers from a bit of hair loss. The rough streets of Philly however have not changed Brutus’ sweet nature. He is a really cool dude who likes to hang out by your side, sniff his surroundings and check out everything that is going on. He also likes to play from time to time and but is more focused on his human friends. While he is not particularly clingy, Brutus always looks to you when you have him out, seeks eye contact and stays close by your side. And he obviously enjoys getting his ear scratched.

It’s hard to tell whether he was trained to walk nicely on a leash at some point in his life but it’s super easy to handle him. Even when he starts to pull, he picks up quickly when you let him know that he needs to walk slower. Brutus met a couple of dogs while at the shelter and did well during his meets. So far, his life on the streets was lonely, and while at the shelter he at least has a roof over his head and two meals a day, he is looking for a home where he can get lots of love and give you even more love in return.

So what are you waiting for? Come meet Brutus beefcake today! Please make sure to have your landlord’s permission to own a dog like Brutus when you come to meet him. Also, please bring your family and resident dogs with you so we can make sure he is a good match for everyone.
If you cannot adopt Brutus but would like to help him find his forever family, fostering is a great option! You save not only Brutus but also another dog who can move into his cage at the shelter.

Brutus lives at:

Animal Care & Control Team (ACCT)
111 W. Hunting Park Avenue in Philadelphia

Adoption hours are Mon-Fri 1-8 pm and Sat-Sun 10am-5pm — year round — 365!

Foster hours are 9-6 pm every day.

To check the status of an animal, call 267-385-3800 or email acctpetfinder@gmail.com.

Jam, a small black cat, has been missing since Tuesday, Dec. 18. She is around 9lb, with little splashes of white on her chest and tummy. She is wearing a black collar with red ladybugs on it, with a tag with her owners’ address and phone number. She is friendly but can be shy around strangers. If anyone has seen her, please contact Jessica at 267 897 1301.

Sweet, loveable Beatrix is in search of a forever home – not just for the holidays! She’s a 1-2 year old playful pretty girl! She loves playing tug and fetch! She also loooooves people! When she sees a new person she gets the butt wiggles! She’s a young girl so she still has some of her puppy ways! She’s actually named after Beatrix Potter because she hops and bounces and spins just like a bunny rabbit!

Beatrix is really good about sharing her toys. She’s kind of scared of other dogs though. She does well with really young puppies and her brother – she came in the shelter with her brother. His name is Cleveland and he’s awesome too, just like Beatrix.

Bea is up-to-date on all of her shots and will be spayed and microchipped when you take her home. Awesome, right? She has two special people dedicated to keeping her happy in the shelter. You can contact them by sending an email to: todorov.lulu@gmail.com. Come meet her soon and bring everyone in your family (dogs included) to make sure she is a good fit for everybody!

You love chocolate, right? Then you’ll love Murphy! He’s a young, handsome fella with a beautiful dark red brown coat. Murphy is trying to get out of the shelter and into a loving, caring home for the holidays.

Murphy loves to say hello to everyone and is very friendly. He loves to walk on a harness and will barely pull you which make the walks much more pleasant. He loves a game of fetch with a tennis ball and is learning “Drop it” very quickly.

He weighs in at only 50 lbs and is a medium-sized dude. And the best yet: he is housetrained too! He is also up-to-date on all of his shots and will be microchipped and neutered before he comes home with you.

Send an email to todorov.lulu@gmail.com with any additional questions or come on down to the shelter and meet him. You will not be disappointed once you see this handsome mug in person!

Beatrix and Murphy reside at:

ACCT (Philadelphia Animal Care and Control Team)
111 W. Hunting Park Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Tel.: 267-385-3800, Extension 0 for front desk and 116, 117, 118 for Adoptions.

Adoption hours:
M-F: 1pm-8pm
Sat & Sun: 10am-5pm

Interested in fostering? Here are the hours you can come in and talk about it:
Mon-Sun: 9am-6pm

Adoption Specials:

Saturday & Sunday, December 15 & 16: Santa Paws Adoption Extravaganza!
-All adoption fees are 50% off!

Thursday, December 20: National Re-gifting Day!
-All adoption fees are 50% off!

Friday, December 21: National Underdog Day!
-All animals that have been at ACCT more then 2 weeks are 50% off,
animals here more than 3 weeks are pick your own adoption price.

Elsa.

Elsa and Emily are lovely, petite tuxedo kittens (about 10-12 months old), rescued this past summer near Penn’s campus. Elsa is the cutest grey & white girl, with a white triangle outlining her little grey nose. She was a bit shy at first, but has become quite the cuddle bug and is very receptive to hugs and kisses from her foster mom & dad. Elsa has an irresistible raspy chirp (much like a lion cub’s), is quite chatty, and purrs whenever you’re nearby.

Lovely Emily is the black & white babe. She adores belly and chin rubs. She’s got a streak of tomboy in her; loves to chase and wrestle with our big tabby guy! They’re just the sweetest and gentlest of girls. Both are fine with being held, and will be happy to sit on your lap and be combed and fussed over. Neither is over demanding of attention. Elsa and Em’ have become companion kitties since their respective rescues, so we would love for them to be adopted as a pair.

Emily.

Kitty FACTS: The girls have been fully vetted (tested, spayed, vaccinated, microchipped) and are disease free. Paperwork from their vetting will be included, along with a few of their favorite things. Indoor only. Kitties must keep their claws! They eat a primarily canned food diet. Excellent litterbox manners. Okay with gentle dogs. Appropriate screening and a willingness to contribute towards their vetting (or donation to a local rescue group) shouldn’t be a problem for potential adopters. Feel free to email with any questions about the girls or to arrange a meeting. Including a brief history of your experience with kitties, description of current home situation, and the name of your vet would be most helpful.

For more information contact Linda at lml3@verizon.net.

King is loyal, royal, and available for adoption! And if his ridiculously adorable ears aren’t reason enough to take King home with you today, here’s a little more information about Philadelphia’s very own monarch!

King is about 1-2 years old, and came to the shelter when his owner could no longer care for him. It’s all good, though – King’s a glass is half full kind of guy, and he’s making the best of the circumstances he’s found himself in. Goofy and fun, King loves to run around in the play yard at the shelter, do his zoomies, and chase after his favorite toys (tennis balls and tug toys can keep him entertained for hours!). King’s not selfish, either – he’ll always bring his toys over to you so you can share in the big fun.

King’s always up for a leisurely stroll in the park, and with an Easy Walk harness turning him into a perfect gentleman, you can both enjoy your walk. King knows basic commands, such as “sit”, and “touch”, and since he’s highly food/reward motivated, it’ll be easy as pie to teach him even more.

Have another dog in the house? Great! King loves other dogs, although he can sometimes get soooo excited to play, that he can forget his manners (he’s pushy). So if you have a playful, tolerant resident dog, King may just be the perfect fit for your family. Got cats? Well, cats are a little more complicated – King interacts with cats the same way he likes to play with dogs, so he may be a bit too much for most cats. While he could probably live with cats with some very slow intros, King would probably do best in a cat free home.

Interested in learning more about King? Please email his Pen Pal (a volunteer who’s working with King to prepare him for life outside of the shelter – she knows him best!), she’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have. Her email address is: sherilynnmarie@hotmail.com

A small kennel is not fit for a King – come make your home King’s castle today!

Enid.

Enid and Alvie are two of the cuddliest, sweetest, cleverest cats you may ever meet. They were found as baby kittens a year ago in West Philadelphia by a City Kitties volunteer. They were adopted, but unfortunately their family fell on hard times, and now they are back in foster care in West Philly.

When these two are not curled up with each other for a nap on the bed, they are chasing each other around the house or wrestling on the floor. Enid loves to chase her feather toys and jingly balls around the house, then curl up on your lap while you read a book. Alvie runs to the door when you get home and when you kneel down to pet him, he puts his paws on your shoulders and licks your chin until you pick him up for a pet.

Alvie.

They are very affectionate, playful, and absolutely gorgeous. These two one-year-old cats have never been apart and adore each other – and will adore you!

If you have been considering one cat – think about two! With Enid and Alvie you will have two times the love, two times the fun.

For more information, go to their adoption profiles on the City Kitties website (Alvie and Enid) or fill out an adoption application here.