This sweet little pup was found wandering around the 4700 block of Locust. He’s safe now (and fed).

If you know who this dog might belong to please call Sarah at 267-474-1825.

Today’s dog is Tyson. He’s a sweet one-two year old terrier mix who was surrendered to the shelter because his owners could no longer afford to keep him.

Tyson appears to be in fantastic shape although he needs to put a little bit of weight on. He has a gorgeous caramel colored coat, sweet, soulful eyes, and jowls that are irresistibly squeezable!

He is very sad in his kennel (it seems as though he’s waiting and hoping that his owners are coming back for him), but he really comes out of his shell nicely when he gets to go outside and hang out with the volunteers.

Tyson’s a medium energy dog who loves to play but isn’t jumpy or mouthy. He walks very nicely on the leash, and will just trot happily by your side. He did great on his food test and his dog meets- he was tested with two females, and he was friendly and playful with both of them; he also seems to have no interest in cats, and could probably live with them.

Tyson loves people of all ages and sizes and is very gentle in his approach. Children of all ages seem to be drawn to this handsome boy with his big, “pet-able” head. Tyson loves the attention he gets from the little ones and rewards them with plenty of kisses.

Being that he is relatively skinny, Tyson loves treats and food of all sorts. In turn, this makes it extremely easy to train him. He knows “sit” and “down” already and is going to work on “no/leave it” and crate training next.

If you are interested in Tyson 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 have children 10 and younger, they will be required to meet Tyson before adoption/foster care can be finalized. Don’t let this awesome dog go down for the count – bring Tyson home today!

For more information on how to adopt or foster Tyson please call 267-385-3800, email: ACCT [at] pspca.org or stop by the shelter (111 W. Hunting Park Ave) if you want to meet him.

Today’s cat is Vanilla Bean. She is about one year old.

‘Nilla was abandoned when she was no longer a kitten. She tried to join up with a band of feral cats, but since she wasn’t feral, she kept dashing into the road. Luckily, she was found and now lives with a foster mom.

She is very playful, still a kitten, and she gets along with the two boys who live at her foster mom’s place, but they’re not kittens so they don’t want to play with her. She would love to go home with someone who will play with her.

“Nilla is not quite little kid proof yet (but learning!), so it’s better that any human kids in the home be about 8 or older. She doesn’t like to be held like a baby, but if you hold her right way up and give her head and chin scratches, she will love you forever.

What about her name? She’s not a Vanilla Bean, but that’s what foster mom’s human daughter called her and the name stuck. For now, you can call her ‘Nilla, but please don’t hesitate to change it.

Vanilla Bean is spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, housetrained, flea treated, and FIV/FeLV negative. Please email projectmeowadoptions [at] gmail​.com to meet her. Adoption application and adoption fee of $85 apply.

Update (August 11): The cat has been found and returned to her owner.

A very friendly indoor-outdoor dark tortoiseshell cat has been missing from 43rd & Pine/Osage since Monday. No collar or microchip.

She’s petite, about 2 yrs old, and fixed. She has a condition with her right eye (as you can see from the photo) that needs to be dealt with. If you’ve seen her (or are able to capture her) please contact Lia at 215-559-4648, or email: lml3 [at] verizon.net (neighbor).

If you live within a few blocks of 43rd & Pine/Osage please check your yard, alley, under the porch, in the basement, garage, etc. She may be injured and hiding.

Today’s cat is Frank, a very handsome one year-old Lynx point Siamese, or perhaps a Siamese/tabby mix.

Frank was named after the most famous Frank of all (Sinatra!) because of his bright blue eyes and striking good looks. Whatever his lineage, he has the energy of a Bengal! Frank can be the sweetest and most loving kitty you’ll ever meet: He will wander over to you, walk all over you and almost swoon with purring.

Frank is young and very full of energy. He chases and wrestles with his foster brothers, and they chase and wrestle back. He knows how to play nice. He would do best in a home with another young, energetic cat with whom he could wrestle.

Frank is neutered, FIV/FeLV negative, up to date on vaccinations, and received flea/parasite treatment/preventative as needed.

For more information on the adoption process or to fill out an online application go to: www.citykitties.org. Adoption fee is $85 to help subsidize the cost of veterinary care.

Today’s dog is Desi. She’s a very sweet pup. She is on the little side – weighs only about 35 lbs. She was found as a stray on the streets of Philadelphia and now temporarily resides at PSPCA’s Animal Care & Control Team (111 W. Hunting Park Avenue).

Desi is a low-medium energy dog. She needs walks and/or a yard to romp in. She is currently learning some commands at the shelter such as “sit,” “down” and “paw.” She loves treats so it makes it pretty easy to train her.

Desi loves people and would really like to live in a home with a family that loves her. She loves to snuggle!

If you are interested in Desi and have small children, please bring them to make sure Desi is a good fit for everyone in the family. 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.

She’ll be spayed, up to date on shots and microchipped before she leaves the shelter. If you want to meet Desi call: 267-385-3800 or stop by the shelter.

ACCT is open 365 days a year. Adoption hours are: Monday to Friday: 1 – 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 10 – 5 p.m. Afterhours by appointment.