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.

A neighbor Shifra is looking for a permanent home for her foster cat Mama. Here’s what Shifra wrote us about her cat:

Mama came into my life a couple months back when she followed me home from 49th and Baltimore. Ever since then she’s been living in my foster care, but she is searching for her forever home.

She is a small, two-year old tuxedo. She has a very sweet symmetrical black patch on her snout, and the white on the back of her front legs trails up her legs, unlike other tuxedos.

Mama is very affectionate and spunky. She expresses herself with frequent purring and a soft background pigeon coo.  She can be playful, but mostly she just likes companionship. Her tail quivers when she gets excited and she sometimes likes to curl up under the covers.

She is in very good health, recently spayed, negative for FIV and FeLV, and has been given her first round of rabies and FVRCP vaccines. Mama would do best in a home where she is the only companion animal.

If you think yours might be Mama’s forever home, please contact Shifra at: shif9101 [at] hotmail.com

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.

Today’s pet is Lyons, a black & white male cat.

Lyons is a very nice boy. He’s well behaved, doesn’t scratch the furniture, eats just enough food, not greedy or picky, and uses his litter box all the time.

He was found outside in the cold and snow this past winter, lost and alone, and hasn’t had too much luck in finding his forever home. He’s in foster care at the moment.

If you have a female cat he’ll be a gentleman, but he’s not too fond of other boys.

Lyons is neutered, vaccinated, and FIV/FeLV negative – all ready to just settle down in a new home.

Please give Lyons a chance.

To arrange a meeting with Lyons or for more information, email: Projectmeowadoptions [at] gmail.com

Update (June 6): After walking out the door Wednesday night and disappearing, Tabea came back home Sunday, June 5.

A neighbor, Deborah, is looking for her cat missing since last night:

Our beloved old cat Tabea got out of our house at 48th and Larchwood last night (June 1) and hasn’t been seen since. She is small, about 6 pounds, with brownish brindled sides and black striped legs and tail and a buff belly.

She has white whiskers and a shaved patch under her neck. She needs daily medicine so we need to find her fast.

If you see a cat that looks like it might be her, please call us at 215-474-4081. Reward offered for her safe return.

Update (June 6): Cobby has been found and returned home.

A black, silver and tan Yorkie, named Cobby, has been missing from 45th and Pine since May 30.

The dog is very friendly. He has a collar and microchip, but no tags.

If you see or capture him please call Melissa at 516-984-7926 or 718-551-4976 or email: melissa.theodule [at] gmail.com