Neighbor Neal is looking for a good home for one of his foster dogs, tentatively named Tyga (Neal and his partner have three other dogs that they have rescued).

Tyga was found by Neal’s neighbors belted to a fence at the rec center across from their house. Tyga is a wonderful dog. His size and big ol’ pittie head scare people, but there is no reason to be scared. He is sweet as pie. He’s been around cats, dogs, chickens, rabbits, and kids by the dozens and does great with all of them. He does get jumpy when excited, so a home with little kids may not be best.

He’s never shown any food aggression, though he is a little food obsessed. He surely went without at times. He really needs some basic obedience and attention. He is crate trained and house trained, though vigilance is necessary.

He is neutered and vaccinated and ready for a home he can call his own. Please consider this guy. He might not be the cutest, but he’s the sweetest. PAWS has been a godsend in Neal’s stray filled house and neighborhood, so he only asks for a donation to them.

Please email Neal at nealsantos1 [at] gmail.com and tell him about yourself.

This week’s adoptable dog is Ginger. She was at the shelter last summer and got adopted in the nick of time. Unfortunately, her new owner got sick and can’t keep her. Ginger is a young, reddish-gold haired terrier mix. She is house-trained, crate trained, knows commands, is spayed, up to date on her shots and is ready to move back in to a home.

Ginger lived with older children in her last home but young kids make her uncomfortable. She likes some other dogs but can be picky – and Ginger is definitely a no-cats kind of dog! She walks well on a leash, loves to snuggle on the sofa, is great in the car and enjoys a refreshing swim when it’s hot out.

Ginger is not handling the shelter environment very well and needs a rescue, foster home or adopter as soon as possible.

Email her Pen Pal Lara at larakelly [at] comcast.net for more information. If adopted, Lara will pay the adoption fee, provide a crate and provide 1 month of food.

Update (03/20): Roxy has been adopted!

Roxy is a 2-3 year old female American Bull Dog mix weighing 55lbs.

Roxy was found running around at 53rd and Walton a couple of weeks ago. She has had a rough life thus far. She was taken away from her owner as part of a cruelty case earlier in the year by the SPCA. She was fostered, somehow ended up on the street, and is now in stable foster care. Despite her past experiences she is an amazingly loving dog and deeply appreciative of every bit of affection and care given to her.

Roxy is very responsive. She is crate-trained, knows sit and come, and would learn other commands quickly. She is very playful when outside, but around the house she is very mellow. She has never chewed anything. She has done well meeting other dogs on leash, but would do best in a home with no cats. Roxy is spayed, up to date on shots, and ready to find a permanent home.

For more information, or to set up a meet-up please contact Rob at 267-968-5687 or RSPetraitis [at] gmail.com.

This week’s featured dog is Apollo, an adorable honey-colored 1-2 year old mutt (Pit Bull Terrier/Mastiff mix). Whatever he may be, he is one handsome dog!

Though he weighs about 64 lbs, Apollo is on the medium size with shorter legs and a big old loveable head. Apollo is pretty nervous being in the loud, crowded shelter but is dealing with it as well as he can. He stays lower to the ground while walking through the kennels, but once outside he will climb into your lap for attention and he loves being petted.

Once he’s loosened up a bit, he loves to play tag around the runs. Apollo showed no issues with basic or advanced handling and actually seemed to enjoy the attention. He also showed no issues with food. He was pretty distracted during his cat-test so he’ll need another one before going home with any.

Apollo was a little uncomfortable meeting the more pushy dogs at the shelter, but did not react negatively. He likely just needs some time to feel more comfortable there before he’ll begin to play with them. Please bring your resident dogs down to the shelter to meet Apollo!

Apollo has lived with young children in his last home and was playful with them, per his former family. Families with children under 12 should bring them down to meet him. Apollo shouldn’t go home with children under 5 right now since he is still on the shyer side and will likely be more energetic once in a home. Please come meet this sweet boy today!

Apollo is located at ACCT Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Avenue. Adoption hours are 1-8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on weekends. If you are interested in fostering, please contact nsmith [at] pspca.org or jsweeney [at] pspca.org. For more information about ACCT including adoption and foster information please visit www.acctphilly.org.

This week’s featured dog is Lola, a 3-5 year old Pit Bull mix who found her way to the shelter after her family surrendered her. She has been through a lot at the shelter… She was very sick for a little while, but she feels much better now, thanks to all of her shelter friends who took good care of her while she wasn’t feeling her best.

Lola is back in the game now and is ready to find her forever home. If you have other dogs, please bring them down to the shelter to meet her – she likes to be the center of attention, and because of that, she likes her doggie friends to let her have the spotlight. Lola will be spayed, microchipped and up to date on all of her shots when you take her home with you.

Lola is located at ACCT Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Avenue. Adoption hours are 1-8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on weekends. If you are interested in fostering, please contact nsmith [at] pspca.org or jsweeney [at] pspca.org. For more information about ACCT including adoption and foster information please visit www.acctphilly.org.

Betty is an 8-year-old Doberman Pinscher/Pit Bull Terrier mix who was found wandering the streets of Philly and brought to ACCT. Since Betty is in such great shape, aside from some wear and tear caused by living on the streets, it is believed she once had a place to call home. However, no one ever came looking for her, so she needs to move on to a new family.

The problem for Betty is that the shelter is once again full, so to make room for the new arrivals, choices have to be made and that does not give the older, longer term, or sick animals much of a chance. So, sadly, Betty, who now has a cold, does not have much more time to wait for that special someone to walk through the door and totally fall in love with her.

Betty loves attention, belly rubs, and has no issues with basic or advanced handling. She also has no food issues. She showed no interest in the cats at the shelter, but she should be the only dog in the home. Please consider saving Betty Spaghetti’s life by fostering or adopting. Her adoption fee is only $25 which includes spay, shots, and microchip. Please share for Betty because sharing saves lives. Please don’t delay.

Let’s make today Betty’s last day living at the shelter, not her last day of life, by finding her a great forever home where she will be loved and happy for the rest of her days.

Betty is located at ACCT, 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. Adoption hours are 1-8 Monday through Friday and 10-5 on weekends. If you are interested in fostering, please contact nsmith [at] pspca.org or jsweeney [at] pspca.org.