Euthanasia at Philadelphia’s animal control shelter falls to record low in 2014
In a record shattering year, euthanasia fell to a record low in 2014 at Philadelphia’s animal control shelter managed by the nonprofit Animal Care and Control Team (ACCT Philly). The number of animals euthanized tumbled by 29% from 10,355 in 2013 to 7,383 (or... read moreFebruary Adoption Prices and Promotions
Adoption Pricing for February Kittens: $75 Adult Cats: $30 Seniors: Free with FAQ handout Cats with kitty colds: Free with FAQ handout Puppies: $200 Adults dogs: $40 Pen Pals: $30 Benefactors: $250 Adoption Promotions & Events The following events take place at... read moreMiracle puppy rescued from freezing cold
An abandoned puppy is lucky to be alive tonight after being rescued from the freezing cold by ACCT Philly Animal Control officers. Now named “Summer Reign”, the puppy was ice cold to the touch and unresponsive upon arrival at the shelter, but ACCT Philly’s... read moreACCT Philly Pledges to Help Save One Million Cats
Philadelphia, PA.– The Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) is joining animal shelters across North America to save the lives of one million more cats in the next five years. It’s all part of a joint campaign of the Maddie’s Shelter... read moreChristmas Day live tweet #dayattheshelter event
ACCT Philly is open each and every day of the year. This year on Christmas Day we are live-tweeting #dayattheshelter with all the action that happens at the region’s busiest shelter on the holiday! Follow us on Twitter @ACCTPhilly! Ms Daisy was 1 of the NINE... read moreWinter is here, keep your dogs warm!
(Philadelphia) – ACCT Philly is urging Philadelphia residents to keep their dogs warm, and ideally indoors during the cold days ahead. This winter marks the first year where Philadelphia ordinance requires residents provide adequate indoor shelter for their dogs... read more
Animals Fostered in 2014
Lives Saved in 2014
Spay & Neuter Surgeries
ACCT Philly handles more animals than any other animal shelter service organization in the region. We are open for adoptions and lifesaving each and every day of the year and our animal handling statistics are an open book.
Learn more on our Statistics & Reports page.
(numbers presented here are updated monthly)