by S B | May 18, 2019 | News |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2019 Update on Upper Respiratory Infections in Dog Population at ACCT Philly May 18, 2019 – As reported on May 13, ACCT Philly is attempting to tackle upper respiratory infections (URI) in a number of the dogs in its kennels. ACCT...
by Communications | Apr 2, 2019 | News |
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by Communications | Mar 15, 2019 | News |
Kitten season is upon us and that means more and more people will find tiny kittens while hanging out outdoors! The first reaction for many people when they find a litter of kittens without a parent around is to scoop them up and bring them indoors or to a shelter....
by Communications | Mar 6, 2019 | News |
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by Communications | Feb 27, 2019 | News |
PHILADELPHIA – The Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) is the City’s stray animal hold facility, and it is also a pet adoption center. As the City’s largest open-admission shelter, it is the place where the tame and the wild things enter in all...
by Communications | Feb 5, 2019 | News |
by Communications | Nov 14, 2018 | News |
Happy November and Happy Fall! Have you seen our November newsletter? If not, give it a look here!
by Adam Bates | Oct 18, 2018 | News |
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by Communications | Sep 7, 2018 | News |
ACCT Philly Announces New Executive Director Susan Russell PHILADELPHIA – The Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) Board of Directors announced Susan Russell as the new Executive Director for the City’s animal shelter. Russell will begin...
by Communications | Jul 30, 2018 | News |
This Sweet Dog Has Been Waiting to Be Adopted Since His Family Lost Their Home This adoptable dog also happens to be an excellent running buddy. Here we are, amidst the dog days of summer, with another dog that is SO ready to be adopted. This week, Noah is the...
by Communications | Jul 16, 2018 | News |
The city’s animal shelter reached a 90% “no-kill” lifesaving rate for canines during June, one of the busiest months of the year Despite the summer months being the busiest time of the year for the Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly), the...
by Communications | Jun 29, 2018 | News |
This 4th of July weekend is sure to bring lots of fun festivities to your area, from fireworks, to cookouts, to festivals. But this weekend and the following 4th of July week are going to be extremely hot, and where fireworks are involved, loud, so check out this...
by Communications | Jun 21, 2018 | News |
ACCT Philly’s New “Liberty Licenses” will help lost animals return home quicker, increase city’s license compliance. This recently launched 21st- century pet license is not only much easier for animal control officers to spot on a dog’s collar, it is a fast...
by Communications | May 29, 2018 | News |
As we head into the summer, ACCT Philly is really starting to fill up! To celebrate the season and to help find homes for the hundreds of felines who enter our doors during the month of June, we are celebrating National Adopt A Cat Month, ACCT Philly is offering $25...
by Communications | Apr 26, 2018 | News |
The ACCT Board appreciates the members of the public who took the opportunity to come to come to our Open Annual Board Meeting on Monday, April 16th. We heard many great questions, and have taken the time to answer the questions we could not cover during the...
by Communications | Apr 9, 2018 | News |
Two weekends ago, our friends the Monster Milers came over to take a few ACCT pups on a run! Our dogs had quite the running group, and one of our star runners, Treasure, was featured in a Philadelphia Magazine article this past Friday. Treasure is still looking for...
by Communications | Apr 6, 2018 | News |
ACCT Philly Refreshes Transfer Partner Program, Launches Love Local Portal (PHILADELPHIA) April 3, 2018 – The Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia has revamped and will relaunch their Transfer Partner program, which is now called Love Local Partners....
by Communications | Mar 27, 2018 | News |
Almost every major metropolitan area has an animal control team working day and night, rescuing abused and abandoned animals , and responding to wildlife stuck in an urban habitat. Philadelphia is no different. ACCT Philly has 12-14 Animal Care Officers – also known...
by Communications | Mar 20, 2018 | News |
ACCT Philly’s St. Pitties and Kitties Day adoption event was a huge success! Everyone here at ACCT Philly would like to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to adopt a pet this past weekend, without you we wouldn’t have found so many homes for...
by Communications | Mar 12, 2018 | News |
In the latter part of 2017 our Medical Director, Dr. Herendeen, applied for a grant with PetSmart Charities to revitalize our Community Cat Program. Recently that grant was awarded at approximately $92,000. The budget for this grant allows for one part time employee...
by Communications | Mar 12, 2018 | News |
Our running friends, the Monster Milers, had a great article on Philly Magazine’s website last Friday about one of our residents, Jay Ajayi! Jay is such a love bug, and is a great running buddy who never gets tired of helping you train. Jay has the biggest...
by Communications | Mar 8, 2018 | News |
ACCT Philly now has an ad running on a billboard near the stadiums! The billboard is located on I-76 at the Broad St. exit, and highlights our #AdoptLocal campaign. If you are driving past the stadiums and towards NJ, check it out!
by Communications | Mar 6, 2018 | News |
This week ACCT is proud to announce that we have partnered with Citizens for a No-Kill Philadelphia (CNKP) to launch a community help desk at our main shelter. CNKP is operating this help desk with their own staff 6 days a week, during ACCT’s front desk...
by Adam Bates | Jan 31, 2018 | News |
Response to Recent Public Concerns
by Communications | Jan 10, 2018 | News |
Philadelphia’s Animal Welfare leaders come together in powerful move to make Philadelphia a No-Kill City ACCT Philly, PAWS & Pennsylvania SPCA create Philadelphia No-Kill Coalition, invite organizations to join effort to attain 100% safe placement of healthy and...
by Communications | Jan 5, 2018 | News |
Main Shelter (Hunting Park Ave) FEBRUARY Kittens (under 6 months): $100Adult cats (over 6 months): $50Older adult cats (over 7 years): “Pick Your Price” donation to Stella Fund Cats with Kitty Colds: “Pick Your Price” donation to Stella...
by Communications | Dec 5, 2017 | News |
Main Shelter (Hunting Park Ave) Kittens (under 6 months): $75 Adult cats (over 6 months): $25 Older adult cats (over 5 years): free with FAQ handout Cats with Kitty Colds: free with FAQ handout & medication Puppies (under 6 months): $100 Adult dogs (over 6...
by Communications | Dec 4, 2017 | News |
You’re invited to a Fashionable Fundraiser for ACCT Philly at Talbots Rittenhouse! Join us on December 13th from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and feel great knowing 10% of your pre-tax purchase will be donated directly to the homeless pets at ACCT Philly. Email...
by Communications | Nov 30, 2017 | News |
Fee-waived Dog Adoptions Kick-off ACCT Philly #AdoptLocal Initiative (PHILADELPHIA) November 30, 2017 – The Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) announced today that adult dog adoption fees will be waived for the entire month of December...
by Communications | Nov 7, 2017 | News |
Main Shelter (Hunting Park Ave) Kittens (under 6 months): $75 Adult cats (over 6 months): $25 Older adult cats (over 5 years): free with FAQ handout Cats with Kitty Colds: free with FAQ handout & medication Puppies (under 6 months): $100 Adult dogs (over 6...
