Animal Control Officer

by | Dec 17, 2019 | News |

Do you like working outdoors?  Have a passion for helping animals?  ACCT Philly may be looking for you!! We are currently seeking a full-time Animal Control Officer for our North Philadelphia animal shelter. The Animal Control Officer (ACO), will drive a vehicle to...

Philly Paw Prints – April 2019

by | Apr 2, 2019 | News |

Do you subscribe to the ACCT Philly monthly eNewsletter? Don’t miss out on all the exciting news and events going on each and every day! Sign up at the bottom of this page!   April eNewsletter...

Tips for Spring Kittens

by | 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....

ACCT Philly Announces New Executive Director

by | 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...

Philly Magazine Feature Pup!

by | 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...

Keep Pets Happy This 4th of July

by | 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...

Pet Licensing Goes Digital in Philadelphia

by | 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...

June is National Adopt A Cat Month!

by | 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...

April 16th, 2018 Public Board Meeting – Q & A

by | 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...

ACCT Pups in the News: Meet Treasure!

by | 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...

ACCT Philly Launches the Love Local Portal

by | 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....

The Ruff Work of Animal Control

by | 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...

Lucky Animals During St. Patrick’s Day Event

by | 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...

An update on our Community Cat Program

by | 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...