by Communications | Dec 27, 2016 | News |
We want to make sure Philadelphians are up-to-date on animal health topics that relate to them and their pets’ well-being. Please read the following information from our Medical Director, Dr. Hillary Herendeen, regarding the recent bird flu cases detected in...
by Communications | Dec 22, 2016 | News |
Interested in helping community cats in your area? A partnership between Best Friends Animal Society and PetSmart Charities, the Philadelphia Community cats Project humanely and effectively reduces the number of cats living on our...
by Communications | Dec 11, 2016 | News |
This past Sunday, December 4th, 2016, ACCT Philly dedicated the shelter lobby to Eagle Scout candidate Jordan Barnes. Barnes, member of Boy Scout Troop 24 of Doylestown, received a Certificate of Appreciation in a “leash-cutting ceremony” for his efforts painting the...
by Communications | Dec 8, 2016 | News |
*CODE BLUE DECLARED*: Thursday, 12/8 at 6 p.m. through Monday, 12/12 at 6 a.m. Code Blue Information Philadelphia residents must provide indoor shelter for their dogs during periods where Philadelphia declares a Code Blue or Code Grey advisory for extreme cold...
by Communications | Dec 2, 2016 | News |
At ACCT Philly we do our best to care for every animal that comes through our doors, doing as much as we can so that they can quickly find their forever home! That’s why we reached out to the training and behavior experts at Opportunity Barks. Owner and Training...
by Communications | Dec 2, 2016 | 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 | Nov 23, 2016 | News |
ACCT Philly is thrilled to once again partner with Zappos.com and Best Friends Animal Society to offer fee-waived adoptions on all pets from Black Friday through Cyber Monday! Come find your new best friend from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., November 25th-28th at the...
by Communications | Nov 23, 2016 | News |
Donor pledges to match gifts made to ACCT Philly on #GivingTuesday (Donate Now) Thanks to the generosity of one animal lover, all gifts made to ACCT Philly on #GivingTuesday, November 29th, will be matched up to a total of $10,000. Donations must be made to the...
by Communications | Nov 3, 2016 | News |
Get Your Pet Partners with ACCT Philly! The Future of Pet Adoption GetYourPet.com and ACCT Philly are teaming up to save your pets! GetYourPet.com is a newly launched, game-changing pet adoption site where owners needing to rehome pets and those seeking to adopt can...
by Communications | Nov 2, 2016 | 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 admin | Oct 28, 2016 | News |
This year we had a turnout of more than 100 attendees at the event and a little over 100 shelters were built! For all those who came out to help and those who couldn’t but still donated, we cannot thank you enough. Ready for the next winter shelter workshop?...
by Communications | Oct 26, 2016 | News |
Double your impact, donate on #GivingTuesday Double your impact for injured pets by making a donation to the Stella Fund on #GivingTuesday, November 29th. Thanks to a generous donor, all gifts will be matched up to $10,000! Last year we raised $5,240 in only 24...
by Communications | Oct 24, 2016 | News |
Does your mutt or mutt at heart have what it takes to be America’s Next Top Mutt? Think your pet would make the picture perfect 2017 ACCT Philly calendar cover model? Find out by entering the America’s Next Top Mutt photo contest today! And this isn’t just an...
by admin | Oct 24, 2016 | News |
Here at ACCT Philly we couldn’t ask for a better team. Get to know us by following the biographies of our staff and volunteers posted to our page! Kelsey has always loved animals and planned on a career that involved supporting them. While in college, Kelsey...
by Communications | Oct 17, 2016 | News |
Pit bulls. I’ve been thinking a lot about pit bulls. Maybe that’s because they’ve been in the news recently as Montreal attempted to ban pit bull type dogs, a decision that is currently under review. Or maybe it’s because as I walk through the kennels at ACCT...
by admin | Oct 8, 2016 | News |
Meet Kate the Great. Poor Kate was abandoned at the end of August, tied to a railing for three days before neighbors called the police. When officers brought her to ACCT Philly she was dehydrated, hungry, and scared from being deserted outside. Thanks to ACCT Philly,...
by admin | Oct 3, 2016 | News |
On October 16th Best Friends and ACCT Philly will be celebrating National Feral Cat Day by building shelters and we need your help! These shelters are easy to make and go a long way for cats living outdoors. Last year, we had 50-75 people come out to help—this year...
by Communications | Sep 29, 2016 | 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 admin | Sep 26, 2016 | News |
Help us welcome our new Communications and Development intern, Sam Sanchez! We are thrilled to have such a talented animal lover join the team. “Hi there! My name is Samantha and I’m an intern here at ACCT Philly. I’m currently helping to promote...
by Communications | Sep 3, 2016 | 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): $200 Adult dogs (over 6...
by Communications | Aug 10, 2016 | News |
When you foster a pet in need, you save two lives: the animal you bring home and the incoming dog or cat that will take its place! Foster homes help us save thousands of lives every year, and that’s why we are challenging YOU to foster a cat now during our first...
by Communications | Aug 4, 2016 | 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 | Jul 14, 2016 | News |
As of 8/15, a Code Red is in effect until further notice. Live Extreme Weather updates are available on the city’s homepage here. Code Red Events During City declared Code Red events, defined as when the National Weather Service extended weather forecast...
by Communications | Jul 7, 2016 | News |
ACCT Philly hosts free cat and kitten adoption event through Saturday (PHILADELPHIA, PA) July 6, 2016 – The Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) is hosting a fee-waived cat and kitten adoption event, the “Feline Freedom Adoption Frenzy”,...
by Communications | Jul 7, 2016 | News |
Are You Feeling Ducky?! We are, and we hope you will be too, during ACCT Philly’s Annual Duck Dash fundraiser on August 13th! Starting now, you can “adopt” a rubber duck (or a flock of ducks!) who will race for you on August 13th at Vogt Recreation Center pool....
by Communications | Jun 30, 2016 | News |
Got a Dirty Dachshund or a Yucky Yorkie? We’ll clean ’em up! AT THE DOG WASH presented by: THE TRESTLE INN & PHILLY PET HOTEL Good Clean Fun Benefitting ACCT Philly & New Leash on Life USA featuring: Pup-Up Vaccine Clinic Veggie Food Trucks j the...
by Communications | Jun 30, 2016 | 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 | Jun 9, 2016 | News |
(PHILADEPHIA, PA) June 8, 2016. Two dogs sheltered at the Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) recently tested positive for canine distemper virus, the first ever confirmed cases of distemper at the city contracted animal control shelter....
by Communications | Jun 2, 2016 | 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 | May 3, 2016 | 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...
