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ACCT Philly Main Shelter

Animal shelter in Philadelphia, PA

The Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) is the region’s largest animal care and control service provider. ACCT Philly is an independent, 501c3 nonprofit organization, contracted by the City of Philadelphia to provide animal control services. Our animal control officers provide service over 142.6 square miles to the city’s more than 1.5 million residents and ACCT Philly’s facility in North Philadelphia handles more than 20,000 of the city’s animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually.

In addition to animal control and sheltering, ACCT Philly is open 365 days a year for pet adoptions. ACCT Philly also supports a foster care program where community members provide temporary homes for sheltered animals and one of the (if not THE) most extensive rescue partnership program in the country where approved rescue partners accept ACCT Philly animals into their adoption programs. Under contract ACCT Philly’s Animal Control Officers provide animal control services and code enforcement. Other exciting ACCT Philly programs include a food pantry for low-income pet owners, a vibrant volunteer program, trap-neuter-return for community cats, a unique Pen Pal program to assist dogs at risk … and so much more!

Contact
Address
111 W. Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
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Adoptable pets at ACCT Philly Main Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on Twix's adoption status with email updates.
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Twix

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Lito's adoption status with email updates.
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Lito

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Rocky Boy's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocky Boy

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Rain drop's adoption status with email updates.
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Rain drop

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Reds's adoption status with email updates.
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Reds

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on honey pie's adoption status with email updates.
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honey pie

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, Senior
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Brooklyn's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Brooklyn

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Meowsker's adoption status with email updates.
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Meowsker

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Philadelphia, PA

Shelter FAQs

Our animal control officers provide service over 142.6 square miles to the city’s more than 1.5 million residents and ACCT Philly’s facility in North Philadelphia handles more than 20,000 of the city’s animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Kittens (under 6 months): $100

Adult cats (over 6 months to 7 years): $50

Older adult cats (over 7 years): Pick your own donation towards Stella Fund towards medical care. Includes FAQ handout.

Cats with Kitty Colds: Pick your own donation towards Stella Fund toward medical care. Includes FAQ handout and medication.

"Fraidy" Cats (TTA Program): Donation your own donation towards Kneady Cat Fund towards cat enrichment. Includes FAQ handout.

Puppies (under 6 months): $100

Adult dogs (over 6 months): $25

Pen Pal dogs: $20

Benefactor dogs: $150

The adoption fee includes your new pet’s spay/neuter surgery, age appropriate vaccinations, deworming, and an offer for 30 days of free pet health insurance.

Dogs: Microchip included with adoption fee
Cats: Microchip only $10 more!

Cats and kittens can always be adopted two for the price of one through our Adopt-A-Buddy program.

Dog licenses: $16 if you live within Philadelphia city limits

**Please bring photo ID with your current name and address**

Pets at shelters & rescues near ACCT Philly Main Shelter

Saved Me

858 N. 3rd Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19123

The Pennsylvania SPCA - Fishtown Adoption Center

1546 Frankford Ave.,
Philadelphia, PA 19125

Its a ROTTn PITy! Rescue & Referral

Philadelphia, Wilmington, PA 19134

We'll also keep you updated on Manchego's adoption status with email updates.
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Manchego

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Sugar Cookie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sugar Cookie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Scruffy's adoption status with email updates.
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Scruffy

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Senior
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Rocco's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocco

American Bulldog

Male, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Apachie's adoption status with email updates.
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Apachie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Choco's adoption status with email updates.
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Choco

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Philadelphia, PA

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