ACCT Philly

NBC10’s Stephanía Jiménez speaks to Sarah Barnett of ACCT Philly about the need for loving homes and foster families for the hundreds of dogs and cats filling up the animal shelter. They need your help to find loving homes for these pets in need.

ACCT Philly executive director Aurora Velazquez talks to NBC10’s Sheila Watko about everything from volunteering to fostering to adopting that could help in finding forever homes for cats and dogs in the animal shelter.

A contractor doing renovations found more than one dozen cats inside the walls of a vacant Philadelphia house. ACCT Philadelphia took care of the cats until someone adopts or fosters the felines.

With stress high amid the coronavirus pandemic, people are turning to running to stay in shape. Philly Live’s Sheila Watko gets the scoop on how ACCT Philly Runners helps shelter dogs out and helps reduce the stress of volunteer runners.

ACCT Philly executive director Aurora Velazquez talks to NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante about the Philadelphia animal shelter’s efforts to serve the community during the coronavirus pandemic.

ACCT Philly is the only open intake shelter amid the pandemic and they’re hoping to find sponsors to help provide enrichment to the animals in their care. Philly Live’s Sheila Watko explains how you can help.

After the call of a Philadelphia animal shelter to find a home for a chunky cat named “Lasagna” in order to help her lose weight, a family has stepped up.

Lasagna, a cat weighing in near 30 pounds, has found a “furever” home after ACCT Philadelphia put out the call to find a loving home for the feline. The adopting family is also getting free lasagna care of Stouffer’s.

A large cat named “Lasagna” is in need of a forever home in order to help her lose weight, a local animal shelter said.

A big cat named Lasana is looking for a forever home. ACCT Philly has been caring for the cat since she was left at the shelter.

NBC10’s Steven Fisher visited ACCT Philly to see the adoption process and hear more about how it works.

ACCT Philly is taking reservations for animal adoptions amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Philadelphia shelter recently underwent some new renovations.

Molly is a very fashion-forward pit bull who was given up by her old family and is now looking for a loving home where her energetic spirit will be appreciated.

Memphis is a cute and calm 4-year-old dog who is part of ACCT Philly’s running team. If you want to shake his paw and go on a run with him, you can adopt Memphis at ACCT Philly’s shelter.

Say Cheese! That’s the name of this 3-year-old pup who loves walks, treats and is ready to be adopted. NBC10’s Krystal Klei talks with representatives from ACCT Philly about Cheese and other exciting opportunities for dog lovers at the shelter.

Foxy is an energetic yet obedient pup who loves to go on long runs. Foxy and other adoptable pets will have their adoption fees reduced to $13 until October 31 when you bring in toys and treats to ACCT Philly.

Mama is an energetic and smiley 3-year-old pit bull looking for a forever home. If you’re interested in adopting her or any pet, ACCT Philly is waiving all adoption fees until Oct. 6.

It doesn’t get much more Philly than having a dog named Philly. That’s exactly what you could get by adopting this sweet, energetic and oh-so-loving pup.

Protesters gathered outside City Hall on Wednesday to ask for more funding as Philadelphia’s only open-intake shelter slowly recovers from an outbreak of a deadly virus.