In just eight days, ACCT Philly has taken in 200 dogs and 190 cats—our shelter is at full capacity.
In 2025, we cared for 20,057 animals, a significant increase from the previous year. Despite this, 87% were reunited with families, transferred to rescues, or adopted, thanks to strong community support. However, the need hasn’t slowed. In less than two weeks of 2026, we’ve already taken in 390 animals.
Space is critically limited. We’re averaging 30 dogs a day and urgently need adopters and fosters.
With support from the BISSELL Pet Foundation, we’re offering $10 adoptions for all animals in foster care and at the shelter in an urgent effort to #EmptyTheShelter. Rescue partners can receive $750 for pulling dogs over 40 lbs, and foster families receive a $200 gift card for fostering a dog for four weeks.
We appreciate you considering covering this. I can be reached via phone at (267) 992-2181. I can also send b-roll. You can also view more on our website here.