ACCT Philly

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Dog rescued from Market-Frankford Line support beam that is several stories above ground

Three-year ban on unlicensed dog breeding in the city approved by council

dog breeding ban

Philly's proposal to ban unlicensed dog breeding sparks debate at City Council

Philly puppy moratorium

45 chickens seized from Kensington home that showed 'clear signs of cockfighting'

Chickens Rescue ACCT

ACCT Philly rescues a gator, lizard, birds and horses in one chaotic week

ACCT Philly exotic animals

Pack of dogs roaming in Fairmount Park responsible for three attacks on people, police say

Dogs Fairmount Park

More than 30 cats rescued from South Philly home are available for adoption at ACCT Philly

cat rescue acct philly

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Several Philly animal shelters will cap adoption fees at $50 in May

Empty the shelters

The Boozy Mutt to host its own Puppy Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday

Boozy Mutt Puppy Bowl

ACCT Philly's monthly photo shoots help adoptable dogs find homes

ACCT Philly Photo Shoots

ACCT Philly seeks homes for 70 dogs by next week to prevent spread of canine flu

ACCT Philly Dog Flu

ACCT Philly mounts 'Easier than an Alligator' challenge to boost foster dog placement

ACCT Foster dogs

'Happy go lucky': Abandoned dog saved from SEPTA tracks gets adopted by his rescuer

lucky dog adoption

Abandoned caiman, a relative of the alligator, rescued from FDR Park

Caiman FDR Park Alligator

Lucky, the dog rescued from SEPTA tracks, is ready for adoption

Lucky dog adoption

Lucky, the abandoned dog found on SEPTA tracks, is making progress at Penn's veterinary hospital

SEPTA train tracks dog

Animal shelters in Philly region to cut adoption fees as inflation causes overcrowding

Wine Dive, Sonny’s Cocktail Joint hosting celebration on South Street in honor of Betty White’s 100th Birthday

Philly animal shelters seeking 500 new foster homes to combat overcrowding

Philly animal shelters

Kittens rescued from abandoned West Philly house in need of foster homes

ACCT Philly cats kittens

Dog missing from Philadelphia shelter found in New Jersey

ACCT Philly max dog

You can adopt a cat or dog this week from Philly ACCT, all fees waived

Dogs at ACCT

Found! The loving golden retriever wearing an Eagles handkerchief

Missing Dog

Animal welfare groups to transform Philly into 'no-kill' city

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ACCT Philly to waive pet adoption fees for Black Friday Weekend

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Red Cross blood crisis

The Kelces' favorite bagel spot is opening a third location

Bart's Bagels Bala Cynwyd

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