Elisabetha - Mixed Breed Dog for Adoption in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Meet Elisabetha (ACCT-A-254205)! This charming girl is a total sweetheart who is ready to find a forever home where she can be showered with love. Elisabetha is a polite and affectionate companion who makes friends wherever she goes. When you visit her at her kennel, she greets you with soft eyes and a happy, wagging tail. She is very gentle and will even take treats nicely through the bars of her crate.

On a leash, Elisabetha is a dream. She walks calmly and enjoys taking in all the sights of the neighborhood by your side. She is very food-motivated, which makes her a focused and eager student if you want to teach her new tricks! When it's time for affection, Elisabetha is all in-she'll lean right into you to make sure you can reach all her favorite spots for pets.

While she is incredibly social and loving with people, Elisabetha can be a bit selective about her canine companions. She might prefer to be the only pet in the home or would need a very slow and careful introduction to new dog friends. If you're looking for a loyal, treat-loving, and affectionate friend, Elisabetha is ready to meet you!


Videos:
Elisabetha and Delta
https://youtu.be/Vzda8TVxPd8?is=8d4FFyPiJKUg64sR
https://youtu.be/EsPgUefAqns?is=nPOq10rnWLLTiw-j

Behavioral Notes
07/01/2026 per staff:
Elisabetha and Delta meet - Tense body, ears to the side and mid tail stiffly wagging. Upon second introduction she nipped another dog hard. Needs another dog meet to further determine

07/01/2026 per staff behavioral eval:
Kennel Presentation: At the front of her crate, mid tail wags, loose body, soft eyes, took a treat through the bars.

Leash Skills: Tried pushing out of her crate at first, after a few seconds stopped and was easily leashed. Came right out and walked loose leash, mid tail wags, loose body, soft eyes, ears back.

Sociability: Comes over when called, soft eyes, mid tail wags, loose body. Allowed all handling and leaned into pets with the same body language. Food motivated and took treats outside.

Play: n/a

Dog Interaction: Met another dog, mid tail wags, loose body, ears back. Walked away then returned mid tail wags, ears back, snapped at her.

Return to Kennel: Walked back loose leash, ears back, loose body, mid tail wags. Went right into her crate and leash was removed by hand.

Color Level: Gold



ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week. Please visit www.acctphilly.org/adopt for details.

If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email our lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/

Confirmed placement is considered a confirmation of an actual rescue pull. Possible placement, interested parties, and other "TBD" statuses are not considered confirmed and do not indicate an animal is no longer urgent.

All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open-intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly's Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313

The mixed breed dogs, often referred to as mutts, are a diverse and unique group with a blend of different characteristics from various purebred dog breeds. These dogs come from a mixture of lineages, resulting in a wide range of sizes, coat types, and temperaments. While each mixed breed dog is distinct in its own right, they are known for their resilience, adaptability, and often have fewer health issues compared to purebred dogs due to their genetic diversity. Mixed breed dogs make wonderful companions for families looking for a loyal and one-of-a-kind pet.

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