Buddy - Pit Bull Terrier Dog for Adoption in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Behavior Notes:
Per owner 7/8/26: Buddy and Rufus were surrendered together after their owner was incarcerated. They are reportedly from the same litter and have lived with the owner for a year. They both get along together, although Rufus is described as being shyer than Buddy. They lived with adults, are fully housebroken, crate trained, high/medium energy, and Buddy was noted to be the more energetic of the two of them. They both know commands like sit, go, and come here and both walk well on leash. They are shy towards strangers, good and playful with children and reportedly do well with cats and other dogs.

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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 Pit Bull Terrier is a resilient and loyal breed known for its muscular build and loving nature. Originally bred for bull baiting and later dog fighting, Pit Bulls today are beloved family pets cherished for their gentle temperament and playful personality. With proper training and socialization, Pit Bull Terriers make affectionate companions that thrive on human interaction. Recognized for their strength and agility, these dogs require regular exercise and mental stimulation to channel their energy positively, reinforcing their reputation as devoted and trainable pets.

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