Pit Bull Terrier Dogs Available for Adoption in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Behavior Notes:
4/4 Playgroup Notes: Not that steerable with water (1/5) and mildly steerable with shake can (2/5). Entered the yard nicely and gave appropriate greetings with other dogs. Overall Gentle & Dainty playstyle.

Playgroup 4/3: Mildly steerable with water (2/10) and shake can (3/10). Hesitant entry, tolerated greetings with low tail and ears. Handler oriented. Generally dainty. Corrected vocally when Labello rushed into her space.


Videos:
Playgroups 4/4: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcnvoGYrJkIbsHC5z896ntV7A_oDYM-DG

Playgroup 4/3/26: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcnvoGYrJkIbw3uvB7hfNejSjQOkpye7e&si=fF09b5cvjb3zSwya

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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.

Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia is the region's largest high-volume, open-admission animal shelter.  Open every single day of...