Pit Bull Terrier Dogs Available for Adoption in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Videos:
Playgroup 3/1: Ace, Redd, Beauty, Rusty Shackleford, Spike: https://youtu.be/bk-rlUI5AJs?si=9eI6nut3RBiG84EJ

Playgroup 3/1: Rusty Shackleford, Beauty, Spike, Red: https://youtu.be/Bc2qbSR9z6E?si=jb_r8YOCLbotdHGe

Behavioral Notes:
Per volunteer 3/1: I had Rusty put today and he is amazing. When i approached his kennel he was laying down i tossed in a couple treats he got up loose body happy to see me I talked to him told him id be back I walked around and came back he was all tail wags. Easy to leash and walk through kennels no issues. Once outside walked good on leash smelled the ground. In the play yard he seemed around then came to me ate treats and wanted to snuggle up to me gave me kisses. So chill in the yard loose body the whole time. very excited to see other dogs thro the fence still loose body loose mouth. Love him very sweet man. Easy to walked back inside and entered kennel no issues.

Per staff 3/1: Playgroup with Redd, Spike, Beauty. Loose, playful, humping.
greeted me before entering the yard with loose body, pet under chin, sweeping wagging tail

Per staff 2/28/26 6:52pm - dog attempted to charge me several times until I secured him on a pole. He tried biting at the pole, but calmed down quickly and allowed me to guide him onto the van with medium-low tail wags, occasionally looking back for reassurance


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...