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

Behavior Notes:
Per staff 7/8/26: Best suited for children 13+

Per staff 7/8/26: Kennel Presentation: Laying in the back of his kennel, ears back, wide eyes, closed mouth, low growling. Tossed in a treat which he ate and stopped low growling.

Leash Skills: Backed up when the leash was presented, was able to leash with a treat lure. Once leashed slowly moved forward ears pinned back, tail low and still, wide eyes. Needed treats to exit kennel. Walked slowly, tail low and still, eyes darting, ears pinned back.

Sociability: In the yard, tail low and still, ears pinned back, head low, wide eyes. Would slowly come over when called, tolerated all handling with the same body language. Would move away when I stopped petting. Food motivated and took treats very gently.

Play: n/a

Dog Interaction: Met Rhubarb at the fence briefly, ears back, low tail, moved away on his own.

Return to Kennel: Walked back slowly with the same body language. Stopped close to his kennel, kept moving with a treat. Hopped right into kennel with the same body language and leash was removed easily by hand. When latching the door started to low growl again as another person walked up. When I returned to place his sticker and walk sheet was low growling again with the same body language.

Color Level: Blue

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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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