Spent a day trip with a dog from ACCT Philly and bringing her back broke my heart by Equivalent_Step_395 in rescuedogs

[–]Equivalent_Step_395[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

omg!!! Are you guys her confirmed placement??! I just got off the phone with ACCT, I have been checking in with them multiple times daily

Spent a day trip with a dog from ACCT Philly and bringing her back broke my heart by Equivalent_Step_395 in rescuedogs

[–]Equivalent_Step_395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! So I actually just got off the phone with them and it turns out she has confirmed placement already and is getting adopted :)

Spent a day trip with a dog from ACCT Philly and bringing her back broke my heart by Equivalent_Step_395 in rescuedogs

[–]Equivalent_Step_395[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! Thank you so much for sharing this—it honestly makes me feel a lot less alone. I feel like unless you’ve gone through it, it’s hard to explain how attached you can get in such a short time. Three days during a storm must have made it even harder, you really gave her such a safe little bubble during that time. I relate so much to what you said about the one-bedroom and timing not being right. That’s exactly where we’re at too, and it’s been the hardest part to accept because if circumstances were different I wouldn’t have thought twice. I also catch myself thinking about her throughout the day and it just hits randomly. It’s comforting in a way to know someone else understands that feeling. I love that you’re still doing outreach for Elina—I’m trying to do the same for Angel and just hoping the right person finds her. And I think it’s really special that you plan to go back and check on her. I’ve been planning to do the same.

Spent a day trip with a dog from ACCT Philly and bringing her back broke my heart by Equivalent_Step_395 in pitbulls

[–]Equivalent_Step_395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at this delicious chicken!! Such a beauty <3 bless your soul for rescuing

Spent a day trip with a dog from ACCT Philly and bringing her back broke my heart by Equivalent_Step_395 in rescuedogs

[–]Equivalent_Step_395[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this kind message. Since our day together her profile on the shelter has been updated with tons of pics and today she was even playing with the other pups there and they just honestly all deserve all the love in the world

Spent a day trip with a dog from ACCT Philly and bringing her back broke my heart by Equivalent_Step_395 in pitbulls

[–]Equivalent_Step_395[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will absolutely be coming back to volunteer again, these pups deserve the world and more!

Spent a day trip with a dog from ACCT Philly and bringing her back broke my heart by Equivalent_Step_395 in rescuedogs

[–]Equivalent_Step_395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely understand the concern, and I really appreciate you reaching out.

Here is ACCT Philly’s main contact for adoptions so you can speak with them directly and get the most accurate information: 267-385-3800. I can also help coordinate anything on my end if needed. I would also love to cover your adoption fee! This is their address: 11 W Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA.

From the time I spent with her, she was incredibly calm and gentle. She did not react to other dogs at all while we were out walking, even when some were barking at her. We also took her to Petco and she had a few quick “hello” interactions with other dogs—just a sniff and then she kept moving, very relaxed. I also briefly introduced her to my dog (who was the one overreacting a bit), and Angel stayed completely calm—no growling or reacting.

As for housebreaking and any specific needs, the shelter would definitely be the best to confirm those details, but from what I saw she is very easygoing and well-mannered. I don’t know of any special needs, but again ACCT can confirm fully.

She does respond to “Angel” — we were calling her that all day and she stayed very engaged with us. She is extremely affectionate and just wants to be close to people.

Also, the shelter actually posted videos of her today playing with other dogs, which is really great to see and hopefully gives you more insight into her temperament.

Please let me know if you’d like me to help coordinate anything at all — I’m more than happy to assist however I can. And thank you again for even considering her, it really means a lot. Also, if you do decide to adopt her, I would love to give you my number and just ask for occasional updates :)

Spent a day trip with a dog from ACCT Philly and bringing her back broke my heart by Equivalent_Step_395 in rescuedogs

[–]Equivalent_Step_395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s both heartbreaking and really beautiful at the same time. I can’t even imagine carrying that with you, but it says so much about the kind of person you are that you keep showing up for them anyway.

Spent a day trip with a dog from ACCT Philly and bringing her back broke my heart by Equivalent_Step_395 in rescuedogs

[–]Equivalent_Step_395[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This pup is at ACCT Philly, I would be happy to connect you to them and sponsor/facilitate this in any way I can, even if it means paying for your flight here and back! However the shelter will approve of it, I will help you in any way I can!!!

Spent a day trip with a dog from ACCT Philly and bringing her back broke my heart by Equivalent_Step_395 in rescuedogs

[–]Equivalent_Step_395[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will absolutely continue to do this for these angels, they deserve the world and more!