apollo

**ACCT has a large dog rescue incentive going for dogs over 40lbs tagged by January 28th, and Apollo is eligible! He will have a grant of $750 go to the rescue partner that takes him**

Meet Apollo (ACCT-A-240593)! This handsome fellow is ready for takeoff, destination: forever home!

Apollo's family surrendered him at ACCT when they could no longer care for him. They described him as friendly, happy, and energetic, stating that his ideal family would be patient with him, as he can be a bit stubborn. They also noted that he was friendly toward strangers, children, and cats.

Even though he can be a selective listener, Apollo's got a lot of love to give! He enjoys attention and gentle handling, like chin scratches and head rests in your hand, and he'll never say no to pepperoni.

When it comes to other dogs, slow and careful introductions are key. Some interactions at the shelter have indicated he can be selective, so it's recommended that Apollo be an only dog or be in a home able to ensure slow, controlled introductions to any resident animals.

If you're looking for a loving and lively companion, Apollo might just be your perfect match! He would do best in a home with someone who has the patience to work with him. Come meet Apollo and see if you can resist his magnificent, mushy head!

VIDEOS:
Apollo and Star: https://youtube.com/shorts/iNPVAKyQHFw?feature=share

BEHAVIOR:
Per volunteer 1/9/26: I am obsessed. He has the most magnificent and mushy head. He was so happy just resting his head in my hand while I scratched his chin and maybe smushed his jowls. He takes pepperoni very gently. He had a great fence meet with Ruby that was not captured unfortunately. He was completely nonreactive and neutral and pretty disinterested.

Behavior eval 01/09/2026:
Kennel Presentation: laying on bed when i approached is kennel. Ears forward, wide eyes and tail down.
Leash Skills: cautiously came to the door and lowered head when leashing up. Walked through the building slowly, would stop or walk slower when people walked past and at wide eyes. Tail was high
Sociability: asocial. Did not solicit attention, however allowed handling.
Play: n/a
Dog Interaction: had a good drop leash meet with Star.
Return to Kennel: stopped right in front of his kennel. Had to toss a treat in and he followed.
Color Level: Exp gold
Recommendations and considerations:

Playgroup notes 1/6/26: play bow at the face of willow, stiff greeting with ears back with gino at fence, very stiff when meeting gino in the yard. Over corrected Gino.

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