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delilah
Philadelphia, PA
Meet delilah
Meet Delilah (ACCT-A-252576)! This sweet girl is the definition of a "gentle giant." Having lived in a home for several years, Delilah is already an expert at being a companion. She is a medium-energy lady who is fully housebroken and knows her basic commands.
While the shelter environment can be a little overwhelming for her at first, her true personality shines the moment she steps outside. On a recent day trip, she proved to be a champion explorer! she walks beautifully on a leash, stays close to her human, and is happy to ignore runners, bikers, and other animals passing by.
Delilah’s favorite activities include playing a fun game of "tag" or "chase" and then settling down for a long, restful nap—especially if there’s a soft blanket involved. She’s also a big fan of rope toys and the occasional pup cup! She is very gentle when taking treats and loves to be near her people, often leaning in for pets or snoozing right by your side.
In the car, she might be a little nervous at the start of a journey, but she settles in nicely once she realizes she’s going on an adventure. Delilah lived previously with adults and was described as a "good dog" who is friendly with everyone she meets. If you’re looking for a calm, sweet, and well-mannered addition to your home, Delilah is ready to meet you!
📽️Videos📽️:
Major and Delilah meet
https://youtube.com/shorts/b5b-BsWZkz4?si=1Y8PVdCGv9TBOTbU
Delilah and Champ leashed meet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY3FvuK52x4
Lou Lou and Delilah drop leash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdV523Uh1bA
Playgroup 6/12
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbtzbdYONE94
⭐Behavioral Notes⭐
06/17/2026 day trip:
Activities on the Day Trip: We went to the park and walked around, where Delilah met some friendly faces. Everyone she met said she was very sweet and calm. Afterwards, she lounged in the grass/shade for a while. Throughout the day, we occasionally went on short walks, but she mostly wanted to nap. Delilah ended the day with a pup cup! She was a fan of walking up steps and small bursts of jogging.
How was the dog in the car? She was good in the car, definitely better on the way back. On the ride there, we had somebody in the back seat with her because she was initially shaking. She was less nervous riding in the car later, as she was more familiar with us, so we did not sit in the back with her. This allowed her to lay down more comfortably. She seemed to have a hard time laying down if there wasn’t ample space.
How comfortable was the dog in new surroundings? Very comfortable
How did the dog react seeing other animals in passing (cats, dogs, squirrels, birds, etc.)? Did not react/ignored them
How did the dog react seeing people, such as runners, bikers, or children? Delilah was very friendly with other people. She was happy to lay down next to anyone and accept pets from them. When she was lounging and runners/bikers/children walked by, the only reaction she gave was a little lift of her head. She was very sweet.
Describe the dog’s leash manners (e.g., pulls on leash, walks nicely, jumpy, leash biting). Delilah walked beautifully on a leash! She stays very close by and does not tug. She didn’t want the leash tugged to be guided, but she was happy to follow closely if you started moving in one direction.
How did the dog take treats? She didn’t take any treats at first because she was unfamiliar with us. However, once she warmed up, she took treats very gently.
Favorite moment from day trip? Relaxing on the blanket with her while she napped was the sweetest. She was comfortable laying right on top of us while she snoozed.
Please share any information about the dog that would be helpful to know: Her leash skills were very impressive, especially for a larger dog. She was very desensitized to any touches. She liked to be close to people. She was very comfortable with pets, but didn’t often seek them out. She has a slight gait to her walk when she wakes up from a nap and is slow to get moving again. While she was interested in the food we ate, she never once tried to take it from us or jump in any way. Delilah was so wonderful!!
06/14/2026 per staff:
Appeasing while leashing (ducked head, low wags) and a delightful gentle giant the rest of the time. Pulls minimally on leash, checks in often. Peed as soon as we were on the grass. In the volunteer office, greeted several new volunteers as they passed through without issue. As soon as a blanket was presented to her, she flopped down and took a long, deep, restful nap.
06/12/2026 playgroup:
Barely steerable with spray bottle (1/5), not shake can (0/5). Neutral, aloof during gate greetings. Steady entry, quick appropriate greets with Antari in passing, before resuming independent meandering / exploring. Aloof. Slightly handler-oriented, checking in occasionally.
06/11/2026 per volunteer behavioral eval:
Kennel Presentation: Laying on bed shaking when I approached. Looked at me with darty eyes. When I opened door, remained still. Did no flinch or react as I got closer with leash and easily lassoed. Once leashed, Delilah hopped right up and out the kennel.
Leash Skills: Walks slow, good on leash.
Sociability: She was very different behaviorally outside of kennel. She went around the perimeter and was curious about every person that passed. She loved playing 'chase' with me and running back and forth in the dog run. She had tail wags and stayed in place for pets all over. Was confident.
Play: Loves 'tag' and 'chase' games with humans.
Dog Interaction: NA
Return to Kennel: Hopped in herseld and got right on her bed.
Color Level: Gold for fear in kennel.
06/10/2026 per staff:
Walked by kennel and Delilah was sitting, all of the dogs were barking as I had just returned a dog. I said hi to her and heard a very low growl. Her eyes were not hard, she didn’t seem stiff or tense, and her mouth wasn’t open. I left and came back a few minutes later and she was asleep
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
While the shelter environment can be a little overwhelming for her at first, her true personality shines the moment she steps outside. On a recent day trip, she proved to be a champion explorer! she walks beautifully on a leash, stays close to her human, and is happy to ignore runners, bikers, and other animals passing by.
Delilah’s favorite activities include playing a fun game of "tag" or "chase" and then settling down for a long, restful nap—especially if there’s a soft blanket involved. She’s also a big fan of rope toys and the occasional pup cup! She is very gentle when taking treats and loves to be near her people, often leaning in for pets or snoozing right by your side.
In the car, she might be a little nervous at the start of a journey, but she settles in nicely once she realizes she’s going on an adventure. Delilah lived previously with adults and was described as a "good dog" who is friendly with everyone she meets. If you’re looking for a calm, sweet, and well-mannered addition to your home, Delilah is ready to meet you!
📽️Videos📽️:
Major and Delilah meet
https://youtube.com/shorts/b5b-BsWZkz4?si=1Y8PVdCGv9TBOTbU
Delilah and Champ leashed meet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY3FvuK52x4
Lou Lou and Delilah drop leash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdV523Uh1bA
Playgroup 6/12
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbtzbdYONE94
⭐Behavioral Notes⭐
06/17/2026 day trip:
Activities on the Day Trip: We went to the park and walked around, where Delilah met some friendly faces. Everyone she met said she was very sweet and calm. Afterwards, she lounged in the grass/shade for a while. Throughout the day, we occasionally went on short walks, but she mostly wanted to nap. Delilah ended the day with a pup cup! She was a fan of walking up steps and small bursts of jogging.
How was the dog in the car? She was good in the car, definitely better on the way back. On the ride there, we had somebody in the back seat with her because she was initially shaking. She was less nervous riding in the car later, as she was more familiar with us, so we did not sit in the back with her. This allowed her to lay down more comfortably. She seemed to have a hard time laying down if there wasn’t ample space.
How comfortable was the dog in new surroundings? Very comfortable
How did the dog react seeing other animals in passing (cats, dogs, squirrels, birds, etc.)? Did not react/ignored them
How did the dog react seeing people, such as runners, bikers, or children? Delilah was very friendly with other people. She was happy to lay down next to anyone and accept pets from them. When she was lounging and runners/bikers/children walked by, the only reaction she gave was a little lift of her head. She was very sweet.
Describe the dog’s leash manners (e.g., pulls on leash, walks nicely, jumpy, leash biting). Delilah walked beautifully on a leash! She stays very close by and does not tug. She didn’t want the leash tugged to be guided, but she was happy to follow closely if you started moving in one direction.
How did the dog take treats? She didn’t take any treats at first because she was unfamiliar with us. However, once she warmed up, she took treats very gently.
Favorite moment from day trip? Relaxing on the blanket with her while she napped was the sweetest. She was comfortable laying right on top of us while she snoozed.
Please share any information about the dog that would be helpful to know: Her leash skills were very impressive, especially for a larger dog. She was very desensitized to any touches. She liked to be close to people. She was very comfortable with pets, but didn’t often seek them out. She has a slight gait to her walk when she wakes up from a nap and is slow to get moving again. While she was interested in the food we ate, she never once tried to take it from us or jump in any way. Delilah was so wonderful!!
06/14/2026 per staff:
Appeasing while leashing (ducked head, low wags) and a delightful gentle giant the rest of the time. Pulls minimally on leash, checks in often. Peed as soon as we were on the grass. In the volunteer office, greeted several new volunteers as they passed through without issue. As soon as a blanket was presented to her, she flopped down and took a long, deep, restful nap.
06/12/2026 playgroup:
Barely steerable with spray bottle (1/5), not shake can (0/5). Neutral, aloof during gate greetings. Steady entry, quick appropriate greets with Antari in passing, before resuming independent meandering / exploring. Aloof. Slightly handler-oriented, checking in occasionally.
06/11/2026 per volunteer behavioral eval:
Kennel Presentation: Laying on bed shaking when I approached. Looked at me with darty eyes. When I opened door, remained still. Did no flinch or react as I got closer with leash and easily lassoed. Once leashed, Delilah hopped right up and out the kennel.
Leash Skills: Walks slow, good on leash.
Sociability: She was very different behaviorally outside of kennel. She went around the perimeter and was curious about every person that passed. She loved playing 'chase' with me and running back and forth in the dog run. She had tail wags and stayed in place for pets all over. Was confident.
Play: Loves 'tag' and 'chase' games with humans.
Dog Interaction: NA
Return to Kennel: Hopped in herseld and got right on her bed.
Color Level: Gold for fear in kennel.
06/10/2026 per staff:
Walked by kennel and Delilah was sitting, all of the dogs were barking as I had just returned a dog. I said hi to her and heard a very low growl. Her eyes were not hard, she didn’t seem stiff or tense, and her mouth wasn’t open. I left and came back a few minutes later and she was asleep
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
More About delilah
HEALTH:
Spayed/Neutered.
CHARACTERISTICS:
Large 61-100 Lbs (28-45 Kg)
Good with Dogs: Yes
delilah 's Details
| BREED: | American Bulldog / Mixed Breed (Medium) |
| SEX: | Female |
| AGE: | Adult |
| COAT COLOR: | White |
| SIZE: | Large 61-100 Lbs (28-45 Kg) |
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