KUMA is ACCT's very handsome AKITA. KUMA was surrendered to ACCT by his owners because they no longer had time for him. He is about 3 years old and a very gentle giant. He walks very well on the lead and is great with other dogs. KUMA is one big friendly guy who just about loves everyone and everything!!! His gorgeous black and white coat is very soft and he enjoys being petted and shown affection. KUMA is most likely house-trained and he knows 'sit'. This big boy is not enjoying shelter life; a dog his size should is a bit uncomfortable in the shelter and should really be in a home with people who can care for him properly. Please come to ACCT today and meet KUMA. He's sure to steal your heart.
Are you interested in one of the dogs at ACCT? If soGreat! First, decide if you are interested in fostering or adopting!
To determine whether you should apply to foster versus adopt, please consider the following information:
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adopt a dog means to commit to being the primary caregiver for the dog and keep it in your possession, for yourself for the rest of its life. Adult dogs are $75 to adopt, puppies (under 6 months old) are $125- that donation covers the vaccines, microchip, surgery, etc that the dog has received.
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foster a dog means to commit to temporarily caring for the dog while also working to find the dog a forever home/adopter. While fostering the dog remains ACCTs property, but the foster parent takes responsibility for marketing the dog, and doing a preliminary screening of any potential adopters. When an adopter is found, the foster parent must coordinate with the ACCT Life Saving office to approve the adopter and finalize the adoption. If the foster parent decides after time that they would like to keep the dog, they must complete the adoption process and pay the adoption fee.
** Fostering is not a trial adoption.**More about fostering:Although previous fostering experience is not required, ideal foster care provider will have basic knowledge of animal care and training and be committed to finding their foster animal a safe and loving forever home. As a foster care provider, you will provide the animals with care including, food, water, shelter, training, grooming and medical treatment when necessary. The PSPCA will provide clinic and vet care, behavior and training resources, and adoption counseling. We rely on the foster parent to find an adoptive home for the dog, but we can help! We provide adoption events for you attend, can post your foster dog on Petfinder for you, etc. We cannot guarantee how long a foster dog will be in your care, since you keep the dog until an adoptive home is found, which can be anywhere from 2 weeks to a few months depending on the dog, and how heavily you market it.
Ready to come meet one of the dogs?Adoption Hours are:
Monday to Friday; 1pm-8pm
Saturday and Sunday; 1-5pm
Afterhours by appointment
Foster Hours are:
Monday-Sunday; 9am-6pm
Afterhours by appointment
*If you have dogs of your own, you need to bring at least one in to meet any potential dogs and make sure there is no major personality clash. Please also bring proof that you are allowed dogs at your home if you rent.ACCT is located at: 111 W. Hunting Park Ave, Phila., PA 19140
Phone: 267-385-3800
Email:
nsmith@pspca.org or
jsweeney@pspca.org(Bio Posted on 09/04/10 by LM)
