05/19/2026
Rascal was adopted!
‼️URGENT‼️
👉 For the most up-to-date notes, please check the bio located in the comments.👈
Rascal ACCT-A-248819 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Rascal must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER, ADOPTER, or FOSTER by Sunday, May 24th, 2026 at 10AM. Should Rascal’s medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.
Rascal is a 2-year-old male who lives up to his name in the best possible way—a goofy, joyful, tail-wagging bundle of fun who is always ready to make your day brighter! He was originally abandoned at another shelter with a note saying he is good with kids, and from the moment he arrived he has shown just how social, affectionate, and people-loving he truly is.
Rascal is a high-energy, happy boy who greets life with enthusiasm and a big “doggy smile.” He loves meeting new people and will often show his excitement with bouncy play bows, wiggles, and happy hops. While he can be very jumpy when he’s excited, he is also highly food-motivated and responds well to treats, redirection, and engagement. He already knows cues like sit, down, and paw, and is eager to keep learning—especially if snacks are involved!
This playful guy is a big fan of fetch and will happily chase after tennis balls with full commitment, proudly bringing them back and even working on his “drop it” skills like a pro. Volunteers describe him as fun, smart, well-mannered for his age, and incredibly engaging once he’s out and about. He can pull with excitement on leash, especially when first heading out, but settles into a nicer rhythm as he gets his energy out and focuses on his handler.
Rascal has enjoyed playgroups and social time with other dogs, showing a playful, bouncy “push and pull” play style and the ability to take appropriate breaks. He’s also considered a playgroup rockstar, with just how much he enjoys and engages with other dogs in a social setting. Given his youthful enthusiasm and sometimes jumpy, mouthy excitement, he would do best in a home with kids 12+ who can match his energy and help him continue building his manners in a positive, consistent way.
Underneath all his wiggles is a genuinely sweet, affectionate boy who just wants to be part of the fun. Whether it’s a game of fetch, a training session, or a long walk followed by couch time, Rascal is ready to be your loyal, silly, adventure-loving best friend.
Videos:
Playgroup 5/18:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfMCm6kgAGI6bTt3fhIxCuuV_adSzSdYY
Playgroup 5/12:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfMCm6kgAGI61DQGJMml0Y89YNA_C7IZt
Draco Plato and Rascal Playgroup 5/7: https://youtu.be/c2lV_9IK1vQ?si=DJr_LiD2EldCGpIk
Mama Llama, Draco Plato, and Rascal Playgroup 5/7: https://youtu.be/yLirlXbH14c?si=KK_7pCh_TmDVJQGd
Playgroup 4/28:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfMCm6kgAGI6HlgxVJtY7HKf0Nh3n4osy
Playgroup 5/2: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcnvoGYrJkIZiohbX1-Ati6r1lmEkxy6s
Behavior Notes:
Walksheet notes:
4/28 - Playgroup
4/30 - medium/high energy, easy to leash, very jumpy in the yard, food motivated, redirected well by tossing treats, jumpy, mildly mouthy
5/2 - playgroup
5/5 - good boy but jumpy, high energy
5/8 - high energy, jumpy, pulls on leash
5/10- high energy, treat motivated, knows sit, down, follows treats, jumpy, mildly mouthy, pulled on leash
5/12 - playgroup
5/13 - medium/high energy, loves to chase tennis balls and pets all over, let me check his mouth when he had fluff stuck in it
5/16 - medium energy, jumpy
5/17 - good on walk and on leash, medium energy
5/17 - medium energy, strong pulling once out, minimal pulling going back in, knows drop/leave it, chases balls, happy jumps
5/18 - playgroup
Per volunteer 5/18/26: Sunday was the first time I met Rascal l figure he's approaching length of stay, so thought I could get a little video for him.What a nice dog!
He sets a very strong pace leaving the shelter. He'd probably make somebody a nice running companion. He also seems to be housetrained, because he immediately relieved himself once we got outside.
We played fetch with a tennis ball - he retrieves it, he seems to know the drop it cue and also he was fine with me getting my hand very close to his mouth and allowing me to take the ball.
He also knows the sit cue, and will offer his paw when you say shake and he might know the down cue.
On the way back into the shelter, his walking pace had minimal pulling.
He's fun, well mannered for a 2 year old, smart and adorable!
Per staff 5/16/26: foster eligible to experienced foster, preferably with another playful dog to help reduce mouthy behavior and help with high energy level
Playgroup 5/7/26: Steer test: 3/5 with water 1-2/5 with can
Good gate greetings. Loose and wiggly, bouncy moves. Took good play pauses. Push/pull
Per staff 5/1/26: Meet Rascal (ACCT-A-248819)! This happy guy is ready to bring a ton of energy and even more love to his forever home. Rascal is famous around the shelter for his big, goofy "doggy smile" and his soft, soulful eyes that will melt your heart instantly.
Rascal is a social butterfly who is always thrilled to meet new people. He’s a high-energy boy who loves to express his excitement with bouncy play bows and a tail that wags so hard his whole body moves! He is very food-motivated, which makes him a great student for training. While he is still working on his manners—he gets so excited to say hello that he tends to jump up to greet you—he is eager to please and calms down quickly when offered a treat.
Because of his "hyper-friendly" nature and tendency to jump, Rascal is looking for a home with family members aged 12 and up who can keep up with his active lifestyle. He has done well in playgroups with other dogs, showing off a fun, "push-and-pull" play style while still knowing how to take good breaks.
If you’re looking for a friendly, smiling companion who is always ready for an adventure and a play session, Rascal is the perfect match for you!
Per staff 4/30/26: Best suited for children 12+ due to jumpiness
Per staff 4/30/26: Kennel Presentation: At the front of her kennel, ears forward, soft eyes, mid level tail wags, loose body. Took a treat gently through the bars.
Leash Skills: Jumped up on the bars when I cracked the kennel door, jumped down when I put my leash in and he was easy to leash. He came right out and pulled moderately on leash, ears back, mid level tail wags.
Sociability: Used the bathroom as soon as we got outside. Very jumpy in the yard, would continuedly jump up on me with his ears back, loose body, open mouth. Did lightly mouth on my arm when jumping up occasionally. Did not stop jumping when turning around or moving away. He is food motivated and would stop when I tossed a treat on the ground away from me. He would sniff around the yard for a little then run back to me, soft eyes, ears back, mid loose tail wags and jump up again. He allowed all handling, soft eyes, ears back, loose body, mid level tail wags, when petting he would start to jump up on me.
Play: Sniffed toys, no interest.
Dog Interaction: n/a
Return to Kennel: Pulled strongly walking back, ears back, mid level tail wags. Hopped right into kennel and leash was removed easily.
Color Level: Blue
Playgroup 4/28/26: Steer test: 3/5 with water and 0/5 with can.
Windmill tail, soft eyes and bouncy play bows at the fence. Immediately came into the yard ready to play. Push/pull play style. Took good play pauses.
Per staff 4/27/26: Rascal was abandoned at another shelter in the area and staff stated that he was left with a note that said that dog is good with kids. He is extremely hyper and energetic, he is a jumper he will jump on you, very friendly, mid tail wag,soft lovable eyes, dog smiles.
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Due to being significantly overcapacity with dogs and cats and higher than usual intake, extensions are unlikely to be granted. If you are interested in an animal please contact ACCT Philly immediately.
Due to limited space, timestamps may also be proceeded with early so it is imperative to let us know if you are considering adopting or tagging a dog or cat.
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 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.
