There have been several reports of a light-colored long-haired dog with matted fur running loose in Spruce Hill. The first sighting was reported last night near 44th and Pine/Spruce, and there were more sightings tonight in the same area. The dog appears very scared and doesn’t let anybody come close enough to capture her. Here’s a photo of the dog taken by one of the area residents last night.
If you see this dog, please contact ACCT Philly (267-385-3800) and report the location and time of the sighting.
October 19th, 2015 at 9:57 pm
I saw him today. At first at 46th and Pine but I tried to get him til 50th and Osage when he cut south on 50th. He wont come anywhere near ppl. The closest I got to him, he barked and ran. I called ACCT to let them know.
October 20th, 2015 at 10:20 pm
I saw this dog near 45th and Spruce last Wednesday too. Penn bike cops were following it for a while.
October 20th, 2015 at 10:53 pm
I saw him on running on Pearl St between 37th and 36th, then he went north on 36th, about 10 days ago. Another person who was walking on Pearl also saw him, but couldn’t get him to slow down.
October 21st, 2015 at 11:21 am
Folks, please do call ACCT (number above) and report any sightings to them as soon as you see him. Let’s get him off the streets before he’s injured or starves…. If you see him and contain him, safely, (in a yard or alleyway) that would be great. Leave kibble, if possible. I rescued a dog this way years ago. Followed her until she ducted down a dead-end alleyway. I blocked off the open end with trash cans and lured her with food, while she barked at me non-stop for an hour. (note: she never growled/showed her teeth.) I was able to grab her when she finally came for the food. Best dog I’ve ever had!
They run and bark bc they are scared. Never chase a dog on the move.
October 21st, 2015 at 11:54 am
Saw him this morning Oct 21st around 7:15 am. Followed him from 35th and hamilton down baring to 33rd st. Last seen heading north on 33rd I’ll call ACCT
October 26th, 2015 at 11:27 am
I saw this dog on Weds night around 44th and Walnut. I did not try to get him, but I was very concerned. Is there any update on him?
October 26th, 2015 at 11:33 am
April, there have been occasional sightings, and a couple people say they’ve called ACCT, but as far as I know he is still roaming – poor thing. We should keep calling ACCT whenever he is sighted.
November 15th, 2015 at 10:23 am
Some vet students recently brought a dog that looks very similar (can’t be positive, though) into ACCT and he was cleaned up, neutered, and adopted out!
November 15th, 2015 at 12:14 pm
Thanks for posting, Emma. Is there any way to find out where the students picked him up? also, if there is a photo of him when picked up and/or at acct? would love to be able to confirm the rescued dog is the same one seen by so many. 🙂