** $230 in pledges for the rescue that pulls! ** ** NEW NOTES 4/1/26!! ** Whimsy Lou ACCT-A-244571 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Whimsy Lou must have confirmed placement with an ADOPTER, FOSTER or RESCUE PARTNER by FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD at 10AM. Should Whimsy Lou's medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change. If you are looking for a little more magic and a lot more love in your life, look no further than Whimsy Lou! This sweet girl is a total "love bug" who is ready to find her perfect forever home. Whimsy Lou is a girl of many talents! She is a pro at snuggling on the couch with a cozy blanket, and she absolutely loves receiving back scratches-so much so that she might just roll over on her back to show you exactly where the best spots are. Whether she's being a "passenger princess" on a car ride or exploring the park, Whimsy Lou is a curious and gentle companion who is always happy to be by your side. When she's out and about, Whimsy Lou is a wonderful walker who stays engaged and curious about the world around her. She has a playful spirit and enjoys chasing toys, meeting new human friends, and soaking up all the attention she can get. She is famously gentle, taking treats softly and offering sweet kisses to those she trusts. Whimsy Lou has made quite the impression on everyone she meets, with volunteers noting how special she is and how much they adore her affectionate personality. She is a great listener, a wonderful adventure partner, and the ultimate cuddle buddy. If you are ready to add a dash of whimsy to your days, come meet this special girl today-she's waiting to become your new best friend! Videos: 03/26/2026: Sprinkles & Whimsy Lou having a playful fence meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/KqFMAvQLxFI?si=TPsvV2tpsqfRn0l6 Whimsy Lou getting attention: https://youtube.com/shorts/PXlFiLzeTFk?si=--Z58FDDhHfzad95 03/22/2026: Whimsy Lou is sweet: https://youtu.be/CHVCBI8ztMo?si=xuC2m1MCnfGVfulvWhimsy Lou giving kisses: https://youtu.be/6yYxExiUgik?si=WTw4WPpoi4kOf7z2Whimsy Lou is cute: https://youtu.be/GoDUn9bUB7A?si=wJ-cFA9TVFH8LK51 03/10/2026: Whimsy Lou's Day Trip pt.3: https://youtube.com/shorts/mgJ4LxgqcHQ?feature=share 03/09/2026: Whimsy Lou's Day Trip: https://youtube.com/shorts/JBoNewO32Es?feature=shareWhimsy Lou's Day Trip pt.2: https://youtube.com/shorts/FrOfV6h4auc?feature=share 03/08/2026: walking with whimsy lou: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xPsevLu3OVgwhimsy lou in the volunteer office: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JFTV2zjJ8oYwhimsy lou the circus bear: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pBLSMg804nYWhimsy lou chases a toy: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NvVZNZp9H7owhimsy lou is so gentle: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XUErE7BlEJs Playgroup 3/7: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcnvoGYrJkIbmaEUkkNwRL1hmrn6a_biR Additional notes: NEW Per staff 4/1/26: I honestly didn't realize how much of a gem Whimsly Lou was until we hung out one-on-one. The second I let her out of her cage, she completely transformed-she is seriously one of the sweetest, most easygoing dogs I've ever met. She's a blast to play with, too. She's happy entertaining herself with a toy, but the second you join in, she's all about it. One of the best things about her is that she doesn't resource guard at all; she's totally fine sharing her toys and her space. When she isn't playing, she's a total shadow. She just wants to be near you and will even try to sneak in a hug! After we wore ourselves out, she found a sunny spot to chill, but as soon as I sat down, she climbed right into my lap to snuggle. She's also a total pro on a leash-no pulling, she listens well, and she already knows "sit." Honestly, she'd be a perfect fit for pretty much any family, with kids or without. She just has so much love to give and really just wants to be your best friend 03/29/2026: 3/27 Per Volunteer: Easy to leash, came right to the front. Walked nicely on the leash, no pulling Yes, I handled the dog. Enjoyed the attention. Gentle Walked right into kennel and unleashed without issue She seeens to have dry skin. Rolled on back excessively. Appreciated back scratches 03/20/2026: Adding no cat attribute out of an abundance of caution due to note from day trip that she was pulling towards small animals 03/09/2026: per day trip 3/9: We took Whimsey out to the park for the day. She took a couple of minutes to warm up to us, but hopped right in the car and was in our laps in seconds. She was very calm in the car, even taking a nap on the way to the park. We played disc golf with her as she was a good frother partner. She waked very well on the leash too. She interacted with other humans and she was very nice letting them pet her. Whimsey was very curious sniffing as we went and overall a great listener. If you need a bit more whimsy and magic in your life please take me home. 03/07/2026: Kennel Presentation: whimsy was laying in her crate. I walked over and she slowly stood up. some lip licking, paw lifting. She took a treat gently. I was able to easily leash her and she pranced right out. Leash Skills: she walks well on leash. She is hyperviligant at times, her ears moved between being forward and pinned back, there were not relaxed outside. She kept her body a little low and lifted her paw at times. She had her tail relaxed or mid level but not wagging. Be mindful, she seems to have naturally wide eyes so it does not appear she was whale eyeing. Sociability: outside on the walk, whimsy do not seem interested in engaging, she would advert her gaze. She would only accept some treats and often spit them out. In the volunteer office, she was way more social. She jumped up to say hi to people with a mid level tail wag. She took treats very gently. She allowed petting but would get stiff and her ears back. Play: she chased a toy but did not take possession. Dog Interaction: n/a Return to Kennel: walked right in Color Level: experienced gold 03/07/2026: Playgroup 3/7: Steerable with water (3.5/5). Gate greetings: Slow; paw lifts; stiff, high tail; ears back; tentative/hesitant. In yard, slow & steady entry, took a long pee then seemed inclined to shuffle & zoom - but was interrupted by greetings from Jeffery. Whimsy also greeted, then milled around exploring, occasionally bursting into brief zooms/shuffles. 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