**INTERESTED FOSTER THROUGH RESCUE** Meet Milo (ACCT-A-238444)! This sweet, soulful guy is looking for a fresh start with a family who can offer him the love and patience he deserves. Milo is just a year old, and while he's trying to navigate the scary shelter right now, he's being brave and showing us glimpses of his sweet personality! Milo was surrendered to ACCT on 4/14 when his owner got pregnant and couldn't care for him anymore. They reported that he's lived successfully with kids (including babies/toddlers), dogs, and cats in the past! They also said that he loves tug-of-war, rope toys, chew bones, and bacon bites, so he'd love a playful home where he can settle in and thrive. While he can be a bit shy with new people initially, he finds great comfort in snuggling and cuddling once he feels safe. He walks great on a leash and has been known to find a quiet spot under a desk to watch the world go by until he's ready to join in. If you are looking for a sweet, loyal companion who just needs a little time and kindness to truly shine, Milo is waiting to meet you! VIDEOS Milo, Becky, and Sweety: https://youtu.be/PZnHnR8e0wg Milo gets sniffs through the fence: https://youtu.be/HsMLZLdHWlM Milo getting gentle pets: https://youtu.be/6YCYaqspW9E BEHAVIOR Per volunteer 4/18/2026: Such a sweet, nervous little guy. He's trying to figure out the noisy, confusing shelter, and he keeps searching for his family. Easy to handle and clearly trying his best to be brave. Behavior eval 4/18/2026: Kennel Presentation: Laying down quietly in the back of his sidebank kennel. He gave a few lip licks when I opened the door and showed my leash. Leash Skills: Laid quietly and allowed me to leash him easily, then came out of kennel without issue. Pulled moderately on leash, very manageable due to his small size. Sociability: No interest in treats or attention - he was primarily exit/owner searching the entire time we were in the yard. He seemed very distracted and slightly panicky. He did not solicit attention but allowed handling. In the volunteer office, he was nervous and sniffing around, continuing to exit search. He calmed down eventually and accepted gentle pets from a visiting volunteer group, giving a few yawns after a few minutes and allowing me to lead him away easily. He set up under a staff member's desk and seemed more comfortable watching everything from there. Play: N/A Dog Interaction: N/A Return to Kennel: Hesitant to return, but hopped back in with some coaxing and leash pressure Color Level: Exp gold Recommendations and considerations: Go slow, he's pretty nervous Abbreviated owner surrender notes: First we'd like to learn about your dog's daily routine and home life. Who lives in the home with your dog?: Young adults 18-25, Adults 26-59, Tweens 10-12 years old Does your dog mainly live indoors, outside, or a mix of both?: Indoors Is your dog housebroken (trained to go to the bathroom outside)?: Needs work - still learning and has frequent accidents Is your dog crate trained (goes in a kennel or cage)?: Will go in crate if needed but cries/whines/barks What is your dog's energy level like?: Medium energy - likes some playtime but happy to just chill, High energy with a passion for exercise and play How does your dog walk on a leash?: Walks calmly with no pulling On an average day, how times do you walk your dog?: Two times per day How long is your dog's average walk?: 30-45 minutes What are your dog's favorite treats and snacks?: bacon bites Where does your dog sleep at night? Check all that apply.: In a dog bed/blanket on the floor, In a crate/kennel Does your dog respond to any of these commands?: Knows his/her name Does your dog enjoy any of the following toys or games? Check all that apply.: Rope toys, Bones or other durable chew toys What are your dog's favorite activities?: Playing tug-of-war, Going for walks, Snuggling/cuddling with owners Next we'd like to learn about your dog's behavioral needs. Does your dog have any behavioral issues to work on?: No behavioral issues Has your dog ever bitten a person or animal?: No - never bitten or tried to bite How does your dog usually react towards strangers?: Nervous/fearful/shy How does your dog usually react towards children?: Super friendly/loves them! How does your dog usually react towards other dogs?: Super friendly/loves them! How does your dog usually react towards cats?: Super friendly/loves them! How does your dog usually react towards wildlife such as deer, squirrels, or rabbits outside? Ignores them If your dog could choose, what would their perfect home and family look like?: a home with kids, someone who has time for him to play and love and that likes to go on walka What is your FAVORITE thing about your dog? What makes them special?: his energy and how sweet he is 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