Meet Major (ACCT-A-253258)! This sweet soul is a true "gentle giant" who is looking for a soft place to land. Major recently came to the shelter after his family faced some difficult hardships, and though he is understandably a bit overwhelmed by the transition, his sweet and laid-back disposition shines through. Major is a quiet, easygoing fellow who appreciates the simple things in life-like a tasty piece of pepperoni! While he can be a little shy when meeting new people in a kennel setting, he warms up with a gentle approach and some savory treats. Once he's out for a walk, he is a gentleman on the leash and displays a calm, low-key energy. In the play yard, Major tends to keep to himself, often looking out toward the horizon or staying close to his human companions for quiet support. He has been very tolerant when meeting other dogs, showing a polite and submissive nature. Major is the kind of dog who would likely love a peaceful home where he can lounge comfortably and be the loyal companion he was always meant to be. If you have room in your heart and home for a sophisticated, gentle friend, Major is waiting to meet you! Videos: Meet Major: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvLsHu_ARac Major and Delilah meet https://youtube.com/shorts/b5b-BsWZkz4?si=1Y8PVdCGv9TBOTbU Behavioral Notes 06/18/2026 per staff behavioral eval: Kennel Presentation: Laying down on the backside of his kennel, ears back, wider eyes. Did not come forward for treats, closed the guillotine and moved to the backside. Eating the treats that landed near him. Leash Skills: Started to move back when the leash was presented, able to coax forward with pepperoni, which he took gently, and leashed with a treat lure. Once leashed was slow coming out of kennel and struggled with the step down. Walked loose leash, tail low, ears to the side. Sociability: Asocail in the yard, not coming over for treats or calling his name. Kept looking out to the parking lot and staying near the fence, tail low and still, ears to the side, panting. Tolerated all handling with tail low, ears back, moved away when I stopped. Eating pepperoni in the yard on and off. Play: n/a Dog Interaction: Met Pulitzer, tail low, ears back, tolerated being sniffed, moving away. Return to Kennel: Went into an office, walked back loose leash with the same body language as walking out. Able to remove leash easily by hand. Color Level: Exp Gold 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