Give a shelter dog the best day ever.

Philly Pupventures enables individuals to bring a shelter dog out for the day, a few hours, or even for the entire weekend, providing them with a much-needed break from shelter life for however long you desire!

No prior volunteer experience needed!

Please note: Pupventures will not be available on weekends during the month of August due to our Clear the Shelters adoption events. Weekday Pupventures will continue as scheduled.

Sign Up for Pupventures

Reduce Stress

Even a short break from the shelter can help dogs decompress and show more of their true personality.

Boost adoptability

Outings create photos, notes, and stories that help potential adopters picture their life with that dog.

Support lifesaving work

A few hours of your time can make a dog more visible and help create momentum toward placement.

HOW IT WORKS

A simple way to make a huge difference.

No long-term commitment. Just one meaningful outing that helps a dog shine outside the shelter.

Sign up

Reserve a Pupventures slot and get matched with a pup!

Meet your pup

Check in at ACCT Philly and meet your adventure buddy!

Head out

Take your dog on a walk, park date, pup cup run, or city outing.

Snap & share

Snap photos and notes for their profile!

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

No experience needed—just bring your excitement to take a pup out!

  • Must be 18+ years old
  • Follow basic dog-handling guidance from staff
  • Be ready for a fun, rewarding day out
  • No fostering or adoption commitment required

ADVENTURE IDEAS

What your day could look like:

  • Mid-day walk through the park
  • Coffee stop with a pup cup
  • Relaxing hangout in the sunshine
  • Neighborhood stroll for fresh-air sniffs
  • Photo moments that show their personality
  • A patio lunch at a local restaurant
  • A cozy day at your home

WHY THIS MATTERS

Not ready to adopt? You can still help save lives.

Philly Pupventures gives dogs a much-needed break, helps staff and volunteers learn more about them, and creates the kind of joyful content that helps them connect with future adopters. 65% of adopters consider online photos to be “extremely or very important” in their decision to adopt!

Real-world notes

Learn how a dog behaves outside the kennel and what kinds of experiences they enjoy.

More visibility

Photos and stories from outings help adopters, fosters, and rescues  connect with a dog at a glance.

WHERE TO GO?

Need help finding a place to go?

Here’s a map of local spots to help you plan your day, whether you’re in the mood for something relaxed, a nice walk, or a bit of exploring.

SHARE YOUR PUPVENTURE

Remember to tag us on socials!

Make sure you share your day out with your ACCT Philly pup on social! People love seeing our dogs getting some time outside the shelter and just being themselves. You never know who might come across your post, and a quick share from friends can help it reach even more potential adopters.