Are you a sucker for a handsome ginger? Theodore is waiting to meet you at our Old City location! A chatty boy with a sweet and spicy personality, his favorite thing to do is to chase after toys you’ve thrown for him, flying down the stairs and doing somersaults once he`s reached his prize.

Theodore (aka Teddy) is a very talkative boy who loves to tell you how he`s doing, and enjoys relaxing with his people at the end of the day, either on the top of the couch or snuggled next to you (he’s also an expert masseuse and is happy to knead on you). Teddy`s personality will shine best in a home with adults and/or teens, and he’d likely do well with a fur-buddy with the same energy level!

Visit Theodore and our other adoptable felines at PAWS’ Old City Adoption Center, or learn more about him at our adoptions page (link in bio)!

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Groovy is fighting to survive and needs your help now. She’s in critical condition after her canine upper respiratory infection developed into a life-threatening pneumonia, and has spent the last 24 hours in intensive care at the emergency vet.

The prognosis is currently very guarded for Groovy: she’s still dull and listless in spite of round-the-clock care with fluids and oxygen, and isn’t responding to treatment as the vet team had hoped.

If there was a special medication, treatment, or procedure that would ensure this sweet girl’s recovery, we’d pursue it in a heartbeat. But with a pneumonia this severe, the only treatment is time and intensive medical support.

Groovy’s best hope for survival is to remain at @bluepearlphiladelphia for at least another 24-48 hours. Any amount you can contribute towards her care will help ensure she has every fighting chance at recovery. If you’re able to make a gift, you can do so via Instagram, Venmo (username @phillypaws), or through our #linkinbio.

Ps. If you’d like to take a hands-on role in a shelter dog’s recovery, we are desperately seeking dog-free foster homes for shelter pups who are currently fighting upper respiratory infections, since recuperating in a home setting greatly reduces the risk of severe illness. Email foster@phillypaws.org for more info! ...

Tim is the low maintenance senior of your dreams! This 12 year old charmer is full of endearing quirks: excited little hops when he sees a familiar face, butt wiggles when meeting a new friend, and full on sploots when he lays down with a favorite toy.

Tim absolutely adores relaxing by your side on the couch, but can also walk for miles without getting tired thanks to his arthritis medication. He’ll be a great fit for an adopter who enjoys leisurely strolls as much as he does!

If you’re looking for 67 pounds of love, Tim can’t wait to spend his golden years with you!

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Some pets feel like family from day one! When Heather and Brian took Myrtle home as a foster in December, they planned to help her get healthy, enjoy some canine companionship, and find her a forever family. But this gentle granny transformed their lives as soon as she arrived. As their bond deepened and Myrtle filled their days with warmth and joy, they soon realized they couldn’t imagine life without her!

“For someone who has cared for family and friends’ pets for over 15 years,” says Heather, “I know first-hand the healing power of pet companionship and am a big believer in pet therapy. There is no doubt that there has been a lot of healing felt in our family, and I definitely attribute that to all the love and comfort Sweet Myrtle has shared.”

There were countless reasons for making Myrtle an official member of the family. One of the most unexpected ones was the special friendship she’d developed with Heather’s mother, who’d never been comfortable with dogs until she met this extraordinary senior.

“I think one of the biggest surprises that has happened over the past 85 days with Myrtle is the surprising bond that she has formed with my mom. I say this because mom has never been much of a dog person – never grew up with dogs and just not very comfortable around them.

“My mother cared for my father around the clock for many years as he struggled with dementia, and we lost my dad back in 2021. All I can say is that I am watching this beautiful relationship between the two of them bloom and a great lightness can be felt ever since Myrtle arrived. Myrtle brings so much joy & happiness to our lives.

“I will drop Myrtle off at moms and on my way out cannot help but smile when I hear, “Want to watch the Golden Girls Myrtle?” She tells me,”I really think she likes watching Golden Girls with me!” Mom will also play Wordle with Myrtle or do her crosswords with her – always with one hand on Myrtle. And at the end of the day, when we are heading out, I’ll often hear, ‘I am so excited to see you again tomorrow, Myrtle!’ Music to my ears!”

Want to transform a pet’s life, and your own? Visit our #linkinbio to become a foster or adopt a new family member with PAWS! ...

You’ll be saying “hubba hubba” once you meet Mr. Chubba Chubba! This 8 year old mush is a cuddle bug through and through. His foster reports that he loves to snuggle next to you and on you, whether you’re on the couch, chair, or snoozing in bed.

There’s no need to worry whether you’ve given Chubba enough affection for the day — he’ll be kindly inform you it’s cuddle time with one of his sweet meows!

Chubba eats a special diet to manage his kidney disease, and would be happy to share his home with other mellow cats. If you’d like to find out how soft Chubba’s cheeks are in real life, visit our adoptions page to learn more about taking home this friendly boy (link in bio)!

Ps. Chubba’s foster can only keep him for a couple more weeks, so if you’re looking for some sweet feline companionship but aren’t ready to commit long term, email foster@phillypaws.org about fostering this lovely gentleman! ...

What a day! Yesterday’s pet pantry and vaccination clinic was one for the books. In partnership with @phillynokill we provided 216 owners with much-needed pet food for their beloved family members, and Philly Pets Vax Project provided vaccinations and dewormer to about 500 pets!🙀

The number of families who braved the chilly rain to ensure their pets had the care they needed is a testament to how deeply they love their furry companions. It also highlights just how great the need is, as economic and housing challenges continue to grow. If you’d like to donate unopened bags of dog or cat food or help with our next pantry, please email help@phillypaws.org! ...

After a long journey, this former stray is once again exactly where she belongs! Marbles was rescued by PAWS after a Good Samaritan found her outside, fighting a cold and suffering from a severe eye infection.

We discovered a microchip tracing back to Baltimore, and left a message with her last known owner. When her mom contacted us, we learned she had not technically lost her, but she desperately wanted her back!

Several years ago, she reluctantly rehomed Marbles with a friend, and was devastated to learn later that they had given her to someone else. It was one of her biggest regrets, so she was over the moon at the prospect of being reunited with her cherished pet!

We performed surgery to remove Marbles’ badly damaged eye, and her mom picked her up as soon as she was healthy enough to travel. “I tell her at least 30 times a day how much I love her and how beautiful she is,” she shared recently. “I am so grateful to have her back!” ...

🛑 Stop what you’re doing and watch Bear’s face flaps in action (sound all the way up, trust us)!

Bear’s foster parents (@phillyfosterdads) have nicknamed him Pop Pop, because he’s the sweetest old man you’ll meet. He loves to spend his days strolling through the neighborhood, or snoozing on the couch with his foster-dog sister. He is happiest with his head resting on your lap, and could stay there forever if you let him (or until dinner time)!

Bear is trying not to let his age slow him down, and still goes on walks and up & down stairs despite some arthritic hind legs that require daily pain medication. Bear was pretty fast friends with the dogs and cats in his foster home, and would be happy as ever to find another crew of chill dogs or cats to hang out with - or to be spoiled rotten as your only pet!

This kind soul is full of funny quirks that will keep you chuckling throughout the day. If you`re looking for a older boy to bring some more cuddles to your life, Bear may be the one! Learn more about this very special grandpa at our adoptions page (link in bio)!

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It’s #NationalPuppyDay, and these pups need your help! Canine influenza infections are sweeping through the community as well as local shelters, and dog-free foster homes are urgently needed to help these pups recover while they’re still contagious to other dogs. Every dog who leaves the shelter will allow us to rescue another dog in their place, so you’ll be saving two lives! Read on to learn more about our canine companions, and email foster@phillypaws.org if you can help!

7 year old Rocky loves to lean in for pets and will slump his whole body into you. He could stay snuggled up next to you all day long if you let him! This a heart-melting senior is having a rough couple of weeks after landing in the city shelter when his owner passed away. He’s looking for a foster home where he can enjoy lots of snuggles and won’t need to climb too many stairs.

9 year old Walt is a new intake from the city shelter who has been a very chill guy despite all the stress of the city shelter. He’s pretty easy to walk on leash, and spends most of his time sniffing or moseying around when outside. He seems to have a good foundation of manners, but has yet to really open up beyond hanging out by your side for pets — we`d love to hear from a foster what this sweet guy is like in a home!

6 year old Brian has the face of a wise house elf, and the heart of a silly puppy. Brian will charm you instantly with his wiggly tail, and he wants to be friends with everyone he sees. He also lived with cats in his previous home (though a foster should have space to separate during slow intros). Brian is the perfect goofy guy for both beginners or veteran fosters!

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