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“Kona is pure joy — loving, sweet, and truly one of the good ones.” Just another one of Kona’s many glowing endorsements from foster care!

By now, we’ve lost count of how many times we’ve sung this girl’s praises. What year is it? Are we in a simulation? Are we all just living in a loop where the world keeps spinning and somehow Kona still hasn’t been adopted?

We really don’t know what to say anymore, so these are some of our favorite Kona facts in no particular order:
🥹 She likes to be burritoed in blankets, ideally with just her snout poking out.
🛏 Her favorite nap spot is her giant cave bed, which travels with her wherever she goes.
☀️ If there’s a patch of sunlight, Kona will find it, claim it, and snooze in it with her legs in the air.
💤 At bedtime, she hops into bed, wedges herself directly between her humans, and scooches under the covers
🧸 She’ll bring her stuffy toys to show you whenever she’s excited
❤️ Everyone who meets her calls her “the sweetest soul.” And they’re right.

She’s been patient. She’s been perfect. She’s been politely snoozing through every holiday, every weather season, and probably five Taylor Swift album cycles. Let’s get this girl adopted before the next one drops. In return, she’ll give you the kind of love that makes all the hard stuff feel a little bit softer 🩷

Email adoptions@phillypaws.org to learn more, or visit our adoptions page at our #linkinbio. Through September, Kona’s adoption fee is waived for Clear The Shelters!

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Meet Bingo, the world’s best cat with the world’s *worst* survival instincts!

This lovable ding dong might only have one brain cell, but he really makes the most of it. Operating on vibes, snuggles, and a total lack of dignity, Bingo is a chatty full-time ham who befriends (and instantly charms) every person he meets.

Got a lap? He’s in it. A shoulder? He’s on it. A bad day? He’ll fix it with a headbutt and a deeply uncoordinated toy attack. He’s goofy, sweet, and fully committed to the bit — whatever the bit is.

Unfortunately, our buddy came here to do 2 things: party with his people and eat things he shouldn’t. Bingo has PICA, which means he tries to eat things like fabric, cords, rubber, plastic, and other household items that are not digestible but are, tragically, very chewable. If you’re a lover of minimalist Scandinavian design vibes, this is is your moment!

Bingo can still have toys (and loves them!), they just need to be safe for him. Because he loves people so much, he’ll thrive in a home with someone who works from home, or a household with staggered schedules. He’d also be very happy to have a cat friend who can live alongside his special accommodations!

Bingo is a one-of-a-kind cat with a one-of-a-kind care plan, and we know the right home is out there. If you love a cat with a big heart and tiny brain, Bingo is waiting to meet you at our Old City Adoption Center (and his adoption fee is waived this month for Clear The Shelters)!

Read more at our adoptions page (link in bio), or reach out today at adoptions@phillypaws.org. ...

Johnny Cash is ready to close this chapter and start his new one with you!

Every good story deserves a happy ending, and after almost a year in our care, Johnny is more than ready to find his 📖 If you’re a homebody, an introvert, or anyone whose ideal evening involves a good book and a cozy blanket, this sweet boy just might be your perfect match!

At around a year old, Johnny is equal parts sensitive shy guy and endearing clown. His fosters describe him as “a big goofy baby” who snuggles up with his stuffies like a kid with their blankie, and tells you when he wants something with cute little piglet grunts and nudges. He also loves a good couch nap, and will keep you entertained with lots of wiggling around in silly positions as he sleeps (he’s quite the active dreamer)!

Johnny would thrive in a calm home with a yard, possibly alongside a confident dog buddy to help him keep growing. He was a very sad Eeyore when he first arrived at PAWS, and we’re so proud of the progress he’s made in foster care. While he still needs extra time and patience opening up to new people, earning Johnny’s trust is one of the most rewarding feelings in the world, and he can’t wait to find the people who will love him for the gentle soul he is!

Ready to be part of Johnny’s next chapter? Meet him at phillypaws.org/johnny, email adoptions@phillypaws.org, or follow him on Instagram at @sphillyphoster!

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Remember begging your parents for a pony? Now’s your chance! 🐴✨ Miss Pony is an absolute sweetheart who’s ready for a soft place to land while she looks for love. After recently losing her home, this oh-so-affectionate, gentle, and very smushy girl is looking for a foster who can offer her a little stability, love, and a cozy spot to nap after a walk.

Pony is housebroken, crate trained, and walks nicely on leash (though she’ll pick up the pace if there’s a squirrel or cat nearby)! She’s been friendly and loving with every person she’s met, including kids, and she tends to do well with calmer or smaller dogs who match her mellow energy. Her favorite things in life? Going on nature walks, cuddling close, and giving her signature “dog hugs” (yes, really!).

Pony is around 7 years old and 47 pounds, and is looking for a foster who can be around often or give her a little time to adjust when left alone. She doesn’t ask for much—just a loving human or two, a comfy bed, and a few ear and booty scritches!

If you’ve got room in your home (and on your couch), Pony would love to spend some time with you while she waits for her second chance. Let us know if you can foster this amazing girl by emailing foster@phillypaws.org!

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PAWS’ cat housing is full of medically vulnerable cats who are counting on YOU! Please help us save lives by signing up to foster one of these sweet feline friends.

Nearly all of them are rescues from the city shelter, where space is critically low and medical cases are at a higher risk for euthanasia. Many more sick and injured cats need us, and in order to save them, we need your help.

By opening your home as a foster, you’ll be helping them get well more quickly, AND enabling us to save more cats and kittens who are counting on us! To get started, sign up at our #linkinbio, or email foster@phillypaws.org for more info.

*We accidentally included Lancelot’s name twice, but our orange friend is actually named Sebastian! ...

Goober. Lapdog. 30 pounds of pure serotonin. Allow us to reintroduce you to Piper! This girl has been cooped up at the shelter for far too long, and while she loved her doggy day out at the park, she has even more fun planned for when you finally take her home (yes you, she’s already decided)!

Piper’s ideal itinerary? Start with a pre-breakfast snuggle sesh, enjoy an outdoor adventure (or just a walk through the neighborhood), show you every single one of her stuffy toys, then round it out by flopping into your lap for a movie marathon 🍿

Piper would spend all day glued to your hip if she could, but will settle for you spooning her on the couch while she gently rests a squeaky toy on your face. She’d be thrilled to join a home where she’ll be the only pet, and won’t have to be alone too often to start (adjusting to new situations can be tough on this sensitive girl).

Our girl is deeply ready to be someone’s whole world, so please reach out about fostering or adopting this 2 year old cutie today! Email foster@phillypaws.org or adoptions@phillypaws.org, or read more about Piper at our adoptions page (link in bio). ...

SOS: mama cats in need! If you wish you had more cuteness in your life, PAWS is urgently seeking foster homes for nursing moms and their kittens.

ACCT Philly has many more moms with babies than they can handle, and the longer they stay at the shelter, the more likely they are to become dangerously ill due to their fragile immune systems. This not only makes finding foster homes even harder, it also puts them at increased risk of euthanasia if the shelter becomes too full. PAWS can only help if we open space in our own kitten nursery, and to do that, we need YOU!

By temporarily opening your home to a mom and babies, you’ll be giving them a safe place to grow healthy and strong, *and* opening a desperately needed space at the shelter so we can rescue the next family who’s counting on us. PAWS provides all the medical care and support you’ll need, and can even give you supplies if that’s a barrier!

Even a spare bathroom can save lives, so please sign up today or reach out at foster@phillypaws.org! ...

Would you like to foster or adopt a very special pair of kittens? Crash and Scout are a sweet, affectionate, and playful duo ready to bring all of their love and floppiness to your home! They’re looking for a place to land as soon as possible, since their current fosters can only keep them through Friday.

While their wobbly walks may look different, Crash and Scout live happy, fulfilling lives — and they don’t let anything slow them down! These siblings love playtime, snuggling, and offering gentle affection to those they trust. Their favorite activities include batting around toys, cozying up in soft blankets, and being around their favorite humans (hint: they love a good butt scratch)!

Cerebellar hypoplasia doesn’t require any medical care, just some extra accommodations that include mostly carpeted floors, restricted access to stairs, and low-sided litter boxes that are easy to get into. These cuties are shy and nervous in new environments, so the shelter was very scary for them when they were last with us. We’d really love to find them a new foster before they need to come back to us — or better yet, an adopter who is excited for all the wobbly love they have to give!

Want to learn more? Reach out today at adoptions@phillypaws.org or foster@phillypaws.org, or read all about them at our adoptions page. You can also follow their adventures at @crash_and_scout!

Crash (all black male) and Scout (black and white female) are around 9 months old, could potentially live with other cats after a slow intro, and would thrive in a home with adults or gentle kids over 10. ...

We have an obsession and her name is Soup Dumpling 🥣🥟😭 This sweet, squishy, sentient potato is looking for a soft place to land. She was found as a stray with some ouchy skin, and is also fighting a case of kennel cough, so she’d really appreciate some TLC from the comfort of a cozy foster home!

We’re still learning about Soup Dumpling, but we do know that she’s a silly and kind hearted girl who wants to be best friends with everyone she meets (booty scritches required). She’s looking for home where she’ll be the only pet due to her current medical status, and will thank you with lots of stubby little tail wags and sweet shorts.

Able to foster this amazing lady and help her have the hot girl summer that she deserves? Please email us at foster@phillypaws.org to learn more!

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We’ve got another nervous friend who’d love to trade his hidey hut for a foster home! Kuzma is a sweet marshmallow who’s around 4 years old and is very overwhelmed to find himself at the shelter after losing his home. His family was heartbroken to part with him, and described him as a super chill, laid back couch potato baby who is mild mannered and fairly low maintenance overall.

Here at the shelter, Kuzma is wide eyed and hiding in the back of his cage, and needs a lot of extra petting, encouragement, and baby talking to come out and eat. Once he knows you’re a friend, he’ll reward you with lots of gentle purrs, biscuits, and even some shrimpy squirms to show you his soft tummy. If you’d like to help Kuzma feel safe again (and enjoy a lot of love and affection while you’re at it), please email foster@phillypaws.org for more info! ...