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“These cats have lost everything familiar to them in a matter of days.” A foster is urgently needed for Felix, Chloe, and Bear!

We received a heartbreaking email from a community member last week. Her father and his longtime companion of 30 years died within days of each other, leaving their pets behind. The family isn’t in a position to take on their long term care, and they’re desperate to find them a stable living situation outside of a shelter.

“There has been so much stress thrust upon these animals at no fault of their own,” wrote the family member who contacted us, “My heart is broken in a million pieces. Their mom never had any children and treated them like her babies. She spent a fortune on food, vets and pet insurance. I really want to keep these cats together to minimize the stress of yet another move.”

PAWS is taking on their care, and our goal is to place them directly in a foster home so they never have to enter the shelter. We are hoping to find a home for all three of them to assess how bonded they are. We know that Felix (black and white) and Chloe (calico) are very bonded, but we’re still learning about Bear (all black) since he’s still very shut down after losing his caretakers.

These three need a calm, quiet household with a consistent routine to help them open up (a mellow dog friend is fine as they’ve lived with one before). It's been a very stressful time for them, and they're still understandably shell-shocked from so many changes happening in such a short time. If you can help, please email foster@phillypaws.org! ...

Treston and Mooch are who two charming bonded sisters seeking a loving foster or forever home! At 4 months old, these cuties are bright, energetic, and all about the cuddles.

As the extrovert, Treston is much faster to welcome new friends, while sweet and shy Mooch sometimes gets overwhelmed when lots of new people are around. Luckily, they’re a perfect match and bring out the best in each other! Both are communicative and very snuggly – don’t be surprised if Treston smashes her face into yours with love. When the time is right, Mooch will go into “wiggle mode” and aak for some cuddles and some well-deserved chin scratches of her own!

Learn more about this adorable duo at our adoptions page (link in bio)!

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Looking for a dog without all the work? Mr. Spoopy is the cat for you! Energetic, super-social, curious, and sweet, this friendly 1 year old loves to play — batting at strings, running through his rainbow tunnel, and chasing ping pong balls — but he also loves to keep you company. Everyone who meets him adores him, and you will too!

Mr. Spoopy is FeLV (feline leukemia) positive, but it doesn’t slow him down or require any special daily care. Learn more about Mr. Spoopy at our adoptions page (link in bio)!

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Happy Howlidays? Meowy Christmas? Say it with a lifesaving gift and homemade ornament! 🎄

We're launching our first ever Holiday Ornament Fundraiser to sustain our rescue work all year long. Our amazing volunteers have crafted 156 homemade ornaments, which have each been assigned a number 1-156. That number then corresponds to the donation amount for the ornament. (For example, you would donate $73 for ornament #73).

If all of our ornaments are claimed, we will raise over $12,000! Such a small thing can really add up and have a huge impact for Philly’s animals in need.

See the full lineup and make a lifesaving gift to get your ornament today through our #linkinbio!

*Place your “order” by December 14 to ensure your ornament arrives before Christmas, if it needs to be shipped. ...

Hearts, prepare to be melted! Jay and Bob are two cuddly best friends who adore long cozy naps, lap sits, and tummy rubs — especially together! True to their names, Bob is a quiet kitty, whose purrs get louder with the more pets he receives, and Jay is a little more playful and curious (but just as rumbly when in your arms).

Bob is also blind, which means he'll love playing with jingly toys and listening for your voice singing as you cook dinner. Jay enjoys zooming around the floor with a ball on a string, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a more outgoing and affectionate kitty. Such a great pair! We promise you’ll be head over heels as soon as you meet these sweet bonded besties, so learn more about them and apply today at their adoption page (link in bio)!

#cuddlepuddle #besties #bondedforlife #catsofphilly #phillypaws #phillypawsfoster ...

We hit our goal thanks to YOU! 112 pets left the shelter during PAWS' Thankful For Fosters Challenge this month, allowing us to save 159 others in November! We are so grateful to the foster parents of all experience levels who opened their homes to tiny kittens, ailing seniors, friendly pups, and pets recovering from illnesses and injuries. Thanks to you, every one of them has a brighter future ahead!

With the shelter at capacity, each animal we placed in a foster home meant another we could bring into our facility to receive the individualized care they need. Every life saved is something to celebrate and we couldn't do it without you!

Short term and long term fosters are still needed for the holiday season and beyond. Learn more and join our foster family at our #linkinbio!

#fosteringsaveslives #getyourrescueon #phillypawsfoster #phillypaws ...

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Yesterday, we experienced a truly moving outpouring of support for Philadelphia's homeless and at-risk pets, which enabled us to meet our largest #GivingTuesday matching challenge ever.

We couldn't be more grateful — the critical lifesaving funds donated by our compassionate community will provide hope, healing, and safety for thousands of cats and dogs who depend on us.

If you haven't had a chance to give, there is still time to change lives! Your generosity makes it possible for us to welcome animals with open arms when they have nowhere else to turn (you can give through our Instagram fundraiser or our #linkinbio)!

Just this month, PAWS has rescued 159 animals who were waiting for their chance (like Miguel, pictured)! While many have long roads of recovery ahead, they are all safe now and on a journey toward a loving home.

Thank you for your generosity, and for standing with us as we continue working to finally make Philadelphia a no-kill city. Together, we will celebrate the day when every savable pet has the care they deserve.

With love and appreciation,
The entire PAWS team ❤️ ...

When we met Jada, tragedy had already struck twice. After losing her home of many years last Christmas when her owner passed away, this sensitive senior recently found herself back at the city shelter when her adoptive family suffered a devastating house fire, leaving them unable to care for her.

Jada once again faced an uncertain future, but that changed as soon as we looked into her gentle eyes. We rescued her, welcomed her to PAWS, and — as she eagerly snuggled with everyone she met — we promised she would never be alone again.

Jada got another chance thanks to supporters like you, but more pets are waiting for their chance.

Because this need is so urgent, a group of generous donors will match every Giving Tuesday donation we receive, up to $60,000. So your kindness will go twice as far for the animals who are depending on us.

A caring pair of foster parents offered Jada a warm home in time for the holidays. Soon, she’ll join a family who will cherish her forever. But if she should ever need us again, Jada can always count on PAWS.

Please give to ensure we'll be ready for the next pet who needs us. Your gift delivers more than safety: it delivers hope.

Give today via Instagram, Venmo (username @phillypaws), or at our #linkinbio! ...