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The Birds might not be taking the field this year, but you can bet these pets are tuning in for the halftime show! We asked some of our adoptable friends which #BadBunny songs they’d choose for the halftime show, and it’s no surprise they’ve got great taste 🎶
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Does your dog need a dog? Johnny Cash would love to join your crew! This sensitive boy is an introvert by nature, but as foster mom Maddie can attest, he absolutely blossoms with a canine pal to goof off with.

Maddie and her partner have spent months patiently helping Johnny build confidence and feel safe in the world, but having a friendly and playful companion completely changed the game. In this video, Maddie shares what it’s been like watching Johnny with her parents’ pup Lily.

From wagging his tail for the very first time, to learning how to fetch, to confidently playing, cuddling, and enjoying himself in ways we hadn’t seen before, Johnny finally started to let loose and “really learned how to be a dog.”

Now, Maddie finds any opportunity she can to get Johnny out of the city so he can spend time with Lily – but what he’d love more than anything is to find a home where he can enjoy that life full-time! Johnny shines brightest with another dog by his side, so if you have a pup at home who feels the same way, Johnny might be the bestie they’ve been waiting for!

If you have a friendly pup who could use a buddy — and you love the idea of helping a sensitive dog continue to grow in confidence — reach out to learn more about adopting Johnny Cash!

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Our sweet pal Fred is in urgent need of a foster! This gentle senior is diabetic and very scared at the shelter after losing his home. He’ll only eat with a lot of petting and encouragement, and his diabetes is in danger of becoming severely unregulated if he doesn’t start eating more regularly so he can take his insulin. His best chance of staying healthy and happy is to find a home as soon as possible!

In spite of how nervous he’s feeling, Fred is a real sweetheart who is so grateful for petting and chin scratches. His owner is battling some of their own health issues and was unable to continue caring for him, but they shared that he’s lived with human toddlers and pre-teens, as well as calm female dogs.

Diabetes care is easier than you think, and Fred takes his insulin injections with no fuss every 12 hours (with some wiggle room). He’ll need to visit our clinic every couple of weeks at first, but won’t need to as often once he’s more regulated (we can even show you how to perform his diagnostic test at home if you’d prefer)!

If you’d like to help Fred recover and feel safe again, please email foster@phillypaws.org ♥️ ...

Cable Car might look a little different, but he’s just as deserving of love! This sweet boy is looking for a foster home, and he’s hoping you can help. He was found in poor condition with a severe ulcer on his mouth, likely due to an untreated allergy, and in top of that he’s now come down with a shelter cold.

We’ve started Cable on medication to treat his cold and reduce the inflammation on his mouth, but what he’d really love is to find a home where he can enjoy all the snuggles and cozy blankets that his heart desires. Everyone who’s met Cable Car is charmed by his friendly head bonks and affectionate personality, and if you meet him, you will be, too!

If you’d like to help this special guy heal and get ready for his next chapter, email foster@phillypaws.org to learn more about Cable Car today ❤️

Ps. Can’t foster? Consider making a gift towards Cable Car’s medical care via Venmo or our #linkinbio! ...

All Max wants is face scritchies and love, but he just tested positive for ringworm 😭 He’s desperate for affection and really bummed to be separated from everyone at the shelter, so he’d be overjoyed to finish his treatment in a foster home with you!
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Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin that’s mild, but lengthy to treat. The last thing we want is for this sweet boy to be stuck in a kennel for weeks at a time, so if you can help and would like to learn more, please email foster@phillypaws.org with the subject line “Max”!

Ringworm fast facts:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

♥️ It’s not a worm — it’s a fungal infection of the skin that usually shows up as small patches of hair loss in pets⁠⁠. ⁠⁠

♥️ It’s a mild infection, but contagious to people and pets, so a separate room for fosters is the best way to prevent it from spreading during treatment.

♥️ It usually takes 4-8 weeks to clear up (and most of these babies are already a few weeks into their treatment)! ⁠

♥️ We have twice weekly “dip days” at our Grays Ferry clinics for ringworm fosters/adopters to drop their kitties off for medicated baths — no need to do it at home! ...

This friendly grandpa is looking for a foster home! Arnold is a low-riding sweetheart who found himself at the city shelter after his beloved owner sadly passed away. He has kennel cough and some ouchie hips, but is still such a cheerful guy who is looking forward to finding some stability after such a big change in his life.

So far Arnold walks (or should we say waddles) on-leash like a true gentleman, takes treats very gently, and has the sweetest, most loving personality. He can be sensitive with handling around his ouchie spots, but still wants all the affection and quality time his humans have to offer. He’d really appreciate a warm place to rest his head and someone to give him lots of TLC when he is needing it most!

We don’t know how Arnold feels about cats, but he seems open to dog friends once he’s past his kennel cough. If you’d like to foster Arnold and don’t have too many stairs at home, please email us at foster@phillypaws.org to learn more about this little man today! ...

Sometimes you get sick and can’t hang with your bestie for a little 🤧 Blueberry and Raspberry had to be treated separately for kitty colds, but luckily they’re now reunited and living large in foster care!

Kittens always thrive best when they have a sibling or friend who they can goof off and socialize with, which is why we recommend adopting them in pairs whenever possible to prevent “single kitten syndrome” (aka being a butthead). We’re hoping to adopt these cuties together once they’re ready, so keep an eye out on our adoptions page if you’re looking for a pair! ...

Big spirit, tiny package: meet Richter! He might be *slightly* less graceful than other cats, but what he lacks in balance he makes up for with tons of love and personality. He’ll be waiting to meet you at PAWS’ Old City Adoption Center starting this Sunday!

This spunky kitten has a condition affecting his balance called cerebellar hypoplasia (CH), which means he falls down a lot and is very wobbly when he walks. But if you think that slows him down, think again! Richter is a playful and confident purring machine who loves being held, laying in laps, and playing with any toy that crosses his path.

According to his foster, he alternates between long naps in his favorite chair and long periods of goofing around the house throughout the day. He’s 4 months old and loves to play with other cats, but his current feline roomies haven’t been huge fans of his wild antics, so he’d love to join a home with a tolerant buddy who loves to play as much as he does.

Richter’s CH is on the more complex side, but his mobility has improved in foster care. While he doesn’t require special medical treatment, Ricky does need a few accomodations in his home, including lots of carpeted surfaces to get around on, preventing access to stairs, and some patience and troubleshooting with his litterbox setup (he’s trained, but often needs a post-potty bath due to his poor balance)!

While Richter is different from other cats his age, he’s just as deserving of love and has a lot to give in return. Learn more about taking home this one-of-a-kind cutie at our adoptions page! ...

Hours left: start your monthly donation by midnight and unlock an extra $300 for pets like Bonk! This special cat is safe at PAWS now, but when he arrived at the city shelter, life as a stray had taken its toll.

Bonk was rushed to ACCT Philly by a Good Samaritan who found him outside in very poor health. He’d been unwell for some time, and faced euthanasia unless a rescue could step in and commit to his care. Thanks to supporters like you, PAWS was ready to welcome this affectionate boy, even with an uncertain road ahead.

In addition to a respiratory infection and painful dental disease, our medical team identified a large mass on Bonk’s liver that makes his prognosis very guarded. In spite of all he’s been through, Bonk’s sweet and loving spirit has shined from the moment he stepped out of his carrier. He’s purred through exams, bloodwork, and ultrasounds as our medical team maps out his best path forward, and has touched the heart of every person he’s met. Whatever his future holds, Bonk will be surrounded by comfort, compassion, and the very best care we can give.

Every year, thousands of pets like Bonk find second chances at PAWS thanks to the monthly donors who sustain our work. Through midnight tonight, a generous supporter will donate $300 to PAWS in honor of every donor who commits to a new monthly gift or increases an existing one by $10 or more. There is NO LIMIT to this match, and we’ve already unlocked $21,000 thanks to the 70 amazing supporters who’ve joined us – but time is running out on this incredible opportunity.

Please become a Constant Companion today so we can help the pets and people who will need us in the year to come! Sign up now at our #linkinbio. Your commitment today will change countless lives tomorrow! ...

PAWS’ monthly donor matching challenge ends tonight! We are almost half way to our goal of 100 new/increased monthly donors with less than 24 hours remaining...If you’ve been considering a monthly gift, now is the perfect time to act!

Through midnight, PAWS will receive $300 for every donor who starts a new monthly gift — or increases an existing one by $10 or more. 47 supporters have joined us since the match kicked off, unlocking an additional $14,100 in matching funds! If 100 supporters join, that will mean $30,000 for PAWS’ lifesaving efforts, but time is running out. Please join us today: Your monthly gift sustains our work all year, and immediately impacts pets like Mo who need us now!

A Good Samaritan spotted this sweet senior wandering on his own and picked him up. He was suffering from common but treatable issues, including a skin infection and painful dental disease. Seniors like Mo often need extra care, diagnostics, and time to heal. Because monthly donors make it possible to plan for pets like him, PAWS was ready to step in and commit to Mo’s care. Thanks to supporters like you, he is safe with us, receiving the medical treatment and gentle kindness every senior deserves.

This unlimited match ends tonight at midnight! Don’t miss this special chance to unlock a bonus gift of $300 in your honor when you start or increase a monthly gift. Your commitment today will change countless lives tomorrow! Sign up now at our #linkinbio. ...