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He’ll lure you in with the flirty chirps, then hit you with the spice when you least expect it: meet Sheldon! This adorable stinker came to PAWS through our Safety Net Program, and he’s looking for a special foster home to hang in until he can be reunited with his owner.

In his last home, Sheldon’s owner shared that he was a charming, playful boy who enjoyed petting and affection. But with so much recent upheaval in his life, Sheldon’s stress level has made things more complicated. He wouldn’t let anyone near him when he first arrived at the shelter, and during his brief time in a prior foster home, he lashed out a few times when things moved too fast.

As you can see, Sheldon is showing his charming and social side now that he’s back at the shelter with more time to acclimate – but he could still revert to becoming stressed again whenever he moves into foster care. Given his mixed signals, he’s seeking a quiet, cat-savvy home where he can have a room to himself, ideally where there won’t be a ton of in-and-out traffic throughout the day (eg. a spare room versus an office, bathroom, or primary bedrooms).

He may be a little more complicated than some cats, but the true charmers always are! If you have a spot for this sweet and spicy boy to crash while he waits to be reunited with his owner, please email foster@phillypaws.org! ...

This special pup is in desperate need of a foster home. Tiny Timmy Chalamet is just a little guy, weighing less than 20 pounds at 3 years old. He was found running through a junkyard, malnourished and mostly blind from severe ocular swelling and an untreated eyelid condition. Timmy is a very nervous boy, but each day he is opening up more and letting us know that he appreciates cuddles and kindness ❤️

This sweet boy isn’t quite ready for the eye surgery he needs yet, and we would love to find him a foster who will be comfortable supporting him through his recovery, before and after surgery. If you’d like to give Tiny Timmy Chalamet some love, please foster this gentle boy and show him just how sweet life can be! Email foster@phillypaws.org to learn more today. ...

Dragonfruit could really use a foster home! This little bean is completely blind, so he’s understandably a bit overwhelmed at the shelter. He’s friendly and inquisitive with people, and is all purrs if he grants you petting access. But, he’s very spooked by sudden noises and can get spicy if you move too fast with him. We totally get it — we’d have our guard up, too!

Dragonfruit will be getting surgery with PAWS to remove his damaged eye tissue, since there’s a high likelihood of it causing further complications or discomfort for him down the road. Surgery recovery will be very hard on this sweet boy if he’s still at the shelter, so he’s urgently seeking a foster home where he can recuperate in a stress-free environment and know he’s safe and loved.

A mellow adult household with a separate space from other pets will be a dream for Dragonfruit. He’ll reward your patience with lots of grateful purrs and nubbin-tail wiggles! Email foster@phillypaws.org to learn more about Dragon today. ...

🏈 Eagles Fans, Huddle Up! 🏈 We’ve got a star player waiting to join YOUR team: Cletus! He is 10 months-1 year!, this MVP (Most Valuable Pup) is the ultimate draft pick for any active household:

🐾 All-star athlete: Whether it’s a game of fetch, tug-of-war, or chewing his favorite “football,” Cletus always brings his A-game.

🐾 Touchdown Hugs: He’s a pro at scoring affection points—this cuddle champ loves leaping up for hugs and soaking in all the love!

🐾 Rookie Energy: Full of puppy enthusiasm, Cletus is eager to learn and thrives on practice (especially when treats are the reward).

🐾 Adventure Quarterback: This pup has already visited The Franklin Institute, met their head astronomer, and wowed crowds of kids who are now his biggest fans!

Cletus is a team player with other dogs, but his ultimate end zone? A loving home with YOU! If you’re ready to recruit a smart, playful, and oh-so-lovable companion, Cletus is the free agent you’ve been searching for.

💚 Don’t fumble this chance—adopt Cletus today! 💚

🐾 Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society📍 2900 Grays Ferry Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19146 (by appointment only) ⭐️ PA License # 06172 ...

Update: foster found!
Della might look a little different, but she’s just as deserving of love! This friendly biscuit queen is looking for a foster home, and she’s hoping you can help. She came to us with some persistent skin allergies as well as an ulcer on her mouth, which left her with a permanent “duck lip” under her little nose. While Della’s mouth is healed, her skin is still itchy and uncomfortable due to her previously unmanaged allergies, and the stress of shelter life isn’t helping!

We’ve started her on a hypoallergenic PAWS-supplied diet and medication, but what Della would really love is to find a home where she can enjoy all the snuggles and cozy blankets that her heart desires. Her affectionate personality and expert muffin-making skills have made her an instant staff favorite, and if you meet her, you’ll see why! If you’d like to help this little lady heal and enjoy some sweet feline companionship while she looks for an adopter, email foster@phillypaws.org to learn more about Della today! ...

Bodie’s new year’s resolutions: get more tummy rubs, make more biscuits, and find a foster home at last! This snuggly ham is a staff favorite who’s been healing from severe skin wounds for several weeks now (hence his stylish turtleneck), and he’s finally got the green light to continue his recovery outside of the shelter.

Bodie is an affectionate social butterfly who adores people and loves to play, so he’s really desperate to stretch his legs and enjoy all the cuddles you have to offer! He’s opened his bandages a few times due to boredom, so our hope is that he won’t need bandage changes as frequently once he’s in a home (although his foster should be prepared to bring him for bandage changes every 3 days or so to start)!

Because we don’t know what caused Bodie’s wounds prior to him being found outside, he unfortunately can’t be around other pets until April 1st due to health department guidelines. If your home is currently lacking in furry companionship, Bodie would love to finish his healing journey at your place — and will shower you with love while he’s at it! Email foster@phillypaws.org to learn more about this good boy. ...

Update: foster found!
Cookie Pie is 7 pounds of sweetness! This little lady is looking for a foster home to spoil her until she finds love with an adopter. We rescued her from the city shelter after a Good Samaritan found her wandering in the cold, and she’s currently a bit under the weather with a case of kennel cough. She’d be very grateful to recover at your place and enjoy some snuggles while she’s at it!

Cookie is a bit timid in new situations, but is a very loving little pup who enjoys will hop right into your lap if you invite her. Plus, look at those little whiskers! She’s about 7 years old, and could likely join a household with a cat after slow intros, or another gentle dog if your home set up allows her to be separated from your pup until she’s over her cold.

If you’d like to take home this sweet treat for a few weeks, email foster@phillypaws.org for more info on Cookie Pie!

🐾 Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society📍 2900 Grays Ferry Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19146 (by appointment only) ⭐️ PA License # 06172 ...

Ready for a pawsome day? Bark in the Bowl is back with the Philadelphia Wings! Dog lovers and @nllwings fans alike are invited to bring their furry friends to this fan-favorite game day on Saturday, January 11th.

PAWS will be on the concourse with adoptable pups, and the @newtrailbrewing Party Zone will be transformed into a dog-friendly beer garden for Bark in the Bowl ticket holders, making it a dog park unlike any other with turf-side views of Wings lacrosse!

Philly is full of dog lovers and sports lovers alike, so what better way to combine the two? Tickets in the New Trail Brewing Party Zone start at just $40 and include admission for one human and one dog. Plus, you don’t need a dog to attend! Grab tickets now at our #linkinbio.

What: Bark in the Bowl
When: Saturday, January 11, 1pm
Where: Wells Fargo Center ...

Good things really do come in pairs! Dash and Jack Jack technically aren’t related, but they’ve been inseparable ever since their journeys lead them to the same foster home. Now, they’re looking for love together at PAWS’ Old City Adoption Center!

These sweet 1-2 year olds are as loving as they are playful, and will plop themselves into your lap at every opportunity. Dash (mostly white) only has 3 legs, but it’s easy to forget! When they’re not napping together or cuddling with their humans, they love to play tag, wrestle, and get into plenty of mischief.

Dash and Jack Jack both tested positive for feline leukemia (FeLV) after arriving at PAWS separately, which meant neither of them could be around other cats who were FeLV negative. They were both desperate for feline companionship before they met each other in foster care, and their close friendship will melt your heart every day!

If it isn’t obvious already, we’re requiring that Dash and Jack go to a home together, because who could ever separate these besties? If you’re looking for an adorable pair of goofballs who will fill your life with joy, snuggles, and endless love, come visit Dash and Jack Jack at our Old City Adoption Center soon! ...