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Meet Perla, the queen of cuddles and certified ball aficionado. This affectionate, outgoing girl radiates joy everywhere she goes and is ready to bring that sunshine into your home. Perla loves people — like, truly loves everyone — and gets adorably excited when you walk through the door, whether you’ve been gone all day or just stepped out for a moment. She greets everyone like an old friend, happily offering kisses and soaking up as much attention as you’ll give.
Perla lives by one simple motto: Ball is life. Tennis balls, squeaky balls, rubber balls — she isn't picky. She’ll proudly carry one around like it’s treasure, chase it with enthusiasm, and keep the game going for as long as you let her. She’s still working on catching them out of the air and perfecting her “drop,” but she has so much fun trying that you can’t help but cheer her on.
At home, she’s a well-mannered companion who is reportedly house trained, settles nicely when left alone, and happily entertains herself with toys until her people return. She knows “sit,” “come,” and “stay,” loves learning, and is highly motivated by treats — especially carrots, cucumbers, and peanut butter. On walks, Perla is working on her leash manners; she can pull when she sees something exciting to chase, but with consistency and training (and a ball or snacks on hand!) she’s already making progress.
When she’s not chasing a ball or handing out kisses, Perla enjoys car rides, playing fetch, and watching “Dog TV,” where she barks enthusiastically at the pups on screen. She’s full of love, brimming with personality, and ready to be someone’s new best friend. If your home is missing a joyful, affectionate, totally lovable sidekick, Perla can’t wait to meet you.
Check out Perla's adventures in foster care on Instagram @lena_dibo
Age: ~9 months old
Animal ID#: A-180757
Weight: 45 lbs
Mixed breed (It’s impossible to identify breed mix by sight alone, so for most dogs, their mix is only a guess. We get to know each dog as an individual and strive to make matches based on personality, not on breed label.)
Location: Foster Care
​All of our dog meets are by appointment only; to get started, please complete the adoption application. To learn more about this dog, please contact us at adoptions@phillypaws.org or 215-298-9680 ext. 16.
Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, 2900 Grays Ferry Ave, Phila, PA 19146 (by appointment only). PA Lic.# 06172.
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Learn more about PAWS' adoption process, locations, and more at: phillypaws.org/adopt/info or email adoptions@phillypaws.org to learn more.
All animals adopted from PAWS are up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. Adoption fees are as follows, including taxes: Adult cats (6 months+) are $81. (1) Kitten (<6 months) is $135. (2) Kittens (<6 months) are $216. Puppies (<12 months) are $324. Adult Dogs (< 25lbs) are $297. Adult Dogs (25lbs+) are $162. Small animals are $27.
The PAWS Adoption Center in Old City at 2nd and Arch Streets is open to walk-ins or by appointment Monday-Friday from 12 pm to 6 pm, Saturday 11 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Cats and small animals are available at this location. PAWS also has cats available for adoption at the Petsmart at Broad St and Washington Ave by appointment. PAWS has a large network of foster homes where dogs, cats, and small animals are available for adoption.
To adopt a cat, complete the application at phillypaws.org/catapp. To adopt a dog, complete the application at phillypaws.org/dogapp. To adopt a small animal, complete the application at phillypaws.org/small-animal-adoption-application. Please reference this animal's ID NUMBER when inquiring.
Please visit www.phillypaws.org for our full calendar of adoption events throughout the region, and for more information on adopting, fostering, volunteering, or donating.
Meet Perla, the queen of cuddles and certified ball aficionado. This affectionate, outgoing girl radiates joy everywhere she goes and is ready to bring that sunshine into your home. Perla loves people — like, truly loves everyone — and gets adorably excited when you walk through the door, whether you’ve been gone all day or just stepped out for a moment. She greets everyone like an old friend, happily offering kisses and soaking up as much attention as you’ll give.
Perla lives by one simple motto: Ball is life. Tennis balls, squeaky balls, rubber balls — she isn't picky. She’ll proudly carry one around like it’s treasure, chase it with enthusiasm, and keep the game going for as long as you let her. She’s still working on catching them out of the air and perfecting her “drop,” but she has so much fun trying that you can’t help but cheer her on.
At home, she’s a well-mannered companion who is reportedly house trained, settles nicely when left alone, and happily entertains herself with toys until her people return. She knows “sit,” “come,” and “stay,” loves learning, and is highly motivated by treats — especially carrots, cucumbers, and peanut butter. On walks, Perla is working on her leash manners; she can pull when she sees something exciting to chase, but with consistency and training (and a ball or snacks on hand!) she’s already making progress.
When she’s not chasing a ball or handing out kisses, Perla enjoys car rides, playing fetch, and watching “Dog TV,” where she barks enthusiastically at the pups on screen. She’s full of love, brimming with personality, and ready to be someone’s new best friend. If your home is missing a joyful, affectionate, totally lovable sidekick, Perla can’t wait to meet you.
Check out Perla's adventures in foster care on Instagram @lena_dibo
Age: ~9 months old
Animal ID#: A-180757
Weight: 45 lbs
Mixed breed (It’s impossible to identify breed mix by sight alone, so for most dogs, their mix is only a guess. We get to know each dog as an individual and strive to make matches based on personality, not on breed label.)
Location: Foster Care
​All of our dog meets are by appointment only; to get started, please complete the adoption application. To learn more about this dog, please contact us at adoptions@phillypaws.org or 215-298-9680 ext. 16.
Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, 2900 Grays Ferry Ave, Phila, PA 19146 (by appointment only). PA Lic.# 06172.
_____________________________________
Learn more about PAWS' adoption process, locations, and more at: phillypaws.org/adopt/info or email adoptions@phillypaws.org to learn more.
All animals adopted from PAWS are up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. Adoption fees are as follows, including taxes: Adult cats (6 months+) are $81. (1) Kitten (<6 months) is $135. (2) Kittens (<6 months) are $216. Puppies (<12 months) are $324. Adult Dogs (< 25lbs) are $297. Adult Dogs (25lbs+) are $162. Small animals are $27.
The PAWS Adoption Center in Old City at 2nd and Arch Streets is open to walk-ins or by appointment Monday-Friday from 12 pm to 6 pm, Saturday 11 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Cats and small animals are available at this location. PAWS also has cats available for adoption at the Petsmart at Broad St and Washington Ave by appointment. PAWS has a large network of foster homes where dogs, cats, and small animals are available for adoption.
To adopt a cat, complete the application at phillypaws.org/catapp. To adopt a dog, complete the application at phillypaws.org/dogapp. To adopt a small animal, complete the application at phillypaws.org/small-animal-adoption-application. Please reference this animal's ID NUMBER when inquiring.
Please visit www.phillypaws.org for our full calendar of adoption events throughout the region, and for more information on adopting, fostering, volunteering, or donating.
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To adopt a dog, complete the application at phillypaws.org/dogapp. To adopt a cat, complete the application at phillypaws.org/catapp
