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My name is Johnny Cash!

Posted 3 days ago | Updated 3 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Large)
Color
White
Age
2 years 3 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
62 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
56918

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Johnny Cash, the Man in Black himself! Johnny is as genuine as they come, and a sensitive guy who’s doing his best to turn his life’s struggles into beautiful songs. Johnny is looking for a family of like-minded homebodies who appreciate his sweet, introverted qualities. He's a gentle soul, and it takes him time and patience to warm up to people. He looks to his humans for reassurance in anxious situations and benefits from calm, patient humans. Once he’s comfortable, his foster parents describe him as a big, goofy, snuggly baby with the most soulful puppy dog eyes!

He loves food and adores his toys, cuddling up to them in a pile when he sleeps (even his hard chew bones)! He gets excited for indoor activities to keep his brain busy, like food puzzles, snuffle mats, and practicing training- he knows sit, down, come, and touch! He also loves wrapping his favorite toys in his own blankets! He will let you know when he wants something with cute little piglet grunts and nudges.

Johnny’s favorite place is curled up on the sofa, where he will gladly snooze the day away. His funniest trait is that he's quite the active dreamer, so he tends to wiggle around in silly positions as he sleeps!

One of his most endearing qualities is his curiosity! Johnny Cash can be shy and afraid of a lot of things (including the wind), but given time to adapt to his surroundings, he methodically explores the world little by little. You can see him slowly push out of his comfort zone, pause to build up more courage, and then continue at his own pace. Johnny can become easily overwhelmed while outside, so he would love some outdoor space to call his own!

Because Johnny has fear and anxiety-based behaviors, he is on a special medication that has helped him feel more comfortable in his own skin. It’s important for an adopter to plan to continue his care and medication under the guidance of a vet behaviorist and a certified, rewards-based dog trainer.

Johnny came to PAWS after being found with an injury, but he's healed up very well! He does have an ongoing skin issue that we are treating, and an adopter would need to plan to continue treatment as needed.

We're still learning more about how Johnny would feel about living with other animals, but we're optimistic that he would do well with a confident and patient buddy to encourage him to come out of his shell a bit more. Johnny would appreciate a home without young children because they tend to overwhelm him.

If you’re looking to open your heart to help a very special, shy guy, Johnny is waiting for you! He’d love nothing more than to snuggle up, listening to your favorite tunes together. Adopt Johnny Cash today and let the music play!

You can also view even more of Johnny's highlight reel on Instagram @sphillyphoster!

Johnny will go home with a fabulous THREE MONTH SUPPLY CARE PACKAGE including his medications!

Johnny Cash is also sponsored by our partners at Kennel to Couch, so his adopter will receive an incredible (free!) "pibble package" of supplies and resources (see the full package details at: https://kenneltocouch.org/pitbull-adoption/)!

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This dog is considered a mixed breed because it’s not accurate 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.

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This dog is currently located in a PAWS foster home. In order to meet with any dogs in foster care, you will need to have a fully processed and approved application first. To get the adoption process started, please complete the adoption application at phillypaws.org/dogapp. If you have any questions, feel free to email adoptions@phillypaws.org or call 215-298-9680 ext. 16.

Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, 2900 Grays Ferry Ave, Phila, PA 19146 (by appointment only). PA Lic.# 06172.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
56918
Contact
Address
100 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

To adopt a dog, complete the application at phillypaws.org/dogapp. To adopt a cat, complete the application at phillypaws.org/catapp

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees are as follows (plus tax):

Cat (6 months of age and older): $60
Kitten (under 6 months): $100
Kitten pair (under 6 months): $150
Small dog (under 25 lbs): $250
Puppy (under 1 year of age): $250
Large adult dog (older than 1 year): $150

All PAWS animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, given age-appropriate vaccinations, dewormed, and treated for fleas.

For more information on PAWS' adoption process, visit https://phillypaws.org/adopt/info.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Cats and dogs are available every day of the week at these PAWS locations:

PAWS Old City Adoption Center
100 N. 2nd Street (at Arch), Philadelphia, PA 19106
Ph: 215-238-9901
M-F 12-7, Sat 11-7, Sun 11-6

PAWS Northeast Adoption Center
1810 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115
Ph: 215-545-9600
M-F 12-7, Sat 11-7, Sun 11-6

Plus, visit these satellite adoption locations (cats only):

Kawaii Kitty Cafe (759 S. 4th Street)
PetSmart in South Philadelphia (2360 Oregon Avenue; M-F 6-8pm; Sat/Sun: 11-3)
Petsmart at Broad Street and Washington Avenue (M-F 6-8pm; Sat/Sun: 11-3)

See our calendar of adoption events: http://www.phillypaws.org/events.

More about this shelter

PAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia’s homeless and at-risk animals. PAWS is the city’s largest rescue partner and provider of low-cost, basic veterinary care for pet owners and rescue organizations that cannot otherwise access or afford it. Through its three no-kill shelters, foster care network, and special events, PAWS finds loving homes for thousands of animals each year. PAWS is working to make Philadelphia a no-kill city where every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home.

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