This helps PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society with pet care costs.
My basic info
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Black (All)/White
Age
10 years 5 months old, Senior
Sex
Male
Pet ID
180267
Hair Length
–
My details
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Lancelot may be 10 years old, but he has the energy of a kitten and affection of a lap dog! Lancelot was adopted in 2019 but was found as a stray around August 2025.
He was frightened in the shelter, but has grown into a lovable, confident cat in foster care. He loves to play with string and feather toys, and he goes especially nuts for any little animal toys. Lancelot loves attention and pets whenever there's someone around—he loves to sit in your lap while you're doing work or playing games and will do whatever he can do to spend time with you.
Lancelot is a very special cat that will give all his heart to whoever is willing to take the time to see him grow out of his shell and earn his trust. Potential adopters should also note that he eats very fast and cannot drink out of regular water bowls, so he will need a slow feeder as well as a water fountain.
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This cat is currently located in a PAWS foster home. Please email their foster parent at aguila.roseamelia@gmail.com to learn more about them! In order to meet with any cats in foster care, you will need to have a fully processed and approved application first. To get the adoption process started, please submit an adoption application online at phillypaws.org/catapp. If you have any questions for our adoption team, feel free to email adoptions@phillypaws.org or call 215-238-9901 ext.30.
Lancelot may be 10 years old, but he has the energy of a kitten and affection of a lap dog! Lancelot was adopted in 2019 but was found as a stray around August 2025.
He was frightened in the shelter, but has grown into a lovable, confident cat in foster care. He loves to play with string and feather toys, and he goes especially nuts for any little animal toys. Lancelot loves attention and pets whenever there's someone around—he loves to sit in your lap while you're doing work or playing games and will do whatever he can do to spend time with you.
Lancelot is a very special cat that will give all his heart to whoever is willing to take the time to see him grow out of his shell and earn his trust. Potential adopters should also note that he eats very fast and cannot drink out of regular water bowls, so he will need a slow feeder as well as a water fountain.
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This cat is currently located in a PAWS foster home. Please email their foster parent at aguila.roseamelia@gmail.com to learn more about them! In order to meet with any cats in foster care, you will need to have a fully processed and approved application first. To get the adoption process started, please submit an adoption application online at phillypaws.org/catapp. If you have any questions for our adoption team, feel free to email adoptions@phillypaws.org or call 215-238-9901 ext.30.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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