This helps PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society with pet care costs.
My basic info
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Orange or Red/White
Age
4 years old, Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
181051
Hair Length
–
My details
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Love a little ginger kitty? Then you should meet (and perhaps foster?!) Ferdinand! He was found stray and is currently being independently fostered by someone who can only hang onto him until the beginning of January. We've scheduled an intake exam to make him a part of the PAWS program for Dec 30th, but he'd need to head back home with his current caretaker if we cannot find someone to pick him up on the afternoon of the 30th (from our Grays Ferry clinic) for foster!
Ferdinand went from being a very shy, standoffish stray to a mild-mannered, lovey-dovey house cat and we don't want to see all that progress relapse into shyness and stress should Ferdinand have to stay onsite at our clinic. We believe it would cause him to shut down and we want to avoid that if at all possible.
Ferdinand is described by his caretaker as "mild-tempered and cautious. He makes a breathy little meow when he wants pets, and he very enthusiastically receives pets when he is comfortable with the person. He purrs gently, makes biscuits, and drools when he's happy." He may be a little hidey or mildly hissy at first, but once he's warmed up and had little time to adjust Ferdie becomes braver and more social! Ferdinand has been around other cats before (sounds like he is fairly passive) and has tested negative for both FIV and FeLV, but we're not confident he'd be a fan of dogs or kids under ~10-- the quieter and less chaotic his foster home can be, the better!
If you can take Ferdinand home for foster on the afternoon of the 30th, a Tuesday, please email foster@phillypaws.org
Love a little ginger kitty? Then you should meet (and perhaps foster?!) Ferdinand! He was found stray and is currently being independently fostered by someone who can only hang onto him until the beginning of January. We've scheduled an intake exam to make him a part of the PAWS program for Dec 30th, but he'd need to head back home with his current caretaker if we cannot find someone to pick him up on the afternoon of the 30th (from our Grays Ferry clinic) for foster!
Ferdinand went from being a very shy, standoffish stray to a mild-mannered, lovey-dovey house cat and we don't want to see all that progress relapse into shyness and stress should Ferdinand have to stay onsite at our clinic. We believe it would cause him to shut down and we want to avoid that if at all possible.
Ferdinand is described by his caretaker as "mild-tempered and cautious. He makes a breathy little meow when he wants pets, and he very enthusiastically receives pets when he is comfortable with the person. He purrs gently, makes biscuits, and drools when he's happy." He may be a little hidey or mildly hissy at first, but once he's warmed up and had little time to adjust Ferdie becomes braver and more social! Ferdinand has been around other cats before (sounds like he is fairly passive) and has tested negative for both FIV and FeLV, but we're not confident he'd be a fan of dogs or kids under ~10-- the quieter and less chaotic his foster home can be, the better!
If you can take Ferdinand home for foster on the afternoon of the 30th, a Tuesday, please email foster@phillypaws.org
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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