Critter Details

  Get ready to meet the new rockstar in your life! Carla Santana bursts through the scene and into your heart like a rock song from her namesake would. (Smooth by Carlos Santana feat. Rob Thomas, anyone?). Carla is a chonky 5 year old girl weighing in at a whopping 17 pounds. Don't let her size fool you though, she loves to play, often launching around strings and wands in a moment's notice. She'll occasionally chase little pieces of plastic lying around your house. If there's more than one, she'll pick a favorite and ignore the rest. I don't make the rules that's her MO. This sweet girl is a bundle (and we mean it) of joy waiting for love. She's the type of cat that likes to lounge around the couch all day but would gladly cede a little bit of room in exchange for some scratches, belly rubs, and brushes. She loves getting tail scratches when she's loafing as well, which triggers what has been described as "the fastest elevator butt this side of the Delaware". She can be a little slow to settle in at first (what rock star ever found their groove quickly anyway?) but once she does you'll have the sweetest and loudest purring tabby girl ever. (Fun fact: during her initial assessment, PAWS staff couldn't hear her heartbeat well because she was purring too much). It'll require some patience, but the end result is worth it. Just ask her foster! Carla is a firm believer in the concept of being together alone, so she'll follow you to your room just to ignore you, until you decide to stop in your tracks relinquish your attention to her. At night, this cutie will wait for you to be fully tucked into bed before sitting by your bedside, requesting clearance and permission to land by your pillow and spending the night there. The best part? She'll gladly stay in bed as long as you're in it, cuddling until you're ready, so no waking you up for food. Afterwards though be ready for her to kindly but decisively escort you to her empty bowl. This lady hasn't lived with other pets before so it's unknown how she would do with them. As she's timid at first, she would do best in a calm environment to decompress in. She might eventually do well with other laid back cats or dogs that respect her space. She's on a special pre-diabetic diet because of her weigh so PAWS will supply a few months worth of her food to ease her transition. Adopt Carla Santana now and get ready for this absolute unit to love you unconditionally!   Age: 5 years How I came to PAWS: Rescue transfer Animal ID#: A179226 &#226&#128&#139I am not at the shelter. Please email my foster parent at jauzcateguit@gmail.com to learn more about me! _____________________________________ 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. Learn more about PAWS' adoption process, locations, and more at: phillypaws.org/adopt/info.   _______________________________________ 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. Email adoptions@phillypaws.org to learn more. PAWS, Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, is a 501(c)3 non-profit animal rescue 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. Through our adoption locations, special events, and network of foster homes, PAWS finds loving homes for thousands of animals every year. PAWS is working to make Philadelphia a place where every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home. When you adopt a pet from PAWS you truly save a life!  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.