Critter Details

  Working cat Etta wants to know if you’re hiring! This ex-mama was found in a crowded garage caring lovingly for her kittens, despite being painfully thin herself. She was brought to the shelter by a Good Samaritan after sadly being mistreated by some folks in the neighborhood, but if we’re being honest, she’s still not doing so great and is ready to get out of dodge! We were hopeful that Etta would relax and let her inner sweetheart come through once she had reliable food and shelter. However, she’s pretty unhappy at the shelter. While she doesn’t hiss, scratch, or bite, she stays to the back of her cage and looks at you with wide, scared eyes. We’ve determined she’d do best in a non-traditional adoptive home, one where she had minimal interactions with humans and could have the freedom she misses from her days outside. There is always a chance that Etta’s personality will come out once she’s settled and comfortable, but we won’t know that until we find her the perfect placement! Etta would love to find a “Working Cat” home that gives her the space and independence she craves. In return, she’ll provide Grade A “Rodent Security” by keeping any pesky critters off your property. Etta’s not a fierce lady by any means—just one who’s experienced a lot of change in a short time and is ready to land somewhere permanent. After reviewing her resume thoroughly, we think she’d be an excellent fit for a working cat role. Do you live or work on a farm, in a barn, a warehouse, or a brewery? Maybe you have a rodent issue and need some feline help? Etta might be just who you’re looking for. While not your typical adoption, a working cat placement gives cats like Etta exactly what they want: a safe, sheltered home with minimal human interaction. Interested? Reach out to us at workingcats@phillypaws.org and complete the working cat survey link above to learn more! Age: ~3 years old How I came to PAWS: found stray Animal ID#: A180058 _____________________________________ 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.