Critter Details

  In the market for your very own house-hippo? Well, look no further than Meisha! Meisha is currently in foster care and thriving, and on the search for her forever home. If you're looking for a new friend to nap on the sofa with you, this is your girl! Silly noises and snoring included. Meisha has proven to be an A+ snugglebug, but does well when left alone (both crated and uncrated), and is also perfectly content doing her own thing.  Meisha has done well meeting kids and we think would do great living with a family! Her fosters describe her as, "such an easy, silly girl in the house!". When she gets excited, she loves to run and grab her favorite toy — or as many as will fit in her mouth, and show them off to everyone while making her impressive Chewbacca-like noises. She can be playful at times but is generally pretty low-key at home, and she is also currently living well with another dog. Meisha spent some time re-learning how to dog after some time spent as a stray, but has proven to be a very gentle, tolerant, and affectionate lady. She allows all types of petting, belly rubs (her favorite), and blanket swaddling . She is already house trained, knows "sit," and is working on a few other commands to add to her repertoire. Meisha is living in the city and can still a little nervous or distracted on walks (especially when there are loud noises), and also alert and pull-y on leash at times. While it may initially take some time to feel confident and learn to check in with her person, she has made many improvements with her fosters who have lots of tips and tricks for helping her stay cool, calm, and collected! Meisha previously had a cancerous mammary tumor removed before coming into our care. At that time there was no evidence of tumor metastasis (spread), but it is possible that more lumps or bumps will develop in the future, and her adopter should plan to have a close relationship with their full-service vet for continued monitoring. Despite her medical diagnosis, Meisha is full of joy and has some pep in her step! If you're ready to learn more about adopting this sweet and spunky lady, and give and receive so much love in return, please submit your application for Meisha today! Age: ~7.5 years old How I came to PAWS: Found Stray Animal ID#: A-179907 Weight: 53 lbs Mixed breed (It’s impossible 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.) Location: Foster Care &#226&#128&#139All of our dog meets are by appointment only; to get started, please complete the adoption application. To learn more about this dog, please contact us at adoptions@phillypaws.org or 215-298-9680 ext. 16. Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, 2900 Grays Ferry Ave, Phila, PA 19146 (by appointment only). PA Lic.# 06172. _____________________________________ 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.