Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society

PAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia’s homeless, abandoned, and unwanted animals. PAWS is Philadelphia's largest no-kill shelter and is working to make Philadelphia a city in which every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home. Through its adoption locations, special events, and foster care network, PAWS finds loving homes for thousands of animals each year.In March 2010, PAWS opened a low-cost, high-volume spay/neuter and wellness clinic serving pet owners and rescues in an effort to keep pets healthy and reduce the homeless pet population. Located in the Grays Ferry section of the city, the Clinic serves pet owners who have difficulty affording or do not have access to basic veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, treatments for upper respiratory infections/parasites/fleas, etc.) and rescue organizations that need affordable spay/neuter surgery and basic veterinary care to carry out their lifesaving work. Support for PAWS funds lifesaving initiatives including adoption and foster care programs, spay/neuter surgeries, low-cost vaccinations, and other efforts, all of which help reduce and will ultimately eliminate the unnecessary killing of Philadelphia's animals. Donations to PAWS are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Philadelphia, PA,19106
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Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: (215) 238-9901

Website: http://www.phillypaws.org

Murdock

Domestic Short Hair | Port Republic, NJ

YoungMaleOrange and White

About

Vaccination

Current

House Trained

Yes

Meet Murdock

Meet the one-eyed wonder who is resilient and loyal. At just three years old, Murdock has already faced challenges, but his spirit is unbroken. He was abandoned from his family, then found stray and brought to PAWS. Despite losing one eye, he is warm and gentle, thriving on love and attention. He will follow you absolutely everywhere around the house, even waiting for you outside the shower. He loves to cuddle, sit on your chest, and get in your personal space. He is playful and loves sitting in a simple cardboard box and looking out the window. He welcomes all new faces and gets comfortable quickly.  Murdock came to PAWS with skin itchiness and congestion. His tests all came back normal, so we're not sure what caused the itchiness, but he is well treated on medication and a special food-sensitivities diet. He takes his meds in food easily like a champ! His congestion is likely chronic, meaning it's harmless but can come back occasionally. His adopter will need to monitor for further itchiness or congestion and be prepared to follow up with an outside veterinarian. Trust us, he is so worth it! Murdock is ready to bring joy and companionship to a forever home. Adopt this loyal and sweet soul and let him show you the meaning of unconditional love. Age: 3 How I came to PAWS: stray Animal ID#:55703 ​I am not at the shelter. Please email my foster parent at [[email protected]] to learn more about me!

Adoption Process
Visit www.phillypaws.org for more information. Adoption fees are: Dogs: $150 Puppies (under 1 year): $200 Cats: $50 Kittens (under 6 months): $75 All adopted animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Those interested in adopting must first fill out the application, available at www.phillypaws.org/adopt

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