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The Philly Kitty

Cat rescue in Cheltenham, PA

The Philly Kitty (TPK) is an organization established in order to enrich the lives of abandoned, rescued, and orphaned cats and kittens in the city of Philadelphia that are without shelter, food, medical care, and love. The mission of The Philly Kitty is to save the lives of Philadelphia's homeless cats & kittens by providing temporary foster homes & spay and neuter services, and ultimately, permanent forever homes.

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PO Box 277
Cheltenham, PA 19012
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We'll also keep you updated on Rufus Pickle's adoption status with email updates.
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Rufus Pickle

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Cheltenham, PA
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Special Needs
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MADDIE! *rear paralysis*

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Cheltenham, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Professor Oskar Crumplehorn's adoption status with email updates.
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Special Needs
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Professor Oskar Crumplehorn

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Cheltenham, PA

Rescue FAQs

Based out of Northeast Philadelphia, The Philly Kitty, Inc., (TPK) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, no-kill, volunteer-run cat rescue. TPK is a small group of experienced animal rescue volunteers that have formed to provide refuge, medical care, spay and neuter efforts, and permanent homes for stray cats. Cats are provided with complete veterinary care and then placed within our foster care program. TPK operates solely out of foster care homes and our foster volunteers are the backbone of the organization.

Additional adoption info

Adoption Fee
$95.00 per cat

What's included in the Adoption Fee
Our Adoption Fee includes a complete medical exam, age appropriate vaccinations including rabies, spaying or neutering, feline leukemia (FeLV) & FIV testing, microchipping, preventative flea treatment, de-worming, and any other medically appropriate treatment as needed. Common ailments such as upper respiratory infections and bacterial infections, as well as any other medical issues, are treated to prior to adoption.

Adoption Process
• Please review our adoption requirements
• Fill out and submit the Adoption Application
• All applicants will be contacted within 2-4 days
• TPK will follow up with prospective adopters & check references
• Once the application is approved, the adopter meets the cat of his/her choice, usually at one of our partner PetValu locations.
• A home visit is completed
• TPK adoption contract and waiver are signed, adoption fee of $95.00 is paid
• Your new feline family member goes home with you (either at time of meet or a later date)! All adopters receive a new cat handbook

In order to be considered for adoption
• You must be 21 years of age or older
• Have the knowledge and permission of landlord if a renter
• Sign The Philly Kitty adoption contract
• Have a valid photo ID
• Pass a home inspection
• Be willing to make a lifelong commitment to the animal you adopt

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We'll also keep you updated on Delilah's adoption status with email updates.
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Delilah

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
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Tabbytha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo
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Zia

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
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Mirabel

Californian/American

Female, 3 yrs
Newport, DE
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Louis Armstrong

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Trenton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Fiona's adoption status with email updates.
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Fiona

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Sewell, NJ

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