A life with Tommy Boy would be so great, it would be like a movie!
Tommy Boy may not be the best salesman when he's nervous and lacking in confidence, but once he relaxes a little and starts acting more like himself he could convince anyone to turn the fryer back on for some wingys (his love for food is for real).
He would do best being the only pet in an adult-only home, due to his anxious demeanor and need to settle into any new homes on his own terms and speed. Pampering him with tons of head rubs definitely helps, as well as some calming brushing sessions, so once he does adjust, the playful and chatty side of him starts shining through faster than a deer jumping out of a convertible! His appetite just needs a little monitoring, so utilizing a puzzle feeder helps him stay engaged while also pacing himself during meals (however, we do not recommend an autofeeder since he can build up some anxiety with them knowing the food is there and won't come out).
Tommy Boy is a very sweet-hearted and independent guy at the prime of his health and youth. He is always down for athletic activities like chasing wands toys, doing parkour on his way to dinner, and finding new window angles to spy on the neighbors. But when it's bedtime, this guy loves nothing better than to cuddle up next to you with a loud meow and to let you know you're loved.
Tommy recently started a special diet for urinary care after testing showed it was slightly concentrated. He still needs additional testing to see how the diet is working and isn't receiving any additional medications (excluding the Gabapentin he gets in his food for his shelter stress). His new family should plan to continue that diet and diagnostics with their own vet once he's home with them.
Age: ~4 years old
How I came to PAWS: Owner Surrender
Animal ID#: A55930
​I am not at the shelter. Please email my foster parent at irazan@sas.upenn.edu to learn more about me!
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Adoption fees for cats and dogs include age-appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter, and microchip. Adoption fees are as follows, plus tax: $150 for large adult dogs (older than 1 year); $250 for small dogs (under 25 lbs) and all puppies (under 1 year); $60 for adult cats (over 6 months of age), $100 for kittens (under 6 months of age), and $25 for small animals. When you adopt a pair of kittens together, the total adoption fee is $150.
PAWS, the 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 no-kill city where every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home. Please visit www.phillypaws.org for more information on adopting, fostering, volunteering, or donating.
October 16, 2024, 6:04 pm
