Some fur in the hand is worth a Ferdinand in your home...or however that proverb goes. Let's not get bogged down on the semantics, that way you'll have way more time to spent enjoy his antics! He is a tad nervous being in the shelter, but was a very loving and cuddly critter in his previous home and would love to bond with a new family to get that love and attention again.
Ferdinand was surrendered by his previous owners after they could solve his issues with using the litter box, which started suddenly a few years ago. He also had his front paws declawed, which based on his age was around the same time those issues appeared and likely could have contributed to his litter box issues. He would benefit from an experienced adult-only home with no other pets in order to have those litter box habits monitored and troubleshot more easily -- he lived previously with children and other cats, but was somewhat skittish around kids. And sure, who doesn't love a good chonkster, but Ferdinand could benefit from a little weight loss to put less pressure on his paws compared to what his 16lb frame currently provides in the fight against gravity.
Age: ~2 years old
How I came to PAWS: Owner Surrender
Animal ID#: A179124
Meet me at:
PAWS Adoption Center
100 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
â€𡿏-238-9901 ext.30
**Our Old City Adoption Center prioritizes appointments made by already approved applicants, but we can accommodate browsers and walk-ins if and as our capacity allows. To ensure your best experience and best chance at meeting your new furry family member, we recommend completing the application ahead of your visit, which you can find at phillypaws.org/catapp!!**
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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.
January 8, 2025, 2:56 pm
