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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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Address
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
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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

Pets at shelters & rescues near The Philly Kitty

To Love a Canine Rescue, Inc

PO Box 422,
Kimberton, PA 19442

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

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Bellmawr, NJ
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Vee

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Ewing, NJ
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Charlie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Piscataway, NJ
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Earth

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
New Castle, DE
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Mama Bashy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Colmar, PA
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Roxie FKA January

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
Vineland, NJ

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