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West Philly cat rescue, Project MEOW, seeking foster homes as cold weather hits

January 18, 2024

Project MEOW Facebook photo.

Project MEOW, the West Philly-based cat rescue organization, is in urgent need of foster homes after rescuing many cats, some of them injured, this winter. It is very important to pick up as many homeless cats as possible off the street during freezing conditions, but the number of animals they can save is limited and depends on the availability of fosters.

If you are interested in signing up as a foster for Project MEOW, please email: fosters@projectmeow.org

Cat adoptions are also available. The organization also helps keep local stray/community cat colonies under control by using TNR (trap-neuter-return) practices. Here are some Project MEOW stats from last year:

Cats adopted: 676

Cats in foster care: 205

Cats spayed/neutered: 981

Colony cats helped: 165

To learn more about Project MEOW, visit their website or Facebook page.

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Free pet food pantry on Veteran’s Day for active military and veterans

November 10, 2020

The Pennsylvania SPCA is teaming up with No Dog Gets Left Behind (NDGLB) to host a free pet food pantry for veterans and active military personnel in celebration of Veteran’s Day 2020. The event, which will be hosted on a first come, first serve basis, will take place at the corner of 47th and Fairmount Avenue in West Philadelphia on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (or while supplies last). Check out the event flyer for more information.

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Black cat with tipped ear, possibly injured leg, missing from 50th and Hazel

April 28, 2020

Worf (responds to Worfie) is an indoor/outdoor cat that’s been missing from his home at 50th and Hazel since April 15th. He got stuck hanging in between two fence panels by one rear leg and when his owner freed him he ran away.

The cat was last seen running into a yard on Larchwood Ave.

He’s an older cat, all black with some grey, a tipped ear, larger fangs, boxy looking, and is pretty friendly. He most likely has some kind of injury on a rear leg, according to the owner.

If you see this cat, please email Matt at: mcurran@gmail.com or call 267.973.3491.

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Male chocolate lab mix missing since Saturday from Clark Park area (Update: Found!)

March 9, 2020

UPDATE: Tiberius has been found and returned to his owner.

“Tiberius”, a 9-year-old, 60-pound male chocolate lab mix has been missing since Saturday, March 7. He slipped out of his collar while at his pet sitter – in an unfamiliar neighborhood – on Saturday around 11:30 p.m., at the intersection of Baltimore Ave. and Melville St. He was last seen after midnight on Sunday, March 8, at 46th and Market Street by the El.

The dog was not wearing a collar when he ran away. He is microchipped.

Please call Tina Cairns at [phone number removed] if you see him.

 

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‘PHilthy Paws’ self-serve pet wash opens at 47th and Baltimore

September 17, 2019

Did you know that you don’t have to wash your dog alone at home, in your bathtub or sometimes even your kitchen sink? You can do it in a specially made tub while socializing with other dog owners. And after you’re done, you don’t need to clean up all the mess. That’s what a self-serve pet washing shop, “PHilthy Paws”, which has just opened at 47th and Baltimore, is for.

In addition to the tub, PHilthy Paws also provides tools to clean your animal (shampoos, brushes, dryers, and more) that are included in your fee – ranging from $12 to $18 per wash, depending on the size of your pet. Dogs as large as 100+ pounds are welcome, too.  Continue Reading

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Have you seen this Yorkie missing since Friday in the Mantua/Philly Zoo areas? (updated)

August 14, 2019

The owner is looking for her 7-year-old female Yorkie who went missing around 10 p.m. on Friday night, Aug. 9 from her backyard in the Mantua/Philadelphia Zoo/University City areas (see photo below). The dog’s name is Gypsy. She has mostly tan/blonde hair with a dark brown back, short hair cut and short nubby tail.

She was wearing a pink collar with rhinestones that has the owner’s phone number on it. She is microchipped as well.  Continue Reading

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