Update (03/20): Roxy has been adopted!

Roxy is a 2-3 year old female American Bull Dog mix weighing 55lbs.

Roxy was found running around at 53rd and Walton a couple of weeks ago. She has had a rough life thus far. She was taken away from her owner as part of a cruelty case earlier in the year by the SPCA. She was fostered, somehow ended up on the street, and is now in stable foster care. Despite her past experiences she is an amazingly loving dog and deeply appreciative of every bit of affection and care given to her.

Roxy is very responsive. She is crate-trained, knows sit and come, and would learn other commands quickly. She is very playful when outside, but around the house she is very mellow. She has never chewed anything. She has done well meeting other dogs on leash, but would do best in a home with no cats. Roxy is spayed, up to date on shots, and ready to find a permanent home.

For more information, or to set up a meet-up please contact Rob at 267-968-5687 or RSPetraitis [at] gmail.com.

This week’s featured adoptable cats are Chewy and Roy.

West Philly resident Gina and her roommates have been taking care of the cats, but they are all going to graduate next month and need to find them a new home.

Roy and Chewy are brother and sister black and white cats. They are medium sized, very lovable, neutered, with updated shots, and can be adopted together or separately. They were victims of a break in at their old home, so they get very scared of plastic bags and loud banging noises. They are good with other animals and kids as long as you give them a week or so to get used to their new surroundings.

Here are their photos:

 
If you’re interested in adopting one or both of these cats or would like to meet them, please email Gina at: ginapiccari [at] gmail.com

Mr. Twilight is pretty much the best bunny ever. He is:

–House-trained and VERY good with the litterbox
–Friendly and easy to handle
–Quiet and not much of a chewer
–Already neutered
–Very healthy and already had a vet checkup this year
–Very soft and his coat does not need brushing
–Young, less than a year old so you’ll have him for a long time!

He is a really special rabbit. He’s available through Luv-N-Bunns Rabbit Rescue (http://www.luvnbunns.org/) and he’s at a foster home in University City. He would love to meet you! Please email Natalie at nhdavid86 [at] gmail.com if you want to take this beautiful guy home.

Update (03/06): The owner reports that Clawdius is back home.

An orange tabby named Clawdius has been missing since Thursday. He has one eye, so he is very distinctive. He has a tendency to wander into open basements. He frequents the backyards between Pine and Osage on the 4400 block.

If you have seen him, please call Susan at 267-307-5957.

This dog was found on February 26 on the corner of 43rd and Osage and still hasn’t been claimed. Please email: afuentes68 [at] gmail.com to claim or with any tips.

This week’s featured dog is Apollo, an adorable honey-colored 1-2 year old mutt (Pit Bull Terrier/Mastiff mix). Whatever he may be, he is one handsome dog!

Though he weighs about 64 lbs, Apollo is on the medium size with shorter legs and a big old loveable head. Apollo is pretty nervous being in the loud, crowded shelter but is dealing with it as well as he can. He stays lower to the ground while walking through the kennels, but once outside he will climb into your lap for attention and he loves being petted.

Once he’s loosened up a bit, he loves to play tag around the runs. Apollo showed no issues with basic or advanced handling and actually seemed to enjoy the attention. He also showed no issues with food. He was pretty distracted during his cat-test so he’ll need another one before going home with any.

Apollo was a little uncomfortable meeting the more pushy dogs at the shelter, but did not react negatively. He likely just needs some time to feel more comfortable there before he’ll begin to play with them. Please bring your resident dogs down to the shelter to meet Apollo!

Apollo has lived with young children in his last home and was playful with them, per his former family. Families with children under 12 should bring them down to meet him. Apollo shouldn’t go home with children under 5 right now since he is still on the shyer side and will likely be more energetic once in a home. Please come meet this sweet boy today!

Apollo is located at ACCT Philadelphia, 111 W. Hunting Park Avenue. Adoption hours are 1-8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on weekends. If you are interested in fostering, please contact nsmith [at] pspca.org or jsweeney [at] pspca.org. For more information about ACCT including adoption and foster information please visit www.acctphilly.org.