This kitten was found last night (around 10 p.m.) near 42nd & Spruce. If you know the owner please reply to this Craigslist email address: comm-utevc-2559261651@craigslist.org

This week’s featured cat is Sophia. She’s currently in the window at Baltimore Pet Shoppe. She is a pretty young cat who nevertheless had kittens by the time she was picked up by someone who took her to the Cat Doctor (a teen mom statistic!).

Sophia is very petite and sweet, she loves to tell her foster mom and visitors how much she adores them. She’s not shy but not aggressive, and enjoys string and her catnip mouse — and especially the catnip mouse attached to string. She is a tabby but her fur looks more like some exotic wood grain, plus she has cool-looking Cleopatra lines around her eyes.

Her foster mom hasn’t witnessed her with any other cats but since she is good-natured and playful, she may benefit from being with other cats, especially youngsters. She’s also a good groomer and has tidy litter box habits.

Sophia is about one year old, spayed, FIV/FeLV negative, FVRCP and rabies vaccinated, received a fecal exam to test for parasites, and was treated for fleas and parasites as needed.

If you want to meet Sophia, stop by Baltimore Pet Shoppe (4532 Baltimore Ave.). For more information about the adoption process and to fill out an application visit the City Kitties’ website, www.citykitties.org. Adoption fee is $85 to help subsidize the cost of veterinary care.

This week’s dog is Petey. Petey (or Sweet Pete) is the sweetest pup at the shelter. He was adopted and then returned after a short while because the family’s youngest child ended up being very allergic. Poor Pete needs a second chance!

Petey’s just a little boy – about 6-12 months old, with a soft, handsome, brindle coat. Although nervous, Petey loves being around people, and seems to thrive on all the hugs he’s getting from his volunteer friends.

Petey did extremely well on his behavioral evaluation, in spite of his fears – he becomes highly engaged around food, but had no problems with his food being taken away from him. He’s interested in toys but isn’t quite sure what he’s supposed to do with them – nobody’s ever played with him before.

His ideal home would be one with a kind human who can show him how much more fun life is when there’s lots of toys to play with. Petey was also great when tested with other dogs – he did best with a calm male who seemed to bring him out of his shell and engage Petey’s playful side. Petey showed a mild interest in cats – nothing alarming, and can be retested with cats at your request.

All in all, Petey’s a young pup with lots of potential that really needs to get out of the scary shelter – maybe you can be the one to help Petey blossom.

Please come meet him today – Petey currently resides at the PSPCA’s Animal Care & Control Team (111 W. Hunting Park Avenue). Phone: 267-385-3800. ACCT is open 365 days a year.

This black tortoiseshell cat ran away from her owner two weeks ago. She was last seen a week and a half ago, around 43rd and Larchwood Ave.

She has a black coat with golden spots all over and a huge golden patch on her stomach. She is very friendly and will not bite or scratch if you approach her.

Please reply to this Craigslist email address if you see her: comm-cd79p-2551634558@craigslist.org

City Kitties, a West Philly based volunteer-run feline rescue organization, is going through a foster care crisis due to an influx of homeless cats and slow adoption rate during summer months. In addition to that, several foster parents are moving away and City Kitties are in need of volunteers to open their homes to formerly stray cats and kittens.

Five cats need immediate transfer from their current homes. See below their profiles and photos.

Floyd: This poor stray guy has been through so much in his life. Floyd (formerly “Popcorn, Sr.”) was cared for by a kind family in North Philly who fed him daily for five years, but could not afford to take him to a vet. His caretaker said that his eye injury likely came from abuse suffered at the hands of a man who used Floyd as “bait” for his fighting dog.

City Kitties provided Floyd with eye surgery, vaccinations, and much-needed flea treatment, and he recovered at the Cat Doctor for several weeks. He is in immediate need of a foster home. He is great with kids and also seems to get along with other cats. Floyd’s left eye was removed, but he gets around just fine and needs no special care.

Steve: Poor Steve has been on adoption listings for more than a year, and now his foster mom can no longer care for him. He needs a place to go ASAP! This ~2-4 year old tabby was found wandering the streets of West Philly and was taken in by his foster mom. He was in rough shape then, but look at him now! Friendly and incredibly handsome, Steve loves nothing more than snuggling between his foster parents on the couch, or saddling up to a human relaxing around the house. He is laid-back and enjoys food (maybe a little too much at times!) and attention. Steve can be picky about being handled if he’s not in the mood, but he will grow to trust and love a new family as he has his foster parents. They report that Steve is an ideal feline companion, perfect for someone in need of a reading or napping buddy.

Cherry & Johnny: This adorable pair of bonded kittens have been in foster care for several months — far too long for such beautiful kittens. Despite their winning personalities and matching fur coats, Cherry and Johnny were overlooked during their stint in the window at Baltimore Pet Shoppe, and again when they moved into foster care. What’s not to like about this dynamic duo?! Cherry and Johnny have spent time around children, dogs, and other cats. They get along well with everyone and are gentle with kids. Unfortunately their foster mom is moving out of the area, and they need a foster or adoptive home immediately.

Jalapeno: This beautiful tabby kitten wandered up to a City Kitties volunteer while she was watering a hot pepper plant (thus the name) and screamed for food! Skinny and friendly, there was no way the volunteer could leave her outside. Jalapeno scarfed down several bowls of kibble, then made herself right at home, flopping on the floor for a much-needed nap. Unfortunately, her rescuer has no room in her home, and Jalapeno has been staying in a boarding cage at the vet temporarily — she needs a real home right away.

Jalapeno is about 8-10 months old and fully vetted. She has beautiful markings, a great personality, and an adorable, slightly bossy “meow” that will convince you to do her bidding! Please give Jalapeno the comfortable home she deserves.

To read more about fostering with City Kitties and to apply click here.

Update (Aug 18): Reeskie came back home yesterday morning.

A long-haired black cat named Reeskie is missing from the 4400 block of Larchwood.

He is about 4 years old, neutered, and up to date on all shots. He’s been missing for about two weeks now and his family is not right without him.

Please call 215-510-1798 if you have any information or have seen him.