A neighbor Susan is searching for her cat:

My 15-year-old Russian Blue male cat Crumb went missing something yesterday, June 20, in the vicinity of 49th & Springfield. He is rather thin and has had some dental surgery that has made eating anything other than watered-down canned food difficult.

If you think you’ve seen Crumb please email Susan at susaniris [at] msn.com or call at 215-435-5273.

Today’s cat is Rosie. Currently she’s in foster care through Project Meow.

Rosie is a soft-spoken and elegant Calico cat with soulful eyes. She likes hanging out with her foster mom wherever she is and sitting on her lap. She also loves to be praised and admired.

Rosie was a little shy when she first came to her foster house. Somewhere in her life on the streets of West Philly, a terrible thing happened and she has an old burn scar on her side as a reminder.

Before Project MEOW, Rosie was staying at the City Shelter and time was running out for her. The minute she got to her foster mom’s house, she started licking her hand to show her how appreciative she was to be safe.

Rosie is O.K. with other cats, but needs a little help learning to trust them. She’s learning how to use her “Indoor Manners” fast because after all, she’s a Calico. She is very smart and enjoys making the people she loves feel happy.

She is spayed, vaccinated, FELV/FIV negative, free of parasites and up-to-date on her flea preventative medications.

Please contact projectmeowadoptions [at] gmail.com to meet this super great kitty.

Adoption application and fee ($85) apply.
 

A neighbor, who lives on Melville between Spruce and Locust, emailed us with this information:

There is a black and white tuxedo cat that is on my roof. It is hiding under my deck and on the roof next door. He seems scared but doesn’t come across as feral. I am wondering if someone lost him. Details:

Black and White Tuxedo
White Nose
Yellow/Green Eyes

I live on Melville between Spruce and Locust. I imagine he climbed out of someone’s window on Melville, got here and now can’t get down.

If you lost a cat that looks like the one described above, please email: thecaretaker [at] gmail.com

Update (June 16): The cat is reunited with her owner! After reading this information the owner retrieved her cat from her neighbor’s deck.
 

Today’s dog is Brianna, a young American Bulldog mix. She’s between one and two years old.

Brianna was found in an abandoned building and brought to the ACCT animal shelter. She gets regular meals now, but she won’t be a really happy dog until she has her own family, something soft to sleep on, and a chance to walk or play outside every day.

Brianna is one of the gentlest and sweetest dogs around. She loves people, kids, and other dogs. She likes to play, but also likes to relax and cuddle. As far as playing goes, one of her favorite things to do is to play fetch. As far as relaxing, she loves to lie down flat on her stomach and stick her back legs out, kinda like a frog (see picture below).

Brianna is already well-trained. She knows commands like “sit,” “stay,” and learning “lie down.” She is house-trained, and never begs for food. She is very mature for her age.

She is a perfect dog with the perfect temperament and it’s a shame that she hasn’t been adopted yet. Maybe it’s because she sits quietly in her kennel while the other dogs bark and jump for attention. She is a staff and volunteer favorite and gets some extra kisses and treats here and there. She’s also a runway model! Recently she participated in a runway show for New Leash On Life.

Brianna has already been spayed and microchipped (so she doesn’t get lost), and has had all of her basic shots.

If you want to adopt Brianna, please email her pen pal Steve for more information at: s.t.weinberg [at] gmail.com or come to the ACCT shelter (111 W. Hunting Park Ave.). Her adoption fee is $30 (which may be discounted for certain adoption specials). If you can’t adopt Brianna you can also consider fostering her until she finds her happy ending.

A neighbor Shifra is looking for a permanent home for her foster cat Mama. Here’s what Shifra wrote us about her cat:

Mama came into my life a couple months back when she followed me home from 49th and Baltimore. Ever since then she’s been living in my foster care, but she is searching for her forever home.

She is a small, two-year old tuxedo. She has a very sweet symmetrical black patch on her snout, and the white on the back of her front legs trails up her legs, unlike other tuxedos.

Mama is very affectionate and spunky. She expresses herself with frequent purring and a soft background pigeon coo.  She can be playful, but mostly she just likes companionship. Her tail quivers when she gets excited and she sometimes likes to curl up under the covers.

She is in very good health, recently spayed, negative for FIV and FeLV, and has been given her first round of rabies and FVRCP vaccines. Mama would do best in a home where she is the only companion animal.

If you think yours might be Mama’s forever home, please contact Shifra at: shif9101 [at] hotmail.com

Today’s dog is Leo, a 3 – 5 year old male “blue” pit bull terrier. Leo is currently being fostered through ACCT, the city shelter of Philadelphia.

When Leo first arrived at the shelter as a stray, he was severely emaciated, lethargic and coughing. With lots of TLC, gradually increasing meal sizes and medical attention, Leo has a new lease on life.

He loves attention, especially tummy rubs. He also enjoys long walks, although he has some knee problems in his hind legs. According to the shelter vet, Leo should be restricted to leash walking and may need more intensive treatment later in his life.

Leo interacts very well with other dogs and is very friendly with people. He is housetrained and knows the command “sit.” He’s currently working on “down” and “stay.”

All members of the household must meet Leo prior to adoption and an in-home visit may be required. If you are interested in adopting Leo, please contact: westphillyfoster [at] gmail.com. The adoption fee is $50.00, which includes the neuter surgery, vaccines and microchip.