Papa Ben

My story

  Time to brush up on your Dad jokes and hide the crackers (all of the crackers), because Papa Ben is coming to stay! With some off the charts charisma and the type of je ne sais quoi to make Gen Z say wha, Papa Ben has effortlessly made a lot of us fall in love with him and it is a major problem. So please, help us help you with getting this irresistible little gremlin into your home before one of us cracks and does it ourselves. Our landlords and pet policies thank you.  Papa Ben was found stray, sure, but that isn't who he wants to be known as. Some backyard couch surfer drifting through alleys and looking for some free kibble. He wants to be cuddled and doted on. He wants to make you feel bad about needing to get up and go to the bathroom because he just got comfortable in your lap. And he wants to look good doing it!  Papa Ben was a known cat around his area, but was brought in to the city shelter after showing some signs of breathing issues and a suspected cold. It was discovered he has a partially dislocated sternum, likely due to some unknown trauma or injury. His new family should keep an eye on that for any future issues -- difficulty breathing, jumping, or signs of pain -- and bring him to your vet for further evaluation. His dental care should also be watched and he should likely get a cleaning in the near future, along with anything else a vet recommends. While he was inside with his caretaker Papa Ben showed some friendliness to the residents cats and wouldn't mind making some more feline friends in his next home!   Age: ~6 years old How I came to PAWS: Found Stray Animal ID#: A179751 Meet me at: PAWS Adoption Center 100 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 &#226&#128&#139215-238-9901 ext.30 **Our Old City Adoption Center prioritizes appointments made by already approved applicants, but we can accommodate browsers and walk-ins if and as our capacity allows. To ensure your best experience and best chance at meeting your new furry family member, we recommend completing the application ahead of your visit, which you can find at phillypaws.org/catapp!!** _____________________________________ To adopt a cat, complete the application at phillypaws.org/catapp. To adopt a dog, complete the application at phillypaws.org/dogapp.  To adopt a small animal, complete the application at phillypaws.org/small-animal-adoption-application.           Please reference this animal's ID NUMBER when inquiring. Learn more about PAWS' adoption process, locations, and more at: phillypaws.org/adopt/info.    __________________________________________ Adoption fees for cats and dogs include age-appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter, and microchip. Adoption fees are as follows, plus tax: $150 for large adult dogs (older than 1 year); $250 for small dogs (under 25 lbs) and all puppies (under 1 year); $60 for adult cats (over 6 months of age), $100 for kittens (under 6 months of age), and $25 for small animals. When you adopt a pair of kittens together, the total adoption fee is $150.  PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit animal rescue organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia's homeless and at-risk animals. PAWS is the city's largest rescue partner and provider of low-cost, basic veterinary care. Through our adoption locations, special events, and network of foster homes, PAWS finds loving homes for thousands of animals every year. PAWS is working to make Philadelphia a no-kill city where every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home.  Please visit  www.phillypaws.org  for more information on adopting, fostering, volunteering, or donating.   May 22, 2025, 6:48 pm

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Papa Ben, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.