Domestic Short Hair Cats Available for Adoption in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Meet your next loyal companion - Elvis (the girl version)!

Elvis is a gorgeous blue/grey kitty who's currently one and a half years old with much love to give. She is just the right amount of affectionate - she gets excited when she sees you, loves coming up to you for pets, but she also respects your space and enjoys simply resting next to you instead of hopping on your computer for attention. Elvis is also great with being held, and she can sit on your lap for a long time without trying to leave. Her chill, calming, but also curious personality makes her a wonderful friend around home.

Elvis does have another unique trait - she has Wobbly Cat Syndrome (Cerebellar Hypoplasia), meaning that she has trouble balancing and would seem a bit wobbly. The good news is, CH is not a painful disease, neither will it worsen over time. No medication or special treatment is needed for her condition, and she is used to managing life with it. She can eat, drink, walk around just fine (maybe fall once or twice), and even though jumping seems a bit challenging for her, she can use little steps or objects around to get closer to you. All she needs is a home with lots of love and patience, ideally with some carpeted areas or rugs so that she can have more grip around the place. We also believe that she would be the best at a home without stairs (or with stairs blocked up) to avoid injury, and a big litter box that has higher walls with a low entrance.

There are a couple things that need to be set up (mentioned above) for her to feel the most comfortable, but it is all worth it when you see her trying her best to run to you every time you get home despite all challenges, even though a little wobbly.

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This cat is currently located in a PAWS foster home. Please email their foster parent at sqivy@outlook.com to learn more about them!

In order to meet any cats in foster care, you will need to have an approved application first. To get the adoption process started, please submit an adoption application online at phillypaws.org/catapp.

If you have any questions for our adoption team, feel free to email adoptions@phillypaws.org or call 215-238-9901 ext. 30.

The domestic short hair cat is a popular and diverse breed known for its unique personalities and low maintenance care. These cats come in various colors and patterns, with short, easy to manage coats that require minimal grooming. Domestic short hairs are friendly, adaptable, and make wonderful companions for individuals and families alike. They possess playful and affectionate qualities that endear them to many, making them one of the most beloved and widely adopted cat breeds worldwide.

PAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia’s homeless and at-risk animals. PAWS is the city’s largest rescue...