Etta

My story

  Working cat Etta wants to know if you’re hiring! This ex-mama was found in a crowded garage caring lovingly for her kittens, despite being painfully thin herself. She was brought to the shelter by a Good Samaritan after sadly being mistreated by some folks in the neighborhood, but if we’re being honest, she’s still not doing so great and is ready to get out of dodge! We were hopeful that Etta would relax and let her inner sweetheart come through once she had reliable food and shelter. However, she’s pretty unhappy at the shelter. While she doesn’t hiss, scratch, or bite, she stays to the back of her cage and looks at you with wide, scared eyes. We’ve determined she’d do best in a non-traditional adoptive home, one where she had minimal interactions with humans and could have the freedom she misses from her days outside. There is always a chance that Etta’s personality will come out once she’s settled and comfortable, but we won’t know that until we find her the perfect placement! Etta would love to find a “Working Cat” home that gives her the space and independence she craves. In return, she’ll provide Grade A “Rodent Security” by keeping any pesky critters off your property. Etta’s not a fierce lady by any means—just one who’s experienced a lot of change in a short time and is ready to land somewhere permanent. After reviewing her resume thoroughly, we think she’d be an excellent fit for a working cat role. Do you live or work on a farm, in a barn, a warehouse, or a brewery? Maybe you have a rodent issue and need some feline help? Etta might be just who you’re looking for. While not your typical adoption, a working cat placement gives cats like Etta exactly what they want: a safe, sheltered home with minimal human interaction. Interested? Reach out to us at workingcats@phillypaws.org and complete the working cat survey link above to learn more! Age: ~3 years old How I came to PAWS: Stray intake Animal ID#: A180058 _____________________________________ 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.   July 16, 2025, 11:42 am

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