Friends in Need of Loving Homes

This page will contain all of Winston's friends that have been featured on this blog and are looking for homes. Once they have found a loving home, they will be removed from the page. 

Last Updated: 12/3//2012

Winston's Friends: Cares4Pets

This weeks featured “Friends of Winston” are from Cares4Pets and each of their names start with ‘B’! Cares4Pets is a “volunteer, foster-based rescue group focusing primarily on street rescue and helping reduce the population of unwanted strays in Philadelphia.” Most of their volunteers are veterinary students.

Blossom is a young tabby cat less than six months old. Blossom was rescued from a high-kill shelter after Cares4Pets was called. Blossom needed to have surgery because she had a dislocated hip. Blossom is almost recovered from her surgery and is ready to find her forever home.  She gets along well with other cats, dogs, and children. Blossom is spayed, house-trained, and up to date on shots.

Meet Bruce! Bruce is a miniature all-white purebred poodle. He is a people person and loves to do everything with you! Bruce loves to be pet, he likes to play, and enjoys going on walks. He also likes to dance and give hugs! Bruce is already neutered, housetrained, and up to date with shots.

Winston’s last friend of the day is Bonnie. Bonnie is an American Staffordshire Terrier Mix puppy that was saved by Cares4Pets from being put down at a local shelter. Bonnie is currently in foster care with her brother Clyde. Bonnie does have demodex, a non-contagious type of mange, which she is currently being treated for with medicine.  Bonnie’s favorite activity is snuggling. She desperately wants someone who wants to cuddle with. Cares4Pets has listed Bonnie as Urgent, so if you are interested in adopting her please contact them.

If interested in adopting Bruce, Bonnie, or Blossom, or interested in fostering animals contact Cares4Pets at cares4pets@hotmail.com. Their adoption fees range from $50 to $250 depending on the animal and health status. The adoption procedure requires an application, a meeting at the foster home, and a home visit as well as veterinary checks.

Winston's Friends: Philly PAWS

Winston’s first birthday was yesterday! I still cannot get over the fact that I found him a year ago. It seems like only yesterday. We are celebrating Winston’s birthday this weekend, so more details to come later about that.

Winston’s only birthday wish is the hope that other dogs and cats that are not so fortunate are able to find loving homes like he did. Therefore, today’s post features more of Winston’s friends in need of loving homes.

Each of these loving animals comes from Philly PAWS, a non-profit no-kill shelter.

Winston’s first friend of the day is Annie. Annie has been patiently waiting for a new home for over seven months! She was rescued by PAWS and needs a loving family that will give her lots of love. Currently, she lives in the Petco store located on Grant Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard, which is sponsored by PAWS.  Please help Annie find her forever home. If you are interested in meeting Annie, head over to the Petco store or email petcopaws@gmail.com with any questions.

 Meet Timothy! Timothy is a 2-4 year old cocker spaniel mix. He is charismatic, loving, and sometimes a little stubborn. Due to this, he needs to go to a home with an experienced dog handler who can teach Timothy how to be his best. It would also be best if Timothy went to a home where he was an only pet because he likes to have all the attention to himself! PAWS asks that “If you are interested in meeting Timothy, please email dogs@phillypaws.org for an application. In order to meet available dogs, you must first file an application and be approved as an adopter (the process takes 24-48 hours). If you have questions, please email the above address or contact our adoption staff member at 215-298-9680, ext. 16.”

Winston’s final friend of the day has a special place in my heart. The reason for this is because we share the same name, Ali! Ali is a loving cat around 2 years old. She once had a home, but was then found abandoned on the streets. Because of this, Ali can be very shy towards people; however, with a loving and caring home, Ali could learn to love again. If interested in adopting Ali, please email her foster family Please at joerapier@gmail.com.