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Bernie

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Domestic Short Hair

About Bernie

Philadelphia, PA

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Medium
(7-11 lbs)
Brown / Chocolate, White

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Adoption Fee

Please contact the shelter about adoption fee

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Bernie's Story

Bernie is a sweet, bouncy little guy with a very dog-like personality. Active and acrobatic, Bernie would need a home that can provide him with enrichment to keep him happily occupied. He would likely do well with children of all ages based on his demeanor, but he can get a little spooked by quick movements and loud noises, so he may need time to get fully comfortable if the home has really young kids.<br/><br/>He'll happily greet you at the door with excited meows and loves to play fetch. Bernie is energetic, curious, not picky with food, and keeps himself very clean. <br/><br/>When he slows down, he turns into a total softie and loves kneading, especially if you're wearing fleece.<br/><br/>------------------------------------<br/><br/>This cat has tested positive for Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV), which is specific to the felines and is not transmissible to dogs, humans, or any other animals. Cats with FeLV can live normal, happy, healthy lives-but it weakens the immune system, causing a shorter life expectancy than cats without FeLV. At PAWS, we believe every pet deserves to live out their life in a loving home for whatever time they have. We hope you'll consider opening your home to this special kitty! FeLV can spread to other cats, so they should live in a cat-free home or with other FeLV+ cats. Our staff will be happy to tell you more about FeLV, and you can learn more about FeLV here: phillypaws.org/felv<br/><br/>FeLV+ adopters are also eligible for an Amazon gift card after adoption and this cat's adoption fee is waived.<br/><br/>------------------------------------<br/><br/>This cat is currently located in a PAWS foster home. Please email their foster parent at yuetongjiang9@gmail.com to learn more about them! In order to meet with any cats in foster care, you will need to have a fully processed and approved application first. To get the adoption process started, please submit an adoption application online at phillypaws.org/catapp. <br/><br/>If you have any questions for our adoption team, feel free to email adoptions@phillypaws.org or call 215-238-9901 ext.30.

Bernie is a sweet, bouncy little guy with a very dog-like personality. Active and acrobatic, Bernie would need a home that can provide him with enrichment to keep him happily occupied. He would likely do well with children of all ages based on his demeanor, but he can get a little spooked by quick movements and loud noises, so he may need time to get fully comfortable if the home has really young kids.

He'll happily greet you at the door with excited meows and loves to play fetch. Bernie is energetic, curious, not picky with food, and keeps himself very clean.

When he slows down, he turns into a total softie and loves kneading, especially if you're wearing fleece.

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This cat has tested positive for Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV), which is specific to the felines and is not transmissible to dogs, humans, or any other animals. Cats with FeLV can live normal, happy, healthy lives-but it weakens the immune system, causing a shorter life expectancy than cats wi

Bernie is a sweet, bouncy little guy with a very dog-like personality. Active and acrobatic, Bernie would need a home that can provide him with enrichment to keep him happily occupied. He would likely do well with children of all ages based on his demeanor, but he can get a little spooked by quick movements and loud noises, so he may need time to get fully comfortable if the home has really young kids.

He'll happily greet you at the door with excited meows and loves to play fetch. Bernie is energetic, curious, not picky with food, and keeps himself very clean.

When he slows down, he turns into a total softie and loves kneading, especially if you're wearing fleece.

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This cat has tested positive for Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV), which is specific to the felines and is not transmissible to dogs, humans, or any other animals. Cats with FeLV can live normal, happy, healthy lives-but it weakens the immune system, causing a shorter life expectancy than cats without FeLV. At PAWS, we believe every pet deserves to live out their life in a loving home for whatever time they have. We hope you'll consider opening your home to this special kitty! FeLV can spread to other cats, so they should live in a cat-free home or with other FeLV+ cats. Our staff will be happy to tell you more about FeLV, and you can learn more about FeLV here: phillypaws.org/felv

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How To Adopt

Bernie was listed as Adoptable by PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society)
How can I adopt Bernie?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society). They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Bernie is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society) for details on the pet.
When can I meet Bernie?
If you've submitted an inquiry, PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society) will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Bernie, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society), and they'll be happy to help!
PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society)'s Adoption Policy
The first step is to fill out our cat adoption application (phillypaws.org/catapp) or dog adoption application (phillypaws.org/dogapp), which you can also pick up at any of our locations. For information on PAWS' adoption process, visit phillypaws.org/adopt/info.

Bernie is from PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society)

[Philadelphia, PA]

Our Mission
PAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia’s homeless and at-risk pets and serving pet owners in need. PAWS is the city’s largest rescue partner and provider of affordable veterinary care for pet owners and rescue organizations that cannot otherwise access it. Each year, PAWS finds loving hom...
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Location
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