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lover of walks, and also said that "she's so happy all the time!" among many other rave reviews. This girl is full of playful energy and always up for an adventure where she is able to explore her new environment at her own pace. And then after she's gotten her zoomies out or a game of stuffy-toss, she is happy to nap right on top of you—or whichever angle allows for the most closeness!
At her core, Piper is a very snuggly gal who just wants to be around her people. In addition to a glowing review from her former adopter, she has many adoring fans at the shelter and has quickly become a staff and volunteer favorite! While Piper has a close bond with her favorite people, she can be nervous at first and takes some time to warm up to new friends. She is looking for someone who has the patience to allow Piper to find comfort at her own pace and who is willing to go slow when introducing her to new people!
Piper's ideal home will have someone who enjoys training and who has a flexible schedule that enables them to be home often, at least initially, since she can feel a bit nervous about being home alone, especially in a new home. Piper is very smart, treat and food-motivated, already knows "sit," "down," and "come," and is eager to please and learn even more! Piper is also mostly housebroken. Her favorite things? Peanut butter-filled Kongs and snuggling up with her beloved stuffies—and people!
Piper was previously in foster care after being found as a stray, and then, most recently, spent some time in an adoptive home living with another dog. After experiencing some challenges with coexisting with them over the last few months, Piper is now on the search for a patient, pet-free home that is able to continue working on training with her.
This sweet girl is a delightful mix of sweet and spunky, and she’s learning and growing into the amazing dog she’s meant to be. If you are able to help with this next chapter of Piper's journey, please submit your adoption application or email us at adoptionsphillypaws to make a big impact on a small(ish) pup!
Age: ~2 years old
How I came to PAWS: Owner Surrender
Animal ID#: A-179018
Weight: 30 lbs
Mixed breed (It’s impossible to identify breed mix by sight alone, so for most dogs, their mix is only a guess. We get to know each dog as an individual and strive to make matches based on personality, not on breed label.)
Location: Foster Care
​All of our dog meets are by appointment only; to get started, please complete the adoption application. To learn more about this dog, please contact us at adoptionsphillypaws or 215-298-9680 ext. 16.
Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, 2900 Grays Ferry Ave, Phila, PA 19146 (by appointment only). PA Lic.# 06172.
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Learn more about PAWS' adoption process, locations, and more at: phillypaws/adopt/info or email adoptionsphillypaws to learn more.
All animals adopted from PAWS are up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. Adoption fees are as follows, including taxes: Adult cats (6 months+) are $81. (1) Kitten (<6 months) is $135. (2) Kittens (<6 months) are $216. Puppies (<12 months) are $324. Adult Dogs (< 25lbs) are $297. Adult Dogs (25lbs+) are $162. Small animals are $27.
The PAWS Adoption Center in Old City at 2nd and Arch Streets is open to walk-ins or by appointment Monday-Friday from 12 pm to 6 pm, Saturday 11 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Cats and small animals are available at this location. PAWS also has cats available for adoption at the Petsmart at Broad St and Washington Ave by appointment. PAWS has a large network of foster homes where dogs, cats, and small animals are available for adoption.
To adopt a cat, complete the application at phillypaws/catapp. To adopt a dog, complete the application at phillypaws/dogapp. To adopt a small animal, complete the application at phillypaws/small-animal-adoption-application. Please reference this animal's ID NUMBER when inquiring.
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