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Shelter Clean Up Volunteers Needed

Calling All Skilled Volunteers – Help Build for the Animals at ACCT Philly!

Are you handy with tools? Do you have experience reading blueprints and building structures? If so, we need your help!

On April 5th, Philadoptables is teaming up with ACCT Philly for a Shelter Build Day, and we’re looking for skilled volunteers to assist in building pergolas, reinforcing fences, and making critical improvements to the shelter. Your expertise will directly enhance the lives of the animals by creating safer, more comfortable spaces for them to thrive.

Event Details:

📅 Date: April 5th
⏳ Time: 9:30 AM – Approximately 3-4 hours
📍 Location: ACCT Philly

Who We Need:

✔️ Builders and carpenters with experience reading blueprints
✔️ Volunteers comfortable using tools (drills, saws, hammers, etc.)
✔️ Anyone skilled in constructing pergolas, repairing fences, or assembling shelter structures

We’ll have coffee, donuts, and water on hand to keep our volunteers fueled! 🍩☕

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills for a great cause. If you’re interested, please contact Michelle at michelle@philadoptables.org to sign up and get more details.

Let’s build a better future for Philly’s animals—one project at a time! 🐾💙

Orion’s Second Chance: From the Streets to Safety

Orion’s journey has been anything but easy. This sweet boy was found injured outside by a kindhearted person who brought him to ACCT Philly, hoping he’d get the help he needed. Unfortunately, due to his medical issues, Orion was placed on borrowed time.

A Race Against the Clock

At the shelter, Orion was diagnosed with pillow paw and a large ear polyp, both of which were causing him pain and discomfort. Because of these conditions, he was time-stamped for euthanasia. He received two extensions, but we knew there wouldn’t be a third—he was scheduled to be euthanized at 10 AM today.

We couldn’t let that happen.

Philadoptables Steps In

Determined to give Orion the chance he deserved, we offered to donate $250 toward his medical care to a rescue willing to pull him. Thankfully, the incredible team at House of the Cat stepped up to save him!

Now, Orion is finally safe and settling in. He’s decompressing on a soft, cozy blanket, and we’re working on getting his medical issues addressed so he can move forward toward his happily ever after. Despite everything he’s been through, he’s been nothing but a gentle, grateful boy who seems happy to finally be comfortable.

Help Us Help Orion!

Orion’s medical care is going to be expensive, and every dollar counts. If you’re able to donate to House of the Cat to help cover his treatment costs, it would mean the world to him—and to us.

Welcome to the good life, Orion! 🧡

Meet Auggie: A Story of Hope and Healing

This is Auggie. Two years ago, his life took a heartbreaking turn. According to neighbors, Auggie was put outside when the people in his home got new furniture. Left to fend for himself, Auggie struggled to survive and endured many bite wounds as a result.

Thankfully, our friend Angelo stepped in. Angelo brought Auggie indoors, giving him the safety he so desperately needed, and connected him with a rescue that will take the time to help Auggie heal and learn to trust again.

We’re so grateful to have been part of Auggie’s journey by assisting with his veterinary care. This sweet boy deserves a second chance, and because of supporters like you, we were able to make sure he got it.

Every time you support Philadoptables, you’re making stories like Auggie’s possible. Together, we can continue helping animals in need and giving them the care and love they deserve.

Thank you for making a difference! 💕

How You Can Help Animals Like Baby

  • Donate: Your gift to Philadoptables goes directly toward helping Philadelphia’s homeless animals.
  • Volunteer: Your time at local shelters or rescues to provide much-needed care and attention.
  • Foster: Fostering provides a second chance for many dogs and cats to find a loving home. 
  • Adopt: You’ll save a life, plus help to combat pet overcrowding and puppy mills

When Helpers Find Us: A Tale of Pretty Face, Donnie, and Rose

It’s like Mr. Rogers said: “Find the helpers.” But sometimes, the helpers find us!

A couple of weeks ago, we received an email with an unusual request:
“Wanted to see if we can get a discount for a female kitty—making grinding noise when eats.”

Of course, that email sparked plenty of questions: Whose cat is it? How old is she? And most importantly—can we see a picture of this beautiful kitty?

That email introduced us to Rose, a remarkable woman who’s been rescuing cats for as long as she can remember. Rose is one of those incredible people who takes in the broken babes, nurses them back to health, and finds them loving homes. The kitty in question? A senior named Pretty Face, who had spent most of her life outside until recently. Pretty Face even models her sweater like the queen she is!

We immediately agreed to help cover Pretty Face’s dental procedure. But yesterday, she came down with a kitty cold, so her spot went to another one of Rose’s cats: Donnie, a quiet and handsome white-and-gray gentleman. Donnie has two tumors in his mouth, and thanks to your support, he was able to receive the surgery he desperately needed. Rose assures us that Donnie will feel so much better afterward, and we’re anxiously waiting for updates on how he’s doing.

Rose still has more cats in need of care, and we’ve promised her she won’t have to do it alone. Because of YOU—our amazing community—we can be there for animals like Pretty Face, Donnie, and so many others.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being the helpers who make all of this possible. 💕

How a Community Came Together to Save Baby

Every once in a while, there’s a story that reminds us just how powerful collective action can be. This is one of those stories. Meet Baby—an adorable dog who’s persevered through many challenges, thanks to the kindness of a dedicated community.

Last week, Baby’s world began to change when her owner’s friend reached out for help, desperately seeking medical assistance for this sweet pup. What followed was a heartwarming example of how rescue organizations and compassionate people can work together to make a life-changing difference. Here’s the incredible story of Baby, the loving network that stepped up, and how you can continue to make a difference for animals in need.

Baby’s Journey to Finding Care

Baby’s story began in 2022 when she was adopted from ACCT Philly. Like many rescue animals, Baby had experienced her share of tough times. Her future began to look brighter under the care of a wonderful woman who adopted her and offered her a loving home.

However, Baby recently faced a serious medical concern—a large growth on her side was getting bigger and had started to bleed. Baby’s owner, despite providing all the love and care possible, knew that medical attention was urgently needed but wasn’t sure how to make it happen financially. That’s when her community stepped in.

A Network of Compassionate Heroes

When Baby’s situation reached us, we knew this was a call for collective action. Acting quickly, we reached out to our network of rescue partners in the Philadelphia area. What happened next was nothing short of amazing.

Organizations came together, offering time, resources, and expertise to ensure Baby would get the care she needed. Thanks to this network of compassionate heroes, Baby received surgery at The Bridge Clinic to remove the growth. She is now recovering at home, surrounded by love and on the path to healing.

This incredible team effort wouldn’t have been possible without the help of these amazing organizations and individuals:

And that’s just the beginning—many others offered support to ensure Baby’s recovery and ongoing care.

A Lesson in the Power of Community

Baby’s story is just one example of what happens when people come together. The Philadelphia-area rescue community showed the strength of collaboration, turning a desperate situation into one filled with hope and healing. For us, stories like this are more than heartwarming—they’re proof that, together, we can achieve incredible things.

Animals like Baby rely on the compassion of people like you to thrive. Every dollar donated, every volunteer hour given, and every bit of support shared adds up to create life-saving changes.

How You Can Help Animals Like Baby

If Baby’s story has touched your heart, know that there are many ways you can make a difference in the lives of animals like her. Here’s how you can get involved today:

  • Donate: Your gift to Philadoptables goes directly toward helping Philadelphia’s homeless animals.
  • Volunteer: Your time at local shelters or rescues to provide much-needed care and attention.
  • Foster: Fostering provides a second chance for many dogs and cats to find a loving home. 
  • Adopt: You’ll save a life, plus help to combat pet overcrowding and puppy mills