Philadoptables

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

End of the Year Message

It is the time of year when things are winding down, work slows down and people are enjoying time with their pets, family and friends. We are too but also doing some 2025 planning! This year the work that we were able to do and the animals that we were able to help exceeded our expectations and plans for 2024.

We get so busy with our jobs and our own pets and family we sometimes forget to let all of you know what we’re working on. In 2024 we have donated over $45,000 YTD to help animals in the Philly Metro area.

We spent over $9,000 helping community cats. If you didn’t know, community cats are cats that live outside and do not have an owner. This $9,000 was used for spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and urgent medical care.

We spent over $6,000 on community outreach- helping pets and their people in need of food, supplies, and other things meant to keep pets in their homes.

One of the things that’s near and dear to our heart is helping animals get out of the Philadelphia open intake shelter, ACCT Philly. This year we more than doubled the amount of money we donated toward medical care to rescues to help urgent cats, dogs and other animals make it out of the shelter. This year’s number was over $22,000!

These are just a couple of the things that we work on behind the scenes and we’d never be able to do it without support from all of you so thank you! Thank you for coming to our events, buying our merchandise, donating to our fundraisers, and just being there for us. If you like what we do and you are able, please consider making a year-end donation toward our 2025 life-saving work. www.philadoptables.org

Meet Bell, the Resilient Philly Cat on Her Road to Recovery

At Philadoptables, we believe every animal deserves a chance at health, happiness, and love. Today, we’d like you to meet Bell, a loving community cat in Philadelphia who reminded us all why we do what we do.

For over 12 years, Bell has been a well-known and well-loved member of her community. Her caring feeder has provided her with meals and kept her safe throughout the years. But recently, Bell’s feeder noticed something wasn’t right—she wasn’t feeling well and clearly needed medical attention.

With your contributions, Bell was seen at World of Animals Veterinary Hospital in Mayfair, where she received the medical treatment she needed to start her path toward recovery. Today, Bell is feeling better, safe, and comfortable indoors while she heals—and her feeder has decided she will remain indoors for the rest of her life.

You Make Stories Like Bell’s Possible

Bell’s story is a testament to the power of community and compassion. When you donate to Philadoptables, you’re not just helping animals like Bell—you’re helping ensure that every animal in need gets access to lifesaving care.

With your support:

  • Cats like Bell can receive the medical attention they urgently need.
  • Loving feeders and caretakers can continue providing for Philly’s community animals without financial strain.
  • Homeless animals can find food, care, and safe shelter.

Will You Be a Hero for Animals Like Bell?

Thank you for being the hero that animals like Bell need. Compassion starts with you.

💕Here are some ways you can help:

  • 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