As Valentine’s Day approaches, why not lavish your affection on some fabulous tabbie cats in need of a new home? There’s good reason that some of history’s most famous celebrity felines, including Garfield, Heathcliff and Morris, have been tabbies and the Pennsylvania SPCA has hundreds that would love to be the star in your home.
Although they are the most common type of domestic cat, tabbies have some unique physical characteristics and a rich history. It is believed that they are the distant descendant of Egypt’s African wildcat, which was brought to Rome and Greece by ancient traders, and then began breeding with other wildcats across Europe. Tabbies most resemble tigers with their bold strips in various shades of orange, brown and gray, as well as the distinctive “M” on their foreheads.
Through the month of February, adult tabbie cats (older than six months of age) will be available for a reduced adoption fee of $40. Through the “Adopt-A-Buddy” Program, animal lovers can adopt two cats or kittens for the price of one!
The Pennsylvania SPCA headquarters, located at 350 E. Erie Ave., Philadelphia, is open for adoptions Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Animal Care and Control Team (ACCT), powered by the Pennsylvania SPCA and located at 111 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, is open Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from Noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from Noon - 5 p.m.
Since 1867, the Pennsylvania SPCA, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization headquartered in Philadelphia, has been dedicated to rescuing animals from abuse and neglect, providing lifesaving care and treatment, and reducing pet-overpopulation through low-cost spay-and-neuter clinics and public awareness initiatives. Through these efforts, the Pennsylvania SPCA prevents cruelty toward animals and promotes respect for their welfare, thus enhancing the lives of people and their companion animals throughout the state of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania SPCA operates adoption centers in Wellsboro, Centre Hall, Danville, and Montrose, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia headquarters, located at 350 E. Erie Ave., houses an animal hospital, obedience training academy, adoption facility, and the Pennsylvania SPCA Humane Law Enforcement Department. Philadelphia’s Animal Care and Control Team (ACCT), powered by the Pennsylvania SPCA and located at 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. , is contracted by the city to perform animal control, as well as find homes for Philadelphia's thousands of stray and surrendered animals via rescue, foster care, and adoption. For more information about adopting, donating or volunteering, please call 215.426.6300 or visit www.pspca.org.
