Will You Adopt Tippy? [PHOTOS]

Life is good. I mean, I finally have my chance to be the PAWS Pet of the Week. I thought they would never stop with those silly cats and give me my chance to meet you.

Hi, I'm Tippy. I'm a loving six-year-old purebred fox terrier and I love you already. OK, I love everyone. But, I'm sure I love you even more than everyone else so please, please come adopt me.

I'm being fostered at an animal hospital and it's fun here. I get to sit with the receptionist and greet everyone. When she gets up from her chair, I jump onto it. They have started giving me my own chair to sit on. I think they might ask me to start answering the phones soon, so please come and adopt me because, while I like deskwork, I prefer getting out and about. 

I adore car rides and going for walks. I'm leash trained, I sit on command and I come when called. While I don't mind those tricks, I much prefer being outside and getting exercise with you. Some say I have springs on my paws because I'm such an amazing high jumper. I think I might try out for the Olympic trials. Do you think it is too late to make the U.S. high jump team? 

Everyone who meets me says I'm sweet. I think I'm just friendly. I do admit that I get a bit nervous around other animals, especially dogs, so I would prefer to be your one and only. I would also be best with older children. They have put me on a bit of a diet because they say I'm ever-so-slightly overweight. But I don’t mind the diet because, well, a girl does like to be at her best weight. I'm a real lap dog, so I do want to keep myself fit and trim to snuggle right in with you. 

So if you like a dog who enjoys exercise, car rides and your warm and comfy lap, I think I'm your dog. Call quickly. Life is good, but it will be better once we are together. 

If you are interested in learning more about Marlon, or any of our other available cats or dogs, contact PAWS at 781-246-6111 or PAWSwakefield@yahoo.com. You can also meet many of our pets at our adoption hours every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital and on the first Saturday of the month at the Woburn PETCO from 12:30 to 3 p.m.

PAWS is always looking for volunteers, especially new foster homes. For more information, visit the PAWS website. And, follow us on Facebook.

Last but definitely not least, it's kitten season and they are eating us out of house and home. Our PAWS foster parents would appreciate some donations of canned kitten food in the following varieties: Royal Canin, Blue Buffalo, Purina ProPlan, Innova, Wellness, Nutro, Evo, and California Naturals. Donations can be dropped at our office at 383R Lowell Street, Wakefield, or at adoption hours. Or you can donate money to our Feed the Kittens Fund c/o PAWS Wakefield, 383R Lowell Street, Wakefield MA 01880.