Daily News Pet of the Week: Mario

THE Daily News Pet of the Week is Mario, a 6- to 12-month-old boxer-pitbull mix at the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society.

Mario is friendly and eager to please. He is good with other dogs and does not mind cats. He would benefit from more obedience training.

To adopt Mario, contact PAWS at dogs@phillypaws.org or 215-298-9680, ext. 16, before visiting the shelter at 2nd and Arch streets, Old City.

When inquiring, provide his tag identifier, A24328400-Clinic. A $200 fee includes sterilization, vaccines and microchipping.