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World Spay Day: FREE TNR Clinic for outdoor cats

In honor of World Spay Day, PAWS is hosting a free TNR spay/neuter clinic for outdoor community cats on Wednesday, February 25 at our Grays Ferry and Grant Avenue wellness clinics. This event is for community cats only (not owned pets). Appointments are required, cats must arrive in traps, and space is limited. Reserve your spot today to help keep outdoor community cats healthy and prevent future litters.

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When you open your home to a PAWS foster, you’re giving a pet a safe place to land when they need it most. With more animals arriving every day, even a short foster stay can be truly life-changing — offering comfort, healing, and hope while making space for another pet in need. We’ll provide everything you need…all you have to bring is the love!

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With our kennels at capacity, our most-needed items run out quickly. From nutritious wet food to keep pets of all ages nourished, to paper towels and cleaning supplies that help us maintain safe, comfortable spaces, every item makes a direct difference. Shop our most-needed items and make sure pets have the essentials they rely on every day.

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02.06.26

Free TNR clinic for outdoor community cats

In honor of World Spay Day, PAWS is hosting a free TNR clinic for outdoor community cats on Wednesday February 25. Spay/neuter appointments are available by appointment only at our Grays Ferry and Grant Avenue wellness clinics. Free spay/neuter appointment includes FVRCP and rabies vaccines, flea treatment, and a mandatory ear tip. Cats must be in traps (this event […]
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01.25.26

PAWS Closed on Sunday, January 25 & Monday, January 26

All PAWS locations are closed to the public on Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26. (don’t worry, some amazing staff and volunteers will be braving the weather to care for the four legged friends on-site)! At this time, we plan to reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, January 27.
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43,592 animals saved

We rescue animals, primarily from the city shelter, almost daily with a focus on the most vulnerable: adult dogs, kittens, cats recovering from illnesses, and small animals. Once safe at PAWS, they receive everything they need to become ready for adoption, then are matched with loving homes.

178,607 volunteer hours served

PAWS’ dedicated and caring volunteers are essential in every aspect of our lifesaving efforts.

409,181 clinic patients served

Our low-cost Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinics prevent pet homelessness and provide a needed resource in our community, enabling loving pet owners to care for and keep their dogs and cats as family.

166,081 spay/neuters performed

PAWS provides low-cost spay/neuter surgery for owned pets, rescues and community cats to prevent the birth of unwanted litters. Our efforts are working: since our clinics opened their doors, the number of homeless animals entering Philadelphia’s city shelter has declined year over year.

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PAWS' impact grows as our services expand & progress continues

By rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding loving adopters for homeless animals with nowhere else to go, and providing affordable vet care and other services so pets can stay in their homes where they are loved, PAWS provides a vital and growing safety net for Philadelphia's most vulnerable cats and dogs. The pandemic has prompted a shift toward more intensive, individualized care for more complex needs.
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Feb 6

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Cable Car might look a little different, but he’s just as deserving of love! This sweet boy is looking for a foster home, and he’s hoping you can help. He was found in poor condition with a severe ulcer on his mouth, likely due to an untreated allergy, and in top of that he’s now come down with a shelter cold. We’ve started Cable on medication to treat his cold and reduce the inflammation on his mouth, but what he’d really love is to find a home where he can enjoy all the snuggles and cozy blankets that his heart desires. Everyone who’s met Cable Car is charmed by his friendly head bonks and affectionate personality, and if you meet him, you will be, too! If you’d like to help this special guy heal and get ready for his next chapter, email foster@phillypaws.org to learn more about Cable Car today ❤️ Ps. Can’t foster? Consider making a gift towards Cable Car’s medical care via Venmo or our #linkinbio!

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Feb 4

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Urgent: PAWS' pet pantry is severely low on supplies, and we need your help! Food insecurity continues to be an acute issue for many Philly neighbors — especially those with pets — and recent snow and prolonged freezing temperatures have made an already difficult situation even harder. 300 bags of dog food, cat food, and litter are needed to keep us stocked for our Valentine’s Day pantry event, and Philly’s pets are counting on you! By sending even one bag of food or litter from our wishlists, you’ll be having an enormous impact and ensuring pets can stay with their families where they’re loved. There are a few ways you can help: 🐾 Send through our Chewy or Amazon wishlists 🐾 Donate to our pantry fund (link in bio) 🐾Drop off at any PAWS location during regular hours. 🐾 Ship through the retailer of your choice to: PAWS 2900 Grays Ferry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19146 Thank you in advance for your assistance! And remember, if you’re not able to donate, you can still help spread the word by sharing this post!

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