Meet your new best friend!
Bella Ella
Foster Care
I'm a wiggly house hippo who's brimming with affection, love, and lots of joyful tail wags!
Lucy
Foster Care
I love being the center of attention in any room, and I even enjoy belly rubs (it's not a trap, I swear!).
Grill Master Dave
Foster Care
Whether you're flipping burgers or flipping channels, Dave will be right there by your side offering up happy tippy taps and full body wiggles!
Ryan O’Ray
Foster Care
Ahoy there! I'm Captain Ryan O'Ray, your soon-to-be sea-faring best friend. I love playing catch with my toy soccer balls and splashing around in the water. Ready to set sail on some adventures together?
Sweet Tart
Foster Care
I'm a wiggly ray of sunshine with a zest for life and a loving personality that will always keep you smiling!
Choco Taco
Foster Care
I'm a sweet treat who just wants to relax, befriend everyone I meet, and be near my people where I'm happiest!
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08.20.24
Shae: it takes a village!
In case you missed it: after 242 days in PAWS’ care, special needs girl Shae has finally found the love she was searching for! This one-of-a-kind cat touched the hearts of everyone she met during her stay with us, along with hundreds of online fans who were cheering her on. Shae faced an uphill adoption […]
08.19.24
For Harriet, love was worth the wait!
You might remember Harriet. She was rescued last year after wandering into a Septa maintenance building to greet the mechanics, and spent months looking for a home in spite of her friendly and loving personality. Everyone who knew her was baffled that she kept getting passed over — but as it turned out, she was […]
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Looking for some last minute fun? The #PAWSMuttStrut is today from 11-3! If you missed online registration, you can still register with us in person when you arrive at @navyyardphila. Bring your own pooch, or meet your new best friend at PAWS` adoption central booth!
We strut at 12 and are looking forward to an incredible day of fun activities, adoptable dogs, contests, games, food trucks, raffles and prizes, and so much more. Come out and join us!
Special thanks to our sponsors:
🐾 @livecasinophl
🍁 @VCA Animal Hospitals
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🍁 @cioccasubaruofphiladelphia
🐾 @groundworks
🍁 @psp_fishtown
🐾 @annamaetpetfoods
🍁 @boostmobile
🐾 Susan Mees Consulting
🍁 @jtaroofing
🐾 @tuttleman_foundation
🍁 @instinctpetfood
🐾 @heilerpainting
Happy Mutt-Strut-Eve from our newest rescue pups! Say hello to beautiful Maisy, fluffball Sports, and senior brothers Ralphie & Poppi. These sweet friends are skipping the Strut tomorrow since they only just arrived, but they say thank you to all of the supporters who made it possible for them to find safety and care at PAWS. Their futures are bright because of YOU!
Our new pals are all looking for foster homes where they can enjoy some R&R while they get ready for adoption. If you`d like to welcome home any of these cuties for a few weeks, please email foster@phillypaws.org to learn more!
The #PAWSMuttStrut is TOMORROW! Online registration is still open until 5pm today at pawsmuttstrut.org, and you can also register in person at the Navy Yard tomorrow. Check-in opens at 11am, and we strut at 12!
EXCITING UPDATE: we’ve made such great progress toward our Mutt Strut goal that for the first year ever, we’ve increased our fundraising goal to $140,000! We are so grateful for everyone’s generous support thus far and believe we can make this our BEST Mutt Strut yet!
In addition to the walk, we have amazing activities in store, including:
🍺 NEW: Beer Garden with @dockstreetbeer
🐾 NEW: Doggy “Pub” presented by our Big Dog Sponsors, @livecasinophl!
👻 Costume contest: extra consideration for homemade creations!
🔮 Doggy fortune telling and tarot card readings with Young Friends of PAWS!
🐕 Agility course with @opbarks
🥨 A delicious variety of Philly food trucks: come hungry and feel free to bring a picnic blanket!
❓Ask the Trainer with @montcodogtrainer
🏥 Ask the Vet with @lovecityvet
🐶 Enrichment Zone with @centralbarkphiladelphia! Give your pup a break from the action with a private x-pen and tasty dog-lick-mats.
🐾 Paw print painting: bring home a painting made by your dog!
🍨 Doggie ice cream: treat your pup to a dog-safe treat!
🐕 Canine activity zone with @phillypetcare: ball pit, treat sniff-n-find, canine kissing booth, and more!
💪 Temporary tattoos with @pechinatowntattoo: get a fun tattoo without the lifetime commitment!
📸 Visit our photo booth for portraits of you and your pet by @pawtraitpopup!
🎁 Thousands of dollars worth of amazing items being raffled
🗓️ PAWS 2025 calendars will be making their debut ($15)
Plus, dozens of vendors offering handmade goods, pet supplies, pet services, and much more!
Register now and see all the event details at pawsmuttstrut.org! Adults are $25, dogs and kids under 12 are FREE!
It’s no coincidence that Passie rhymes with sassy 🌶️ This spicy gal has made it clear that indoor-only life won’t cut it for her, so we’re looking for a special “working cat” placement where she can enjoy the comforts of indoor living when she wants to, but also have plenty of outdoor space to roam and engage in those natural kitty behaviors.
While we generally require indoor-only homes for our adoptable cats, some feline friends like Passie need a non-traditional setting to thrive, and that’s okay! Through PAWS’ working cat program, Passie will be able to put her hunting skills to work providing top-notch rodent control on your property, rather than taking her instincts out on any hands or legs when she’s feeling frisky.
Passie means well and often seeks out affection, she just needs to be set up for success! Our girl will thrive best in an adult setting where she’ll have plenty of space to avoid any other animals that might be around. She’s used to having the comforts of indoor companionship in a home, so she’d love to have a nice indoor living space in addition to her outdoor adventures.
If you’re looking for a working cat or an indoor/outdoor pal that will keep you on your toes with a true balance of sass and sensibility, Passie is waiting to charm you with her air biscuits, tiny trills, and adventurous, energetic spirit! Email adoptions@phillypaws.org to learn more.