Join PAWS for the 19th Annual Mutt Strut on Saturday, October 4! Dogs and their humans will enjoy a fun-filled fall festival and a scenic walk through the beautiful Navy Yard and provide great photo opportunities for local media. As the city’s largest rescue partner and provider of affordable veterinary care, PAWS is working to make Philadelphia a no-kill city where every savable pet is guaranteed a home. Each year, the Mutt Strut raises over $120,000 for PAWS’ lifesaving efforts. For additional details, including ticket information, please visit: www.pawsmuttstrut.org

WHO: Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)

WHAT: 19^th Annual PAWS Mutt Strut: Dog Walk and Fall Festival

• 1.5-mile walk, kicked off by the Mummers at noon
• Halloween costume contest for dogs
• Agility and lure courses, field games, paw print painting, pet portraits, and other fun activities
• “Ask the Vet” and “Ask the Trainer” booths
• Meet adoptable dogs
• Live music, food trucks, and beer garden by Dock Street Brewery
• Masters of Ceremonies: Sue Serio (Fox 29), Steve Morrison (WMMR), Kristen Herrmann (BenFM), and Jennifer Coffey (QVC)

WHERE: The Navy Yard (Marine Parade Grounds), 4747 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. Free parking!

WHEN: Saturday, October 4, 2025: 11AM (registration opens); noon (walk kicks off); 2PM (event ends)

WHY: Raise funds and awareness for PAWS’ efforts to save Philadelphia’s homeless pets. 

SPONSORED BY (sponsors as of September 16, 2025): Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, Veterinary Emergency Group, Queen Village Animal Hospital, Annamaet Petfoods, Susan Mees Consulting, Pet Supplies Plus, Antech, Art City Vets & Urgent Care, Heiler Painting, TD Bank, Kwartler Manus LLC, Bond Vet, The Monster Minders, Philly Pet Pages

“Now in our 19th year, the Mutt Strut continues to be the perfect opportunity to come together with fellow dog enthusiasts for a fun, family-friendly fall celebration,” says Melissa Levy, PAWS’ executive director. “From cheering on adorable pups in costumes to supporting a cause that saves lives, this beloved tradition brings our community closer while helping the people and pets who rely on us year-round.”