Join PAWS for the 20th Annual Mutt Strut on Saturday, October 3! This year’s event marks an extra-special milestone, as PAWS celebrates two decades of saving and improving the lives of Philadelphia’s pets and the people who love them. Dogs and their humans will enjoy a fun-filled fall festival and a scenic walk through the Navy Yard, providing 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 city where every savable pet is guaranteed a home, and every pet owner has the resources they need to keep their family whole. 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: 20^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: Steve Morrison (WMMR), Kristen Herrmann (BenFM), and Lili Zheng (NBC10)

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

WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 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 (as of September 15, 2026): Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, Queen Village Animal Hospital, Pet Supplies Plus, Annamaet Petfoods, Bond Vet, Heiler Painting, Susan Mees Consulting, Summers Quality Services, Kwartler Manus, LLC, Foxwynd Foundation, Dock Street Brewery, Art City Vets & Urgent Care, TD Bank, Emancipet Clinics, Philadelphia Animal Specialty & Emergency

“Now in its 20th year, the Mutt Strut is the perfect opportunity to come together with fellow dog enthusiasts for a fun, family-friendly fall celebration – all while making PAWS’ lifesaving work possible,” says Melissa Levy, executive director. “Whether you and your pup are showing off their great costume, enjoying treats, playing games, trying an agility activity, or just taking in the festivity of it all, this beloved tradition brings our community closer and makes a tremendous difference for the people and pets who rely on us year-round.”