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Ace
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I'm a goofy and lovable senior who is gentle and affectionate with every human I meet!
Kira
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I'm a mellow and friendly house panther who is equally happy enjoying affection or doing my own thing!
Cobalt
Foster Care
I'm a goofy and affectionate grandpa who will take every chance I can get to let you know how much I love you!
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!
Cody
Foster Care
I'm a friendly senior couch potato who'd love to spend my golden years snuggling with you!
Boo Boo
Foster Care
I'm a kind, curious, laid-back older gentleman who is ready to charm you with my sweet and outgoing personality!
PAWS is the city's largest rescue partner.
We are working to make Philadelphia a place where every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home. We do so through rescue, foster care, adoption, and preventing pet homelessness in the first place by offering low-cost spay/neuter and basic vet care.
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04.05.24
It’s Kitten Week at PAWS!
As spring arrives, kitten season begins, bringing an influx of orphaned kittens and new mothers to the city’s shelters. PAWS’ nursery is quickly filling up with litters, and we’re seeking your assistance to support them — and many more who will follow — throughout the warmer months ahead! Help us welcome the little ones by […]
02.27.24
After 393 days in our care, Coffee Cake is FINALLY home!
At last, the day we’ve been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived! After 393 days in PAWS’ care, we are overjoyed to announce that Coffee Cake, our lovable canine with a heart of gold, has found a family to call her own. Her journey – from the streets, to the city shelter, to PAWS, and finally […]
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Over 100 families were served at yesterday’s community pet pantry! Thank you to everyone who made this event possible, including our partners at @phillynokill, our incredible volunteers, and every supporter who donated much-needed supplies!
The event was such a success that our pantry is now completely depleted, so if you’d like to help our community’s pets stay fed in the coming weeks, please consider sending supplies through our wishlists (link in bio)!
Smart, talented, AND beautiful?! This queen truly has it all. Bow down for the one and only Beauty Queen 👑 Beauty Queen loves the spotlight and is looking for a new family to worship her (but we argue she’ll worship you just as much).
A truly loving dog, Beauty Queen wants nothing more than to cuddle up with her people. Despite being 54lbs, she’s convinced she’s a petite little pup and will happily curl up right in your lap. Beauty Queen is also a one-woman welcoming committee and will throw a celebration anytime you return home. And who wouldn’t want to be greeted by that face when you walk in the door?
Beauty Queen truly does it all. In the PAWS pageant, she won all 3 categories.
SMART - Beauty Queen is crate-trained, housebroken, and knows a bunch of commands�TALENTED - For her talent, she demonstrated some adorably loud snores, 10/10 zoomies, chasing ice cubes on the floor, and a picture perfect leg sploot
BEAUTIFUL - I mean…obviously. Just look at her!
Beauty Queen is looking for a cat-free home, but has lived with children and other dogs and should do well with slow introductions.
So if you’re looking for a perfect-scoring pup to join your family, look no further than Beauty Queen. Learn more about adopting Beauty Queen on our dog adoptions page #linkinbio And to see more of her, check out her instagram @sphillyphoster
🐾 Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society📍 2900 Grays Ferry Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19146 (by appointment only) ⭐️ PA License # 06172
The precious bond that people share with their pets deserves to be protected, regardless of a pet owner’s resources or socio-economic status. That`s why PAWS created our Safety Net temporary foster program: to help keep pets with their beloved owners. This special program offers peace of mind, prevents shelter stays, and enables joyful reunions for pet owners experiencing short-term transitions or challenges.
Without the support of PAWS Corporate Community Partners and animal lovers like Susan Mees Consulting, we couldn`t offer safety net foster care or assist cats like Cali, who is currently seeking a Safety Net foster herself!
Cali`s tentative reclaim date is August 6, 2024, though the ideal foster would be able to keep her a bit longer. Cali is around 9ish months old, already spayed, and has a clean bill of health. She is a little fearful of unfamiliar animals (dogs in particular) but she loves being around humans. She is generally calm with occasional spurts of energy, and loves her squeaky toys and catnip. She’ll sleep by your feet in bed, or on top of your chest. But best of all, she gives kisses when she likes you!
We are so grateful for Susan and her continued support of our Safety Net foster program. If your business or workplace is in need of a digital marketing strategy with a focus on performance marketing and analytics, please consider Susan Mees Consulting. Visit susanmees.com for more info.
🐾 Ready to become a safety net foster for Cali? Sign up at phillypaws.org/foster (link in bio) to help keep families together!
Makaela might be blind, but she’d love to see herself into a foster home with you! This sweet senior is so kind and gentle, and the noise and activity of the shelter are especially scary for her without any sight.
Even though she’s feeling overwhelmed after losing her home, Makaela is always ready to greet you with purrs and head nuzzles. She’s on daily medication for hypertension, and is so easygoing about taking it ❤️ If you have a space in your home where Makaela can enjoy some love and stability, please email foster@phillypaws.org!
Makaela is 14 years old and would likely feel most at ease without other pets around, but a very mellow senior who will give her space may be okay after a slow introduction (gentle kiddos are fine though)!