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Shae
Foster Care
I have some special needs, but what really sets me apart are my sweet lap snuggles and endless capacity for love!
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!
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!
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!
Cody
Foster Care
I'm a friendly senior couch potato who'd love to spend my golden years snuggling with you!
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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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Attention, introverts: have we got the dog for you! Lisa might not roll out the red carpet for every new person she meets, but hey, she`s just selective about her social circle – think of her as a tiny bouncer who will screen every stranger with a "Who are you, and why are you in my personal space?" look. Once you`re part of her inner circle, you`ve gained a sweet and silly cuddle buddy for life!
Lisa arrived at PAWS with cataracts and a painful right eye that had to be removed, which earned her the loving nickname Lisa Left Eye. We estimate her to be around 11 years old, but her limited vision and long afternoon naps are about the only indicators of her age! Since entering foster care, this sprightly and playful diva has been showing off her dancing skills, prancing through her morning walks, and hasn’t met a squeaky toy she doesn’t like.
In true diva fashion, Lisa prefers to be the star of the show and isn`t interested in sharing the limelight with kids or other pets. She`s more than happy to act as your personal bouncer though, giving every "Who are you, and why are you in my personal space?" look.
If you`re ready to join Lisa`s exclusive squad and bask in the warmth of her snuggles, apply now! Email adoptions@phillypaws.org, or read more about Lisa on our adoptions page (link in bio).
🐾 Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society📍 2900 Grays Ferry Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19146 (by appointment only) 🗳️ PA License # 06172
It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week! Please join us in thanking the amazing community of animal lovers who make our work possible 👏
We’re grateful for our volunteers every day, but love having an extra reason to celebrate their compassion and dedication. In 2023, PAWS` volunteers gave over 21,000 hours of their time to Philly`s most vulnerable animals, and they`re already outdoing themselves in 2024 by supporting us daily in SO many ways!
🐶 Dog care (outside time, exercise and enrichment, skill building)
🐈 Cat care (socialization, feeding and cleaning, enrichment)
🧼 Shelter essentials (laundry, dishes, cage cleaning and prep)
👋 Events (info tables, dog and cat handling, sharing our mission)
🚗 Transport (driving pets and supplies between shelter locations, pet pantry deliveries to events and clients)
🐾 Adoption and foster support (processing applications, matchmaking, managing adoption bios)
🏠 Foster care (taking home and caring for a shelter pet until they`re adopted)
📱 Social media (drafting posts, sharing stories, answering messages)
💻 Voicemail and admin support (transcribing voicemails, answering emails, data entry, processing volunteer applications)
….You get the idea! Whether they`re volunteering in-person or remotely, once a day or once a week, for the first time or the hundreth, volunteers` time and compassion makes a tremendous difference every day in the lives of the animals who depend on us. From all of us at PAWS and the animals whose lives you change, THANK YOU volunteers!
Just hours left to have your gift doubled for fragile kittens like Dottie! This sweet kitten was at risk for euthanasia after arriving at the city shelter with a severe case of cerebellar hypoplasia. This condition prevents balance and motor coordination from developing, and Dottie could barely walk without falling down.
One of PAWS’ wonderful vet techs decided to foster her so she could get the special care she needed to start building his strength and improving his mobility. Dottie has a long road ahead of her, but is making slow but steady progress every day!
If you’d like to help Dottie and other fragile kittens grow healthy and strong, please consider making a gift to PAWS’ Kitten Fund! Through midnight tonight, every dollar you give will be DOUBLED to save twice as many lives 🐈🐈
Give via Instagram, Venmo (username @phillypaws), or through our #linkinbio!
It’s the last day of kitten week, which means it’s also the last day to have your gift DOUBLED for PAWS’ Kitten Care Fun!
As some of the most fragile animals we rescue, kittens often require above-and-beyond care and medical treatment due to illness, injury, or failure to thrive. Your gift of any amount will ensure we are ready for the little ones who will be counting on us. Because the need is so great, all gifts to our Kitten Care Fund are being generously matched by the Tringali Family, up to $5,000!
The Tringalis are PAWS adopters and animal lovers who are committed to helping all pets in need — we are so grateful for all of their support, and for this wonderful opportunity. Please give today to double your impact!
You can make your gift via Instagram, Venmo (username @phillypaws), or through our #linkinbio.