PETS WITH DENTAL DISEASE NEED YOU NOW: All gifts doubled through March 19 for the Tooth Fairy Fund!
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Be a Tooth Fairy, save a life: gifts doubled NOW for PAWS’ Tooth Fairy Fund!

Through March 19, a group of generous donors is matching all gifts to our Tooth Fairy Fund, up to $55,000! Doing so will enable us to say “YES” to a record number of pets in 2025 who are at risk of euthanasia due to dental disease. Please give now to provide a healthy mouth and a new life for pets with nowhere else to turn!

restore a smile, save a life

Match Madness Adoption Promotion: Extended through March 31!

This March, excitement isn’t just for the basketball court—there’s an adoptable pet waiting to be your MVP! Adopters can name their fee for qualifying cats and dogs—those with longer stays or special needs, such as manageable age-related conditions, daily medication routines, or preferences for being the only pet. There’s a match out there for everyone—are you ready to score a new furry family member?

MEET YOUR MATCH

Fosters needed: help save lives!

Foster homes are at the heart of PAWS’ ability to save lives. When you foster one animal, we rescue the life of another. With a brief commitment, you can be a hero for cats, dogs, and small animals. We provide supplies and support; you provide love and care!

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Adopt Frog

Frog is the total package: handsome, sweet, and full of love! This happy-go-lucky senior enjoys adventures, playing fetch, and curling up on the couch. He had a wonderful life with his previous owner, but after their passing, he’s been thriving in foster care with other pets. If you’re looking for a loyal and loving companion to share his golden years, Frog is ready to meet you!

Meet Frog

Adopt Andre

Andre is a big-hearted 10-year-old who loves human company and coexists well with other cats. He enjoys flexing his playful streak—pouncing on feather toys, scaling his scratching post, and expertly tracking tossed kibble—before settling in for well-earned chin scratches. While he eats a special diet and manages asthma with daily medication, his endearing quirks make him the perfect mix of silly and lovable.

Meet Andre

PAWS is Hiring: Join our team!

Join PAWS for a meaningful career in animal welfare! Work alongside passionate animal lovers and help us fulfill our mission of saving lives and building a better future for Philadelphia’s pets and people.

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Meet your new best friend!

Princess
Grays Ferry Clinic

I'm the friendliest gal and adore everyone I meet, but after some big life changes, I'm feeling a little anxious — can you help me find my zen?
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!
Hustle
Foster Care

I'm a a seasoned snuggler and couch connoisseur who loves getting pets and belly rubs, sharing kisses, and playing with my favorite toys!
Frog
Foster Care

I'm a happy-go-lucky senior who loves adventures, playing fetch, and curling up on the couch. I had a wonderful life with my previous owner, and while I’m thriving in foster care, I'm ready to find my next loving home!
Totino’s Pizza Roll
Foster Care

Totino's the name, and chill couch cuddle sessions are my game!
Kona
Foster Care

I'm a loving, smart, and snuggly 6-year-old pup looking for a cat-free home where I can be your BFF and maybe share life with another dog!
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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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Donate needed supplies, provide for the animals in your planned giving, plan an event, and more.

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Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinics


Keeping pets and families together through low-cost basic veterinary services. Our clinics in Grays Ferry and the Northeast serve tens of thousands of pets every year whose caretakers may not afford care elsewhere.

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Recent News

02.28.25

Match Madness Adoption Promotion: Extended through March 31!


Monday, March 9 Update: Our Match Madness Adoption Promotion is now extended through March 31! As our busiest season approaches, our goal is to celebrate these pets and make amazing matches with loving adopters like YOU! Every pet who goes home opens space for PAWS to rescue more animals who are waiting for their chance, […]
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02.27.25

Special pets, special bond: Flipper and Blossom


Flipper reminds us that no matter how different we may seem, love is what truly connects us! This special cat arrived at PAWS with a condition that kept him from being able to bend his back legs. He often dragged his legs behind him to get around and was still learning to stand and walk on […]
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41,600 animals saved


We rescue animals, primarily from the city shelter, almost daily with a focus on the most vulnerable: adult dogs, kittens, cats recovering from illnesses, and small animals. Once safe at PAWS, they receive everything they need to become ready for adoption, then are matched with loving homes.

178,607 volunteer hours served


PAWS’ dedicated and caring volunteers are essential in every aspect of our lifesaving efforts.

385,458 clinic patients served


Our low-cost Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinics prevent pet homelessness and provide a needed resource in our community, enabling loving pet owners to care for and keep their dogs and cats as family.

156,352 spay/neuters performed


PAWS provides low-cost spay/neuter surgery for owned pets, rescues and community cats to prevent the birth of unwanted litters. Our efforts are working: since our clinics opened their doors, the number of homeless animals entering Philadelphia’s city shelter has declined year over year.

PAWS Partners

Our lifesaving work is possible with the meaningful support of business and community partners.

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PAWS' impact grows as our services expand & progress continues

By rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding loving adopters for homeless animals with nowhere else to go, and providing affordable vet care and other services so pets can stay in their homes where they are loved, PAWS provides a vital and growing safety net for Philadelphia's most vulnerable cats and dogs. The pandemic has prompted a shift toward more intensive, individualized care for more complex needs.
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Want some kitten companionship without a lifetime commitment? Christian and Dior are a couple of 10 month old cuties looking for a foster home through PAWS’ Safety Net Program! They have an owner who loves them and is facing temporary hardship, so they just need a place to crash while they wait to be reunited.

By opening your home to this friendly brother-sister duo for a few months (likely through mid-May), you’ll be saving them from the stress of the shelter, keeping a family intact, and ensuring more shelter space stays open for pets who truly have nowhere to turn.

Christian and Dior are a bit timid at the shelter right now, but they’re still very sweet and grateful for petting and affection. If you’d like to give them a soft place to land while enjoying some friendly feline company, email foster@phillypaws.org to learn more!
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Imagine being in pain every time you eat, but having no way to ask for help. That’s exactly how Benson was living — until last week.

This affectionate boy had been surviving outside with feline leukemia and a mouth full of bad teeth before he was rescued and brought to PAWS. Now, Benson is safe and receiving the care he needs, but many homeless animals like him are suffering from dental disease, infections, and painful tooth decay, putting them at risk of losing their lives in shelters. The good news: you can change that!

Through midnight Wednesday, your donation to PAWS’ Tooth Fairy Fund will be MATCHED dollar for dollar, up to $55,000. This is a chance to double your impact to give pets the dental care they need — not just to survive, but to live pain-free. Please join us: with your help, our vital dental program will be fully funded for 2025!

Give via via Instagram, Venmo (username @phillypaws), or through our #linkinbio.
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