URGENT: The city shelter is full, and we can’t save more animals until we have space. By adopting or fostering one pet with PAWS, you’re saving two lives: the one you bring home, and the next one we can rescue in their place.

Upcoming Events

Clear the Shelters: Fee waived adoptions!

Clear the Shelters is here, and so are fee-waived adoptions! This nationwide, month-long lifesaving event has one goal: to find loving homes for as many pets as possible so we can open desperately needed shelter space to rescue more who are counting on us. To do that, we need YOU!From August 1 – September 6, […]

DATE:
August 1, 2025  –  September 6, 2025
TIME:
12:00 am  –  6:00 pm
Location:
PAWS
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Bark to School: Photo Day – Hosted by Young Friends of PAWS

Say cheese, pups! Celebrate the back-to-school season with Bark to School: Photo Day at Salty Paws on Saturday, September 6 from 12–4 PM. Bring your dog for their very own school-themed portrait session – complete with adorable props and backdrops. – Free for existing YFP members | $10 for new YFP members | $20 for […]

DATE:
September 6, 2025
TIME:
12:00 pm  –  4:00 pm
Location:
1352 South Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147
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Adoption Event with Pets Supplies Plus

Join us at Pet Supplies Plus on Saturday, September 20, from 12–2pm for a pop-up adoption event with PAWS! Meet adoptable cats and dogs, chat with our team about PAWS’ lifesaving work, and learn easy ways to get involved through fostering, volunteering, and more.

DATE:
September 20, 2025  –  September 14, 2025
TIME:
12:00 pm  –  2:00 pm
Location:
2475 Aramingo Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125
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PAWS Pop-up at Pretzel Park Farmer’s Market

Join PAWS at the Pretzel Park Farmers Market for a special pop-up! This independent, volunteer-run market in Manayunk is all about “Buy Fresh, Buy Local,” featuring food and non-food vendors every Saturday, rain or shine. On Saturday, September 27  from 10am–2pm, you’ll have the chance to meet dogs, learn about PAWS’ lifesaving mission, and discover […]

DATE:
September 27, 2025
TIME:
10:00 am  –  2:00 pm
Location:
4300 Silverwood Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127
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19th Annual Mutt Strut

Join us for the 19th Annual Mutt Strut, Philadelphia’s largest pet-related Fall Festival and Dog Walk! In its 19th year this exciting event is attended by hundreds of animal lovers. Enjoy a scenic walk at the Navy Yard, activities for dogs and people, food trucks, live music, contests, prizes, and much more to help save […]

DATE:
October 4, 2025
TIME:
11:00 am  –  2:00 pm
Location:
The Navy Yard - 4747 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19112
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Adoption Event with Ciocca Subaru of Philadelphia

Join us for an adoption event with our friends at Ciocca Subaru on Saturday, October 11 from 12-2pm. We will be here with adorable, adoptable dogs and cats and collecting shelter donations such as dog food, cat food, and cat litter from 12-2 pm. Stop by to spend time with us and meet your new best […]

DATE:
October 11, 2025
TIME:
12:00 pm  –  2:00 pm
Location:
Ciocca Subaru of Philadelphia - 1400 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Adoption Event with Glanzmann Subaru

Join us for an adoption event with our friends at Glanzmann Subaru on Saturday, October 18 from 12-2pm. We will be here with adorable, adoptable dogs and cats and collecting shelter donations such as dog food, cat food, and cat litter from 12-2 pm. Stop by to spend time with us and meet your new […]

DATE:
October 18, 2025
TIME:
12:00 pm  –  2:00 pm
Location:
Glanzmann Subaru - 1001 S York Road, Hatboro, PA 19040
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Adoption Event at PetSmart Broad & Washington

Join us for a special adoption event as part of National Adoption Week at PetSmart! As proud recipients of the PetSmart Charities Adoption Prep grant, we’re excited to take part in National Adoption Week at PetSmart Broad & Washington. Stop by on Saturday, October 25 between 12 to 2pm to meet adoptable dogs and cats, […]

DATE:
October 25, 2025
TIME:
12:00 pm  –  2:00 pm
Location:
PetSmart at Broad and Washington: 1415 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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