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

Everyday Heroes: PAWS Foster Challenge

Join our legendary league of fosters and help place 150 pets in homes by July 20! It’s the return of our biggest foster event of the year — with a heroic new twist! Introducing the Everyday Heroes: PAWS Foster Challenge — a citywide call to action for animal lovers to help us place 150 pets […]

DATE:
June 20, 2025  –  July 20, 2025
TIME:
8:00 am  –  5:00 pm
Location:
Citywide
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Quizzo with Young Friends of PAWS

Gather your brainiest friends and join Young Friends of PAWS for a night of trivia fun at Dock Street Brewery South on Thursday, July 17! We’ll start gathering at 6:00 PM and Quizzo kicks off at 7:00 PM – so come early to get settled and meet your teammates! It’s free to play, and there’ll be prizes for the top teams. Just […]

DATE:
July 17, 2025
TIME:
6:00 pm  –  8:00 pm
Location:
Dock Street Brewery South - 2118 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Kegs & Kittens at Future Days Beer Company

Cute kittens. Cold beer. Learn how you can change an animal’s life! 🐈 Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 20 from 12:30–3:30pm for a special Lifesaving pop-up event with PAWS and Future Days Beer Company. Kittens will be on-site to meet (for as long as they can stay awake)! Whether you’re ready to adopt, foster, […]

DATE:
July 20, 2025
TIME:
12:30 pm  –  3:30 pm
Location:
Future Days Beer Company - 433 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123
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Kitty-oke Night at The Igloo

Cool down with a scoop and warm up those vocal cords! Hosted by the Young Friends of PAWS, join us at The Igloo on Wednesday, July 30 from 6–8pm for a sweet night of karaoke, ice cream, and summertime fun. Whether you’re belting out your favorite ballad or cheering on friends, it’s the perfect midweek pick-me-up. No pressure, just […]

DATE:
July 30, 2025
TIME:
6:00 pm  –  8:00 pm
Location:
The Igloo - 2223 Grays Ferry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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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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