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We’re not kitten around: only a few hours remain to have your gift DOUBLED for Philly’s homeless and at-risk pets! 🎉 A generous group of donors is matching all gifts through midnight, up to $75,000, and the countdown is on. These are just a few of the tiniest rescues who found safety at PAWS in 2025, but pets of all sizes rely on us each year for safety and second chances.

Your gift today will deliver twice the hope to fragile kittens, ailing seniors, sick and injured strays, and thousands more with nowhere to turn. Whether they need a loving home or help staying with the people who adore them, your kindness will make pets safe and keep families whole in the year ahead!

Don’t wait — this match expires when the clock strikes 12. Please act now to ensure that your gift is matched. Your support will make all the difference! Donate via Instagram, Venmo (username @phillypaws), or through our #linkinbio. ...

Let’s ring in the New Year by saving lives! 🎉 Give before midnight to double your impact for pets like Bette Davis ♥️♥️

This sweet girl was found tied to a gate in Melrose Park, cold, frightened, and severely matted. At PAWS, she received a much-needed haircut, treatment for an upper respiratory infection, and something even more important — security.

Thankfully, Bette thrived in foster care, soaking up affection and proving just how resilient these creatures can be. And earlier this week, Bette joined a family of her own, just in time for them to celebrate the New Year together!

“Our hearts are completely full with joy, and we feel incredibly lucky to have Bette in our lives,” share adopters Will and Natalie, “She has already brought so much happiness into our home in just a few short days.”

This transformation didn’t happen by itself; it happened because people like you believed Bette was worth saving. Your support ensures PAWS can be there when animals like Bette have nowhere else to turn, providing medical care, comfort, and a soft place to land. Thanks to you, Bette is resting easy tonight, surrounded by love with a bright future ahead.

As we prepare to welcome 2026, many more animals like Bette will be counting on us to keep them safe. Please give now and make your generosity go twice as far, thanks to this exciting matching opportunity. You can donate via Instagram, Venmo (username @phillypaws), or through our #linkinbio. ...

Ricardo is a special boy in need of a special foster! This sensitive guy was found outside as an injured stray, and may be a former community cat who isn’t as used to humans. His eye is injured to the point that it will likely need removal though, and his finders couldn’t just leave him outside to fend for himself!

Ricardo is very scared at the shelter and has spent most of his time hiding, but even with all the recent change he’s endured, he’s been making progress and is now revealing himself to be a huge fan of Churu treats. Our goal is to get him the surgery he needs for his eye as soon as possible, and match him with a patient and savvy foster who can work with him on his socialization.

Ricardo is around 6 months old, and is looking for a calm, quiet foster home where he’ll have a pet-free space to himself. We know he’ll do so much better and learn to love the indoor life in a quiet home instead of the noisy shelter environment. Would you like to be the one to turn things around for this nervous little man? Email foster@phillypaws.org to learn more about Ricardo today! ...

Tinsel Toes was found outside in the cold, limping from an injured paw yet still eager to greet the Good Samaritan who stopped to help her. Even in pain, she leaned into every gentle touch, purring so loudly during her PAWS exam that our veterinarian had trouble listening to her heart!

That small moment said everything. Tinsel Toes was hurt, but she was also sweet, trusting, and had so much love to give. All she needed was someone to show her love in return.

Thanks to supporters like you, life-changing help was available when Tinsel needed it. Our medical team determined that she could heal with medication, close monitoring, and plenty of rest. She was quickly matched with a foster home where she is now healing, comfortable, and surrounded by love.

As we prepare to welcome 2026, you can ensure we’ll be ready to provide safety and a fresh start to thousands of pets like Tinsel who will rely on us in the coming year.

Give before midnight tomorrow, December 31, and a generous group of donors will match your gift, dollar for dollar, up to $75,000! That means twice the impact as we work to save lives and keep families together.

Tinsel will enter the New Year with warmth and the promise of a safe future. Together, we can make sure thousands more pets have that same chance in 2026. This matching gift opportunity ends at midnight tomorrow, so please make your contribution now! Give today via Instagram, Venmo (username @phillypaws), or through our #linkinbio. ...

All Gradient wants is to climb into into your lap, make little biscuits, and fall asleep while she purrs🥹 Soft as a bunny and just as gentle, this 9 year old love is like a warm hug come to life (we’re mixing imagery here but you get the idea)!

Gradient just arrived at PAWS’ Old City Adoption Center after spending weeks getting passed over at our Grays Ferry clinic, and is more than ready to find the forever snuggles she’s been waiting for. She was very uncomfortable when she arrived due to some untreated skin allergies, but now they’re well-managed thanks to her diet and some TLC!

At 9 years old, Gradient is just as sweet and mellow as you’d expect, and while we haven’t seen her directly interact with other pets, she seemed unfazed by her feline neighbors in our cat housing room. She’s can’t wait to melt your heart and cuddle up in your arms, so if you’re looking for a lap warmer to keep you cozy this winter, stop by and meet this lovely lady today! ...

While people across the country are traveling home for the holidays, Bastet is traveling to our sick cat ward after coming down with a kitty cold! She took it as gracefully as she could when we woke her up from a nap, but this sweet granny would much rather spend her recovery in a foster home where she can have some peace and quiet while she watches her programs.

Bastet has lots of experience as a cherished pet: her previous owner was experiencing several big life transitions, including the development and treatment of major health issues, and wasn’t able to continue caring for her despite loving her dearly. She can be shy at first, but once she’s warmed up she’s very loving, very opinionated, and VERY chatty. Think a little bossy, but a lot of heart!

She can be anxious in new situations, and has been known to be picky about how clean her litter box is, so she’s on some easy daily anxiety meds to keep her feeling stress-free. If you’d like to welcome home a sweet and spunky golden girl who will only judge you *a little* for that Hallmark movie marathon, email foster@phillypaws.org to learn more about Bastet today! ...

It’s the 2nd day of winter, the 8th day of Hannukah, and the 164th day of Barbie Dreamhouse looking for her family. She’s waiting, she’s ready, and she promises to bring the cheer!

This queen is a goofy bundle of joy who treats every human like a long-lost friend and every day like a celebration. She’s an avid snuggler who sits on furniture and laps with confidence, optimism, and zero spatial awareness. She believes every visitor is there specifically to see her, and she is usually correct!

At around 3 years old, Barbie loves to play but isn’t chaotic about it, and is happiest in a quieter neighborhood where her walks wont be too full of drama. If you love a dog with a big heart and big main character energy, Barbie is ready to move in and make your home funnier, warmer, and just a bit more ridiculous! Read more about Barbie at our adoptions page, or email adoptions@phillypaws.org to start the celebration 💖

🐾 Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society📍 2900 Grays Ferry Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19146 (by appointment only) ⭐️ PA License # 06172 ...

Gifts are DOUBLED! Send twice the warmth and joy to pets like Snowberry this holiday season ❄️ 💜

In the midst of full calendars, last-minute errands, and holiday to-do lists, there is a simple way to make a powerful difference for pets and people in our community — without even leaving home. Now through December 31, every donation to PAWS will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $75,000, thanks to a group of generous supporters! That means your gift will go twice as far to protect pets like Snowberry, opening the door to a safer, brighter future.

Snowberry arrived at PAWS with her two brothers, fragile and already fighting upper respiratory illness. Our medical team quickly put them on a path to healing, and they immediately found a caring foster home where they are enjoying the love, safety, and play time that every puppy deserves. They are growing stronger each day, and soon will join families of their own.

Thousands of dogs, cats, and small animals just like Snowberry and her siblings will need lifesaving care and new beginnings in the year ahead, and we are determined to be there for as many as we possibly can.

As shelters grow more crowded and families face increasing hardship, your support has never mattered more. Your gift today — doubled through our match — will provide hope to pets and people who are counting on PAWS. Together, we can make the season brighter for those who need it most! Give today via Instagram, Venmo (username @phillypaws), or through our #linkinbio.

Ps. Snowberry isn’t ready for adoption just yet, but you can find her brothers on our adoptions page! ...