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Get ready to sip, snack, and save lives 🍷 Pours for PAWS is coming up soon on June 25! Join us from 6-9 at @positanocoastphilly for an evening of great company, delicious apps (including vegan and vegetarian options), a silent auction with goodies from local vendors, music by @dj_byrd, and an open bar with select beer, wine, and cocktails.

This event is hosted by Young Friends of PAWS and is open to all 21+ animal lovers! Tickets are $90, and all proceeds directly support PAWS’ mission of making Philadelphia a city where every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home. We can’t wait to see you there! Grab your ticket now at our #linkinbio 🪩 ...

Pupdate time! Out of our 7 surprise puppies, 2 have found foster homes, 2 have found placement, and these 3 boys are still at the shelter and ready to find love. Squidward, Spongebob, and Patrick are all 3-4 months old starting to show their distinct personalities. Read on to learn more!

Squidward (small tan) is looking for a foster or adopter! Unlike his more rambunctious littermates, Squidward prefers quiet moments and cozy cuddles. He’s a lap dog in the making, happiest snuggled close and soaking up affection. He was recently diagnosed with a heart murmur, and while we’re learning more about what his medical care may look like, what we do know is that he has plenty of love to give! If you’ve got space in your heart for a gentle pup who just wants to be near you, Squidward is ready to return that love tenfold.

Spongebob (brindle) is ready to find an adopter! This little stinker has big main character energy, and is equal parts playful, sweet, and silly. He’s more confident and can be a more vocal than his siblings, but he just has a lot of thoughts to share! With the right support, he’s sure to grow into a happy, loving companion who’s always ready for the next adventure (or snack)!

Patrick (large tan): With his soft eyes and even softer heart, Patrick is already a pro at melting into your arms for cuddles and affection. He’s bigger than his siblings but very gentle, just like his namesake! This cutie has a heart full of potential—and he’s ready to share it with a family who’ll love him right back!

As younger puppies who are still working on their confidence, these boys would all benefit from joining households with resident dogs to show them the ropes, but at the end of the day, what’s most important is that they’re happy and loved 🩷

Visit our adoptions page to find out more about these adorable brothers, or email adoptions@phillypaws.org for more info! ...

Zoe needs your help staying out of the shelter! This sweet and spicy tuxie can only stay in her foster home through Monday, and is desperately hoping to find a foster or adopter before then. She had a *very* hard time when she was last at the shelter, but she thrives in a cat-savvy home and can’t wait to show you what a fun companion she is!

Zoe is a chatty little ham who loves playtime with her wand toys, but is also independent and enjoys simply relaxing. She loves to be around her people, and when she decides the time is right, she’ll snuggle up in your lap or on the couch!

Zoe can get stressed when out of her comfort zone, which is when her spiciness tends to come out 🌶️ She’d love to join a mellow, cat-savvy home where she can be the star as your only pet. 🌟

There are a few ways you can help this cutie!

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🤍 Foster: Can you give Zoe a temporary home? Email foster@phillypaws.org for more info!
🖤 Adopt: Looking for a fun and spunky new family member? Email adoptions@phillypaws.org, or check her out on our adoptions page (link in bio).

You can also follow her adventures at @pheline_phosters_philly! ...

Baby Girl might not have the best balance, but she’s got plenty of love to spare! This cutie is looking for a foster through PAWS’ Safety Net Program, and is hoping you can help.

She has an owner who loves her very much, but is facing temporary hardship at the moment. All she needs is a loving home to welcome her for 3-4 months until she can be reunited with her favorite human!

Baby Girl has a condition called cerebellar hypoplasia, which affects her balance but doesn’t require any treatment — just a sturdy litter box setup and limited access to stairs!

She’s described as independent, mellow, and sometimes shy, but she can be super sweet once she’s warmed up to you! She’s also previously lived with calm bigger dogs, but we’re not sure how she feels about kids or other cats.

By opening your home to this spunky sweetheart, you’ll be saving her 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. Email foster@phillypaws.org to learn more! ...

Your daily derp with Captain Baja! If you’re looking for the perfect co-captain, this friendly boy is ready to swashbuckle your heart at our Old City Adoption Center.

Social and affectionate, Baja thrives on companionship and chin scratches, and will chirp for head pets before melting into your hand. When not head-butting your legs, he may leap and toss his toys around, and while he’ll follow you everywhere, he’s very considerate of your personal space.

Captain Baja was found stray in rough shape (hence his unique look), but he doesn’t let his past define him! He’s is in good health (no meds) and is making incredible progress on his summer glow-up. Sweet, loyal, easygoing Baja doesn’t let his past define him.

This sweet and easygoing guy can’t wait to join a mellow family who will shower his big goofy heart with love, so stop by to visit him soon or reach out at adoptions@phillypaws.org for more info! ...

This sweet stunner is Colette! She’s gorgeous enough to elicit literal gasps from everyone she encounters, but her kind and loving personality is the real star of the show.

This gentle girl is very underweight, and is looking for a foster home where she can get healthy again. We don’t know what Colette’s life was like before she was found and brought to the city shelter, but we do know she’d be very grateful to fill her tummy with food and her heart with love!

Colette is about 3 years old, and has been friendly with other pups when she’s met them at the shelter. If you’d like to learn more, please reach out to our team at foster@phillypaws.org!

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

Seven (7!) puppies were recently abandoned at PAWS, and we could use your support. Our team has been working hard to give them the love and care they need, but we’re going through a *lot* of supplies in the process (these little ones are as messy as they are cute)! If you’d like to help, they’d be very grateful if you could help us replenish our stock of laundry detergent and paper towels.

You can send through our Amazon wishlist (link in bio), drop off supplies at any PAWS location during regular hours, or ship through the online retailer of your choice to:
PAWS
2900 Grays Ferry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19146

If you prefer, you can also make a direct donation via via Instagram, Venmo (username @phillypaws), or through our #linkinbio. The puppies thank you in advance, and so do we!

These cuties will be available for adoption soon, so please stay tuned for updates! ...

Imagine being the reason a family stays together — and enjoying a feline friend for the summer while you’re at it! PAWS is seeking Safety Net fosters for Beverly, Baby Girl, and Chica (plus several more friends who are waiting in the wings).

Pets in PAWS’ Safety Net program all have owners who love them dearly, but are facing hardships and need a few months to get back on their feet. No one should have to lose a family member just because of a temporary setback, and by opening your home for a few months, you can prevent pets and their families from experiencing that heartbreak!

We can provide supplies if you need them, plus care for any medical issues if they arise. All you need to provide is love and head scritches!

Email foster@phillypaws.org for more info! ...

Would you like to take home an adorable sidekick? Buckie is looking for a foster or adopter, on the double! His current foster is unable to continue caring for him, and returning to the shelter would be really hard on this little guy.

With a sweet face and an even sweeter personality, Buckie has a way of melting hearts wherever he goes. One of his signature moves? A joyful little dance when he’s excited — think happy feet in overdrive!

Buckie has been incredibly friendly with everyone he’s met, and would thrive with a patient foster who can help him decompress, continue working on house training, and feel more confident when his people are away (he can be barky when left alone, so he’d love to find someone who’s around often or works from home)!

This jaunty lad is around 3 years old and just 13 pounds, which makes him the perfect size for lap snuggles and Netflix marathons. If you’re looking for a lovable sidekick with major cuteness credentials, Buckie just might be your guy!

Email foster@phillypaws.org to learn more about fostering Buckie, or learn more about adopting him at our dog #adoptions page (link in bio)!

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

These congested cuties are looking for foster homes! Our medical ward is filling up under-the-weather kittens who are hoping to recover with you.

Most of them arrived on our latest rescue run from the city shelter, where space is critically low and medical cases are at a higher risk for euthanasia. By taking home one of these congested cuties, you’ll be helping them get well more quickly, AND enable us to save more cats and kittens who are counting on us!

These little ones are all being treated for upper respiratory infections, and just need a couple weeks of basic medication. If you have a pet-free space in your home for 1-2 adorable friends to crash, our foster team would love to get you started! Email foster@phillypaws.org to learn more! ...