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04.21.2026

Tiny paws, big needs: PAWS’ Virtual Kitten Shower

Spring marks the start of kitten season, when thousands of vulnerable kittens and nursing mothers begin arriving at the city shelter. At PAWS, our nursery is already filling up with a steady stream of tiny, fragile lives who need immediate care — and we need your help to be ready…

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04.17.26

Grays Ferry shelter & clinic reopen as of Friday, April 17

Dear Friends, We are writing to share an important update following last week’s tragic construction collapse next door to our Grays Ferry shelter and clinic. Demolition of the parking garage was completed on Sunday evening, and the remains of the…

04.16.26

Lefty’s lucky match

Sometimes, the right match doesn’t just change one life, it changes...well, everything! Back in 2018, Natalie was a PAWS volunteer and experienced cat foster preparing to bring home her third foster cat. That same evening, she was also heading out…

Young Friends of PAWS to Host 4th Annual ‘Pours for PAWS’ on April 23 at Positano Coast

Join the Young Friends of PAWS for the return of their signature event, Pours for PAWS, taking place on Thursday, April 23, to benefit the lifesaving work of the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). Hosted at Positano Coast and building…

04.13.26

Community update and gratitdue

Our hearts are full after an incredible weekend of adoptions and community support. As we continue to modify our lifesaving operations following the evacuation and closure of our Grays Ferry location, we'd like to share some updates and take a…

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