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.

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07.21.2025

PAWS’ 4th Annual ‘Paw it Forward’ Campaign Will Keep Pets and Families Together


The bond between people and their pets is powerful: it enhances mental and physical health, strengthens social connections, and improves the wellbeing of the community. It’s a bond that deserves to be protected, regardless of a pet owner’s resources or socioeconomic status. That’s what drives PAWS to prevent pets from entering…
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Recent News

07.07.25

A Lifeline for Philly’s Outdoor Cats: PAWS Rallies Support for Community Trap-Neuter-Release


There are an estimated 400,000 stray and feral cats living on the streets of Philadelphia. The health and safety of these cats, and the communities where they live, depend on the efforts of community cat caretakers and the availability of…
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06.27.25

Dock Street Brewery and PAWS Reunite for Third Release of Found Friends IPA


Crack open a cold one for a great cause! Dock Street Brewery is bringing back its fan-favorite Found Friends IPA for a third year, a delectable hazy IPA crafted to support PAWS. This juicy, hop-forward beer features vibrant New Zealand…
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06.19.25

PAWS Launches “Everyday Heroes: Foster Challenge” to Spotlight the Lifesaving Power of Fostering Pets


As the summer season heats up, animal shelters across Philadelphia are feeling the strain of overcrowding. With the number of homeless pets steadily increasing, the need for foster caregivers is more urgent than ever. Summer brings a surge in shelter…
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06.18.25

Join the Young Friends of PAWS for the return of their signature event, Pours for PAWS!


Join the Young Friends of PAWS for the return of their signature event, Pours for PAWS, taking place on Wednesday, June 25, to benefit the lifesaving work of the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). Hosted at Positano Coast and building…
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