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11.17.2025

PAWS Urges Community to Foster Homeless Pets during “Foster Homes for the Holidays” campaign

As the holiday season approaches, animal shelters across Philadelphia are facing an added strain: a temporary reduction in the number of available foster homes due to travel, hosting, and busy schedules, just as more families are facing hardships that are forcing them to part with their beloved pets and shelters…

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10.30.25

Here’s how you can help neighbors and pets in need

With your support, PAWS has always strived to meet the needs of our community — whether caring for homeless animals and finding them love for the first time, or providing support so that pets can remain with their families who…

10.22.25

PAWS Announces ‘Perfectly Impurrfect’ Adoption Promotion

Just as every pet has their own quirks and charms, every bond we share with them is uniquely ours. That’s why PAWS is proud to announce the return of its Perfectly Impurrfect adoption promotion, kicking off on Friday, October 24 and…

10.06.25

19TH ANNUAL PAWS MUTT STRUT RAISES OVER $135,000 FOR PHILADELPHIA’S AT-RISK PETS

2025 MUTT STRUT PHOTO ALBUMS: 2025 Mutt Strut - Pawtrait Pop-Up Photos 2025 Mutt Strut - Katie McMenamin Photos 2025 Mutt Strut - Edo Photos Over 750 dog lovers and their furry friends gathered on Saturday, October 4 at the…

09.16.25

19th Annual PAWS Mutt Strut: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Join PAWS for the 19th Annual Mutt Strut on Saturday, October 4! Dogs and their humans will enjoy a fun-filled fall festival and a scenic walk through the beautiful Navy Yard and provide great photo opportunities for local media. As…

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