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09.18.2026

PAWS TO HOST 20TH ANNUAL MUTT STRUT – DOG WALK AND FALL FESTIVAL

Join PAWS for the 20th Annual Mutt Strut on Saturday, October 3! This year’s event marks an extra-special milestone, as PAWS celebrates two decades of saving and improving the lives of Philadelphia’s pets and the people who love them. Dogs and their humans will enjoy a fun-filled fall festival and…

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08.10.26

Dog owner support survey

Philadelphia dog owners, we want to hear from you! PAWS is exploring new ways to support dogs and the people who love them — and your input can help us understand what resources would make the biggest difference. Whether it’s…

08.06.26

PAWS Medical Relief Fund Expands Access to Lifesaving Veterinary Care for Homeless Pets

Since 2006, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has played a leading role in transforming animal welfare in Philadelphia, helping to drive a nearly 50% decrease in animals entering the city shelter and increasing the survival rate for those who…

07.08.26

Why adopting a senior pet is a win-win for you and them

Some of the pets who need us most arrive later in life. They have stories we can never fully know, and medical needs that can’t be ignored. What they all share is the same quiet hope for comfort, care, and…

06.30.26

Johnny Cash: adopted and adored!

In case you missed it: after 645 days in our care, Johnny Cash has a family to call his own! When this special pup arrived at PAWS, it was clear he needed to heal in more ways than one. He'd…

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