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06.19.2025

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 intakes as animals are found as strays or surrendered, but…
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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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05.30.25

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…
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PAWS Named a 2025 Philly Favorite by the Philadelphia Inquirer!


We are thrilled to share that PAWS has been recognized as a 2025 Philly Favorite by the Philadelphia Inquirer! Thanks to the overwhelming support of our community—and more than 339,000 votes cast—PAWS earned Silver in the Favorite Veterinarian category and…
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05.07.25

Philly Loves PAWS Day: May 14, 2025


Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), the city’s largest rescue partner and provider of affordable veterinary care, proudly announces the return of Philly Loves PAWS, a full day, citywide fundraiser on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. On this day, a wide array…
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