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12.18.2024

Lori and Bella: A Lifelong Journey of Rescue and Care with PAWS

It all began with a simple online search. Lori, a musician and lifelong animal lover, discovered a stray kitten in Brewerytown and turned to the internet for help. That search led her to PAWS. As a West Philadelphia resident, Lori initially became involved in animal rescue through her work with…

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12.17.24

Gateway Book Club: Teaching Compassion and Change

Sometimes, life gives us unexpected opportunities to make a difference — not just for ourselves, but for others, too. For Elizabeth, a dedicated Philadelphia-based teacher and animal lover, that opportunity came in the summer of 2011 when her scheduled class…

12.11.24

Cold Noses & Warm Hearts: Name Your Fee Adoptions

This holiday season, adopting a furry friend is a lifesaving gift for both you and a pet in need. That’s why from Wednesday, December 11, to Tuesday, December 24, we’re offering name your fee adoptions for adult cats over 6…

12.10.24

PAWS’ Holiday Ornament Fundraiser is back!

Make a lifesaving gift, and get some holiday cheer in return! PAWS’ Holiday Ornament Fundraiser is back for a third year, with 121 one-of-a-kind ornaments hand-crafted by our wonderful volunteers. Each has been assigned a number, 1-121, which corresponds to…

12.06.24

PAWS’ 2025 Calendars Are Here!

Featuring beautiful portraits of rescued PAWS pets, the PAWS calendar provides a year's worth of inspiration and raises needed funds for our rescue, adoption, and clinic programs. All proceeds enable PAWS to serve more of the city's neediest pets! Buy…

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