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08.20.2024

Shae: it takes a village!


In case you missed it: after 242 days in PAWS’ care, special needs girl Shae has finally found the love she was searching for! This one-of-a-kind cat touched the hearts of everyone she met during her stay with us, along with hundreds of online fans who were cheering her on.…
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Recent News

08.19.24

For Harriet, love was worth the wait!


You might remember Harriet. She was rescued last year after wandering into a Septa maintenance building to greet the mechanics, and spent months looking for a home in spite of her friendly and loving personality. Everyone who knew her was…
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08.05.24

PAWS Kicks Off 3rd Annual “Paw it Forward” Fundraising Campaign


The bond between people and their pets is precious; it enhances mental and physical health, strengthens social connections, and improves the wellbeing of the community as a whole. It deserves to be protected, regardless of a pet owner’s resources or…
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07.11.24

Perfectly Impurrfect Adoption Promotion: ‘Name Your Own Adoption Fee’ for Longer-Stay Dogs and Cats


Our love for our pets is as unique as each animal we welcome into our lives, which is why PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society) is proud to announce its Perfectly Impurrfect adoption promotion, kicking off on Thursday, July 11 and…
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06.26.24

Championing Philadelphia’s Community Cat Caretakers: Trap, Neuter, and Release (TNR) Efforts


There are an estimated 400,000 stray and feral cats living on the streets of Philadelphia. The barrier between life and death for these cats often hinges on the efforts of community cat caretakers and the availability of Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) programs.…
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