Past Events

Tell All Your Friends Live — A PAWS Fundraiser Join us for a night of live music with Tell All Your Friends, a high-energy local cover band known for keeping the crowd singing all night long. This event is a fundraiser supporting PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society), helping provide care, shelter, and second chances for animals across Philly. […]

Start your summer on a high note by adding a feline friend to the family! Starting Friday, May 29, we’re waiving adoption fees for all adult cats (aged 6 months and older) at our Old City Adoption Center.Our busiest season is in full swing, and dozens of wonderful cats and kittens entering our care each […]

Join us at City of Paws Pet Care on Saturday, May 16! Volunteers will be on site with adoptable dogs and ready to chat about volunteering, how to get involved, and other ways you can support PAWS. City of Paws Pet Care provides advice, value, and a local convenience to pet owners in Manayunk and […]

Join businesses and animal lovers will come together for a daylong, citywide fundraiser in support of PAWS’ lifesaving efforts! A wide variety of restaurants, shops, and service providers will donate at least 10% of their proceeds to bring Philadelphia closer to becoming a no-kill city where every savable pet is guaranteed a home. This is […]

The pet pantry is available to Philadelphia residents facing financial instability. Supplies are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while quantities last. Due to limited supply, we can no longer allow pickups for participants not present. If you cannot attend but are in urgent need, please email help@phillypaws.org.

Saving lives has never been more fun! Join us on Monday, May 4 at Urban Village Brewing for a kitten-themed happy hour. From 4-6pm, you can chat with members of PAWS’ foster team to learn more about our foster program, mingle with fellow animal lovers, “shop” our virtual wishlist, and meet adorable PAWS kittens. We hope to […]

Animal lovers 21 and older are invited to join the Young Friends of PAWS for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, refreshing drinks, and lifesaving fun at the fourth annual Pours for PAWS! Now in its fourth year, Pours for PAWS brings together Philadelphia’s community of animal lovers to support PAWS and our mission to […]

Join PAWS for a cozy, community-filled Pop-Up Adoption Event at Jax Cafe on Saturday, April 11, from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM. Whether you’re ready to adopt or just want to say hi, stop by to sip great coffee, enjoy delicious pastries, and meet some seriously lovable adoptable pets who might just become your new best friend.  You’ll […]

Following the parking structure emergency next door to our Grays Ferry location on Wednesday, April 8, we’re grateful to share that all PAWS staff, volunteers, animals, and owned pets in our care are safe and accounted for. Late last night, the City’s Office of Emergency Management advised us to evacuate all animals from Grays Ferry […]

The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual spring celebration of Japanese arts and culture organized by Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP), with tremendous support from title sponsor Subaru of America, Inc. Featuring a variety of events throughout the city, this yearly festival brings a taste of Japan to Philadelphia and highlights the […]

Join us for a special adoption event as part of National Adoption Week at PetSmart! PAWS is excited to take part in National Adoption Week at PetSmart Broad & Washington. Stop by on Saturday, March 28 between 12 to 2pm to meet adoptable dogs and cats, take advantage of exclusive savings on PetSmart products for […]

This March, excitement isn’t just for the basketball court – there’s an adoptable pet waiting to be your MVP! Adopters can name their fee for participating cats and dogs – those with longer stays or special needs, such as manageable age-related conditions, daily medication routines, or preferences for being the only pet. All participating pets […]

Join the Young Friends of PAWS at Evil Genius Beer Company on Friday, February 27 at 8 PM for a special Pitch-A-Friend event that puts a fun twist on matchmaking! Pitch-A-Friend is a lighthearted evening where people “pitch” their single friends in quick, entertaining presentations to the crowd. Expect plenty of laughs, cheering, and maybe […]

In honor of World Spay Day, PAWS is hosting a free TNR clinic for outdoor community cats on Wednesday February 25. Spay/neuter appointments are available by appointment only at our Grays Ferry and Grant Avenue wellness clinics. Free spay/neuter appointment includes FVRCP and rabies vaccines, flea treatment, and a mandatory ear tip. By offering lifesaving […]

SUNDAY, FEB. 22 UPDATE: Due to the expected inclement weather, PAWS will not be attending this event. We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage everyone to stay safe if traveling today. The annual Wings Bark in the Bowl game is back, and fans are invited to bring their dogs to enjoy a day of “ruff and […]

Join us for a pop-up adoption event at The Yard at Pencoyd, a riverfront community campus in Bala Cynwyd, on Saturday, February 21, from 12:00–2:00 PM. Spend your afternoon enjoying views of the Schuylkill River while meeting adoptable dogs and cats looking for loving homes. You’ll also have the chance to learn more about PAWS’ lifesaving […]

The pet pantry is available to Philadelphia residents facing financial instability. Supplies are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while quantities last. Due to limited supply, we can no longer allow pickups for participants not present. If you cannot attend but are in urgent need, please email help@phillypaws.org.

1/22 UPDATE: This event has officially sold out online! A limited number of seats will be available at the door on the day of the event. Lights, camera, paws! Join the Philly Film Society and Young Friends of PAWS for an afternoon of classic cinema and friendly competition on Saturday, January 24 at the Film Society East. […]

Join us this Saturday, January 17 at PAWS Broad & Washington Petsmart and usher in 2026 by choosing to “Adopt Joy!” Attendees will meet adoptable cats and dogs from PAWS, enjoy exclusive PetSmart discounts for adopters, and learn about the many different ways to get involved with supporting PAWS. Local Adopt Joy™ events not only […]

Ready to celebrate the season while helping pets in need? Join the Young Friends of PAWS for complimentary pet portraits with Santa — plus a festive pet food drive to support Philly pets in need — all happening Sunday, December 21 from 2–5 PM at Philadelphia Distilling’s heated & enclosed patio.Bring your furry friends, snap […]