Past Events

Beer enthusiasts and animal advocates, rejoice! Dock Street Brewery is reintroducing Dock Street Found Friends for its fourth year, a delectable hazy IPA crafted to support PAWS. For every 4-pack sold, $1 will be donated to support PAWS’ mission of making Philadelphia a place where every savable pet is guaranteed a home, and pet owners […]

Saturday, August 29, Clear The Shelters will culminate in a fee-waived adoption event for *ALL* cats and kittens at PAWS’ Old City Adoption Center and Broad and Washington PetSmart location. Be sure to apply ahead of time to become an approved adopter at phillypaws.org/catapp, and come out this weekend to meet your new best friend. […]

Join PAWS at the Pretzel Park Farmers Market for a special pop-up! This independent, volunteer-run market in Manayunk is all about “Buy Fresh, Buy Local,” featuring food and non-food vendors every Saturday, rain or shine. On Saturday, August 22nd from 10am–2pm, you’ll have the chance to learn about PAWS’ lifesaving mission, and discover how you […]

Join us at Pet Supplies Plus on Saturday, August 8th, from 12–2pm for a pop-up adoption event with PAWS! Meet adoptable pets, chat with our team about PAWS’ lifesaving work, and learn easy ways to get involved through fostering, volunteering, and more.

Clear the Shelters is here, and so are fee-waived adoptions! This nationwide, month-long lifesaving event has one goal: to find loving homes for as many pets as possible so we can open desperately needed shelter space to rescue more who are counting on us. To do that, we need you! From August 1 – 31, […]

Cute kittens. Cold beer. Change a life. 🐈‍⬛ 🍺 🐾 On Sunday, July 19, from 12pm until the kittens need a nap, we’re teaming up with our friends at Future Days Beer Company. for another pop-up adoption event in the taproom. Whether you’re ready to adopt, foster, or volunteer, or if you just want to […]

Get ready for tiny paws, big stretches, and a whole lot of cuteness! Join the Young Friends of PAWS and Midsection Connection Pilates Studio on July 11 at 12pm for Pilates for Paws: A Kitten Pop Up, a 50-minute mat Pilates class featuring the sweetest workout buddies imaginable: kittens! Move, breathe, and strengthen alongside playful […]

Looking to add a little extra sunshine to your summer? From Friday, July 10 through Monday, July 13, adoption fees will be waived for all cats 6 months and older at our Old City Adoption Center! Matchmaking is our specialty, and PAWS offers support, guidance, and training for adopters to ensure a great fit for […]

Join fellow Young Friends of PAWS members for a dog-friendly social during the Croatia vs. Ghana World Cup match! It’s a chance to connect with other members, enjoy great drinks, and spend time with some very good dogs! Well behaved dogs on leashes are welcome to attend.

Join PAWS, Love City Vet, and Constellation Dog Academy for the Teen Wolf Workshop, a special educational event designed for pet parents of adolescent dogs ages 6 months to 2 years. Led by veterinary and training professionals, this workshop will cover what’s happening during adolescence, common behavioral changes, foundational training concepts, and wellness tips to […]

Kick off your summer weekend early with a delicious Ice Cream Social, hosted by the Young Friends of PAWS! Join us on June 18 from 4-7pm at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream and indulge in delicious scoops while supporting PAWS’ lifesaving mission. As you savor your ice cream, take the opportunity to socialize with fellow animal […]

Join us at Pet Supplies Plus on Saturday, June 13th, from 12–2pm for a pop-up adoption event with PAWS! Meet adoptable pets, chat with our team about PAWS’ lifesaving work, and learn easy ways to get involved through fostering, volunteering, and more.

Join our legendary league of fosters and help place 300 pets in homes by July 31! It’s the return of our biggest foster event of the year — with a heroic twist! Introducing the Everyday Heroes Foster Challenge — a citywide call to action for animal lovers to help us save lives. With pets entering […]

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 […]