Past Events

Join us at the Petsmart on Broad & Washington to meet adoptable animals! You could find your new best friend!

FREE vaccines for pets of owners in need! – Distemper (DHPP) vaccine for dogs – FREE – Distemper (FVRCP) vaccine for cats – FREE – Rabies vaccine for cats and dogs – FREE – Follow up booster vaccines may be recommended for animals under 6 months of age or animals with an unknown vaccine history. […]

If you or someone you know is struggling to feed a family pet, PAWS is co-hosting a Pet Food Pantry with Citizens for a No-Kill Philadelphia at Philadelphia Auto and Parole in Kingsessing. Come by anytime from 10 am to noon! This event is for Philadelphia residents only and please wear a mask. If you’d […]

Visit PAWS at the Christmas Village in Philadelphia presented by Bank of America – the authentic German Christmas market. Get into the holiday spirit with decorated tents and wooden houses can be seen throughout Center City’s LOVE Park. There, you’ll find 100+ international vendors with traditional European food, drinks and handmade gifts! PAWS will be […]

Visit PAWS at the Christmas Village in Philadelphia presented by Bank of America – the authentic German Christmas market. Get into the holiday spirit with decorated tents and wooden houses can be seen throughout Center City’s LOVE Park. There, you’ll find 100+ international vendors with traditional European food, drinks and handmade gifts! PAWS will be […]

On Wednesday, November 17th from 5-7pm, swing by for a beer at Dock Street Brewery South to kick-off our Young Friends of PAWS program! Meet people who love animals as much as you do, tour the brewery with head brewer (and PAWS foster dad) Mark, and support PAWS in the process — $1 from every beer sold will be donated!  Young Friends of […]

After going virtual in 2020, we will be back at the Navy Yard in October 2021! The Mutt Strut is the must-attend fall festival for dogs and the people who love them, and we’ve got lots of extra special plans in store for our 15th one!

Meet adoptable PAWS pups Buster and Maggie and learn how to get involved in our mission!

Attention trappers! FREE TNR Clinic (Trap-Neuter-Release) for outdoor, feral cats on Saturday, June 19 at PAWS. Generously sponsored by The Peanut Fund, open to all cats both inside and outside the city limits. This Walk-In Clinic is first come, first serve to the first 50 cats! Cats MUST be in traps (this event is not […]

Support our friends and save lives! We’re coming together to show some love to the businesses who have been so generous to us in the past. All week long, we’ll share special promotions, raffle items, and stories of the pets we’re working to save. Thanks to our generous sponsors: Annamaet Petfoods and Subaru!

Interested in learning more about fostering kittens with PAWS? Join us for a virtual workshop on Saturday, April 10th at 11am! In addition to learning all about caring for cute kittens, we will tell you more about our foster program and introduce you to our foster team! And of course there will be adorable kittens […]

**APPOINTMENTS FOR THIS EVENT ARE FULL** We received an enormous amount of interest for this event and all appointments have been filled! Stay tuned for future updates of PAWS’ spay/neuter services for dogs. Attention Philly residents: have a pit or pit mix that needs to be spayed/neutered? On Friday, April 2, PAWS will be providing […]

Attention trappers! FREE TNR Clinic (Trap-Neuter-Release) for outdoor, feral cats on Saturday, March 27 at PAWS. Generously sponsored by The Peanut Fund. This Walk-In Clinic is first come, first serve to the first 100 cats! Cats MUST be in traps (this event is not for owned/pet cats). FREE spay/neuter includes: FVRCP and Rabies vaccines, flea […]

Attention trappers! FREE TNR Clinic (Trap-Neuter-Release) for outdoor, feral cats on February 13 at PAWS. This Walk-In Clinic is first come, first serve to the first 100 cats! Cats MUST be in traps (this event is not for owned/pet cats), and must be trapped within the city of Philadelphia. FREE spay/neuter includes: FVRCP and Rabies […]

Strut your stuff, wherever you are! Since we can’t gather at the Navy Yard this year, we’re taking the Mutt Strut virtual, so all pets can join in as we raise critical funds for PAWS’ lifesaving efforts. Walk (or run!) with your dog on your block, in a park, or a hiking trail, or get creative at home with your […]

Attention trappers! Spay/neuter event for outdoor community cats. Generously sponsored by The Peanut Fund and Wheezy’s Fund Saturday, October 17th at PAWS’ Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic 2900 grays Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19146 This walk-in clinic is first come, first serve to the first 75 cats! Cats MUST be in traps (this event is not […]

Join us for an extraordinary online series! Enjoy demos and tips from all-star chefs, celebrate Philly’s food scene, hear from special guests how PAWS has continued to save and serve at-risk pets despite the pandemic, and learn how you can help make Philadelphia a no-kill city. Bid on priceless experiences in the online auction, too!

Join us! This event will take place via Zoom to enjoy from the comfort of your home. For a $20 donation to PAWS, you will receive several beers to try (pick-up locations will be in Fishtown and Grays Ferry). It will be led by PAWS volunteer Jameson Sempey with raffle prizes and more.

Find your home solutions and your home companion in one visit! Meet adoptable PAWS pets and learn how to get involved at West Elm’s Chestnut Street location.