Past Events

This October, we’re proud to partner with Ciocca Subaru of Philadelphia and highlight their commitment to pets in need. Join PAWS and our friends at Ciocca this Saturday, October 11th from 12–2pm and help make this spooky season extra sweet for Philly’s pets in need! Bring the whole family to enjoy: – Trunks full of […]

The Mutt Strut is the must-attend fall festival for dogs and the people who love them! Join PAWS at The Navy Yard on Saturday, October 4 for a scenic walk and family-friendly festival with plenty of fun for humans and dogs alike. Enjoy activities and games, a canine costume contest, agility course, adoptable dogs, dozens […]

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, September 27  from 10am–2pm, you’ll have the chance to meet dogs, learn about PAWS’ lifesaving mission, and discover […]

Welcome to Dogs on Deck! Join us at Royal Boucherie for a paws-itively fun event where 6 chefs from around the city compete for a custom glizzy trophy and bragging rights for having the best hotdog in town. Proceeds from this event directly benefit our lifesaving work. Your ticket covers your dogs and your vote for the […]

Join us at Pet Supplies Plus on Saturday, September 20, from 12–2pm for a pop-up adoption event with PAWS! Meet adoptable cats and dogs, chat with our team about PAWS’ lifesaving work, and learn easy ways to get involved through fostering, volunteering, and more.

The pet pantry is available to Philadelphia residents facing financial instability who need help feeding their pets. 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.

Say cheese, pups! Celebrate the back-to-school season with Bark to School: Photo Day at Salty Paws on Saturday, September 6 from 12–4 PM. Bring your dog for their very own school-themed portrait session – complete with adorable props and backdrops. – Free for existing YFP members | $10 for new YFP members | $20 for […]

Join the Young Friends of PAWS at Walnut Garden on Saturday, August 24 from 1–4 PM for Bark to School: Read to Dogs. Whether your child wants to practice reading aloud in a fun, judgment-free setting, or you’d like to bring your own pup for their very own story time, this is the perfect way […]

Cool down with a scoop and warm up those vocal cords! Hosted by the Young Friends of PAWS, join us at The Igloo on Wednesday, July 30 from 6–8pm for a sweet night of karaoke, ice cream, and summertime fun. Whether you’re belting out your favorite ballad or cheering on friends, it’s the perfect midweek pick-me-up. No pressure, just […]

South Street’s massively popular Night Market series is BACK on Friday, August 1! Stop by South Street between 11th & 9th Streets to shop a wide variety of vendors and service providers. PAWS will have an info table set up so folks can stop by and learn about adoptable pets, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, […]

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 – September 6, […]

Join us for a special adoption event as part of National Adoption Week at PetSmart! As proud recipients of the PetSmart Charities Adoption Prep grant, we’re excited to take part in National Adoption Week at PetSmart Broad & Washington. Stop by on Saturday, July 26 between 12 to 2pm to meet adoptable dogs and cats, […]

Join Us for National Adoption Week at PetSmart! As proud recipients of the PetSmart Charities Adoption Prep grant, we’re excited to take part in National Adoption Week at PetSmart Broad & Washington! Stop by all week to meet adoptable cats, take advantage of exclusive savings on PetSmart products for adopters, and learn how you can […]

Cute kittens. Cold beer. Learn how you can change an animal’s life! 🐈 Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 20 from 12:30–3:30pm for a special Lifesaving pop-up event with PAWS and Future Days Beer Company. Kittens will be on-site to meet (for as long as they can stay awake)! Whether you’re ready to adopt, foster, […]

Gather your brainiest friends and join Young Friends of PAWS for a night of trivia fun at Dock Street Brewery South on Thursday, July 17! We’ll start gathering at 6:00 PM and Quizzo kicks off at 7:00 PM – so come early to get settled and meet your teammates! It’s free to play, and there’ll be prizes for the top teams. Just […]

Beer enthusiasts and animal advocates, rejoice! Dock Street Brewery is reintroducing Dock Street Found Friends for its third 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, Join us at […]

Stop by Raising Cane’s from 4–8 pm and support PAWS! Just mention PAWS when you order in person or use code RCFUND96 online, and Cane’s will donate 15% of net sales to help animals in need.

Join the Young Friends of PAWS for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, refreshing drinks, and lifesaving fun! Now in its third year, Pours for PAWS welcomes animal lovers 21 and older to come together in support of PAWS’ mission: making Philadelphia a place where every savable pet is guaranteed a home. Tickets include: – […]

Celebrate the longest day of the year with PAWS on South 4th Street! Join us for a vibrant block party stretching from Gaskill to Catherine Street and stop by the PAWS table between 12–3pm to meet our team, learn how you can get involved, and find out how you can make a difference for Philly’s […]

Join our legendary league of fosters and help place 150 pets in homes by July 20! It’s the return of our biggest foster event of the year — with a heroic new twist! Introducing the Everyday Heroes: PAWS Foster Challenge — a citywide call to action for animal lovers to help us place 150 pets […]