Past Events

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 […]

Update: 6/7/25 – due to inclement weather this event has been cancelled. Stay tuned for a new date! Looking for your new best friend? Join PAWS at Love City Brewing for an afternoon of cold beer, tasty snacks, and adorable adoptable pets! Meet dogs and cats looking for loving homes while you sip on a […]

Begin your summer on a high note — by adding a feline friend to the family! Starting Friday, May 23, 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, with dozens of wonderful cats and kittens entering our […]

Stop by Franklin Fountain to chat with PAWS volunteers about getting involved!

Stop by the Queen Village Block party to chat with PAWS volunteers and learn more about getting involved! PAWS will be there from 2-5 p.m.

Come join us for our Kitten Foster Orientation on Wednesday, April 30 at 6 PM at our Grays Ferry clinic! Prefer to join from home? No problem – we’ll be live-streaming so you can participate virtually. During the session, you’ll learn everything about our foster program and how to care for adorable, young kittens. Once […]

Is your dog the next Jackson Pawllock, Pawblo Pawcasso, or Andy Warhowl? :dog: Find out at Paint-and-Lick with the Young Friends of PAWS! Join us on April 30th from 6-8pm at Boozy Mutt for a fun evening of painting, peanut butter, and pooches! Unleash your dog’s artistic talent and watch the masterpiece unfold, all while supporting […]