Past Events

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 […]

Join PAWS at American Sardine Bar on Friday, April 18 from 4-7pm for “Kitten Shower Happy Hour!” Attendees can look forward to learning about fostering, meeting adorable foster kittens, winning raffle prizes, and mingling with fellow animal lovers! To be entered into the raffle, attendees are encouraged to bring items from PAWS’ Kitten Shower Wishlist.

Join PAWS at Carbon Copy West on Thursday, April 17 from 5-8pm for “Kitten Shower Happy Hour & Cat Quizzo!” Enjoy a fun and informative evening where you can learn about fostering, mingle with fellow animal lovers, and win exciting raffle prizes. To be entered into the raffle, attendees are encouraged to bring items from […]

Stop by our foster open houses at our Old City Adoption Center on Saturday, April 12 from 11am-2pm and Sunday, April 13 from 11-am-2pm. Attendees can learn about fostering, enjoy treats provided by Batter & Crumb, and meet adoptable cats. Drop off a donation from our Kitten Wishlist and get entered to win raffle prizes!

Kitten season is here and there are so many ways to help as PAWS gets ready to welcome the little ones! Throughout the week, we’re hosting a diverse range of educational events and donation drives with a particular focus on fostering. • SIGN UP TO FOSTER:  By signing up to foster, you’ll ensure enough homes will […]

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.

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, March 29 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 […]

Ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some furry friends? Bring your pup and join us March 17th at Urban Village Brewing Company for a special St. PAWtrick’s Day Yappy Hour! Hosted by the Young Friends of PAWS, you’re guaranteed to have a shamrockin’ good time while supporting PAWS’ lifesaving mission. What’s in store? 🐶 […]

Our Match Madness adoption promotion is now running until Monday, March 31! With so many pets waiting for a home, adopters can name their own adoption fee and bring home a cat or dog who is ready to become their ultimate teammate. Even better, every adoption opens space for PAWS to rescue another pet in […]

Hosted by the Super Moms Group of Philadelphia, the Community Pet Pantry is open to Philadelphia residents experiencing financial instability. Pet food and supplies are limited and first-come-first-served. Numbered tickets will be handed out to participants at the start of the event to ensure orderly distribution. Visit phillynokill.org for full eligibility guidelines.

Come meet adoptable dogs from PAWS and discover how you can make a difference! Whether you’re looking to adopt a furry friend, foster a pet in need, or support PAWS’ lifesaving work in other ways, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more and get involved.