Past Events

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.

Dog lovers and Wings fans alike are invited to bring their furry friends to the game on Saturday, January 11th. PAWS will be on the concourse, so stop by to learn more about how to get involved!

Sponsored by Citizens for a No Kill Philadelphia, Petco, and PAWS, 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 given at the start of the event ot ensure orderly distribution. Please bring shopping bags or rolling carts to transport […]

Come out to the Miracle on 13th Street Light Display to see the beautiful lights and support PAWS mission! The amazing neighbors on 13th Street are helping us to raise money for our mission and spread the word about the work we do. We will have volunteers available to answer questions and chat with you […]

This holiday season, adopting a furry friend is a lifesaving gift for both you and a pet in need. That’s why from Wednesday, December 11, to Tuesday, December 24, we’re offering name your fee adoptions for adult cats over 6 months and large dogs over 40 lbs as part of our Cold Noses & Warm Hearts adoption promotion! We […]

Celebrate the season with your furry friends at the Philly Holiday Tree! Join us on Saturday, December 7th, from 12:00 – 4:00 PM for a pawsitively festive afternoon. Dress your pets in their holiday finest and snap the perfect photo in front of the dazzling tree. Enjoy: 🎄 A pop-up cocktail garden featuring ring toss, […]

We’re thrilled to be participating in The Franklin Institute’s Science After Hours: HeartBeats night on Friday, December 6! PAWS’ adoptable dogs are excited to celebrate the opening of The Franklin Institute’s all-new Body Odyssey exhibit and Hamilton Collections Gallery. Explore the museum and discover the ways we connect with ourselves and one another. Embark on […]

Join Young Friends of PAWS and Young Involved Philadelphia on Tuesday, December 3rd for our dog-friendly Yappy Hour at Craft Hall in Northern Liberties. We’ll be on the indoor puppy porch from 6-8pm, so stop by to take a photo of your pup with Santa Paws, craft an ornament, win a raffle basket, and shop […]

The Trestle Inn will be hosting a happy hour to benefit PAWS’ work! Come out on November 21st between 6-9pm to meet an adoptable pup, learn more about getting involved and to have a drink for a good cause. 20% of all bar sales during the event will go directly to support PAWS’s mission! The […]

Join us on November 17th from 12-4pm at Love City Brewing to help us restock our pet food pantry to support community members in need. Bring a donation of unopened, non-prescription, cat or dog food (wet or dry) and receive free raffle tickets! We hope to see you there!

That’s right, we want YOU (to foster with PAWS this holiday season)! And our pets want to know your holiday plans. If you’re staying in town and would like to host an adorable four-legged guest, PAWS is seeking short and long-term fosters now through the New Year. You can help by: – Pet sitting (usually […]

In need of free supplemental pet food and supplies? Join PAWS and Citizens for a No-Kill Philadelphia on Saturday, 11/9 for our next free Community Pet Pantry at Tuck Barre! Food and supplies are provided on a first come first serve bases for Philadelphia residents. The event starts at 10am and continues until 12pm or […]

Are you ready to rock n’ roll for a great cause? Join the Young Friends of PAWS (YFP) on Wednesday, November 6 for an evening of live music and plenty of fun at LollaPAWlooza! LollaPAWlooza details: – Doors at 6:00pm, music begins at 7:00pm – Musical performances by Koi Soldiers, SayNave, Dan DeLuise & the […]

CHANGE LIVES. FUR REAL. Each year, thousands of animals who are too young or too sick to be adopted arrive in city shelters, and temporary foster care gives them a chance at life. From kittens to cats and dogs of all sizes, there are always animals at PAWS in need of foster care. To make it easy (and fun!) for you […]

Join us for our Adoption Event on October 26th with our friends at Ciocca Subaru! We will be here with adorable, adoptable dogs and cats and collecting donations from 12-2 pm. Check the list for what you can donate or just stop by to meet your next best friend.

Join PAWS with our friends at Glanzmann Subaru in Hatboro on Saturday, October 12 from 12pm – 2pm to meet adoptable cats and dogs, and learn more about how to get involved in our lifesaving work!