Past Events

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!

Join us for the 18th Annual Mutt Strut, Philadelphia’s largest pet-related Fall Festival and Dog Walk! In its 18th year this exciting event is attended by hundreds of animal lovers. Enjoy a scenic walk at the Navy Yard, activities for dogs and people, food trucks, live music, contests, prizes, and much more to help save […]

Stop by the PAWS table at Pretzel Park’s Farmers Market to learn more about how to get involved!

Join PAWS and South Philadelphia Community Fridge on Wednesday, 9/25 to learn more about the work that our organizations do to support community members of Philadelphia. We will have raffle prizes and will be collecting pet food and supplies and there will be food and drinks available for purchase at Cartesian Brewing. Raffle tickets will […]

Visit the PAWS table at High Point’s Sunday Market! We will have PAWS merchandise, information about how to get involved and an adoptable pet. We hope to see you there!

Come out and meet adoptable pets and learn more about getting involved with PAWS!

Join the Young Friends of PAWS at Butcher Sew Shop for an introductory Embroidery Workshop! Using an embroidery sampler, you’ll learn how to combine over a dozen different stitch types into a beautiful design, all in support of PAWS’ mission to make Philadelphia a no-kill city. All materials are included. – Regular ticket – $85 […]

Join us at Bean2Bean Café for Boozy Bingo Brunch with coffee, food, cocktails and prizes! Attendees will enjoy music and bingo by Q102’s DJ Nugget. Dogs are welcome, and food and cocktails are available for purchase. 10% of all ticket sales are directly donated to PAWS!

Join us for Clear the Shelters Day on Saturday, September 7 for waived adoption fees for all cats and kittens at PAWS’ Old City Adoption Center and PetSmart (1415 Washington Avenue)! Apply and get approved in advance, then meet your new feline family member at either location between 11am and 4pm. Every adoption will create a space for us to rescue another […]