Past Events

Clear the Shelters is here! This nationwide, month-long lifesaving event aims to find loving homes for as many pets as possible, opening desperately needed shelter space to rescue more. To do that, we need adopters and fosters  like YOU to help save lives by welcoming a shelter pet into your family. From August 10 – September […]

Our pets mean the world to us. They are part of our families and play a profound role in our lives. Now, imagine making all that love possible for other pets and people… that is the spirit of our Paw it Forward campaign, returning this summer for its third year. From August 6-8, we’ll ask you to celebrate the love […]

Join PAWS at the Broad & Washington Petsmart as part of PetSmart’s National Adoption Weekend! Meet adoptable pets and learn more about how to get involved with our lifesaving mission.

Ready to work on your downward dog? Join Young Friends of PAWS on Friday, July 19th for an evening of Kitten Yoga with Yoga with Eunmi at Opportunity Barks Behavior & Training! Tickets are $25, and $20 for YFP members. If you’ve been meaning to join YFP, we have a ticket + annual membership bundle […]

On Saturday, July 13, stop by Sunday Girl for Pics For PAWS! Nayana Photography will be there snapping photos of your pets, PAWS will be on site to chat about our work with an adoptable pup and Bean2Bean coffee will have samples of the new PAWS roast! Photo sessions are walk-in style and for $45 […]

In need of free supplemental pet food and supplies? Join PAWS and Citizens for a No-Kill Philadelphia on Saturday, 7/13 for our next free Community Pet Pantry at Central Bark Philadelphia! Food and supplies are provided on a first come first serve bases for Philadelphia residents. The event starts at 10am and continues until 12pm […]

Perfect is boring…adopt a pet as unique as you are! From July 11-31, you can name your own adoption fee for any “Impurrfect” PAWS pet with an asterisk on their adoption profile. These are cats and dogs facing longer stays with PAWS, simply because they have a common medical condition or a special preference for […]

Stop by the PAWS table at the South Street Night Market to learn more about the work we do and to get involved! The Firework Stroll begins at  8th and South Street, where parents can sit and enjoy a beer al fresco with Brauhaus Schmitz, celebrating their 15th Anniversary. There will be a DJ along […]

The PAWS Foster Challenge is here, so let’s send 150 pets into foster homes in June and save 150 more! With cats entering shelters at alarming rates and large dogs continuing to be overlooked, now is the time to step up and save lives. Every time we place an animal into a foster home, we […]

The PAWS Foster Challenge is here, so let’s send 150 pets into foster homes in June and save 150 more! With cats entering shelters at alarming rates and large dogs continuing to be overlooked, now is the time to step up and save lives. Every time we place an animal into a foster home, we […]

Beer enthusiasts and animal advocates, rejoice! Dock Street Brewery is reintroducing Dock Street Found Friends for its second year, a delectable hazy IPA crafted to support PAWS. Dock Street Found Friends boasts a 6.5% ABV, 65 IBU, and is generously hopped with Idaho 7, NZ Nectaron, and Citra Cryo. For every 4-pack sold, $1 will be […]

PROMOTION EXTENDED! We’re waiving all adult cat fees (6 months and up) at our Old City Adoption Center until Friday, May 31. Our shelters have been at maximum capacity for weeks, and we need your help to clear space for more rescues. One single adoption actually saves two lives, because when you bring a cat […]

On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, businesses and animal lovers will come together for a daylong, citywide fundraiser in support of PAWS’ lifesaving efforts. A wide variety of restaurants, shops, and service providers will donate at least 10% of their proceeds to bring Philadelphia closer to becoming a no-kill city. This is a unique opportunity to […]

Come meet adoptable PAWS animals and learn more about how to get involved! Tickets for pups are already sold out, but if you will be at the game, please stop by and see us.

Kittens are coming! Supplies and fosters are needed to prepare us for the influx of little ones who will be arriving in the coming months. Join us for a Kitten Week Open House at our Grays Ferry shelter on Saturday, April 20 from 11am-2pm. Stop by for a chance to learn about fostering, drop off Kitten […]

Kittens are coming! Supplies and fosters are needed to prepare us for the influx of little ones who will be arriving in the coming months. Join us for a Kitten Week Open House at our Old City Adoption Center on Sunday, April 21 from 11am-2pm. Stop by for a chance to learn about fostering, drop […]

Kittens are coming! Supplies and fosters are needed to prepare us for the influx of little ones who will be arriving in the coming months. Join us on Friday, April 19, from 4 – 7pm, at American Sardine Bar for “Kitten Shower Happy Hour.” Attendees are encouraged to bring donation items from PAWS’ Kitten Wishlist and […]

Kittens are coming! Fosters are needed to prepare us for the influx of little ones who will be arriving in the coming months. Want to help? Join us for a live foster orientation on Zoom on Wednesday, April 17 at 6pm. You’ll learn all about our foster program and how to care for young kittens […]

PAWS will be joining Subaru for Sakura Sunday in Fairmount Park! Come out and meet adoptable dogs, learn more about getting involved and enjoy the cherry blossom trees. We hope to see you there!

Stop by the TD Bank at Broad and Jackson Streets between 10am-1pm to learn more about PAWS and meet an adoptable pup! Plus, TD will have dog friendly prizes, treats and snacks for humans, too. Bring your dog to snap and share pics of them making crunchy withdrawals at TD Bank’s new Automated Treat Machine […]