Past Events
Philly Loves PAWS Day
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 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.
DATE:
May 17, 2023
Young Friends at Philly Loves PAWS Day
Join the Young Friends of PAWS for a Philly Loves PAWS Day celebration at Grace Tavern! Learn more about the Young Friends of PAWS program, mission, and ways to get involved.
DATE:
May 17, 2023
TIME:
5:00 pm –
7:00 pm
Location:
Grace Tavern - 2229 Grays Ferry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Adoption Day with Ciocca Subaru
Come out to meet adoptable pets and learn more about getting involved with PAWS!
DATE:
May 13, 2023
TIME:
12:00 pm –
2:00 pm
Location:
Ciocca Subaru of Philadelphia - 1400 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Cat Adoption Special: Name-Your-Own-Fee
If you’ve been thinking about adding a feline family member – now is the time! Through May 31, adopters can name their own fee for adult cats (over 6 months). Memorial Day is coming up and a holiday weekend is a perfect time to welcome a new pet. It gives you both time to adjust, […]
DATE:
May 12, 2023 –
May 31, 2023
Location:
PAWS - all locations
Dock Street Found Friends Launch Party
Beer drinkers and animal lovers rejoice! You can soon enjoy a flavorful hazy IPA from Dock Street Brewing that benefits the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society. Dock Street Found Friends, their newest brew, is 6.5% ABV with 65 IBU and hopped with Idaho 7 and Motueka. For every 4-pack sold, $1 will be donated to support […]
DATE:
May 4, 2023
TIME:
5:00 pm –
7:00 pm
Location:
Dock Street Brewery South - 2118 Washington Avenue
Adoption Day with Vue23
Come out to meet adoptable pets and learn more about getting involved with PAWS!
DATE:
April 22, 2023
TIME:
12:00 pm –
2:00 pm
Location:
Vue23 - 3201 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA
Adoption event with PHilthy PAWS
Come out to meet adoptable pets and learn more about getting involved with PAWS!
DATE:
April 15, 2023
TIME:
12:00 pm –
2:00 pm
Location:
Philthy PAWS - 806 South 47th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Bark in the Bowl with the Philadelphia Wings
Dog lovers and Wings fans alike are invited to bring their furry friends to the game on Saturday. Tickets will admit both one person and one dog and the first 500 dogs will receive a Wings bandana. PAWS will have a table where you can meet an adoptable dog and learn more about how to […]
DATE:
March 18, 2023
TIME:
11:00 am –
2:00 pm
Location:
Wells Fargo Center - 3601 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Adoption Day at PetSmart
Join PAWS at the Broad & Washington PetSmart as part of PetSmart’s National Adoption Week! Meet adoptable cats and learn more about how to get involved with our lifesaving mission.
DATE:
March 11, 2023
TIME:
12:00 pm –
2:00 pm
Location:
PetSmart - 1415 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Fido Friday at the Flower Show
Join PAWS for Fido Friday at the Philadelphia Horticultural Society’s Flower Show! Explore the Flower show with your pet, meet adoptable dogs and learn about how to get involved.
DATE:
March 10, 2023
TIME:
5:00 pm –
8:00 pm
Location:
Pennsylvania Convention Center - 1101 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Free Pet Food Pantry
If you or someone you know is struggling to feed a family pet, PAWS is co-hosting a Pet Food Pantry with New Leash on Life and Citizens for a No-Kill Philadelphia at 4704 Leiper Street on February 11 from 10am – 12 pm or until supplies run out. This event is for Philadelphia residents only […]
DATE:
February 11, 2023
TIME:
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
4704 Leiper Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124
PAWS at the Christmas Village
Visit PAWS at the Christmas Village in Philadelphia presented by Bank of America – the authentic German Christmas market. Get into the holiday spirit with decorated tents and wooden houses can be seen throughout Center City’s LOVE Park. There, you’ll find 100+ international vendors with traditional European food, drinks and handmade gifts! PAWS will be […]
DATE:
December 16, 2022
TIME:
5:00 pm –
7:00 pm
Location:
Love Park - 1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
Adoption Day with Pets Supplies Plus
Come out and meet adoptable pets and learn more about getting involved with PAWS!
DATE:
December 10, 2022
TIME:
12:00 pm –
2:00 pm
Location:
2475 Aramingo Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125
PAWS at the Christmas Village
Visit PAWS at the Christmas Village in Philadelphia presented by Bank of America – the authentic German Christmas market. Get into the holiday spirit with decorated tents and wooden houses can be seen throughout Center City’s LOVE Park. There, you’ll find 100+ international vendors with traditional European food, drinks and handmade gifts! PAWS will be […]
DATE:
December 2, 2022
TIME:
5:00 pm –
7:00 pm
Location:
Love Park - 1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
Adoption Day with Pets Supplies Plus
Come out and meet adoptable pets and learn more about getting involved with PAWS!
DATE:
November 19, 2022
TIME:
12:00 pm –
2:00 pm
Location:
2475 Aramingo Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125
Adoption Event with Petsmart
Join PAWS at the Broad & Washington Petsmart as part of Petsmart’s National Adoption Weekend! Meet adoptable cats and learn more about how to get involved with our lifesaving mission.
DATE:
November 12, 2022
TIME:
12:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Location:
Petsmart - 1415 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Barktoberfest with Cartesian Brewing
Young Friends of PAWS will be set-up at Cartesian Brewing’s Barktoberfest on Saturday November 5th from 2-5pm. Come and learn about PAWS and our Young Friends program! Barktober Fest will be the perfect day for you and your dog, complete with raffles, dog portraits, and 10% off your tab if you make a donation to […]
DATE:
November 5, 2022
TIME:
2:00 pm –
5:00 pm
Location:
Cartesian Brewing - 1326 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Pulling for Pets with Emancipet
This one-day event hosted by Emancipet features teams of ghosts and goblins (and pet lovers!) competing to pull a truck over 30 feet in the fastest time. PAWS, along with other vendors, will have a table where you can learn about how to get involved!
DATE:
October 30, 2022
TIME:
1:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Location:
Piazza DiBruno Italian Market, 914 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Diamonds and Dogs
Come out to Jewelers’ Row District on Saturday, October 29, as businesses (Walnut through Market and 7th – 9th streets) join forces for Diamonds & Dogs, a day to celebrate pets and paw-ty! The 700 block of Sansom Street will be closed from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. for activities, giveaways, shop street vendors, and […]
DATE:
October 29, 2022
TIME:
10:00 am –
1:00 pm
Location:
Jewelers' Row - Along the 700 block of Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA
