Past Events

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

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 […]

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

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.

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 […]

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!

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 […]

Join PAWS at Glanzmann Subaru in Hatboro to meet adoptable pets and learn more about how to get involved in our lifesaving work!

Join PAWS at Ciocca Subaru of Philadelphia to meet adoptable pets and learn more about how to get involved in our lifesaving work!

Join us out front of our Adoption Center to learn more about PAWS, how to get involved and meet adoptable cats!

Join us for a Mutt Strut Open House & Pick-Up Party this Saturday, October 8 at Ciocca Subaru of Philadelphia, between 10am and 1pm. You and your dog can enjoy fun activities, enter our doggy costume contest, visit a variety of vendors, and pick up your fundraising prizes, Mutt Strut t-shirts, and new PAWS merch! […]

*Moved to Sunday due to rain* On October 2, Philadelphia will once again go to the dogs! 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 Philadelphia’s homeless pets. Join us!

We will have new and used items for sale including toys, clothing, crates, and more! All proceeds will benefit PAWS. We will be asking everyone to wear a mask and maintain social distancing.

Join PAWS adoptable kittens at Kitten Yoga with Focus Barre and Yoga! Space is limited, so get your ticket now.

We will have new and used items for sale including toys, clothing, crates, and more! All proceeds will benefit PAWS. We will be asking everyone to wear a mask and maintain social distancing.

Museum of Illusions is hosting a Yappy Hour to benefit PAWS! Owners and their pups can enjoy the mind-bending experiences the museum has to offer as well as have a fun evening out in a beautiful setting to support our mission. Dogs can enjoy doggy ice cream, fun take home treats and photo opportunities and […]

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

Join Friends of the Rail Park for a meet-up amongst local furry friends and their people! You can visit the PAWS table to learn about how to get involved. The event is free but registration is requested if you plan to attend.

If you or someone you know is struggling to feed a family pet, PAWS is co-hosting a Pet Food Pantry with Citizens for a No-Kill Philadelphia at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on August 27th from 10am – 12 pm or until supplies run out. This event is for Philadelphia residents only and please wear […]

Clear the Shelters is here! PAWS is thrilled to partner once again with Hills Pet Nutrition, NBC10 Philadelphia, and Telemundo 62 for this nationwide pet adoption event. Head to PAWS’ Old City Adoption Center where fees will be waived for every cat adoption that takes place on August 27. We will be prioritizing approved adopters, […]