Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), the city’s largest rescue partner and provider of affordable veterinary care, proudly announces the return of Philly Loves PAWS, a full day, citywide fundraiser on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. On this day, a wide array of businesses throughout the region will generously donate at least 10% of their sales to support PAWS’ lifesaving initiatives. This exciting event, now in its tenth year, is sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus.

This year, over 60 diverse partners including retail stores, restaurants, cafes, salons, yoga studios, and other small businesses across the city will participate in Philly Loves PAWS. In exchange for their generous support, participating businesses receive comprehensive public relations assistance aimed at maximizing awareness and weekday foot traffic, while collectively contributing to Philadelphia’s journey toward becoming a place where every savable pet is guaranteed a home, and every pet owner has the support they need to keep their family whole.

Thanks to donor support through events like Philly Loves PAWS, dogs like Patty Pancake, a two-year-old dog currently looking for a home, receive the comprehensive care they need.

Through their involvement in Philly Loves PAWS, both supporting businesses and their patrons will play a crucial role in enabling PAWS to provide vital services for animals and people in need, including rescue, rehabilitation, foster and adoption placement, affordable veterinary care, pet pantry services, temporary housing, and more. Businesses confirmed to participate in Philly Loves PAWS as of April 29, 2026, are:

• Food & Drink: American Sardine Bar, Bakeshop on 20th, Bridget Foy’s*, Cartesian Brewing*, Capriccio Cafe and Bar at Cret Park*, Chabaa Thai Bistro,  Fergie’s Pub*, Function Coffee Labs, Future Days Beer Company, Fringe Bar, Gleaners Cafe, Human Robot Süd*, Jerry’s Bar, Joe’s Steak and Soda Shop, New Wave, Race St. Cafe, Second District Brewing*, Sit and Spin Records, South Philadelphia Tap Room*, SouthHouse*, Sunday Girl*, Sunshine Sandwich Shop, Tattooed Mom, Urban Village Brewing, Vibrant Coffee Roasters & Bakery, Yanako
• Fitness: Lumos Yoga, Focus Barre and Yoga,
• Pet: Anima Natural Pet Products*, City of Paws Pet Care*, Melmos Dog Treats*, Mystical Mutts*, Opportunity Barks Behavior & Training*, Pawtrait Pop-up, WAG: Whole Animal Gym, The Pet Snobs Boutique*
• Retail: , Crash Bang Boom, Eastern Pass Tattoo, Frame Fatale, Grand Souk Co*, KIN Boutique, Latchkey Records, Modern Eye – West Philly*, Modern Eye (Center City)*, A Novel Idea on Passyunk, Philadelphia Independents, Plants Etc.*, Revival PHL, Rival Brothers Coffee, Good Buy Supply,
• Beauty and Barbershops: Bellalisa Hair Studio*, Blokes Barbershop & Gentlemen’s Emporium

*Pet Food Pantry Drop-Off Locations: Businesses marked with an asterisk are also collecting donations for PAWS’ Pet Food Pantry, which provides essential supplies to pet owners in need throughout Philadelphia. Patrons are invited to drop off donations to help stock the pantry. The most needed items include dry dog food (10–30 lb. bags), dry cat food (10–25 lb. bags), cases of canned dog and cat food, and cat litter. These donations help keep pets nourished, healthy, and with the families who love them.

“We’re proud to celebrate the 10th year of Philly Loves PAWS alongside more than 60 incredible local businesses,” says Melissa Levy, executive director. “This milestone reflects a decade of community support, bringing neighbors together to uplift small businesses while raising critical funds to help vulnerable pets find loving homes and stay with the families who love them. We’re honored to stand with our community in addressing Philadelphia’s most urgent animal welfare needs.”

Since its establishment in 2016, Philly Loves PAWS has generated over $150,000 in lifesaving funds to support homeless and at-risk pets. To learn more please visit phillylovespaws.org.

Animal lovers across the city come together to support local businesses and PAWS on Philly Loves PAWS day.