This month, PAWS dogs got the VIP (Very Important Pup) treatment! With Philly shelters critically full and adoptions slow due to summer plans and traveling, it’s more important than ever find unique ways to spotlight our adoptable dogs and help them put their best foot forward. That’s why we teamed up with Lisa Godfrey Photography and our friends at Franklin Square Park for a one-of-a-kind adoption photoshoot against a backdrop of iconic Philly landmarks in miniature, and larger-than-life Chinese Lantern Festival displays! Click through the pictures to see the full sized versions, or visit our models’ adoption bios!

Our biggest thanks go out to Lisa Godfrey and Franklin Square Park for making this amazing day possible!

Finnegan, 1.5 years old, at Love park and city hall

Princess Possum, 2 years, at Elfreth’s Alley

Ace, 2 years, at the Lantern Festival wisteria tunnel and wings

Pablo, 4 years, at the art museum

Potato, 7 years, at the Lantern Festival lantern tunnel and panda tunnel