Young Friends of PAWS

Get Involved in PAWS' Lifesaving Work!

Young Friends of PAWS is a community of passionate, like-minded individuals ages 21-40(ish) with a shared love of animals, a dedication to their well-being, and a commitment to supporting others socially and professionally.

Young Friends of PAWS is a division of PAWS. Together, we share the responsibility of working to make Philadelphia a no-kill city where every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home.

Members will gain access to:

Events that benefit PAWS’ lifesaving efforts
Professional development workshops
Networking
Opportunities to give back

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Former YFP events include:

Yappy hours
Dog friendly hiking
Karaoke
Pet portrait workshops
YFP’s annual signature events: Pours for PAWS and LollaPAWlooza
…and much more!

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Join Young Friends of PAWS today! Membership is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested minimum donation of $60 per year or $5 monthly. We look forward to welcoming you as a member of our community.

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Upcoming YFP Events

Pitch-a-Friend at Evil Genius Beer Co.

Join the Young Friends of PAWS at Evil Genius Beer Company on Friday, February 27 at 8 PM for a special Pitch-A-Friend event that puts a fun twist on matchmaking!

Pitch-A-Friend is a lighthearted evening where people “pitch” their single friends in quick, entertaining presentations to the crowd. Expect plenty of laughs, cheering, and maybe even a match made in heaven. Members from Young Friends of PAWS will also be taking the mic to introduce some of our adorable adoptable pets who are looking for their perfect match, too!

Whether you are looking for love or simply a fun night out with fellow animal lovers, we hope you will join us at Evil Genius for an fun evening of matchmaking for both people and pets.

DATE: February 27, 2026
TIME: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
LOCATION: Evil Genius Beer Company – 1727 Front Street Philadelphia, PA 19122

Young Friends of PAWS

Get Involved in PAWS' Lifesaving Work!

Members will gain access to:

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Upcoming YFP Events

Pitch-a-Friend at Evil Genius Beer Co.

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