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

Pet portraits with Santa at Philadelphia Distilling

Ready to celebrate the season while helping pets in need? Join the Young Friends of PAWS for complimentary pet portraits with Santa — plus a festive pet food drive to support Philly pets in need — all happening Sunday, December 21 from 2–5 PM at Philadelphia Distilling’s heated & enclosed patio.

Bring your furry friends, snap the perfect holiday photo, and enjoy an afternoon with fellow animal lovers. Adoptable pets will also be onsite looking for their new families. We’re collecting items from the PAWS Wish List: wet kitten food, soft dog treats, paper towels, and dry cat/dog food. Every donation gets you entered into our holiday raffle basket giveaway!

Come for the portraits, stay for the cheer, and help local pets this season!

Young Friends of PAWS

Get Involved in PAWS' Lifesaving Work!

Members will gain access to:

Get Started

Upcoming YFP Events

Pet portraits with Santa at Philadelphia Distilling

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