Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
 
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Welcome to PAWS!

PAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia's homeless, abandoned, and unwanted animals. PAWS is the city's largest rescue organization and only no-kill shelter, and is working to make Philadelphia a place where every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home. Through its adoption locations, special events, and foster care network, PAWS finds loving homes for thousands of animals each year. [more]

Event Calendar

Mark Your Calendar!
We have a variety of great adoption, fund raising, and community-building events on the calendar.
**2012 EVENTS NOW LISTED**
Click here for the list and join us! [more]

Recent Happenings

The 12 Most Urgent of 2012: Name Your Own Adoption Fee
Meet the 12 PAWS animals who are most in need of loving homes. If one of them is a match for you, you can name your own adoption fee to take home your new best friend! [more]
 
Looking back on 2011, much to do in 2012
Philadelphia's animals had many reasons to celebrate in 2011 - we wanted to take a moment to highlight some of PAWS' accomplishments last year and give thanks to those who made them possible. [more]
 
Attention 19146 residents: $20-25 spay/neuter surgeries available at PAWS clinic
Thanks to the support of PetSmart Charities®, PAWS is offering reduced-cost spay and neuter surgeries to pets belonging to South Philadelphia residents. [more]
 
PAWS clinic keeps pets healthy and in their homes
Thanks to the Banfield Charitable Trust, PAWS’ Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic provides low-cost basic veterinary care to help families care for and keep their pets as cherished family members.  [more]
 
PAWS Mobile Adoption Unit is on the road
Thanks to support from the PETCO Foundation, PAWS' Mobile Adoption Unit travels across Greater Philadelphia to find homes for adoptable animals in more places than ever before. Check the schedule to see when we'll be in your area! [more]
 
5th Annual Mutt Strut a huge success - thank you!
This year's Mutt Strut was the biggest and best yet! Thanks to all who attended, donated, fundraised, sponsored, and volunteered, we raised nearly $114,000 for our lifesaving efforts. [more]
 


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