Hand2Paw

Hand2Paw Hand2Paw provides a supportive environment where youth and animals can heal and learn. www.hand2paw.org

We work mainly with youth who are experiencing homelessness, find themselves in transitional housing post foster care, & those involved in the juvenile justice system. Hand2Paw’s mission is to provide a safe and supportive work environment, for youth ages 16-24, who are experiencing housing insecurity or foster-care involvement, as a means of enhancing resilience, compassion, and connection with people, animals and the community of Philadelphia.

🐾 Now Accepting Applications: Pawspurr Internship Program! 🐾A 6-week journey into humane education, career development, ...
08/28/2025

🐾 Now Accepting Applications: Pawspurr Internship Program! 🐾

A 6-week journey into humane education, career development, and compassionate animal care.

We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for Pawspurr, our 6-week internship program designed for young adults that are passionate about animal welfare and community impact.

Through Pawspurr, interns will:
✅ Learn the fundamentals of safe animal handling
✅ Build essential job readiness skills
✅ Participate in off-site visits to local animal welfare organizations
✅ Explore real-world careers in the field of humane education

This immersive experience offers hands-on learning, fostering connections between us and our furry friends, and presents interns with the opportunity to connect with professionals making a difference in animal care and advocacy.

Who should apply?
This program is ideal for students, aspiring animal care professionals, and anyone eager to explore a future in humane education. Applicants must be between the ages of 17-24.

📅 Application deadline: Friday, September 5th, 2025
📩 Apply now: hand2paw.org/apply

Spots are limited — we can’t wait to meet the next generation of animal advocates! 🐶🐱

🐾 Community in Action! 🐶🐱Our August Pet Pantry event was a huge success! 💙 Thanks to your support, we were able to serve...
08/27/2025

🐾 Community in Action! 🐶🐱
Our August Pet Pantry event was a huge success! 💙 Thanks to your support, we were able to serve:

✨ 118 community members
🐕 209 pets
🥫 419 lbs of dog food
🥫 519 lbs of cat food
🧻 672 lbs of cat litter

We can’t give enough thanks to our wonderful partners who helped us make sure the pets in our community were fed and cared for! A million claps to ACCT Philly, Waiting on a Friend Rescue and Olney Community Collaborative for showing up and showing out. 🤗

We have one more pet pantry planned for later this year, so keep an eye and ear out for our upcoming post dropping our next and final pantry for 2025. Together, we’re making sure no pet goes without. 🐾









As summer winds down, so does our programming — but there’s always time to celebrate the real MVPs of the season. Happy ...
08/26/2025

As summer winds down, so does our programming — but there’s always time to celebrate the real MVPs of the season. Happy to our furry friends who brought smiles, tail wags, and pure joy to our community. Special shoutout to Rotisserie, Sweet Dee, Atlas and Matcha, Buffalo Chicken Dip, Tyson, and Jack & Jill — thanks for being the goodest of good boys and girls! 🐶☀️🐾

🌟 Today is National Nonprofit Day! 🌟We’re proud to be part of a community of organizations working to make the world a k...
08/17/2025

🌟 Today is National Nonprofit Day! 🌟
We’re proud to be part of a community of organizations working to make the world a kinder, more compassionate place. At Hand2Paw, our mission is simple: empowering youth through paid internships, humane education, and animal-assisted service that changes lives — for people and pets. 🐾💙
We couldn’t do this without YOU — our supporters, volunteers, and partners who believe in our work. Thank you for standing with us! 🧡🐾

🖤 It’s Black Cat Appreciation Day! 🐈‍⬛Black cats have been the subject of myths and superstition for hundreds of years, ...
08/17/2025

🖤 It’s Black Cat Appreciation Day! 🐈‍⬛

Black cats have been the subject of myths and superstition for hundreds of years, and unfortunately, these associations to witchcraft, black magic and bad luck have resulted in real life repercussions.

Black cats, along with darker-pigmented animals, are more likely to be looked over in the shelter and less likely to be adopted. 

Today we celebrate these sleek, mysterious, and magical felines who deserve all the love (and none of the superstition), with a photo of our temporary transport hold, Grits! Grits is a little love bug who took a second to warm up to us, but now that he’s comfortable, is a purring, playful boy who has become a beloved addition to the H2P family! 

Get ready for spooky season and consider adopting a black cat! 🐈‍⬛



🌎 Celebrating the scaly, the slithery, the slimy & the spectacular on the official World Lizard Day with our interns and...
08/14/2025

🌎 Celebrating the scaly, the slithery, the slimy & the spectacular on the official World Lizard Day with our interns and special guest, Toadstool the Bearded Dragon! Shoutout to these creatures that warm our hearts with their cold-blooded cuteness 🦎🦎🦎


¡Volvemos para echar una pata! 🐶🐱 Acompáñenos a nuestro próximo evento de Despensa de Mascotas, donde proporcionaremos a...
08/11/2025

¡Volvemos para echar una pata! 🐶🐱 Acompáñenos a nuestro próximo evento de Despensa de Mascotas, donde proporcionaremos alimento y suministros para mascotas GRATIS a los miembros de la comunidad que lo necesiten. También colaboramos con Olney Community Collaborative para su sorteo de útiles escolares, así que por favor, ¡mantengan a sus amigos peludos en casa durante el evento! ¡Nos vemos la próxima semana!

📍 James R. Lowell School (5.ª y Grange Ave)
📅 Jueves, 21 de agosto
⏰ 11:00 a. m. - 2:00 p. m.

🐾 We’re back to lend a paw! 🐶🐱 Join us for our upcoming Pet Pantry event, where we’ll be providing FREE pet food and sup...
08/11/2025

🐾 We’re back to lend a paw! 🐶🐱 Join us for our upcoming Pet Pantry event, where we’ll be providing FREE pet food and supplies to community members in need. We’re collaborating with Olney Community Collaborative for their back to school supplies giveaway as well, so please keep your furry friends at home during the event! See you next week!
📍 James R. Lowell School (5th & Grange Ave)
📅 Thursday, August 21st
⏰ 11:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.

🌟 THANK YOU for Lifting Up Youth & Animals with Us! 🌟Our recent Sip, Shop, & Support Friendraiser was a beautiful reflec...
08/05/2025

🌟 THANK YOU for Lifting Up Youth & Animals with Us! 🌟

Our recent Sip, Shop, & Support Friendraiser was a beautiful reflection of what happens when a community comes together to support a cause that bridges young people and animal welfare. Whether you showed up in person, donated, shopped at participating businesses, or took time to speak with our interns about their passions and goals — YOU are helping to spread the word about an organization that is creating real pathways for youth in the animal welfare field.

A huge thank you to Home Works for opening their doors and hosting us in their incredible space. You created the perfect setting for meaningful conversations and community connection.

We’re deeply grateful to all of our participating businesses who welcomed guests and supported this mission:














Special appreciation to:
🧀 for catering our amazing charcuterie cups for our guests
🌹 for donating two dozen gorgeous roses to brighten up our raffle.
🧘🏽‍♀️ for offering a 1-on-1 Sound Massage (Himalayan Bowl Bodywork Session).
🏡 for generously gifting a free event booking at their carriage house for the raffle.
Congratulations to all of our raffle winners — we’re thrilled for you!

This event wasn’t just about shopping or raffles; it was about spreading awareness and rallying a community around Hand2Paw’s mission — creating pathways for youth who care for animals and ensuring they are seen, supported, and connected in a field that needs their voices.

If you couldn’t attend but still want to support this important work, please visit the link in our bio to donate. Every contribution helps us continue building bridges between youth and animal welfare. 🐾🧡

🎟️✨RAFFLE TIME!✨🎟️Sip, shop, and score BIG at our Sip Shop Support Friendraiser THIS SATURDAY from 10am-2pm at Home Work...
07/29/2025

🎟️✨RAFFLE TIME!✨🎟️

Sip, shop, and score BIG at our Sip Shop Support Friendraiser THIS SATURDAY from 10am-2pm at Home Works (8129 Germantown Ave)!

🎉 We’re giving away:
💳 Two $100 gift cards
🌹 A stunning 2-dozen rose bouquet from
🔔 A rejuvenating 1-on-1 Himalayan Bowl Sound Massage by
🏡 A FREE event booking at ’ Carriage House Event Space!

💥 Many ways to enter, MANY chances to win:
🛍️ Spend $100+ at HomeWorks = 5 tickets
💖 Donate $10+ = 1 ticket
🙌 Become a monthly donor & rep H2P gear = up to 5 tickets + swag!

Winners will be drawn during the event at 2pm—don’t miss out on these AMAZING prizes! 🎉

🐾 Calling All Pet Parents!🐾We know times can be tough—and our furry family members deserve full bellies and wagging tail...
05/19/2025

🐾 Calling All Pet Parents!🐾

We know times can be tough—and our furry family members deserve full bellies and wagging tails too! That’s why we’re hosting a FREE Pet Pantry Event to help our community care for the pets they love. 🐶🐱

📅 Wednesday June 4, 2025
🕒 11am-2pm (while supplies last)
📍 5757 N. 5th St Philadelphia, PA 19120

Whether you’re picking up food for a pup, kibble for a kitty, or treats for your four-legged best friend, we’ve got you covered! No judgment—just support, smiles, and supplies for your beloved companions.

✨ No registration needed. First come, first served!
🦴 Food & treats available while supplies last
💌 Spread the word—help us help more paws!

Because no pet should go hungry. 💛

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