PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society)

PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society) PAWS is Philadelphia's largest rescue partner and provider of low-cost spay/neuter and basic vet care
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Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful holiday from all of us at PAWS (including Lloyd, Bingo, Bubba, and Kra...
12/25/2025

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful holiday from all of us at PAWS (including Lloyd, Bingo, Bubba, and Kratos)! Whether you adopt, foster, donate, or volunteer, thousands of formerly homeless pets are enjoying the warmth and comfort of home thanks to your support and kindness ❤️ Thank you for spreading joy with us this year and always!

All PAWS locations are closed to the public today, but regular hours will resume tomorrow!

At the top of Doc Hudson’s holiday wishlist? A forever home to call his own! 🎄At 9 years young, this lovable pup proves ...
12/25/2025

At the top of Doc Hudson’s holiday wishlist? A forever home to call his own! 🎄

At 9 years young, this lovable pup proves that age is just a number. Gentle, affectionate, and full of heart, Doc is the perfect mix of sweetness and spirit. He’s still rocking his daily walks with plenty of pep in his step, and will greet you with lots of happy wiggles and tail wags when you get home — followed by some truly exceptional couch snuggles 🩷

A true social butterfly, Doc adores everyone he meets and has done well with kids and adults alike on. “He’s the perfect family-friendly companion,” shared his foster, “Doc’s gentle nature and love for people of all kinds makes him an absolute gem.” If you’re looking for the total package, learn more about Doc Hudson at phillypaws.org/adopt, or follow his foster’s Instagram for more adorable updates!

Thank you as always to Love Me Do Photography for helping this handsome boy put his best face forward!

🐾 Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society📍 2900 Grays Ferry Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19146 (by appointment only) ⭐️ PA License # 06172

Holiday hours! All PAWS locations will close at 3pm today and will be closed tomorrow. Regular hours resume on December ...
12/24/2025

Holiday hours! All PAWS locations will close at 3pm today and will be closed tomorrow. Regular hours resume on December 26! ❄️🎄

12/24/2025

While people across the country are traveling home for the holidays, Bastet is traveling to our sick cat ward after coming down with a kitty cold! She took it as gracefully as she could when we woke her up from a nap, but this sweet granny would much rather spend her recovery in a foster home where she can have some peace and quiet while she watches her programs.

Bastet has lots of experience as a cherished pet: her previous owner was experiencing several big life transitions, including the development and treatment of major health issues, and wasn't able to continue caring for her despite loving her dearly. She can be shy at first, but once she's warmed up she's very loving, very opinionated, and VERY chatty. Think a little bossy, but a lot of heart!

She can be anxious in new situations, and has been known to be picky about how clean her litter box is, so she's on some easy daily anxiety meds to keep her feeling stress-free. If you'd like to welcome home a sweet and spunky golden girl who will only judge you *a little* for that Hallmark movie marathon, email [email protected] to learn more about Bastet today!

Looking for a holiday houseguest who's way cuter than your in-laws? Ring in the season with a foster pet from PAWS! Thes...
12/23/2025

Looking for a holiday houseguest who's way cuter than your in-laws? Ring in the season with a foster pet from PAWS! These pets are already enjoying a holiday upgrade thanks to the incredible foster families who've opened their homes, and we have many more who'd love to join you if you're staying local for the next couple weeks.

We typically see foster sign-ups slow down during the busy holiday season, even as many of our current fosters need short-term sitters while they travel. If you’ll be in town for the holidays, fostering is a meaningful way to help save lives and add some extra joy to your home, all while giving a pet the break they need from the shelter.

You can help by:

❄️Committing to fostering a pet until they find their forever home (a few weeks to a few months) if you won't need a sitter during the holidays!
❄️OR, Pet sitting (usually for 3–7 days) for other PAWS foster parents who are traveling.

Email [email protected] to learn more, or sign up today at phillypaws.org/foster!

12/22/2025

Gifts are DOUBLED! Send twice the warmth and joy to pets like Snowberry this holiday season ❄️ 💜

In the midst of full calendars, last-minute errands, and holiday to-do lists, there is a simple way to make a powerful difference for pets and people in our community — without even leaving home. Now through December 31, every donation to PAWS will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $75,000, thanks to a group of generous supporters! That means your gift will go twice as far to protect pets like Snowberry, opening the door to a safer, brighter future.

Snowberry arrived at PAWS with her two brothers, fragile and already fighting upper respiratory illness. Our medical team quickly put them on a path to healing, and they immediately found a caring foster home where they are enjoying the love, safety, and play time that every puppy deserves. They are growing stronger each day, and soon will join families of their own.

Thousands of dogs, cats, and small animals just like Snowberry and her siblings will need lifesaving care and new beginnings in the year ahead, and we are determined to be there for as many as we possibly can.

As shelters grow more crowded and families face increasing hardship, your support has never mattered more. Your gift today — doubled through our match — will provide hope to pets and people who are counting on PAWS. Together, we can make the season brighter for those who need it most! Give today via Facebook, Venmo (username ), or at phillypaws.org/safety25.

Ps. Snowberry isn’t ready for adoption just yet, but you can find her brothers on our adoptions page!

Meet Rainbow! 🌈 If you’re looking for a cat who loves feline friends, she's your girl. After raising kittens and seeing ...
12/22/2025

Meet Rainbow! 🌈 If you’re looking for a cat who loves feline friends, she's your girl. After raising kittens and seeing them off to their forever homes, she's ready to find one of her own.

At 1-2 years old, this little lady is playful, young, and very into feline companionship. She’s still figuring out humans and approaches them with a bit of caution, but once she decides to trust, she genuinely enjoys being petted and shows the affection she’s been holding back.

Rainbow gains confidence from having another friendly, social cat around and would do best in a quieter home where she can have a cat friend to show her the ropes. With patience, love, and a confident cat companion, Rainbow is well on her way to becoming the social and affectionate cat she clearly wants to be!

If you'd like to watch this sensitive girl blossom, check her out on our adoptions page or email [email protected] for more info!

Sweet senior Luann was found as a stray who wasn't feeling her best, but she got the care she needed at PAWS thanks to s...
12/21/2025

Sweet senior Luann was found as a stray who wasn't feeling her best, but she got the care she needed at PAWS thanks to support from our friends at Pet Supplies Plus Fishtown — and found an adopter who adores her just in time for the holidays!

As a member of PAWS' Corporate Community, Pet Supplies Plus supports our rescue efforts for hundreds of pets like Luann each year, enabling us to provide surgery and medical care, behavior support, and so much more to help pets find or stay with their loving families.

If you're looking to get your pet feeling and looking fabulous for the holidays, be sure to visit our friends at Pet Supplies Plus Fishtown!! With so many grooming options and products at your fingertips, you won't want to miss out:
🐾 Self serve pet wash stations
🐾 Full service grooming
🐾 Same day delivery from their website

They've shared a special coupon for grooming services, so if your pet is in need of some pampering, be sure to check out Pet Supplies Plus at 2475 Aramingo Avenue in Philly!

12/20/2025

Tampa Bae is 15 years old, so it's no surprise she has some grey whiskers. According to the neighbor who brought her to the shelter, she used to have a family, but they left her behind when they moved away 💔

We'd really love to find a foster home for this gentle granny so she can get back to enjoying what every senior deserves: soft blankets, sunny windowsills, and plenty of love and affection. Could that be with you?

While Tampa has a bit of a grumpy face, she's actually a very sweet girl with an adorable crunchy meow and lots of quiet purrs that start up as soon as you pet her. Before we rescued her from the ACCT Philly, someone wrote: "My favorite cat in the shelter. Kind of spritely, but very affectionate. LOVES to be brushed, and WILL drool."

We're still learning about her senior health needs, but she'll likely need a dental with PAWS in the coming weeks if she's up for it. As always, PAWS will cover all of Tampa's medical care — she just needs a cozy home where she can be spoiled in the meantime!

If you'd like to be a part of Tampa's senior glow up, email [email protected] to learn more about sweet Bae today.

Friendly reminder to grab your 2026 Blueboys & Friends Rescue Calendar! 🐾It features rescued pups from six organizations...
12/20/2025

Friendly reminder to grab your 2026 Blueboys & Friends Rescue Calendar! 🐾

It features rescued pups from six organizations in the U.S. and Australia, with 100% of proceeds supporting the participating rescues—including PAWS, represented by alum Lenny and adoptable sweetheart Barbie Dreamhouse.

Created by Darren & Phillip, a brand inspired by rescue dogs and committed to giving back, this calendar does good while looking great. Don’t miss out: visit Darren & Phillip to grab yours today!

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