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PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society

Animal shelter in Philadelphia, PA

PAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia’s homeless and at-risk animals. PAWS is the city’s largest rescue partner and provider of low-cost, basic veterinary care for pet owners and rescue organizations that cannot otherwise access or afford it. Through its three no-kill shelters, foster care network, and special events, PAWS finds loving homes for thousands of animals each year. PAWS is working to make Philadelphia a no-kill city where every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home.

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Address
100 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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100 N. 2nd Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Adoptable pets at PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society

We'll also keep you updated on Mello's adoption status with email updates.
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Mello

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Tommy Boy's adoption status with email updates.
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Tommy Boy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Buzzy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buzzy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Kicha's adoption status with email updates.
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Kicha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Love's adoption status with email updates.
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Love

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Jackie's adoption status with email updates.
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Jackie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Beebee's adoption status with email updates.
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Beebee

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Reggie & Ramona **BONDED PAIR**'s adoption status with email updates.
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Reggie & Ramona **BONDED PAIR**

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Philadelphia, PA

Shelter FAQs

Philadelphia, PA

  • 1. Submit Application

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees are as follows (plus tax):

Cat (6 months of age and older): $60
Kitten (under 6 months): $100
Kitten pair (under 6 months): $150
Small dog (under 25 lbs): $250
Puppy (under 1 year of age): $250
Large adult dog (older than 1 year): $150

All PAWS animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, given age-appropriate vaccinations, dewormed, and treated for fleas.

For more information on PAWS' adoption process, visit https://phillypaws.org/adopt/info.

Adoption application

https://phillypaws.org/adopt/info/

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We'll also keep you updated on Riley's adoption status with email updates.
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Riley

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Unionville, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Carmel's adoption status with email updates.
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Carmel

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Estell Manor, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Sadie Sarah (FCID# 09/23/2024 - 24 Brandywine PS)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Sadie Sarah (FCID# 09/23/2024 - 24 Brandywine PS)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
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We'll also keep you updated on Bagel (In Foster)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Bagel (In Foster)

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Vineland, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Ophelia's adoption status with email updates.
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Ophelia

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Berry's adoption status with email updates.
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Berry

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Pittstown, NJ

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