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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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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

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Winnie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
Special Needs
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Olive

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Philadelphia, PA
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Gazpacho

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
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Lloyd

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
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Garbo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Philadelphia, PA
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Victor

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Philadelphia, PA

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Philadelphia, PA

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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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