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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 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 Buttons & Casanova* BONDED PAIR's adoption status with email updates.
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Buttons & Casanova* BONDED PAIR

Domestic Shorthair

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

Hamster

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

Hamster

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Nice & Paris BONDED PAIR's adoption status with email updates.
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Nice & Paris BONDED PAIR

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Aubrey*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Aubrey*

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Dash & Jack Jack!* BONDED PAIR's adoption status with email updates.
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Dash & Jack Jack!* BONDED PAIR

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
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 Sally's adoption status with email updates.
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Sally

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Bellmawr, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on OJ's adoption status with email updates.
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OJ

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
Blackwood, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Coco's adoption status with email updates.
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Coco

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Willingboro, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Todd's adoption status with email updates.
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Todd

Chihuahua/Shih Tzu

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever/Cattle Dog

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Quakertown, PA

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