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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

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
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Carly Rae

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
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Mia Meowser

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Philadelphia, PA
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Ben

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Philadelphia, PA
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Shauna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Philadelphia, PA
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Natalie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Philadelphia, PA
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Lottie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Philadelphia, PA
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Hiccup

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, Young
Philadelphia, PA

Shelter FAQs

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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We'll also keep you updated on Venmo - BB Litter of 3's adoption status with email updates.
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Venmo - BB Litter of 3

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy
Norristown, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Small Girl's adoption status with email updates.
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Small Girl

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 13 yrs 8 mos
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Hally's adoption status with email updates.
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Hally

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos
Vineland, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Baby Boy's adoption status with email updates.
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Baby Boy

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Skillman, NJ
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Wiggles

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Philadelphia, PA
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Bits

American

Male, Young
Forked River, NJ

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