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4-PAWS South Philadelphia Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in Philadelphia, PA

4-PAWS is a rescue founded by citizens of a South Philadelphia neighborhood. It has been privately funded since 2008. Philadelphia has such an epidemic of strays and feral cat populations that the BIGGEST shelters and other animal rescues in the area, euthanized (killed) over 12,000 animals in 2009. There is simply not enough room to house and care for all of the homeless animals. 4-PAWS is against having to kill or euthanize animals that have a chance at a long, healthy life.

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8th & Wolf Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Donation "From as early as 7 mos. old, a female stray is able to have up to 2 dozen kittens within her first 2 years!!!"" It only takes $25 for a feral stray to be repaired, receive a vet checkup and all of it's shots for one year. You can donate in any denomination by clicking on the PayPal link. All donations are tax deductible. Call (215) 964-3466 for more info.
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8th & Wolf Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19148

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Candy (11 weeks old)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Philadelphia, PA
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Mouse

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Philadelphia, PA
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Khloe&Robby (14 wks old)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Philadelphia, PA

Rescue FAQs

4-PAWS is located in South Philadelphia just off I95/476 and is 3 minutes to the Walt Whitman Bridge and Sports Complex.

Additional adoption info

Our fees range from $25-$100 depending on the animal up for adoption and the "deal" that we have going on that month.

Contracts are basic and to-the-point! Same day adoptions are available and "lay-away" for holidays/birthdays is available.

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