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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 Passie *Indoor/Outdoor Candidate!*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Passie *Indoor/Outdoor Candidate!*

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 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 Johnny's adoption status with email updates.
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Johnny

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Franklin Thomas's adoption status with email updates.
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Franklin Thomas

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

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 Panda's adoption status with email updates.
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Panda

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Louise's adoption status with email updates.
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Louise

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Phila, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Hercules's adoption status with email updates.
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Hercules

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 yrs 9 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Wicket's adoption status with email updates.
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Wicket

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Penelope's adoption status with email updates.
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Penelope

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
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