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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
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Philadelphia, PA
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Skittles

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Guinea Pig

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 GAIL LUVS PEOPLE's adoption status with email updates.
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GAIL LUVS PEOPLE

Norwegian Elkhound

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever/Rhodesian Ridgeback

Male, Puppy
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We'll also keep you updated on Norman Rockwell's adoption status with email updates.
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Norman Rockwell

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Eggroll's adoption status with email updates.
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Eggroll

Golden Retriever/Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 3 mos
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