PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society

Animal shelter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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100 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Adoptable Pets at PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society

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Princess

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr

Philadelphia, PA

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Iago

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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Evelina

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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Darwin

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs 11 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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Mama Cass

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 14 yrs 2 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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Olive

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 16 yrs 2 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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Rose

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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Kubo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 9 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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Johnny Cash

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Shelter FAQs

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.
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.

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Ruby

Dalmatian/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs

Philadelphia, PA

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Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Roxanne

Cattle Dog

Female, 4 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs special attention
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Oscar

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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