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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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Address
100 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Meet their adoptable pets

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 Laverne & Shirley (BONDED PAIR)!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Laverne & Shirley (BONDED PAIR)!

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Taffy & Jellybelly (BONDED PAIR)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Taffy & Jellybelly (BONDED PAIR)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Betsy & Ross (BONDED PAIR)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Betsy & Ross (BONDED PAIR)

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
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/

Pets at shelters & rescues near PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society

Animals in Distress

P. O. Box 609,
Coopersburg, PA 18036

Loli's Place, Inc.

Westampton, NJ 08060

Delco Dog Services, LLC

Chester, PA 19013

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Quakertown, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Pirelli's adoption status with email updates.
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Pirelli

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
West Chester, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Marcus's adoption status with email updates.
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Marcus

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Westampton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on KITTEN MISSY's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTEN MISSY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Allentown, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Wonder's adoption status with email updates.
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Wonder

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Baby
Blackwood, NJ

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