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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Lancelot

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 5 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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Applesauce

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 14 yrs 8 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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Rebel

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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Jake

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 11 yrs 1 mo

Philadelphia, PA

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Rutabaga

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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Good with cats
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Cruz

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs

Philadelphia, PA

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Doc Hudson

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 yrs 2 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Merlin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 9 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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Choco Taco

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 6 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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Good with cats
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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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Autumn

Maltese/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 2 yrs

Philadelphia, PA

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Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Surf

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 5 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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Cheree

Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos

Philadelphia, PA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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