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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 Whitman's adoption status with email updates.
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Whitman

American Shorthair

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

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Adorable Miss Quartz's adoption status with email updates.
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Adorable Miss Quartz

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 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/

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

Boxer/American Bulldog

Female, Puppy
Newtown, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Liza w/Lily (FCID#10/28/2024-90)KC's adoption status with email updates.
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Liza w/Lily (FCID#10/28/2024-90)KC

Domestic Shorthair

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

Husky/Bulldog

Female, Puppy
Marlton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Kirko's adoption status with email updates.
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Kirko

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Hamilton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on River's adoption status with email updates.
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River

Husky/Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 mos
Hamilton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Bruno's adoption status with email updates.
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Bruno

Mastiff

Male, Young
Allentown transport, PA

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