PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society)
@phillypaws.bsky.social
Philadelphia's largest rescue partner and provider of affordable vet care. Adopt, foster, & help save lives! Visit us at phillypaws.org
We’re looking forward to many more in the year to come.
Thinking of welcoming a furry friend into your life?
Our experienced team can’t wait to make you a match! 💕
See who's waiting to meet you ↓
Thinking of welcoming a furry friend into your life?
Our experienced team can’t wait to make you a match! 💕
See who's waiting to meet you ↓
Adopt a Rescued Dog or Cat
Meet your new best friend at PAWS! Homeless pets are waiting for you to meet them. Get started here.
phillypaws.org
January 9, 2026 at 9:08 PM
We’re looking forward to many more in the year to come.
Thinking of welcoming a furry friend into your life?
Our experienced team can’t wait to make you a match! 💕
See who's waiting to meet you ↓
Thinking of welcoming a furry friend into your life?
Our experienced team can’t wait to make you a match! 💕
See who's waiting to meet you ↓
Off screen were hundreds more cats, dogs & small animals finding homes through PAWS' adoption locations & extensive network of foster homes.
Every smile & new beginning is thanks to YOU, our amazing lifesaving community who makes our work possible every day! 🙏
Every smile & new beginning is thanks to YOU, our amazing lifesaving community who makes our work possible every day! 🙏
January 9, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Off screen were hundreds more cats, dogs & small animals finding homes through PAWS' adoption locations & extensive network of foster homes.
Every smile & new beginning is thanks to YOU, our amazing lifesaving community who makes our work possible every day! 🙏
Every smile & new beginning is thanks to YOU, our amazing lifesaving community who makes our work possible every day! 🙏
PAWS celebrated 1,971 adoptions in 2025! 🎉
That’s hundreds of pets who once had nowhere to turn, now enjoying warmth & love with their families because of your support.
These are some of the happy beginnings we snapped last year 🧵
That’s hundreds of pets who once had nowhere to turn, now enjoying warmth & love with their families because of your support.
These are some of the happy beginnings we snapped last year 🧵
January 9, 2026 at 9:08 PM
PAWS celebrated 1,971 adoptions in 2025! 🎉
That’s hundreds of pets who once had nowhere to turn, now enjoying warmth & love with their families because of your support.
These are some of the happy beginnings we snapped last year 🧵
That’s hundreds of pets who once had nowhere to turn, now enjoying warmth & love with their families because of your support.
These are some of the happy beginnings we snapped last year 🧵
All of Ciabatta's medical care will be handled by PAWS & staff will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have about his condition.
Can you help & have an extra room at home?
💌 Email foster@phillypaws.org with the subject line “Ciabatta” for more info!
Can you help & have an extra room at home?
💌 Email foster@phillypaws.org with the subject line “Ciabatta” for more info!
January 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
All of Ciabatta's medical care will be handled by PAWS & staff will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have about his condition.
Can you help & have an extra room at home?
💌 Email foster@phillypaws.org with the subject line “Ciabatta” for more info!
Can you help & have an extra room at home?
💌 Email foster@phillypaws.org with the subject line “Ciabatta” for more info!
Ciabatta's "brand" of scabies vastly prefers cat hosts, but it can technically spread to humans via direct touch, so he'll need to stay in a smaller, easy-to-clean space like a dog crate or playpen we can provide & disinfect afterwards 🧼
We can also share PPE & linens if you need them!
We can also share PPE & linens if you need them!
January 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Ciabatta's "brand" of scabies vastly prefers cat hosts, but it can technically spread to humans via direct touch, so he'll need to stay in a smaller, easy-to-clean space like a dog crate or playpen we can provide & disinfect afterwards 🧼
We can also share PPE & linens if you need them!
We can also share PPE & linens if you need them!
This sweet boy is heartbroken about having his human contact limited & would be so much happier if he could finish his separation period in a loving foster home instead of a kennel! 🙏
January 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
This sweet boy is heartbroken about having his human contact limited & would be so much happier if he could finish his separation period in a loving foster home instead of a kennel! 🙏
Take home a delicious Ciabatta with absolutely zero carbs! 🥖
Ciabatta is a chatty lad searching for a special foster home.
All he wants is human companionship, but he tested positive for scabies & has to be quarantined from people for the next month 🧵
Ciabatta is a chatty lad searching for a special foster home.
All he wants is human companionship, but he tested positive for scabies & has to be quarantined from people for the next month 🧵
January 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Take home a delicious Ciabatta with absolutely zero carbs! 🥖
Ciabatta is a chatty lad searching for a special foster home.
All he wants is human companionship, but he tested positive for scabies & has to be quarantined from people for the next month 🧵
Ciabatta is a chatty lad searching for a special foster home.
All he wants is human companionship, but he tested positive for scabies & has to be quarantined from people for the next month 🧵
In search of a rotund lap warmer & bestie who thinks you're the most delightful person in the world?
Come by & start your snuggle sesh with Simba! ✨
Learn more ↓
Come by & start your snuggle sesh with Simba! ✨
Learn more ↓
Simba is available for adoption at Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
Check out Simba or one of the other animals for adoption at Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
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January 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM
In search of a rotund lap warmer & bestie who thinks you're the most delightful person in the world?
Come by & start your snuggle sesh with Simba! ✨
Learn more ↓
Come by & start your snuggle sesh with Simba! ✨
Learn more ↓
Her last home proved to be a little too stressful for our girl due to how active it was (including other animals), so she'll shine brightest in a mellow household where she only needs to share the couch with you (though another chill cat may be okay)! 💕
January 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Her last home proved to be a little too stressful for our girl due to how active it was (including other animals), so she'll shine brightest in a mellow household where she only needs to share the couch with you (though another chill cat may be okay)! 💕
Do you love a slightly chonky & ultra-sweet granny cat?
Simba is waiting for you to come snuggle with her at PAWS' Old City Adoption Center!
This 13-year-old queen is an affectionate social butterfly who wants nothing more than to be attended to by her humans — & ideally, some nice quiet vibes 🧵
Simba is waiting for you to come snuggle with her at PAWS' Old City Adoption Center!
This 13-year-old queen is an affectionate social butterfly who wants nothing more than to be attended to by her humans — & ideally, some nice quiet vibes 🧵
January 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Do you love a slightly chonky & ultra-sweet granny cat?
Simba is waiting for you to come snuggle with her at PAWS' Old City Adoption Center!
This 13-year-old queen is an affectionate social butterfly who wants nothing more than to be attended to by her humans — & ideally, some nice quiet vibes 🧵
Simba is waiting for you to come snuggle with her at PAWS' Old City Adoption Center!
This 13-year-old queen is an affectionate social butterfly who wants nothing more than to be attended to by her humans — & ideally, some nice quiet vibes 🧵
We are beyond grateful to you for making it possible & we look forward to doing even more in 2026! 🙏
Read more ↓
phillypaws.org/shelter-statistics
Read more ↓
phillypaws.org/shelter-statistics
By the Numbers
View our shelter statistics here. Every year, PAWS serves more animals than the year before, and we will continue until Philadelphia is a no-kill city.
phillypaws.org
January 7, 2026 at 9:06 PM
We are beyond grateful to you for making it possible & we look forward to doing even more in 2026! 🙏
Read more ↓
phillypaws.org/shelter-statistics
Read more ↓
phillypaws.org/shelter-statistics
YOU made a difference by providing PAWS with the critical resources needed to offer shelter, food, lifesaving medical care, safety net programs, loving homes & so much more last year.
We are truly proud of what we achieved by working together in 2025! 🎉
We are truly proud of what we achieved by working together in 2025! 🎉
January 7, 2026 at 9:06 PM
YOU made a difference by providing PAWS with the critical resources needed to offer shelter, food, lifesaving medical care, safety net programs, loving homes & so much more last year.
We are truly proud of what we achieved by working together in 2025! 🎉
We are truly proud of what we achieved by working together in 2025! 🎉
The numbers are in: Your support changes lives!
Thanks to supporters like you & the entire PAWS community, the lifesaving impact we made together in 2025 is measured by so much more than numbers — think purring kittens, wagging tails & families kept whole 🧵
Thanks to supporters like you & the entire PAWS community, the lifesaving impact we made together in 2025 is measured by so much more than numbers — think purring kittens, wagging tails & families kept whole 🧵
January 7, 2026 at 9:06 PM
The numbers are in: Your support changes lives!
Thanks to supporters like you & the entire PAWS community, the lifesaving impact we made together in 2025 is measured by so much more than numbers — think purring kittens, wagging tails & families kept whole 🧵
Thanks to supporters like you & the entire PAWS community, the lifesaving impact we made together in 2025 is measured by so much more than numbers — think purring kittens, wagging tails & families kept whole 🧵
Want to help this special thrive & receive tons of love & cuddles in return? 🙏
Email foster@phillypaws.org to learn more about Bubba!
Email foster@phillypaws.org to learn more about Bubba!
January 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Want to help this special thrive & receive tons of love & cuddles in return? 🙏
Email foster@phillypaws.org to learn more about Bubba!
Email foster@phillypaws.org to learn more about Bubba!
Bubba is ~2 & has a few medical needs we’re helping him w/, including a cornea condition managed w/ daily eye meds.
He seeks a foster who can set him up for success by maintaining communication w/ our foster team, bringing him to our clinics for periodic check-ups & doling out all the snuggles!
He seeks a foster who can set him up for success by maintaining communication w/ our foster team, bringing him to our clinics for periodic check-ups & doling out all the snuggles!
January 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Bubba is ~2 & has a few medical needs we’re helping him w/, including a cornea condition managed w/ daily eye meds.
He seeks a foster who can set him up for success by maintaining communication w/ our foster team, bringing him to our clinics for periodic check-ups & doling out all the snuggles!
He seeks a foster who can set him up for success by maintaining communication w/ our foster team, bringing him to our clinics for periodic check-ups & doling out all the snuggles!
Although he was found stray, we’re certain Bubba was once someone’s baby, b/c this boy is as loving & devoted as they come 💕
He adores people & just wants to be close to his friends, soaking up all the attention you have to offer & settling down to relax while you do your own thing.
He adores people & just wants to be close to his friends, soaking up all the attention you have to offer & settling down to relax while you do your own thing.
January 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Although he was found stray, we’re certain Bubba was once someone’s baby, b/c this boy is as loving & devoted as they come 💕
He adores people & just wants to be close to his friends, soaking up all the attention you have to offer & settling down to relax while you do your own thing.
He adores people & just wants to be close to his friends, soaking up all the attention you have to offer & settling down to relax while you do your own thing.
Bubba’s just here, being perfect, waiting patiently for you to foster him!
This sweet squish enjoyed the comforts of home with his holiday fosters & was an absolute hit.
Now back at the shelter, he’s more eager than ever to find a longer-term foster home where he can settle in & truly shine! 🧵
This sweet squish enjoyed the comforts of home with his holiday fosters & was an absolute hit.
Now back at the shelter, he’s more eager than ever to find a longer-term foster home where he can settle in & truly shine! 🧵
January 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Bubba’s just here, being perfect, waiting patiently for you to foster him!
This sweet squish enjoyed the comforts of home with his holiday fosters & was an absolute hit.
Now back at the shelter, he’s more eager than ever to find a longer-term foster home where he can settle in & truly shine! 🧵
This sweet squish enjoyed the comforts of home with his holiday fosters & was an absolute hit.
Now back at the shelter, he’s more eager than ever to find a longer-term foster home where he can settle in & truly shine! 🧵
Thank you for helping us build more visibility so we can save more lives together in 2026! 🙏
January 6, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Thank you for helping us build more visibility so we can save more lives together in 2026! 🙏
Want to raise awareness of PAWS’ lifesaving work?
Making a nomination is easy:
1. Visit www.votephillyfaves.com
2. Enter PAWS' info (our adoption center or either of our clinics)
3. Nominate PAWS under Best Veterinarian, Best Nonprofit or both!
Making a nomination is easy:
1. Visit www.votephillyfaves.com
2. Enter PAWS' info (our adoption center or either of our clinics)
3. Nominate PAWS under Best Veterinarian, Best Nonprofit or both!
January 6, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Want to raise awareness of PAWS’ lifesaving work?
Making a nomination is easy:
1. Visit www.votephillyfaves.com
2. Enter PAWS' info (our adoption center or either of our clinics)
3. Nominate PAWS under Best Veterinarian, Best Nonprofit or both!
Making a nomination is easy:
1. Visit www.votephillyfaves.com
2. Enter PAWS' info (our adoption center or either of our clinics)
3. Nominate PAWS under Best Veterinarian, Best Nonprofit or both!
Make PAWS a Philly favorite!
The @inquirer.com ’s 2026 Philly Favorites are here, highlighting the region’s top businesses, services & orgs.
Last year, PAWS was proud to be nominated in 2 categories & we need your help securing a nomination again! 🧵
The @inquirer.com ’s 2026 Philly Favorites are here, highlighting the region’s top businesses, services & orgs.
Last year, PAWS was proud to be nominated in 2 categories & we need your help securing a nomination again! 🧵
January 6, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Make PAWS a Philly favorite!
The @inquirer.com ’s 2026 Philly Favorites are here, highlighting the region’s top businesses, services & orgs.
Last year, PAWS was proud to be nominated in 2 categories & we need your help securing a nomination again! 🧵
The @inquirer.com ’s 2026 Philly Favorites are here, highlighting the region’s top businesses, services & orgs.
Last year, PAWS was proud to be nominated in 2 categories & we need your help securing a nomination again! 🧵
Pound Cake is 6 years old & would love to join a mellow home with teens & up.
Want to learn more about this lovable guy?
Email foster@phillypaws.org for more info! 🙏
Want to learn more about this lovable guy?
Email foster@phillypaws.org for more info! 🙏
January 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Pound Cake is 6 years old & would love to join a mellow home with teens & up.
Want to learn more about this lovable guy?
Email foster@phillypaws.org for more info! 🙏
Want to learn more about this lovable guy?
Email foster@phillypaws.org for more info! 🙏
He'd really love to find a foster home where he can get his own stress reset away from the shelter & have a cozy place to recover after his dental and eyelid surgeries.
In return, you'll get all the purrs, trills & sweet head bonks you could ask for! 💕
In return, you'll get all the purrs, trills & sweet head bonks you could ask for! 💕
January 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM
He'd really love to find a foster home where he can get his own stress reset away from the shelter & have a cozy place to recover after his dental and eyelid surgeries.
In return, you'll get all the purrs, trills & sweet head bonks you could ask for! 💕
In return, you'll get all the purrs, trills & sweet head bonks you could ask for! 💕
Need a stress reset after a rough day back at work? Pound Cake's purrs are just what the doctor ordered!
Pound Cake has been melting hearts since he landed at PAWS but sadly isn't feeling his best due to bad teeth & a painful eyelid condition that'll require surgery (hence so squinty) 🧵
Pound Cake has been melting hearts since he landed at PAWS but sadly isn't feeling his best due to bad teeth & a painful eyelid condition that'll require surgery (hence so squinty) 🧵
January 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Need a stress reset after a rough day back at work? Pound Cake's purrs are just what the doctor ordered!
Pound Cake has been melting hearts since he landed at PAWS but sadly isn't feeling his best due to bad teeth & a painful eyelid condition that'll require surgery (hence so squinty) 🧵
Pound Cake has been melting hearts since he landed at PAWS but sadly isn't feeling his best due to bad teeth & a painful eyelid condition that'll require surgery (hence so squinty) 🧵
📦 Drop off at any PAWS location during open hours → phillypaws.org/locations
📦 Ship via the retailer of your choice to:
PAWS
2900 Grays Ferry Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
We appreciate your support!
#petsky #catsky #dogsky
📦 Ship via the retailer of your choice to:
PAWS
2900 Grays Ferry Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
We appreciate your support!
#petsky #catsky #dogsky
Locations
Old City Adoption Center: 100 N. 2nd Street; Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic: 2900 Grays Ferry Avenue; Northeast Adoption Center & Clinic: 1810 Grant Avenue.
phillypaws.org
January 5, 2026 at 3:19 PM
📦 Drop off at any PAWS location during open hours → phillypaws.org/locations
📦 Ship via the retailer of your choice to:
PAWS
2900 Grays Ferry Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
We appreciate your support!
#petsky #catsky #dogsky
📦 Ship via the retailer of your choice to:
PAWS
2900 Grays Ferry Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
We appreciate your support!
#petsky #catsky #dogsky
Want like to ensure pets & neighbors in our community have the support they need in 2026?
There are a few ways you can give:
📦 Send via our Chewy wishlist → phillypaws.org/chewy
📦 Send via our Amazon wishlist → phillypaws.org/amazon
There are a few ways you can give:
📦 Send via our Chewy wishlist → phillypaws.org/chewy
📦 Send via our Amazon wishlist → phillypaws.org/amazon
January 5, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Want like to ensure pets & neighbors in our community have the support they need in 2026?
There are a few ways you can give:
📦 Send via our Chewy wishlist → phillypaws.org/chewy
📦 Send via our Amazon wishlist → phillypaws.org/amazon
There are a few ways you can give:
📦 Send via our Chewy wishlist → phillypaws.org/chewy
📦 Send via our Amazon wishlist → phillypaws.org/amazon