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
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Join us in the spirit of giving & gratitude leading up to Thanksgiving Eve on Wednesday 11/26!
Thanksgiving Eve is traditionally a time when friends gather at their favorite neighborhood spots before the holiday 🧵
Join us in the spirit of giving & gratitude leading up to Thanksgiving Eve on Wednesday 11/26!
Thanksgiving Eve is traditionally a time when friends gather at their favorite neighborhood spots before the holiday 🧵
November 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🗣️ Philly bars & restaurants:
Join us in the spirit of giving & gratitude leading up to Thanksgiving Eve on Wednesday 11/26!
Thanksgiving Eve is traditionally a time when friends gather at their favorite neighborhood spots before the holiday 🧵
Join us in the spirit of giving & gratitude leading up to Thanksgiving Eve on Wednesday 11/26!
Thanksgiving Eve is traditionally a time when friends gather at their favorite neighborhood spots before the holiday 🧵
Our pets want to know your holiday plans!
Staying in town & want to host an adorable 4-legged guest?
PAWS is seeking short- & long-term fosters now through the new year.
You can help by... 🧵
Staying in town & want to host an adorable 4-legged guest?
PAWS is seeking short- & long-term fosters now through the new year.
You can help by... 🧵
November 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Our pets want to know your holiday plans!
Staying in town & want to host an adorable 4-legged guest?
PAWS is seeking short- & long-term fosters now through the new year.
You can help by... 🧵
Staying in town & want to host an adorable 4-legged guest?
PAWS is seeking short- & long-term fosters now through the new year.
You can help by... 🧵
Senior cat lovers, it's your time to shine!
Want to help a sweet granny get the glow-up she deserves?
Guinevere is looking for a foster to help her enjoy her golden years in style.
Our girl is 14 years old, taking multiple medications with ease & grace & missing all but 1 tooth (she rocks it) 🧵
Want to help a sweet granny get the glow-up she deserves?
Guinevere is looking for a foster to help her enjoy her golden years in style.
Our girl is 14 years old, taking multiple medications with ease & grace & missing all but 1 tooth (she rocks it) 🧵
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Senior cat lovers, it's your time to shine!
Want to help a sweet granny get the glow-up she deserves?
Guinevere is looking for a foster to help her enjoy her golden years in style.
Our girl is 14 years old, taking multiple medications with ease & grace & missing all but 1 tooth (she rocks it) 🧵
Want to help a sweet granny get the glow-up she deserves?
Guinevere is looking for a foster to help her enjoy her golden years in style.
Our girl is 14 years old, taking multiple medications with ease & grace & missing all but 1 tooth (she rocks it) 🧵
We’ve said it before & we’ll say it again: this dog is fantastic. Someone snap him up already!
Read more about Dasher → phillypaws.org/adopt/animal...
Or email adoptions@phillypaws.org to get in touch with our team! 🙏
Read more about Dasher → phillypaws.org/adopt/animal...
Or email adoptions@phillypaws.org to get in touch with our team! 🙏
November 13, 2025 at 9:49 PM
We’ve said it before & we’ll say it again: this dog is fantastic. Someone snap him up already!
Read more about Dasher → phillypaws.org/adopt/animal...
Or email adoptions@phillypaws.org to get in touch with our team! 🙏
Read more about Dasher → phillypaws.org/adopt/animal...
Or email adoptions@phillypaws.org to get in touch with our team! 🙏
He’s smart, cuddly & just the right amount of bossy — because someone’s gotta keep the humans on track!
Dasher’s looking for a calm, pet-free home where he can be your one and only snuggle buddy, walking partner & best friend 💜
Dasher’s looking for a calm, pet-free home where he can be your one and only snuggle buddy, walking partner & best friend 💜
November 13, 2025 at 9:49 PM
He’s smart, cuddly & just the right amount of bossy — because someone’s gotta keep the humans on track!
Dasher’s looking for a calm, pet-free home where he can be your one and only snuggle buddy, walking partner & best friend 💜
Dasher’s looking for a calm, pet-free home where he can be your one and only snuggle buddy, walking partner & best friend 💜
Dasher is 10 years young with the soul of a puppy & green flags galore ✅
He’s mastered his manners in foster care, waits politely at doorways & even leaves snacks alone (even the ones *right there* on the table).
He’s mastered his manners in foster care, waits politely at doorways & even leaves snacks alone (even the ones *right there* on the table).
November 13, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Dasher is 10 years young with the soul of a puppy & green flags galore ✅
He’s mastered his manners in foster care, waits politely at doorways & even leaves snacks alone (even the ones *right there* on the table).
He’s mastered his manners in foster care, waits politely at doorways & even leaves snacks alone (even the ones *right there* on the table).
You know that single friend who’s a total catch but keeps striking out?
That’s our buddy Dasher!
Every time we share him, we think, “This has to be the post that finally gets him adopted.”
And yet… here we are again, still talking about how wonderful he is 🧵
That’s our buddy Dasher!
Every time we share him, we think, “This has to be the post that finally gets him adopted.”
And yet… here we are again, still talking about how wonderful he is 🧵
November 13, 2025 at 9:49 PM
You know that single friend who’s a total catch but keeps striking out?
That’s our buddy Dasher!
Every time we share him, we think, “This has to be the post that finally gets him adopted.”
And yet… here we are again, still talking about how wonderful he is 🧵
That’s our buddy Dasher!
Every time we share him, we think, “This has to be the post that finally gets him adopted.”
And yet… here we are again, still talking about how wonderful he is 🧵
She & her adopted PAWS guinea pigs, Cocoa & Marshmallow, are cheering on the animals in our care & reminding us why kindness matters every single day!
Happy World Kindness Day to everyone who shows up for Philly’s pets & the people who love them. You make the magic of our mission possible! 🙏
Happy World Kindness Day to everyone who shows up for Philly’s pets & the people who love them. You make the magic of our mission possible! 🙏
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
She & her adopted PAWS guinea pigs, Cocoa & Marshmallow, are cheering on the animals in our care & reminding us why kindness matters every single day!
Happy World Kindness Day to everyone who shows up for Philly’s pets & the people who love them. You make the magic of our mission possible! 🙏
Happy World Kindness Day to everyone who shows up for Philly’s pets & the people who love them. You make the magic of our mission possible! 🙏
Consider this letter your official #WorldKindnessDay boost 💞
We opened our mail recently to find this sweet note from Evangeline, who wanted to thank PAWS for helping pets find loving homes 🧵
We opened our mail recently to find this sweet note from Evangeline, who wanted to thank PAWS for helping pets find loving homes 🧵
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Consider this letter your official #WorldKindnessDay boost 💞
We opened our mail recently to find this sweet note from Evangeline, who wanted to thank PAWS for helping pets find loving homes 🧵
We opened our mail recently to find this sweet note from Evangeline, who wanted to thank PAWS for helping pets find loving homes 🧵
These calico queens seek a Safety Net foster!
Amid temporary hardship, Bella & Mixie's human is trusting PAWS to care for them until life is more stable.
By fostering for a few months until they can be reunited, you'll open shelter space for pets w/ nowhere to go & help a family stay intact! 🧵
Amid temporary hardship, Bella & Mixie's human is trusting PAWS to care for them until life is more stable.
By fostering for a few months until they can be reunited, you'll open shelter space for pets w/ nowhere to go & help a family stay intact! 🧵
November 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
These calico queens seek a Safety Net foster!
Amid temporary hardship, Bella & Mixie's human is trusting PAWS to care for them until life is more stable.
By fostering for a few months until they can be reunited, you'll open shelter space for pets w/ nowhere to go & help a family stay intact! 🧵
Amid temporary hardship, Bella & Mixie's human is trusting PAWS to care for them until life is more stable.
By fostering for a few months until they can be reunited, you'll open shelter space for pets w/ nowhere to go & help a family stay intact! 🧵
Be sure to check out Darren & Phillip to grab your calendar & shop their adorable gear!
Inspired by beloved rescue dogs, Darren & Phillip creates matching apparel for dogs & their humans while giving back to animal rescues.
Thank you, Darren & Phillip, for your support! 🙏
Inspired by beloved rescue dogs, Darren & Phillip creates matching apparel for dogs & their humans while giving back to animal rescues.
Thank you, Darren & Phillip, for your support! 🙏
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Be sure to check out Darren & Phillip to grab your calendar & shop their adorable gear!
Inspired by beloved rescue dogs, Darren & Phillip creates matching apparel for dogs & their humans while giving back to animal rescues.
Thank you, Darren & Phillip, for your support! 🙏
Inspired by beloved rescue dogs, Darren & Phillip creates matching apparel for dogs & their humans while giving back to animal rescues.
Thank you, Darren & Phillip, for your support! 🙏
Showcasing rescued pups from 6 orgs, this calendar raises vital funds for dogs in need, with 100% of proceeds going to the participating rescues (including PAWS)!
Repping PAWS are Lenny, an ex-stray now living his best adopted life & Barbie Dreamhouse, a wiggly gal pal seeking her forever family.
Repping PAWS are Lenny, an ex-stray now living his best adopted life & Barbie Dreamhouse, a wiggly gal pal seeking her forever family.
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Showcasing rescued pups from 6 orgs, this calendar raises vital funds for dogs in need, with 100% of proceeds going to the participating rescues (including PAWS)!
Repping PAWS are Lenny, an ex-stray now living his best adopted life & Barbie Dreamhouse, a wiggly gal pal seeking her forever family.
Repping PAWS are Lenny, an ex-stray now living his best adopted life & Barbie Dreamhouse, a wiggly gal pal seeking her forever family.
We’re so grateful to our friends at Darren & Phillip!
Not only did they send our pups some of their fabulous dog robes to rock their adoption searches in style (our model, Melon, found her family last week!), they’ve also chosen PAWS to be part of their 2026 Blueboys & Friends Rescue Calendar 🧵
Not only did they send our pups some of their fabulous dog robes to rock their adoption searches in style (our model, Melon, found her family last week!), they’ve also chosen PAWS to be part of their 2026 Blueboys & Friends Rescue Calendar 🧵
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We’re so grateful to our friends at Darren & Phillip!
Not only did they send our pups some of their fabulous dog robes to rock their adoption searches in style (our model, Melon, found her family last week!), they’ve also chosen PAWS to be part of their 2026 Blueboys & Friends Rescue Calendar 🧵
Not only did they send our pups some of their fabulous dog robes to rock their adoption searches in style (our model, Melon, found her family last week!), they’ve also chosen PAWS to be part of their 2026 Blueboys & Friends Rescue Calendar 🧵
Meet Doc Hudson!
At 9 years young, this lovable pup proves age is just a number.
Gentle, affectionate & full of heart, Doc is the perfect mix of sweetness & spirit 🧵
At 9 years young, this lovable pup proves age is just a number.
Gentle, affectionate & full of heart, Doc is the perfect mix of sweetness & spirit 🧵
November 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Meet Doc Hudson!
At 9 years young, this lovable pup proves age is just a number.
Gentle, affectionate & full of heart, Doc is the perfect mix of sweetness & spirit 🧵
At 9 years young, this lovable pup proves age is just a number.
Gentle, affectionate & full of heart, Doc is the perfect mix of sweetness & spirit 🧵
This #GivingTuesday, your kindness can go three times as far for Philadelphia’s most vulnerable pets!
On 12/2, a group of generous donors is double-matching every gift, to TRIPLE your impact.
Your support provides safety, comfort & love to Philly's at-risk animals all year long 🧵
On 12/2, a group of generous donors is double-matching every gift, to TRIPLE your impact.
Your support provides safety, comfort & love to Philly's at-risk animals all year long 🧵
November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This #GivingTuesday, your kindness can go three times as far for Philadelphia’s most vulnerable pets!
On 12/2, a group of generous donors is double-matching every gift, to TRIPLE your impact.
Your support provides safety, comfort & love to Philly's at-risk animals all year long 🧵
On 12/2, a group of generous donors is double-matching every gift, to TRIPLE your impact.
Your support provides safety, comfort & love to Philly's at-risk animals all year long 🧵
But as any adopter can tell you, their differences are exactly what make them so special & lovable! 💜
Think perfect is boring?
Browse our adoptions page to see our qualifying pets, and be sure to join us this weekend! 👉 phillypaws.org/adopt
Think perfect is boring?
Browse our adoptions page to see our qualifying pets, and be sure to join us this weekend! 👉 phillypaws.org/adopt
November 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
But as any adopter can tell you, their differences are exactly what make them so special & lovable! 💜
Think perfect is boring?
Browse our adoptions page to see our qualifying pets, and be sure to join us this weekend! 👉 phillypaws.org/adopt
Think perfect is boring?
Browse our adoptions page to see our qualifying pets, and be sure to join us this weekend! 👉 phillypaws.org/adopt
These cats have been overlooked just because they have a few grey whiskers, a common medical condition, or a specific preference for their home.
November 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
These cats have been overlooked just because they have a few grey whiskers, a common medical condition, or a specific preference for their home.
Looking for a feline friend?
These sweet & snuggly pals will be waiting to meet you this Sunday at our Perfectly Impurrfect name-your-fee adoption event!
Join us at our Old City Adoption Center between 11 and 5 to meet some of PAWS' "best kept secrets" 🧵
These sweet & snuggly pals will be waiting to meet you this Sunday at our Perfectly Impurrfect name-your-fee adoption event!
Join us at our Old City Adoption Center between 11 and 5 to meet some of PAWS' "best kept secrets" 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Looking for a feline friend?
These sweet & snuggly pals will be waiting to meet you this Sunday at our Perfectly Impurrfect name-your-fee adoption event!
Join us at our Old City Adoption Center between 11 and 5 to meet some of PAWS' "best kept secrets" 🧵
These sweet & snuggly pals will be waiting to meet you this Sunday at our Perfectly Impurrfect name-your-fee adoption event!
Join us at our Old City Adoption Center between 11 and 5 to meet some of PAWS' "best kept secrets" 🧵
This very scared (but very sweet) pair urgently needs a warm, loving foster home — together or separately!
Icarus & Kemmit are having a rough time at the shelter.
Their human is experiencing a temporary hardship & has trusted PAWS to care for them until life is more stable & they can be reunited 🧵
Icarus & Kemmit are having a rough time at the shelter.
Their human is experiencing a temporary hardship & has trusted PAWS to care for them until life is more stable & they can be reunited 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This very scared (but very sweet) pair urgently needs a warm, loving foster home — together or separately!
Icarus & Kemmit are having a rough time at the shelter.
Their human is experiencing a temporary hardship & has trusted PAWS to care for them until life is more stable & they can be reunited 🧵
Icarus & Kemmit are having a rough time at the shelter.
Their human is experiencing a temporary hardship & has trusted PAWS to care for them until life is more stable & they can be reunited 🧵
Let's find a "working cat" home for Rutabaga!
This former mama was a happy outdoor cat until she hit a rough patch & seeks an adopter who can help her enjoy indoor-outdoor life.
Poor Rutabaga is terrified at the shelter but in her past life, she was an easygoing girl cared for by a kind neighbor 🧵
This former mama was a happy outdoor cat until she hit a rough patch & seeks an adopter who can help her enjoy indoor-outdoor life.
Poor Rutabaga is terrified at the shelter but in her past life, she was an easygoing girl cared for by a kind neighbor 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Let's find a "working cat" home for Rutabaga!
This former mama was a happy outdoor cat until she hit a rough patch & seeks an adopter who can help her enjoy indoor-outdoor life.
Poor Rutabaga is terrified at the shelter but in her past life, she was an easygoing girl cared for by a kind neighbor 🧵
This former mama was a happy outdoor cat until she hit a rough patch & seeks an adopter who can help her enjoy indoor-outdoor life.
Poor Rutabaga is terrified at the shelter but in her past life, she was an easygoing girl cared for by a kind neighbor 🧵
🎸Johnny Cash (2 years old)
Johnny Cash is a gentle, sensitive soul learning to see the world as a safe & happy place.
Once he trusts you, he’ll show his goofy, affectionate side — complete w/ nose boops & couch snuggles.
Johnny Cash is a gentle, sensitive soul learning to see the world as a safe & happy place.
Once he trusts you, he’ll show his goofy, affectionate side — complete w/ nose boops & couch snuggles.
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🎸Johnny Cash (2 years old)
Johnny Cash is a gentle, sensitive soul learning to see the world as a safe & happy place.
Once he trusts you, he’ll show his goofy, affectionate side — complete w/ nose boops & couch snuggles.
Johnny Cash is a gentle, sensitive soul learning to see the world as a safe & happy place.
Once he trusts you, he’ll show his goofy, affectionate side — complete w/ nose boops & couch snuggles.
🥳 Dasher (10 years old)
Still living life in the fast lane, Dasher is a smart, sassy guy who keeps his people smiling!
He’s mastered many manners & adores attention, playtime & learning new tricks.
Dasher prefers to be your 1 & only in a calm home.
Learn more → phillypaws.org/adopt/animal...
Still living life in the fast lane, Dasher is a smart, sassy guy who keeps his people smiling!
He’s mastered many manners & adores attention, playtime & learning new tricks.
Dasher prefers to be your 1 & only in a calm home.
Learn more → phillypaws.org/adopt/animal...
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🥳 Dasher (10 years old)
Still living life in the fast lane, Dasher is a smart, sassy guy who keeps his people smiling!
He’s mastered many manners & adores attention, playtime & learning new tricks.
Dasher prefers to be your 1 & only in a calm home.
Learn more → phillypaws.org/adopt/animal...
Still living life in the fast lane, Dasher is a smart, sassy guy who keeps his people smiling!
He’s mastered many manners & adores attention, playtime & learning new tricks.
Dasher prefers to be your 1 & only in a calm home.
Learn more → phillypaws.org/adopt/animal...
💖 Barbie Dreamhouse (3 years old)
Chunky, cheerful & endlessly wiggly, Barbie is 85 lbs. of pure joy!
This social butterfly loves people, has good doggy manners w/ other pups & would thrive in a quieter home full of cuddles & snacks (yard = bonus pts.).
Learn more → phillypaws.org/adopt/animal...
Chunky, cheerful & endlessly wiggly, Barbie is 85 lbs. of pure joy!
This social butterfly loves people, has good doggy manners w/ other pups & would thrive in a quieter home full of cuddles & snacks (yard = bonus pts.).
Learn more → phillypaws.org/adopt/animal...
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
💖 Barbie Dreamhouse (3 years old)
Chunky, cheerful & endlessly wiggly, Barbie is 85 lbs. of pure joy!
This social butterfly loves people, has good doggy manners w/ other pups & would thrive in a quieter home full of cuddles & snacks (yard = bonus pts.).
Learn more → phillypaws.org/adopt/animal...
Chunky, cheerful & endlessly wiggly, Barbie is 85 lbs. of pure joy!
This social butterfly loves people, has good doggy manners w/ other pups & would thrive in a quieter home full of cuddles & snacks (yard = bonus pts.).
Learn more → phillypaws.org/adopt/animal...
Looking for a new canine companion?
There’s still time to name your adoption fee for these Perfectly Impurrfect pups!
They’ve been waiting longer to find love just because of their age or home preferences (bustling city neighborhoods aren’t for everyone, after all) 🧵
There’s still time to name your adoption fee for these Perfectly Impurrfect pups!
They’ve been waiting longer to find love just because of their age or home preferences (bustling city neighborhoods aren’t for everyone, after all) 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Looking for a new canine companion?
There’s still time to name your adoption fee for these Perfectly Impurrfect pups!
They’ve been waiting longer to find love just because of their age or home preferences (bustling city neighborhoods aren’t for everyone, after all) 🧵
There’s still time to name your adoption fee for these Perfectly Impurrfect pups!
They’ve been waiting longer to find love just because of their age or home preferences (bustling city neighborhoods aren’t for everyone, after all) 🧵
Gone Fishin’ is hoping to reel in a foster home! 🎣
This happy-go-lucky pup is bursting w/ energy & love, adores playtime & is happiest near his people.
Life has been tumultuous for Fish — found stray, brought to the shelter & rescued by PAWS in a week — & he’s feeling the stress of kennel life 🧵
This happy-go-lucky pup is bursting w/ energy & love, adores playtime & is happiest near his people.
Life has been tumultuous for Fish — found stray, brought to the shelter & rescued by PAWS in a week — & he’s feeling the stress of kennel life 🧵
November 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Gone Fishin’ is hoping to reel in a foster home! 🎣
This happy-go-lucky pup is bursting w/ energy & love, adores playtime & is happiest near his people.
Life has been tumultuous for Fish — found stray, brought to the shelter & rescued by PAWS in a week — & he’s feeling the stress of kennel life 🧵
This happy-go-lucky pup is bursting w/ energy & love, adores playtime & is happiest near his people.
Life has been tumultuous for Fish — found stray, brought to the shelter & rescued by PAWS in a week — & he’s feeling the stress of kennel life 🧵