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
Everyone *loves* Hannah!
She’s a sweetheart senior who just wants someone to cheer her on while she eats.
No, really — you have to sit with her & pet her and tell her she’s amazing & THEN she will finally start eating 🥹
She’s a sweetheart senior who just wants someone to cheer her on while she eats.
No, really — you have to sit with her & pet her and tell her she’s amazing & THEN she will finally start eating 🥹
November 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Everyone *loves* Hannah!
She’s a sweetheart senior who just wants someone to cheer her on while she eats.
No, really — you have to sit with her & pet her and tell her she’s amazing & THEN she will finally start eating 🥹
She’s a sweetheart senior who just wants someone to cheer her on while she eats.
No, really — you have to sit with her & pet her and tell her she’s amazing & THEN she will finally start eating 🥹
Have any room on your Thanksgiving table for a little Side Salad?
With cuddles for days & an underbite to die for, Side Salad hopes to charm his way into a foster home before the holidays.
At 1 year old & 20 lbs., Salad is a lively, affectionate pup who loves flopping right into your lap 🧵
With cuddles for days & an underbite to die for, Side Salad hopes to charm his way into a foster home before the holidays.
At 1 year old & 20 lbs., Salad is a lively, affectionate pup who loves flopping right into your lap 🧵
November 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Have any room on your Thanksgiving table for a little Side Salad?
With cuddles for days & an underbite to die for, Side Salad hopes to charm his way into a foster home before the holidays.
At 1 year old & 20 lbs., Salad is a lively, affectionate pup who loves flopping right into your lap 🧵
With cuddles for days & an underbite to die for, Side Salad hopes to charm his way into a foster home before the holidays.
At 1 year old & 20 lbs., Salad is a lively, affectionate pup who loves flopping right into your lap 🧵
Please note our holiday hours this week!
All PAWS locations will close at 3 p.m. Wednesday & will be closed on Thanksgiving.
We’ll reopen for regular hours & services at all clinic & adoption locations Friday.
Safe travels & happy holidays to all our supporters & their furry little turkeys! 💛
All PAWS locations will close at 3 p.m. Wednesday & will be closed on Thanksgiving.
We’ll reopen for regular hours & services at all clinic & adoption locations Friday.
Safe travels & happy holidays to all our supporters & their furry little turkeys! 💛
November 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Please note our holiday hours this week!
All PAWS locations will close at 3 p.m. Wednesday & will be closed on Thanksgiving.
We’ll reopen for regular hours & services at all clinic & adoption locations Friday.
Safe travels & happy holidays to all our supporters & their furry little turkeys! 💛
All PAWS locations will close at 3 p.m. Wednesday & will be closed on Thanksgiving.
We’ll reopen for regular hours & services at all clinic & adoption locations Friday.
Safe travels & happy holidays to all our supporters & their furry little turkeys! 💛
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November 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
🗣️ Deadline extended!
Looking for a chance to work with fellow young professionals who share your passion for animal rescue?
Applications are still open to serve on the Young Friends of PAWS (YFP) Advisory Board in 2026 🧵
Looking for a chance to work with fellow young professionals who share your passion for animal rescue?
Applications are still open to serve on the Young Friends of PAWS (YFP) Advisory Board in 2026 🧵
November 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
🗣️ Deadline extended!
Looking for a chance to work with fellow young professionals who share your passion for animal rescue?
Applications are still open to serve on the Young Friends of PAWS (YFP) Advisory Board in 2026 🧵
Looking for a chance to work with fellow young professionals who share your passion for animal rescue?
Applications are still open to serve on the Young Friends of PAWS (YFP) Advisory Board in 2026 🧵
Meet Bingo, the world’s best cat with the world’s *worst* survival instincts!
This lovable ding dong may only have 1 brain cell, but he makes the most of it.
Operating on vibes, snuggles & total lack of dignity, Bingo is a chatty full-time ham who befriends (& instantly charms) everyone he meets 🧵
This lovable ding dong may only have 1 brain cell, but he makes the most of it.
Operating on vibes, snuggles & total lack of dignity, Bingo is a chatty full-time ham who befriends (& instantly charms) everyone he meets 🧵
November 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Meet Bingo, the world’s best cat with the world’s *worst* survival instincts!
This lovable ding dong may only have 1 brain cell, but he makes the most of it.
Operating on vibes, snuggles & total lack of dignity, Bingo is a chatty full-time ham who befriends (& instantly charms) everyone he meets 🧵
This lovable ding dong may only have 1 brain cell, but he makes the most of it.
Operating on vibes, snuggles & total lack of dignity, Bingo is a chatty full-time ham who befriends (& instantly charms) everyone he meets 🧵
We don't know Andy's story before he came to us, but it's about to get a lot better.
Would you like to foster this sweet boy & be part of it?
A good Samaritan brought Andy to ACCT Philly over the weekend after finding him outside in heartbreaking condition.
Whoever they are, they saved his life 🧵
Would you like to foster this sweet boy & be part of it?
A good Samaritan brought Andy to ACCT Philly over the weekend after finding him outside in heartbreaking condition.
Whoever they are, they saved his life 🧵
November 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We don't know Andy's story before he came to us, but it's about to get a lot better.
Would you like to foster this sweet boy & be part of it?
A good Samaritan brought Andy to ACCT Philly over the weekend after finding him outside in heartbreaking condition.
Whoever they are, they saved his life 🧵
Would you like to foster this sweet boy & be part of it?
A good Samaritan brought Andy to ACCT Philly over the weekend after finding him outside in heartbreaking condition.
Whoever they are, they saved his life 🧵
Meet Sergio!
This spunky boy has a big heart, big ol’ mittens & an even bigger personality. His fosters describe him as an affectionate, chirpy & easygoing cat whose fun & laidback presence is super charming — the perfect mix for a feline friend! 🧵
This spunky boy has a big heart, big ol’ mittens & an even bigger personality. His fosters describe him as an affectionate, chirpy & easygoing cat whose fun & laidback presence is super charming — the perfect mix for a feline friend! 🧵
November 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Meet Sergio!
This spunky boy has a big heart, big ol’ mittens & an even bigger personality. His fosters describe him as an affectionate, chirpy & easygoing cat whose fun & laidback presence is super charming — the perfect mix for a feline friend! 🧵
This spunky boy has a big heart, big ol’ mittens & an even bigger personality. His fosters describe him as an affectionate, chirpy & easygoing cat whose fun & laidback presence is super charming — the perfect mix for a feline friend! 🧵
Please enjoy this extremely misleading video of Kane pretending to be a chill little teddy bear 🧸
While he really is an affectionate softy, he can also be a bit of a chaos muffin & is looking for a foster or adopter to dole out tummy rubs & guidance in equal measure 🧵
While he really is an affectionate softy, he can also be a bit of a chaos muffin & is looking for a foster or adopter to dole out tummy rubs & guidance in equal measure 🧵
November 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Please enjoy this extremely misleading video of Kane pretending to be a chill little teddy bear 🧸
While he really is an affectionate softy, he can also be a bit of a chaos muffin & is looking for a foster or adopter to dole out tummy rubs & guidance in equal measure 🧵
While he really is an affectionate softy, he can also be a bit of a chaos muffin & is looking for a foster or adopter to dole out tummy rubs & guidance in equal measure 🧵
In recent years, Philly-area shelters have seen an alarming increase in dogs found as strays & whose owners can no longer care for them.
The number of homeless dogs who need safe housing, medical care & adoption is overwhelming & far exceeds what similar cities across the U.S. are experiencing 🧵
The number of homeless dogs who need safe housing, medical care & adoption is overwhelming & far exceeds what similar cities across the U.S. are experiencing 🧵
November 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
In recent years, Philly-area shelters have seen an alarming increase in dogs found as strays & whose owners can no longer care for them.
The number of homeless dogs who need safe housing, medical care & adoption is overwhelming & far exceeds what similar cities across the U.S. are experiencing 🧵
The number of homeless dogs who need safe housing, medical care & adoption is overwhelming & far exceeds what similar cities across the U.S. are experiencing 🧵
Rosemary is a sweet cat who's had a rough go of it.
She has a long journey ahead & seeks a foster to join her for the ride!
This middle-aged gal was found outside & arrived with very matted hair (hence her current nakey look) plus advanced, painful dental disease that requires surgery to correct 🧵
She has a long journey ahead & seeks a foster to join her for the ride!
This middle-aged gal was found outside & arrived with very matted hair (hence her current nakey look) plus advanced, painful dental disease that requires surgery to correct 🧵
November 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Rosemary is a sweet cat who's had a rough go of it.
She has a long journey ahead & seeks a foster to join her for the ride!
This middle-aged gal was found outside & arrived with very matted hair (hence her current nakey look) plus advanced, painful dental disease that requires surgery to correct 🧵
She has a long journey ahead & seeks a foster to join her for the ride!
This middle-aged gal was found outside & arrived with very matted hair (hence her current nakey look) plus advanced, painful dental disease that requires surgery to correct 🧵
🗣️ 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 🧵
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 🧵
Reposted by PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society)
November 15, 2025 at 5:06 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... 🧵
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) 🧵
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 🧵
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! 🧵
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 🧵
Reposted by PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society)
November 8, 2025 at 5:56 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" 🧵
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 🧵