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
Will you be my Valentine? 💘
While rescued pets search for their special someone, send them a Valentine to reassure them that lifelong love is on the way!
You could choose like Eli, a gentle senior who lost her home & hopes to find her sweetheart soon, or any other pet in our care 🧵
While rescued pets search for their special someone, send them a Valentine to reassure them that lifelong love is on the way!
You could choose like Eli, a gentle senior who lost her home & hopes to find her sweetheart soon, or any other pet in our care 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Will you be my Valentine? 💘
While rescued pets search for their special someone, send them a Valentine to reassure them that lifelong love is on the way!
You could choose like Eli, a gentle senior who lost her home & hopes to find her sweetheart soon, or any other pet in our care 🧵
While rescued pets search for their special someone, send them a Valentine to reassure them that lifelong love is on the way!
You could choose like Eli, a gentle senior who lost her home & hopes to find her sweetheart soon, or any other pet in our care 🧵
PAWS’ Old City Adoption Center is crawling with cuties! 💕
See who’s waiting to meet you → phillypaws.org/adopt/cats/
See who’s waiting to meet you → phillypaws.org/adopt/cats/
February 7, 2026 at 5:27 PM
PAWS’ Old City Adoption Center is crawling with cuties! 💕
See who’s waiting to meet you → phillypaws.org/adopt/cats/
See who’s waiting to meet you → phillypaws.org/adopt/cats/
We’re starting the year on a high note with 133 pets adopted in January!
That’s not just a number, it’s a whole lot of lives changed for the better.
These are a few snapshots of all that joy — including PAWS executive director Melissa Levy, who welcomed senior pup Doc Hudson to the family! 🧵
That’s not just a number, it’s a whole lot of lives changed for the better.
These are a few snapshots of all that joy — including PAWS executive director Melissa Levy, who welcomed senior pup Doc Hudson to the family! 🧵
February 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM
We’re starting the year on a high note with 133 pets adopted in January!
That’s not just a number, it’s a whole lot of lives changed for the better.
These are a few snapshots of all that joy — including PAWS executive director Melissa Levy, who welcomed senior pup Doc Hudson to the family! 🧵
That’s not just a number, it’s a whole lot of lives changed for the better.
These are a few snapshots of all that joy — including PAWS executive director Melissa Levy, who welcomed senior pup Doc Hudson to the family! 🧵
Cable Car may look a little different, but he’s just as deserving of love!
This sweet boy is looking for a foster home & hoping you can help.
He was found in poor condition with a severe ulcer on his mouth, likely due to an untreated allergy & he’s now come down with a shelter cold 🧵
This sweet boy is looking for a foster home & hoping you can help.
He was found in poor condition with a severe ulcer on his mouth, likely due to an untreated allergy & he’s now come down with a shelter cold 🧵
February 6, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Cable Car may look a little different, but he’s just as deserving of love!
This sweet boy is looking for a foster home & hoping you can help.
He was found in poor condition with a severe ulcer on his mouth, likely due to an untreated allergy & he’s now come down with a shelter cold 🧵
This sweet boy is looking for a foster home & hoping you can help.
He was found in poor condition with a severe ulcer on his mouth, likely due to an untreated allergy & he’s now come down with a shelter cold 🧵
Side Salad isn’t just a side dish — he’s ready to be your whole meal! 🥗
At ~1, this bouncy pup has 3 passions: playing fetch, giving endless kisses & being as close to his people as possible.
His foster calls him a “10/10 snuggle buddy” who'll happily hop into your lap & soak up your affection 🧵
At ~1, this bouncy pup has 3 passions: playing fetch, giving endless kisses & being as close to his people as possible.
His foster calls him a “10/10 snuggle buddy” who'll happily hop into your lap & soak up your affection 🧵
February 5, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Side Salad isn’t just a side dish — he’s ready to be your whole meal! 🥗
At ~1, this bouncy pup has 3 passions: playing fetch, giving endless kisses & being as close to his people as possible.
His foster calls him a “10/10 snuggle buddy” who'll happily hop into your lap & soak up your affection 🧵
At ~1, this bouncy pup has 3 passions: playing fetch, giving endless kisses & being as close to his people as possible.
His foster calls him a “10/10 snuggle buddy” who'll happily hop into your lap & soak up your affection 🧵
Urgent: PAWS' pet pantry is severely low on supplies & we need your help!
Food insecurity continues to be an acute issue for many Philly neighbors — especially those with pets.
Plus, recent snow & prolonged freezing temps have made an already difficult situation even harder 🧵
Food insecurity continues to be an acute issue for many Philly neighbors — especially those with pets.
Plus, recent snow & prolonged freezing temps have made an already difficult situation even harder 🧵
February 4, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Urgent: PAWS' pet pantry is severely low on supplies & we need your help!
Food insecurity continues to be an acute issue for many Philly neighbors — especially those with pets.
Plus, recent snow & prolonged freezing temps have made an already difficult situation even harder 🧵
Food insecurity continues to be an acute issue for many Philly neighbors — especially those with pets.
Plus, recent snow & prolonged freezing temps have made an already difficult situation even harder 🧵
All Max wants is pets, but he just tested positive for ringworm 😭
He's desperate for affection & really bummed to be separated from everyone at the shelter.
He'd be overjoyed to finish his treatment in a foster home with you!
This fungal infection of the skin is mild, but lengthy to treat 🧵
He's desperate for affection & really bummed to be separated from everyone at the shelter.
He'd be overjoyed to finish his treatment in a foster home with you!
This fungal infection of the skin is mild, but lengthy to treat 🧵
February 4, 2026 at 1:49 PM
All Max wants is pets, but he just tested positive for ringworm 😭
He's desperate for affection & really bummed to be separated from everyone at the shelter.
He'd be overjoyed to finish his treatment in a foster home with you!
This fungal infection of the skin is mild, but lengthy to treat 🧵
He's desperate for affection & really bummed to be separated from everyone at the shelter.
He'd be overjoyed to finish his treatment in a foster home with you!
This fungal infection of the skin is mild, but lengthy to treat 🧵
This friendly grandpa is looking for a foster home!
Arnold is a low-riding sweetheart who found himself at @acctphilly.bsky.social after his beloved human sadly passed away.
He has kennel cough & some ouchie hips but still a cheerful guy looking for stability after such a big change 🧵
Arnold is a low-riding sweetheart who found himself at @acctphilly.bsky.social after his beloved human sadly passed away.
He has kennel cough & some ouchie hips but still a cheerful guy looking for stability after such a big change 🧵
February 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
This friendly grandpa is looking for a foster home!
Arnold is a low-riding sweetheart who found himself at @acctphilly.bsky.social after his beloved human sadly passed away.
He has kennel cough & some ouchie hips but still a cheerful guy looking for stability after such a big change 🧵
Arnold is a low-riding sweetheart who found himself at @acctphilly.bsky.social after his beloved human sadly passed away.
He has kennel cough & some ouchie hips but still a cheerful guy looking for stability after such a big change 🧵
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Hey #Philly, my super sweet senior foster Nick is still available for adoption at @phillypaws.bsky.social phillypaws.org/adopt/cats/#... #caturday #philadelphia #cats
January 31, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Hey #Philly, my super sweet senior foster Nick is still available for adoption at @phillypaws.bsky.social phillypaws.org/adopt/cats/#... #caturday #philadelphia #cats
When Capri Sun arrived at PAWS, he was in rough shape.
His labored breathing & painful mouth sores led to a calicivirus diagnosis — a contagious & potentially life-threatening disease.
Despite being uncomfortable & in urgent need of care, this sweet boy purred through exams & became a staff fav 🧵
His labored breathing & painful mouth sores led to a calicivirus diagnosis — a contagious & potentially life-threatening disease.
Despite being uncomfortable & in urgent need of care, this sweet boy purred through exams & became a staff fav 🧵
February 3, 2026 at 2:58 PM
When Capri Sun arrived at PAWS, he was in rough shape.
His labored breathing & painful mouth sores led to a calicivirus diagnosis — a contagious & potentially life-threatening disease.
Despite being uncomfortable & in urgent need of care, this sweet boy purred through exams & became a staff fav 🧵
His labored breathing & painful mouth sores led to a calicivirus diagnosis — a contagious & potentially life-threatening disease.
Despite being uncomfortable & in urgent need of care, this sweet boy purred through exams & became a staff fav 🧵
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January 31, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Hours left: Start or increase your monthly donation by midnight & unlock an extra $300 for pets like Bonk!
This special cat is safe at PAWS now, but when he arrived at @acctphilly.bsky.social, life as a stray had taken its toll.
A good Samaritan found Bonk in very poor health 🧵
This special cat is safe at PAWS now, but when he arrived at @acctphilly.bsky.social, life as a stray had taken its toll.
A good Samaritan found Bonk in very poor health 🧵
January 29, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Hours left: Start or increase your monthly donation by midnight & unlock an extra $300 for pets like Bonk!
This special cat is safe at PAWS now, but when he arrived at @acctphilly.bsky.social, life as a stray had taken its toll.
A good Samaritan found Bonk in very poor health 🧵
This special cat is safe at PAWS now, but when he arrived at @acctphilly.bsky.social, life as a stray had taken its toll.
A good Samaritan found Bonk in very poor health 🧵
This sensitive boy is very scared at the shelter & needs a foster ASAP.
Poor Jack misses his human — if you look closely, you’ll see it’s not a blanket in his crate, it’s his dad’s hoodie 🥺
Even though he’s is heartsick & homesick right now, you can ensure he doesn’t stay that way for long! 🧵
Poor Jack misses his human — if you look closely, you’ll see it’s not a blanket in his crate, it’s his dad’s hoodie 🥺
Even though he’s is heartsick & homesick right now, you can ensure he doesn’t stay that way for long! 🧵
January 29, 2026 at 3:11 PM
This sensitive boy is very scared at the shelter & needs a foster ASAP.
Poor Jack misses his human — if you look closely, you’ll see it’s not a blanket in his crate, it’s his dad’s hoodie 🥺
Even though he’s is heartsick & homesick right now, you can ensure he doesn’t stay that way for long! 🧵
Poor Jack misses his human — if you look closely, you’ll see it’s not a blanket in his crate, it’s his dad’s hoodie 🥺
Even though he’s is heartsick & homesick right now, you can ensure he doesn’t stay that way for long! 🧵
Become a Constant Companion & power PAWS' rescue efforts all year, in all weather ❄️💪
We kicked off our Constant Companion Monthly Donor Challenge & in just 1 day, 30 monthly supporters have already joined or increased their giving, unlocking $9,000 for pets in need! 🧵
We kicked off our Constant Companion Monthly Donor Challenge & in just 1 day, 30 monthly supporters have already joined or increased their giving, unlocking $9,000 for pets in need! 🧵
January 28, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Become a Constant Companion & power PAWS' rescue efforts all year, in all weather ❄️💪
We kicked off our Constant Companion Monthly Donor Challenge & in just 1 day, 30 monthly supporters have already joined or increased their giving, unlocking $9,000 for pets in need! 🧵
We kicked off our Constant Companion Monthly Donor Challenge & in just 1 day, 30 monthly supporters have already joined or increased their giving, unlocking $9,000 for pets in need! 🧵
Marigold still seeks a foster or adopter ASAP!
She found a foster to ride out the snowstorm but is about to return to the shelter & would love to find a home where she can settle in & get cozy.
This sweet, morbidly obese 7-year-old arrived weighing 21 lbs. — nearly double her ideal weight 🧵
She found a foster to ride out the snowstorm but is about to return to the shelter & would love to find a home where she can settle in & get cozy.
This sweet, morbidly obese 7-year-old arrived weighing 21 lbs. — nearly double her ideal weight 🧵
January 28, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Marigold still seeks a foster or adopter ASAP!
She found a foster to ride out the snowstorm but is about to return to the shelter & would love to find a home where she can settle in & get cozy.
This sweet, morbidly obese 7-year-old arrived weighing 21 lbs. — nearly double her ideal weight 🧵
She found a foster to ride out the snowstorm but is about to return to the shelter & would love to find a home where she can settle in & get cozy.
This sweet, morbidly obese 7-year-old arrived weighing 21 lbs. — nearly double her ideal weight 🧵
Oliver says THANK YOU to the incredible volunteers, fosters & staff who made sure every PAWS animal was cared for during the winter storm.
Our adoptions & foster teams hustled to move all Adoption Center cats into temporary foster homes, along w/ many in-house animals from our Grays Ferry clinic 🧵
Our adoptions & foster teams hustled to move all Adoption Center cats into temporary foster homes, along w/ many in-house animals from our Grays Ferry clinic 🧵
January 28, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Oliver says THANK YOU to the incredible volunteers, fosters & staff who made sure every PAWS animal was cared for during the winter storm.
Our adoptions & foster teams hustled to move all Adoption Center cats into temporary foster homes, along w/ many in-house animals from our Grays Ferry clinic 🧵
Our adoptions & foster teams hustled to move all Adoption Center cats into temporary foster homes, along w/ many in-house animals from our Grays Ferry clinic 🧵
Want to save pets like Bubba all year while having a BIG impact?
If so, now's the perfect time to act!
For every new monthly PAWS donor who joins by 1/29, a generous supporter will make an additional $300 gift to us in your honor.
Best of all? There’s no limit to how much this match can grow! 🧵
If so, now's the perfect time to act!
For every new monthly PAWS donor who joins by 1/29, a generous supporter will make an additional $300 gift to us in your honor.
Best of all? There’s no limit to how much this match can grow! 🧵
January 27, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Want to save pets like Bubba all year while having a BIG impact?
If so, now's the perfect time to act!
For every new monthly PAWS donor who joins by 1/29, a generous supporter will make an additional $300 gift to us in your honor.
Best of all? There’s no limit to how much this match can grow! 🧵
If so, now's the perfect time to act!
For every new monthly PAWS donor who joins by 1/29, a generous supporter will make an additional $300 gift to us in your honor.
Best of all? There’s no limit to how much this match can grow! 🧵
✅ Does snow feel like a personal attack to you?
✅ Counting down the days until sunbathing season?
✅ Reading this from under a pile of blankets?
Barbie Dreamhouse is ready to make winter a little warmer with YOU!
At 3 years old, this adoptable princess knows exactly what she wants 🧵
✅ Counting down the days until sunbathing season?
✅ Reading this from under a pile of blankets?
Barbie Dreamhouse is ready to make winter a little warmer with YOU!
At 3 years old, this adoptable princess knows exactly what she wants 🧵
January 27, 2026 at 3:10 PM
✅ Does snow feel like a personal attack to you?
✅ Counting down the days until sunbathing season?
✅ Reading this from under a pile of blankets?
Barbie Dreamhouse is ready to make winter a little warmer with YOU!
At 3 years old, this adoptable princess knows exactly what she wants 🧵
✅ Counting down the days until sunbathing season?
✅ Reading this from under a pile of blankets?
Barbie Dreamhouse is ready to make winter a little warmer with YOU!
At 3 years old, this adoptable princess knows exactly what she wants 🧵
The snow may be a drag for many, but these PAWS fosters & alums had no problem enjoying the wintry weather (though some preferred to do so from the the couch)!
Has your pet team been snow adventure, or team couch cuddles?
Share a picture in the comments! ❄️💕
#petsky
Has your pet team been snow adventure, or team couch cuddles?
Share a picture in the comments! ❄️💕
#petsky
January 26, 2026 at 11:43 PM
The snow may be a drag for many, but these PAWS fosters & alums had no problem enjoying the wintry weather (though some preferred to do so from the the couch)!
Has your pet team been snow adventure, or team couch cuddles?
Share a picture in the comments! ❄️💕
#petsky
Has your pet team been snow adventure, or team couch cuddles?
Share a picture in the comments! ❄️💕
#petsky
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January 24, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Merry Paws has the cutest case of bedhead (you should see how he arrived!).
This kind senior has lots of love to give & can't wait to find a family to share his life with.
Found as a scared stray, he's blossomed in foster care — gaining confidence & enjoying the safety of home life 🧵
This kind senior has lots of love to give & can't wait to find a family to share his life with.
Found as a scared stray, he's blossomed in foster care — gaining confidence & enjoying the safety of home life 🧵
January 23, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Merry Paws has the cutest case of bedhead (you should see how he arrived!).
This kind senior has lots of love to give & can't wait to find a family to share his life with.
Found as a scared stray, he's blossomed in foster care — gaining confidence & enjoying the safety of home life 🧵
This kind senior has lots of love to give & can't wait to find a family to share his life with.
Found as a scared stray, he's blossomed in foster care — gaining confidence & enjoying the safety of home life 🧵
Churu treats are a BIG hit at the shelter — to the point we’re almost out!
If you’re able to send some, Mr. Bear & our other animals would be super grateful!
These snacks are a huge help for distracting patients during medical handling, encouraging sick pets to eat & winning over nervous nellies 🧵
If you’re able to send some, Mr. Bear & our other animals would be super grateful!
These snacks are a huge help for distracting patients during medical handling, encouraging sick pets to eat & winning over nervous nellies 🧵
January 22, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Churu treats are a BIG hit at the shelter — to the point we’re almost out!
If you’re able to send some, Mr. Bear & our other animals would be super grateful!
These snacks are a huge help for distracting patients during medical handling, encouraging sick pets to eat & winning over nervous nellies 🧵
If you’re able to send some, Mr. Bear & our other animals would be super grateful!
These snacks are a huge help for distracting patients during medical handling, encouraging sick pets to eat & winning over nervous nellies 🧵
Marigold is a big girl with a big heart.
7 years old & morbidly obese, this sweet girl came to us weighing 21 lbs. — nearly double her ideal weight — & she's looking for a foster or adopter ASAP.
Marigold has arthritis that makes it painful for her to walk more than a few steps 🧵
7 years old & morbidly obese, this sweet girl came to us weighing 21 lbs. — nearly double her ideal weight — & she's looking for a foster or adopter ASAP.
Marigold has arthritis that makes it painful for her to walk more than a few steps 🧵
January 22, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Marigold is a big girl with a big heart.
7 years old & morbidly obese, this sweet girl came to us weighing 21 lbs. — nearly double her ideal weight — & she's looking for a foster or adopter ASAP.
Marigold has arthritis that makes it painful for her to walk more than a few steps 🧵
7 years old & morbidly obese, this sweet girl came to us weighing 21 lbs. — nearly double her ideal weight — & she's looking for a foster or adopter ASAP.
Marigold has arthritis that makes it painful for her to walk more than a few steps 🧵
Grab a friend & meet us at the movies! 🍿
Join @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social & Young Friends of PAWS this Saturday 1/24 for an afternoon of classic cinema & friendly competition.
Kick things off with animal-themed movie trivia at 1:30 p.m., then settle in for a 2 p.m. screening of "Best in Show" 🧵
Join @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social & Young Friends of PAWS this Saturday 1/24 for an afternoon of classic cinema & friendly competition.
Kick things off with animal-themed movie trivia at 1:30 p.m., then settle in for a 2 p.m. screening of "Best in Show" 🧵
January 21, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Grab a friend & meet us at the movies! 🍿
Join @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social & Young Friends of PAWS this Saturday 1/24 for an afternoon of classic cinema & friendly competition.
Kick things off with animal-themed movie trivia at 1:30 p.m., then settle in for a 2 p.m. screening of "Best in Show" 🧵
Join @phillyfilmsociety.bsky.social & Young Friends of PAWS this Saturday 1/24 for an afternoon of classic cinema & friendly competition.
Kick things off with animal-themed movie trivia at 1:30 p.m., then settle in for a 2 p.m. screening of "Best in Show" 🧵
Catalina has had it with online dating & is ready to find love the old-fashioned way: at PAWS' Old City Adoption Center!
This mellow sweetheart has been ADORED in her foster home.
But after getting 0 bites on her adoption profile, she's putting herself out there & seeking real-life connections 🧵
This mellow sweetheart has been ADORED in her foster home.
But after getting 0 bites on her adoption profile, she's putting herself out there & seeking real-life connections 🧵
January 21, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Catalina has had it with online dating & is ready to find love the old-fashioned way: at PAWS' Old City Adoption Center!
This mellow sweetheart has been ADORED in her foster home.
But after getting 0 bites on her adoption profile, she's putting herself out there & seeking real-life connections 🧵
This mellow sweetheart has been ADORED in her foster home.
But after getting 0 bites on her adoption profile, she's putting herself out there & seeking real-life connections 🧵