PAWS' pet pantry is almost empty again & we need your help to replenish it! We saw an incredible outpouring of support ahead of our pantry event last weekend, which enabled us to serve 127 food-insecure pet owners. Sadly, our supplies are now *severely* depleted 🧵

SOS: Abandoned puppies need fosters ASAP! 5 nursing babies were abandoned at PAWS' Grays Ferry Clinic w/o their mom so are fully dependent on bottle feeding to survive. We've found placement for 3 puppies, but Gnocchi & Knish only have temporary overnight care w/ staff & seek stable foster homes 🧵

Exciting news: A new Mutt Strut match just dropped thanks to a generous anonymous donor! They're doubling the next $5K we raise, up to $5K, in honor & memory of their therapy dog — so your support will go TWICE as far. Register & join us for Philly’s fav dog-friendly fall tradition! 🧵

A Hot New Bombshell has entered the villa! 💅 This gorgeous girl is turning heads & stealing hearts everywhere she goes. Playful, cuddly & full of personality, she’s the total package! 🧵

PAWS LOVES NIKKI GLASER! 💙 This past week, the incomparable Nikki Glaser lit up Philly with a string of shows & gave PAWS a spotlight we’ll never forget. Nikki is the real deal: a lifelong animal lover, advocate & rescue dog mom who featured some of our adoptable pets in a pre-show slideshow 🧵

Autumn vibes, but make it squeaky: Celebrate the start of fall by coming to meet McIntosh, Braeburn, Evercrisp & Ambrosia at PAWS' Old City Adoption Center! 🍁🍎 They're sweeter than anything you'll pick at an orchard & they don't require driving to the 'burbs! 🧵

Your #MondayMotivation: A new Mutt Strut match courtesy of our wonderful friends at Pet Supplies Plus Fishtown! They’re doubling the next $2,500 in donations for Mutt Strut fundraisers, so don't miss out: Register → pawsmuttstrut.org

Dasher's philosophy: Play hard, nap harder! This 10 years young pup has the energy of a dog half his age, but once he's done partying, it's snuggle o'clock ⏰🥰 Dasher is clever, cuddly & definitely has opinions — usually about how you’re not petting him enough 🧵

After months of searching & healing, Hero found the love he was waiting for! This incredibly sweet boy had a tough start — found tied up outside an auto body shop w/ scabbing skin, patchy fur & no one to call his own. He was brought to ACCT & found a home, but his family was unable to keep him 🧵

Lucy is looking for a foster home where she can feel more brave! This may look like an ordinary video of some head scratchies, but it's a big deal for this sensitive girl. When she arrived this week, Lucy just lost her home & was so scared she'd hiss & spit at anyone who approached 🧵

📆 Weekend plans? We’ve got you covered! Join us at Pet Supplies Plus Fishtown on Sat. 9/20 from 12-2 p.m. for a pop-up PAWS adoption event. Meet adoptable pets, chat w/ our team about PAWS’ lifesaving work & learn how to get involved via fostering, volunteering & more. We hope to see you there! 👋

It's Soup Dumpling season! How this little love loaf has only gotten ONE application is beyond us — because once you meet her, resistance is futile. Soup Dumpling is the kind of pup who makes your cheeks hurt from smiling 🧵

Have you registered for the 19th Annual PAWS Mutt Strut? Fundraising gifts are being matched right now by Queen Village Animal Hospital! They’re doubling every Mutt Strut donation up to $5,000, so if you haven’t joined the fun yet, there’s never been a better time! 🧵

Even with a broken leg, Marian is such a lovely little cat! We think she was likely hit by a car & she was luckily otherwise unscathed. She's looking for a foster home where she can heal & visit our Grays Ferry Clinic for weekly bandage changes 🧵

This weekend we are welcoming Dasher back to Leah's Home For Wayward Old Men Who Are Too Grumpy To Go On The Beach Trip He's a perfect angel as long as he never sees another dog, you can and should adopt him from @phillypaws.bsky.social

Tater Tot is tiny but mighty! When PAWS’ Grays Ferry clinic staff spotted a bag outside the door, something told them it wasn’t a forgotten belonging. When the bag started to wiggle, they found inside a newborn puppy so young she hadn’t yet opened her eyes & far too fragile to survive on her own 🧵

Molly is 16 pounds of wiggly love! Looking for a snuggly sidekick who wants to be part of everything you do? This little goof has you covered. Loyal, silly & endlessly affectionate, Molly has a big personality with an even bigger heart 🧵

Bingo was one of the only cats left who didn’t find a home during our #ClearTheShelters event & he’s still hoping love will find him soon! We’re resharing his internet debut with the hope his person will see it this time ❤️ #catsky #petsky

This flirty birdie is Odessa 😍 She might be missing an eye, but she has plenty of heart to spare — she even has one stamped on her side! Odessa landed at the shelter after wandering into a shop with a wonky eye (she was likely born with it) 🧵

Exciting announcement from Silas: All #PAWSMuttStrut gifts are being DOUBLED by Susan Mees Consulting right now! The next $5,000 in donations will be matched to support our lifesaving work. Register to start fundraising → pawsmuttstrut.org

We have a gentle pair of brothers seeking a foster home through PAWS' Safety Net Program! Jake & Elwood have an owner who is experiencing a temporary crisis, but loves their cats very much & just needs some time to get back on their feet until they can be reunited with their best friends 🧵

Just look at Elmyra! The face of an angel, right? Well, not exactly 😈 She's as friendly & lovable as they come, but this pint-sized princess is a puppy through & through. Even though she means well & adores people, Elmyra is 6 months old & still needs some guidance on her manners 🧵

When you have ringworm but you're 100% cute anyway 🥰 Tortilla & her 3 siblings just arrived at PAWS, and they're not letting this simple skin infection slow them down. They're adorable, roly poly & ready to take on the world, but they've got several weeks of ringworm treatment ahead 🧵

Looking for a pint-sized pal who will simply adore you? Meet Charlie! This sweet & silly guy is an absolute joy, with a personality that will keep you smiling from morning to night. A friendly & cheerful lovebug, Charlie is smitten with his people & has no problem asking for affection 🧵

Lure coursing is returning to the Mutt Strut! Sponsored by Annamaet Petfoods, this crowd fav is a blast for both dogs & humans. A flag "lure" runs along a zip line as an operator guides it in quick, unpredictable motions across the field to simulate a real chase for your pup 🧵

This sweet chunky senior is urgently seeking a foster! Thunder recently lost her home & has completely stopped eating due to stress. For obese cats, this can quickly lead to dangerous liver problems, so it's important to get her feeling comfortable enough to eat again as soon as possible! 🧵

WOW: This year’s Clear the Shelters was a smashing success! 46 cats & kittens found loving homes during Saturday’s adoption event at PAWS’ Old City & PetSmart locations, bringing us to a grand total of 214 adoptions since #ClearTheShelters kicked off in August! 🧵

🚨 Important ask from Gaya: our paper towel supply is almost gone & we need your help to replenish it! We go through loads of paper towels every day to ensure clean & comfortable living spaces for our furry residents. If you can send or drop off some more, the animals would be very grateful! 🙏

Another scaredy pants member of the hidey hut club! 🫣 Senior tripod Nigel is pretty freaked out by the shelter (today was the first time he ventured out for pets) & he’d love to decompress in a quiet foster home 🧵

On Sat. 10/4, Philly will go to the dogs! The Mutt Strut is the must-attend fall festival for dogs & the people who love them & PAWS' biggest fundraiser of the year. Join us at The Navy Yard for a scenic walk & family-friendly fun to raise funds & awareness for Philly’s most vulnerable pets 🧵

Acting your age? Yeah, that's a scam. Dasher's been around for 10 years & as the party's just getting started. This jaunty lad has plenty of pep in his step & a busy little brain to match 🧵

Love doesn't come with a price tag! This Saturday, #ClearTheShelters will culminate in a fee-waived adoption event for all cats & kittens at PAWS' Old City Adoption Center & Broad & Washington PetSmart location. These are just a few of the adoptable friends waiting to start their life with you! 🧵

We wish we could snuggle these 2 all day long! New Hampshire & Professor are the last remaining residents in our ringworm ward. All they want is to swap their kennels for loving foster homes 🧵

Her name is Soup Dumpling & she loves her pink ball 😭 This nugget has us wrapped around her chunky little paws & is ready to serve up silliness & affection to whoever is lucky enough to adopt her! At 5 years old, Soup is a sweet, friendly girl who loves spending time w/ her people 🧵

Some cute babies today on the holiday shift at @phillypaws.bsky.social #philly #catsky

Bombshell hopes you’re enjoying lots of fun in the sun for Labor Day! PAWS’ locations are closed to the public today, but regular hours will resume tomorrow ☀️

So many wagging tails, so many hearts full 🥹 151 pets have found loving homes since #ClearTheShelters kicked off on 8/1! From playful kittens to gentle seniors & goofy pups, every adoption is a life changed for the better 🧵

Meet the lovely Lady Keanu! This sweet former mama cat is looking for a home where she can enjoy some well-deserved TLC now that her babies have flown the nest. She was all ready to start her adoption journey, but then caught a shelter cold that put her plans on hold 🧵

This is what Piper looks like at home — & it’s exactly where she belongs 🏡 This kind, silly, affectionate sweetie is still waiting for love after nearly 3 months at the shelter. Kennel life has been tough on her sensitive heart, so it was special to see what a few hours in a home did for her 🧵

Snickerdoodle is asking for your help! We’re low on laundry detergent & *especially* low on wet kitten food. Our smallest residents would be very grateful for any items you can send for #WishlistWednesday! 🧵

What a hunk! Even though he's stressed & not feeling his best, Atticus is a total heartthrob. He recently lost his home & the shelter has been a difficult adjustment for him 💔 He'd love to find a foster home where he can decompress & return to what he does best: taking naps & stealing hearts 🧵

Elmyra has an exciting announcement for #NationalDogDay: We have another #PAWSMuttStrut match thanks to our friends at ANTECH Diagnostics! They're doubling the next $2,500 raised by Mutt Strut supporters, so every gift will go twice as far toward supporting homeless animals & pet owners in need 🧵

Spooky season lovers, it's your time to shine 👻🍁 Voorhees, Myers & Ghostface are 3 spooktastic brothers who are waiting to fall frightfully in love with you at our Old City Adoption Center. These sweet boys are ~ 7 months old & would be thrilled to go home together in any combination.

Meet Barbie Dreamhouse 💕✨ She’s chunky, fabulous & 100% real! Barbie is the life of the party, whether proudly trotting around with a toy in her mouth, rolling over for endless pets or wiggling with joy when she meets someone new (human OR dog!) 🧵

Misu is stunning. His mouth? Not so much. Our buddy received surgery for very painful dental disease & would greatly benefit from a foster home to recover in an stress-free environment. He's a sweetie & secret goofball but b/w surgery & shelter scaries, he's come down w/ a cold & feels crummy! 🧵

Get ready for Bark to School! Young Friends of PAWS has 2 exciting, family friendly events coming up for kiddos & canines alike. We hope you can join us! Join the Young Friends of PAWS at Walnut Garden on Sun. 8/24 from 1–4 p.m. for Bark to School: Read to Dogs 📚💕

Some of the most affectionate cats & kittens at PAWS aren’t getting the attention they deserve — all b/c they’re in medical isolation for a treatable skin condition: ringworm. These little ones are missing out on the joys of kittenhood & the comfort of companionship while they wait 🧵

Meet Ms. Frizzle! This 1-of-a-kind pup once hopped onto a school bus & has been bringing the magic ever since ✨💛 She's feeling extra snazzy after her photoshoot w/ Love Me Do Photography & now all she needs is a forever home where she can enjoy more fabulous adventures! 🧵

After 13 years in a home, Clyde found himself w/o one — & he desperately needs a foster to help feel safe again 💔 This gentle senior is terrified at the shelter, spending most of his time curled up in his hidey hut. Underneath that fear is a gentle, affectionate cat so grateful for your love 🧵

Special delivery! Mango is popping up to request some much-needed wishlist items for our furry shelter friends. Our current needs: ✅ "Snuffle mats" for stressed shelter pups ✅ Churu treats for training & behavioral enrichment 🧵