German photographer Christian Vieler captures the hilarious moments when dogs try to catch treats mid-air. [📹 vieler. photography]

Rescued. Rehabilitated. Released. In Guatemala, 34 wild animals saved from illegal trafficking were rehabilitated and returned to the wild thanks to our partners, ARCAS. Our work to protect wildlife in Guatemala and around the world continues.

Thank you to everyone who stepped up for these animals. 🩵 Because of your support, over 70 animals rescued from an alleged neglect situation in Texas are now safe and receiving care. Every share, donation and message of encouragement helps make rescues like this possible.

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Here are the Top 5 Dogs of January!

This is Luna. She faked having a paw injury after her human hurt their leg. Figured they felt silly hopping around like that and thought it'd be less embarrassing if she did it too. 13/10 (IG: claassenam)

This orphan fawn was rescued and then the cat took over because love conquers all. 😻🦌 and that was the beginning of their story 💞 #thursdayvibes

This season reminds us how much home, comfort & connection matter. For the people & pets relying on PAWS, those essentials are still out of reach — but with your help, they don’t have to be. Right now, a group of committed supporters will match every gift made to PAWS thru 12/31, up to $75,000! 🧵

Here are my top 10 most unique dog jobs!

Meet Kratos, a certified good boy looking for a foster home! This handsome gentleman is a total sweetheart with a very goofy, lovable personality. He’s a big cuddle bug who adores full-body pets, already knows “sit" & loves walks, car rides & being close to his people! 🧵

Everyone loves a good throwback & a good comeback — & Ashlee Simpson is so ready for both! This sweet & sensitive potato just arrived at the shelter & is really hoping to find a foster home where she can get her bearings and regroup after a tough gig 🧵

Looking for a stocking stuffer that saves lives? PAWS’ 2026 calendar has you covered! Featuring portraits of rescued shelter pets, the PAWS calendar offers a year of inspiration & raises vital funds for our rescue, adoption & clinic programs 🧵

When Chicken, a tiny, frail puppy, was found abandoned outside PAWS, he was barely hanging on. Weak, dehydrated & struggling to breathe, he tested positive for parvovirus — a fast-moving, often fatal illness in young dogs. Our team rushed him into intensive care to provide round-the-clock care 🧵

This holiday season, our hope is simple: that more pets like Sam find — or keep — the warmth, safety & love they deserve. If you share that hope, we have exciting news: Through midnight tomorrow, a generous group of donors is TRIPLING all gifts, up to $75,000! 🧵

Black Friday deals are great, but saving pets like Marvelous Sam? Even better. For #GivingTuesday this year, we’re thrilled to share our biggest matching opportunity yet, with gifts TRIPLED by a generous group of donors through midnight on 12/2! 🧵

Here are my top 10 dogs carrying big sticks!

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 🧵

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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 🧵

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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 🧵

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 🧵

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) 🧵

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... 🧵

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 🧵

This Waitrose ad is better than the majority of movies I've seen this year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sOy...

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! 🧵

We only rate dogs. This is a family of Suburban Gold Fairies. It's rare for them to travel together like this. Very magical but please only send dogs. Thank you... 13/10 for all (TT: hdbrosriley)

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 🧵

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 🧵

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 🧵

Big yawns

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 🧵

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" 🧵

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 🧵

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) 🧵

The moment a baby elephant falls into the water… and the whole herd goes into rescue mode. Unreal.

After 41 years in chains, Mare Noi- an Asian elephant once forced into logging and breeding- finally walks free. Her first steps at Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary are pure grace and power. 🌿 Freedom looks good on her. 💚 #ElephantRescue #AnimalSanctuary #MareNoi

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

Ryan Griffin Shadow loves visiting his marine mammal friends

And stop being afraid when a bee comes near you. They are gentle and will only sting when they're afraid because you are swatting at them.

Betty, the most depressed elephant in the world, spends her days dragging her limp trunk and her nights in chains. Experts say she’s running out of time. Betty deserves sanctuary and care, not more suffering 🔗 peta.vg/44hu

I wouldn’t blame any of them

The elephants start dancing when they hear Tennessee Whiskey. 🥰😅

This is Ladora. She's a rescue dog who was just adopted after sharing her secret talent of being able to clap her ears. 13/10 👏 (TT: kshumanesociety)

Former President Barack Obama has filmed an ad for Gavin Newsom’s Prop 50.