Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)

Imagine being in pain every time you eat, but having no way to ask for help.?That’s exactly how Benson was living — until last week. This affectionate boy had been surviving outside with feline leukemia and a mouth full of bad teeth before he was rescued and brought to PAWS. Now, Benson is safe and receiving the care he needs, but?many homeless animals like him are suffering from dental disease, infections, and painful tooth decay, putting them at risk of losing their lives in shelters.?The good news: you can change that! Through midnight Wednesday, March 18, your donation to PAWS’ Tooth Fairy Fund will be MATCHED dollar for dollar, up to $55,000.?This is a chance to double your impact to give pets the dental care they need — not just to survive, but to live pain-free. We are 50% toward our ambitious goal, so every gift counts. Please join us: with your help, our vital dental program will be fully funded for 2025! On average, dental surgery typically costs PAWS $515 per animal?but can be as expensive as $1,500.?Your gift will help provide a chance at life to these wonderful pets who are depending on us. Learn more about PAWS' Tooth Fairy Fund and make your lifesaving gift today at https://lnkd.in/eXZe5dBn.

Save the Date! ?? Join us for the 9th Annual Philly Loves PAWS, sponsored by Hamilton Lane, on Wednesday, May 14! Shop, dine, and make a difference as businesses and animal lovers across the city come together for a day-long fundraiser supporting PAWS’ lifesaving efforts. A wide variety of restaurants, shops, and service providers will donate a portion of sales to PAWS—so mark your calendar and get ready to give back while you shop and dine! Want to get involved? Here’s how you can join us: ?? Enroll your business:?If you own or work at a local business and would like to join us as a Philly Loves PAWS partner, sign-ups are now open at?phillylovespaws.org! ?? Help spread the word:?Do you have a favorite business you’d like to see participate? Share this event and encourage them to?sign up at phillylovespaws.org. ?? Join our canvassing team:?We’re seeking outgoing volunteers to join our team of on-the-ground canvassers to visit local businesses and ask them to sign-up! Email?[email protected]?to get started.

PAWS is honored to provide affordable, high-quality veterinary care through our two Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinics. Our compassionate team of veterinarians and technicians offers spay/neuter surgery, annual wellness care (including vaccines, flea/tick prevention, and more), as well as exams and treatments for a wide range of common illnesses, ailments, and injuries. These services can be life changing—preventing shelter surrender, ensuring treatable medical issues don’t worsen over time, and keeping care accessible for pets in need. By providing this essential care, we help families keep their beloved pets, support community cat caregivers in their vital work, and enable rescue organizations to stretch their lifesaving resources to help as many animals as possible. Whether by healing sick and injured pets or protecting others through wellness and prevention, we are grateful to play a role in keeping families together. To learn more about PAWS' low-cost veterinary care, including a full list of our services and appointment scheduling information, please visit https://lnkd.in/e8a5Ewsv.

Tootie, a cat who recently joined our Safety Net Foster Program and is in search of a foster home, is excited to acknowledge?Susan Mees Consulting as a valued PAWS Corporate Community Partner! As a growth marketer with expertise in community management, analytics, and data-driven strategies,?Susan?helps startups, small businesses, and sole proprietors optimize marketing approaches to reach new audiences. Susan?is also a dedicated PAWS foster, having cared for many pets, particularly cats, in our Safety Net Foster program. This program provides a temporary safe haven for owned pets while their families navigate periods of transition, ensuring they can stay together where they belong.?Susan?reflects on her foster experience: "Over the past few years, we’ve fostered five times for the Safety Net Program, and I’ve become a passionate advocate for it, sharing this incredible way to help pets and the community. When our senior dog passed last year, we were fortunate to foster two sweet Safety Net cats, Pumpkin and Piper. We provided them with a safe, loving home during a stressful time, and in turn, they helped us through our grief before reuniting with their family. As an animal lover, the thought of being separated from a pet due to circumstances beyond your control is heartbreaking. I’m grateful we’ve been able to give these pets and their families the time they need to find their next step." We’re deeply grateful for?Susan’s dedication as a Safety Net Foster and her generous support through her marketing firm. To join?Susan?in caring for Safety Net pets like Tootie, sign up today at?phillypaws.org/foster. If your business could benefit from an expert data-driven digital marketing strategy, learn more about PAWS Corporate Community partner?Susan?Mees Consulting at?susanmees.com.

Senior bonded pair Ziggy and Girlie are thrilled to welcome our newest Corporate Community Member, KMC Partners! KMC Partners is dedicated to providing comprehensive, full-service Commercial General Construction services to their clients in Philadelphia and beyond. They utilize an educational and transparent approach allowing their teams to Build with Confidence. PAWS is grateful for the generosity of our Community Partners who help us provide Philadelphia's most vulnerable pets with the love and care they deserve. A special thank you to our generous friends at KMC Partners — learn more about their full-service construction services by visiting www.kmcpartners.com today!

Just one week until the 18th Annual?#PAWSMuttStrut! Philly’s can’t-miss pet event is this Saturday, October 5. ?? Join hundreds of fellow animal lovers at the Navy Yard for a scenic dog walk and fall festival with fun for the whole family. You don’t need a dog to participate, and all proceeds benefit PAWS’ lifesaving work! It’s much more than a Strut...there’s something for everyone whether you have two legs or four: Beer Garden with?Dock Street Brewer?? “Doggy Pub” with?Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia ? Dog Costume Contest ? Dog Adoptions ? Food Trucks ? Pet Portraits ? Talent Contest ? Agility Course ? Doggy Tarot Cards & Fortune Telling ? Ask the Trainer ? Scavenger Hunt ? Paw Print Painting ? Games ? Live Music ? Dozens of Vendors ? Giveaways, Raffles, Prizes…and more! Learn more and register at pawsmuttstrut.org ????

We're #hiring a #veterinarian! Join PAWS' incredible medical team, and you'll change lives every day by providing excellent veterinary care to homeless animals and community pets who wouldn't otherwise be able to access it. We offer a collaborative environment, competitive salary/benefits, and a manageable schedule - all while making Philadelphia a better place for people and pets.

We are #hiring a Veterinary Technician Manager! This exciting new role?is responsible for developing a strong, qualified, and cohesive medical support staff by training, leading, and managing veterinary technicians and assistants to provide excellent surgical, clinical, and shelter care. If you are a Certified Veterinary Technician, we can't wait to hear from you! #CVT #vettech #veterinarytechnician #sheltermedicine