· the dog days of summer have arrived and philly ’s furry friends are looking for forever homes. In philadelphia , where 25% of residents live in poverty, hundreds of thousands of pet owners need affordable basic veterinary care to avoid having to abandon their pets and to prevent unwanted litters. · the philadelphia animal welfare society, often referred to as paws , is urging animal lovers to join its latest effort to keep pets out of shelters by helping people who can’t afford to buy food. They have two busy low-cost spay/neuter and wellness clinics located at opposite ends of the city, and working with dogs trust usa, are providing subsidized low-cost veterinary care to around 200 dogs with treatable conditions who are at risk of relinquishment. · dog lovers and their pets came together for the 18th annual mutt strut to raise money for paws , the citys largest nonprofit animal rescue. The philadelphia animal welfare society, known as paws , is hoping to help homeless pets find a loving home through its month-long initiative called everyday heroes: Taking in nearly 30,000 animals each year, and operating the highest volume shelter in the region, paws is working to end the killing of healthy and treatable pets in the city of philadelphia. · thanks to the overwhelming support of our community—and more than 339,000 votes cast— paws earned silver in the favorite veterinarian category and bronze in the favorite nonprofit organization category.

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