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PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society
Philadelphia, PA | EIN: 75-2979217 | website

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Dog Walk and Adoption Festival!

At the 2nd Annual PAWS Mutt Strut, dogs and the people who love them will walk the 1.5-mile scenic route in FDR Park to raise funds and awareness for PAWS' lifesaving activities on behalf of Philadelphia's homeless, abandoned and unwanted animals.

PAWS is thrilled to welcome Mutt Strut Grand Marshals: Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach John Stevens and wife Stacy Stevens! Click here to join or support their team, Flyers' Furry Friends!

Registration fee: $25 per person ($10 for children 12 and under).
**ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED, BUT YOU CAN REGISTER IN PERSON AT THE EVENT. PLEASE JOIN US!**

Don’t have a mutt to strut? "Rent" a PAWS dog for the day and make a new friend, for the afternoon or for life! We will send you additional details and instructions a week prior the event. (PLEASE NOTE: Due to overwhelming response, mutt rentals are sold out. However, please register as a walker and join the fun! You don't need to have or bring a dog of your own to enjoy the Mutt Strut!)

Looking to adopt? Dozens of PAWS dogs waiting for loving homes will be on hand. Come meet your new best friend!

All participants get a PAWS eco-bag and dog bandana on day of event.
Plus,
earn prizes as you raise money for PAWS!

  • $100 - PAWS t-shirt
  • $250 - PAWS fleece blanket
  • $500 - $25 gift certificate to PAWS Adoption Center/Pet Supply Store
  • $1,000 - iPod Shuffle

It's easy to start raising money for PAWS! Just click "GET STARTED" below to register and create your personalized fundraising web page.
Then, ask family, friends, and colleagues to support your efforts on behalf of Philadelphia's homeless animals! Together, we will make Philadelphia a city in which every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home.

If you would prefer to register by mail, please click here for a printable registration form.

For more info, please visit www.phillypaws.org or email muttstrut@phillypaws.org.

Special thanks to our sponsors:

City of Philadelphia  Fairmount Park Commission  Philadelphia Weekly  KYW Newsradio1060AM  NBC10

PETCO Foundation  Phila. Dept. of Public Health  South Philadelphia Review  Comcast Spectacor Foundation  

Penn Veterinary Medicine  ASPCA  Wellness Natural Food and Treats for Pets 

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