Philly Loves PAWS Day May 15th is the BEST Excuse to Eat Out Philly Loves PAWS Day May 15th is the BEST Excuse to Eat Out
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Philly Loves PAWS Day May 15th is the Best Excuse to Eat Out

Author Kristen Herrmann

It’s Philly Loves PAWS Day! Thinking about what to make for dinner tonight? Fuhgeddaboudit. Dine out today to help animals all over our region. Not hungry? You could also go shopping! Maybe buy a new bike, or roof even. There are over 75 local businesses participating in Philly Loves Paws this year, donating a portion of all of today’s proceeds to this lifesaving cause.

So today, Wednesday, May 15th treat yourself while showing some love for PAWS! Bars, restaurants, shops, salons, pet services, and more are getting involved, so there’s certainly something for everyone.

See a map of businesses and plan your day today (Wednesday, May 15th) at phillylovespaws.org!

Here are the Organizations Participating in Philly Loves PAWS and Donating 20% of Proceeds Today:

Drinks and Dining

Pet Services

Shopping and Services

Here are the Organizations Participating in Philly Loves PAWS and Donating 10% of Proceeds Today:

Drinks and Dining

Pet Services

Shopping and Services

Lots to choose from, and so cool of all of these businesses giving back in this way. Special thanks to PAWS sponsors, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and VCA Animal Hospitals for helping to make this day possible.

There are pet pantry donations being collected at certain locations today too. Help by dropping off kitty litter, dry dog food, or dry cat food at any of the following locations:

Anima Natural Pet Products  •  Central Bark Philly  •  Hale & True Cider Co.  •  Dock Street Brewery South  •  Neighborhood Books  •  Race Street Cafe  •  Tony & Nicks Steaks  •  Trophy Bikes

If you’re unable to get out to one of these businesses today on Philly Loves PAWS Day, no worries! You can make a direct monetary donation anytime HERE. PAWS is also always looking for people able to adopt, foster, donate needed items, and volunteer. THANK YOU for your support of this awesome organization.

BEN FM’s Longtime Dog Jockey Gloria Was Adopted Through PAWS

For 13 years BEN FM had a Dog Jockey working full-time for the station, before she passed away due to bone cancer. We loved her dearly and will always be thankful to PAWS for bringing her to us, and saving countless other animals every single day. Gloria was special, and family to everyone working at the station and we will always miss her.

Too many dog photos of BEN FM's long-time dog jockey Gloria and her many many outfits and costumes.
Kristen Herrmann for BBGI

Kristen Herrmann is the Program Director and Weekday Morning Show Host on BEN FM. She has been a fixture on the radio in Philadelphia since 2005. As a content creator for BEN FM, Kristen specializes in all things Philadelphia, kids, family and favors the quirky stuff.

The Many Doggie Costumes of the PAWS Mutt Strut 2023

We came, we strut (strutted?), we saw LOTS of dogs in costumes. All in all, a perfect day. The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society held their annual Mutt Strut on Sunday, October 8th, and the fundraising efforts, and doggie costumes did not disappoint.

This year was the 17th Annual PAWS Mutt Strut, down at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The event was pushed to Sunday’s rain date, and it was a good call too, as yesterday was a perfect day for it. Clouds overhead, but sunshine peeking through, and the breeze kept things just cool enough to finally feel like fall.

If you’ve never attended the PAWS Mutt Strut, it’s a little bit of everything. A paw-ty for humans and canines alike.

Some of the fun offered:

  • There’s a spot to have your paw-prints made (kiddos too).
  • Some pretty amazing raffle prizes.
  • A pet pantry.
  • An “Ask the Vet” section.
  • Photo Booth and Pet Portraits.
  • Doggie Tarot Card Reading and Fortune Telling ( yes, you read that right).
  • Food and Coffee and Doggie Ice Cream.
  • Adorable adoptable dogs to meet!
  • A Doggie Costume Contest and a Talent Contest.

It’s a family affair too, with kids and babies and group costumes and lots of smiles. The dogs too. Smiles all around, tongues hanging out, and the biggest fundraiser of the year for PAWS.

You can still support PAWS!

If you missed this year’s Mutt Strut, be sure to keep a look out for the 18th Annual Mutt Strut, likely sometime in October, 2024. Next year’s Mutt Strut is sure to be even better, as the organization continues to outdo itself every single year. It’s also not too late to help this year. You can make a donation at any time to help this incredible non-profit continue in its mission to make Philadelphia a no-kill city. They’ve come so far in their efforts already, and they truly make every dollar count toward helping animals.

HERE‘s the link to make a donation. You can donate anonymously, and in honor or memory of a pet or favorite animal. Right now, the donations continue to be matched by an anonymous donor. Your donation will go twice as far!

To many of the Mutt Strut attendees, helping with the Mutt Strut is just a small way of repaying this organization for their part in bringing them true love. A way of thanking PAWS for connecting them with their dog or cat companions. Helping them find their furry family members, and more importantly, keep them. PAWS also helps folks all over the region by providing affordable to care for their animals year-round.

The doggie costumes at the Mutt Strut are a pretty big draw too. The PAWS community and their fur families bring it every year. Check out the photos below to see their costumes this year, and start planning next year’s costumes now!

 

 

 

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