As the city’s largest rescue partner and provider of affordable veterinary care, PAWS is working to make Philadelphia a no-kill city where every savable pet is guaranteed a home. Each year, the Mutt Strut raises over $120,000 for PAWS’ lifesaving efforts. See what’s in store, register for tickets, or even build a team at pawsmuttstrut.org. They look forward to strutting with you on October 4th!
WHO: Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
WHAT: 19th Annual PAWS Mutt Strut: Dog Walk and Fall Festival
- 1.5-mile walk, kicked off by the Mummers at noon
- Halloween costume contest for dogs
- Agility course, lure course (new!), field games, paw print painting, pet portraits, and other family and dog-friendly activities
- “Ask the Vet” and “Ask the Trainer” booths
- Meet adoptable dogs
- Live music, food trucks, and beer garden by Dock Street Brewery
WHERE: The Navy Yard (Marine Parade Grounds), 4747 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
WHEN: Saturday, October 4, 2025: 11AM (registration opens); noon (walk kicks off); 2PM (event ends)
WHY: Raise funds and awareness for PAWS’ efforts to save Philadelphia’s homeless pets.
WEBSITE: phillypaws.org
Be Social with PAWS
ABOUT PAWS: PAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia’s homeless, at-risk pets. As the city’s largest rescue partner and provider of affordable veterinary care, PAWS saves and finds loving homes for thousands of homeless animals each year and enables thousands more families to care for and keep their cherished pets. PAWS is working to make Philadelphia a no-kill city where every savable pet is guaranteed a home. To learn more, visit www.philllypaws.org or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and BlueSky.
