PAWS Safety Net Foster Care (Temporary Housing for Cats and Dogs)
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- What it is
- Crisis and temporary pet care
- Who it helps
- Philadelphia residents going through a time of transition
- Where
- Philadelphia residents
- Status
- Accepting applications
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Temporary foster care for cats and dogs, from a few weeks up to a few months, while their owners get resettled or tend to a personal issue, so families can be reunited.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Philadelphia residents going through a time of transition
- How to get started: Submit the temporary housing request (cats or dogs) on the PAWS Pet Owner Support page.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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