18th Annual PAWS Mutt Strut this Saturday October 5th

The PAWS Mutt Strut is always one of the best events of the year. The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is hosting their 18th Annual Mutt Strut this Saturday, October 5th at the Navy Yard. Whether you have a pet or not, it's a really fun family friendly event to benefit a wonderful cause.

PAWS works year round to make Philadelphia a no-kill city. They work tirelessly to make sure that every savable pet is guaranteed a home. They also work to keep pets in their homes with their families. They offer low-cost vet care and have saved countless lives. This event is the non-profit organization's biggest fundraiser of the year.  

The Masters of Ceremonies this Saturday are Sue Serio (Fox 29), Steve Morrison (WMMR), and Kristen Herrmann (BEN FM!). Kristen has judged the doggie Halloween costume contest every year and this year is no exception. The costumes are always so creative and fun, but you don't need a costume or pet to enjoy this incredible event.

There will be vendors, raffles, an “Ask the Vet” and “Ask the Trainer” booth, a beer garden by Dock Street, food trucks, live music, an agility course, paw-print painting, an opportunity to meet adoptable dogs, and an optional 1.5 mile walk kicked off by the Mummers.

Registration for the 18th Annual PAWS Mutt Strut begins at 11am this Saturday with the walk kicking off at noon. The event ends at 3pm.

Click HERE make a donation. We hope to see you there!

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.

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.

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!