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Happenings
  • A dog swimming in an inflatable pool outdoors on grass with trees in the background.

    Paws in the Pool

    Friday 9/18, 3-7 PM | Penn Wynne

    Looking for a fun way to wrap up summer with your dog? Harley's Paws in the Pool at Kaiserman JCC is a beloved community tradition where pups can swim, play, and make a splash before they close the pool for the season. The pool is open to dogs all week!

    swim
  • Celebrating 20 years with the Philly Animal Welfare Society.

    PAWS 20th Annual Mutt Strut

    Saturday, 10/3, 11 - 2 PM | Navy Yard

    We’re bringing Opportunity Barks to the 20th Annual PAWS Mutt Strut! Come find our table, say hi, and let your dog hit the interactive agility course. Play, connect, and celebrate Philly dogs while supporting PAWS and their work for homeless and at-risk pets. Grab your leash and your costume - we’ll see you there!

    STRUT
  • A happy chocolate Labrador retriever puppy standing outdoors on green grass, wearing a red leash, with a blurred background of a fenced yard.

    Referral Pack Program

    If OPB has changed your life with your dog, pass it on. Referrals help build clearer communication, and dogs who can actually move through the world well. That matters.

    When your friend joins us, we’ll send appreciation your way…gift cards, gear, and a proper thank-you for spreading the standard.

    Join the pack