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Saving more lives starts right here, right now.
PAWS Chicago Giving Day is Thursday, June 22. Starting now, our animal-loving friends at My Virtuous Quest are matching Giving Day donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $35,000. Plus, donate $50 or more and receive a PAWS Chicago red bandana.
Every PAWS Chicago red bandana represents a life saved, like weeks-old puppy Fig who was diagnosed with parvo—an aggressive virus that's extremely contagious and has no simple cure.
Thanks to the PAWS community, our Medical Center is one of only a few shelter hospitals equipped to treat parvo. Meaning, the only thing between a pet with parvo and euthanasia is often PAWS Chicago.
“It’s literally because of donors that we’re able to give these pets IVs, feeding tubes, and oxygen therapy. If we can just get them through this, they can live a whole new life,” said Dr. Emily Yacker, Medical Director of PAWS Chicago.
Because of your support, Fig got everything she needed to survive and, today, she is fully recovered and happily adopted. Every snuggle, tussle, and tail wag she enjoys is thanks to you.
Please join us on Giving Day, June 22 as we strive to do more for the pets who need us most. Promise a gift to homeless pets and instantly DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT.
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Bottle Babies to Big Kids
Two palm-sized friends were left on our doorstep one chilly morning. Here’s how they’re doing now.
Orphan Kittens' Story
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Volunteer of the Month: Kat Bush
“We adopted a dog from PAWS in October 2020 during the pandemic. Seeing my daughter bonding and caring for the dog made me feel really grateful for PAWS, and I decided I wanted to give back for all we have gotten,” said Kat Bush.
Kat's Quest
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Angels with Tails
Downtown Barrington Adoption Event
Sunday, July 16, noon–4 p.m.
It’s the event that started it all! Angels with Tails launched PAWS Chicago’s No Kill mission more than 25 years ago, and it’s still saving lives today.
Join us in Downtown Barrington, where your favorite shops will be opening their storefronts to adoptable dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. Bring the whole family and meet your new best friend!
Browse Besties
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Kitty City Meets Windy City Rehab
Tune into HGTV’s Windy City Rehab on June 27 at 8 p.m. CST to see Alison Victoria and her team design a Kitty City room in the Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center. Featuring wooden built-ins for the cats to hide and sleep in and a cozy, custom bench for adopters, every detail helps create the perfect environment for first meetings.
Get Cozy
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Beach Party
Thursday, July 27
Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier
1000 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Save lives while sipping frozen cocktails and soaking up the sun. Join us for Beach Party—a summer celebration for more than 500 luau guests and their pets. In addition to unparalleled views of Lake Michigan, you’ll enjoy an open bar, dinner, dancing, auctions, pet spa services and so much more. All to help save the lives of homeless pets.
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5K Walk/Run For Their Lives
Saturday, September 9, 7:30–11:00 a.m.
Montrose Harbor - Grove 16
Register now for the lowest prices of the year.
The PAWS 5K raises critical funds and awareness for homeless dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. Plus, it’s a whole lot of fun!
There are sponsor giveaways, a dog agility course, a doggy oasis with pools and dog spa services, a photo station and other fun photo ops, raffles, treats, and you'll meet tons of other pet lovers.
Count Me In!
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Your Pet's Cuteness Can Save Lives!
Tell your pets to strike a pose! Pet features in our 2024 Desktop Calendar are now available.
Starting at just $85, you can add a photo of your pet and a special message to this keepsake. Plus, anyone who reserves space in the calendar can add a pet portrait session with NEW PHOTOGRAPHER Van & Bella’s for $250.
As always, funds raised go directly to helping save the lives of homeless pets.
Feature My Pet
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Donors, Start Your Engines
Help homeless pets by donating your old car, truck, boat, motorcycle, or motorhome to PAWS Chicago. Simply make a call or fill out an online form, and PAWS will pick up your vehicle anywhere in the U.S. for free and handle everything from selling your vehicle to providing a tax receipt for your tax-deductible gift.
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Take Your Pick of the Litter
Kitten Season is upon us and after placing dozens in foster homes until they were old enough to be spayed or neutered, our Adoption Center is full of little ones ready to find families!
Rise to the Kitten Season Challenge and help us place 450 kittens in homes—welcome one (or two or three!) kitties into your family this spring.
You Gotta Be Kitten Me!
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My Bonnie
Clever, compact, and full of cuddles, Bonnie waited patiently for her person at our Adoption Center. Then, Augustus Rushford walked through the doors.
Bonnie's Beautiful Life
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