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Dear John,
Yesterday, we pulled our 300th pet from the city pound, Chicago Animal Care and Control, for the month of August. Someday soon little Coralie will have the happy, loving home she deserves!
Pulling our 300th pet is bittersweet news though.
CACC is fighting an overcrowding crisis this summer, which is why we’ve stepped up our intake from their facility (As CACC’s largest transfer partner, we pulled 216 pets in June, 238 in July, and now 313 in August. That’s more than 40% of the total number of animals pulled from CACC this summer and does not include the pets that came to PAWS from other Chicago sources, including stray pets we diverted from CACC).
But, at CACC, the life-threatening danger to these innocent pets is on the rise. After more than two decades of consistent and dramatic decline in euthanasia throughout Chicago, the numbers are going in the wrong direction. Chicago is losing hard-won ground in the battle against euthanasia.
Even healthy homeless pets are in danger as CACC continues to be flooded with stray and abandoned animals.
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PAWS Chicago is able to do more because of the infrastructure we’ve built over 26 years, including our state-of-the-art animal hospital, which can house over 200 pets on any given day.
But community engagement is the key. We need your support.
Please consider adopting a homeless pet. And, if you’re not ready for adoption, consider fostering or volunteering. Every pet moved to an adopted or foster home frees up room for another pet who might otherwise be at risk of euthanasia.
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PAWS Remembers Bob Barker
Did you know Bob Barker helped PAWS Chicago launch our spay/neuter program more than 20 years ago? His impact and generosity toward homeless pets paved the way to helping hundreds of thousands of pets in Chicago.
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Goodbye painful past, hello loving home!
After a terrible injury, Frisco is leaving behind his struggle on the streets and discovering the joys of life as a loved pet.
How We Healed Him
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5K Walk/Run For Their Lives
Saturday, September 9, 7:30–11:00 a.m.
Montrose Harbor - Grove 16
It’s time to get moving! Online registration for the PAWS 5K ends September 6.
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.
Get Moving
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PAWS Days of Summer
Saturday, September 16, noon–3 p.m.
Mariano’s Frankfort
21001 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort, IL
Homeless pets of PAWS Chicago are taking a trip out to Frankfort, IL in the hopes of meeting their new families! Please join us at Mariano’s in Frankfort to meet some adorable, adoptable dogs and cats. Bring the whole family and join us for a tail-wagging good time.
Find a Friend
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Angels with Tails
Downtown Winnetka Adoption Event
Saturday, September 23, noon–4 p.m.
It’s the event that started it all! Angels with Tails launched PAWS Chicago’s No Kill mission 26 years ago, and it’s still saving lives today.
Join us in Downtown Winnetka 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!
Tell Me More
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Making Waves: Aloha, Beach Party!
On July 27, PAWS Chicago hosted our 20th annual Beach Party at Offshore on Navy Pier. The lively luau brought out over 400 human supporters with 100 four-legged companions wearing sunglasses and colorful T-shirts. Click below to watch our emcee, Jack Hamilton, give you a peek behind the scenes of this lifesaving event.
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Donation Plea: Traps Needed ASAP
“Trap” can sound like a bad word, but when it comes to outdoor cat colonies, they literally save lives. Our Trap Neuter Return (TNR) program uses traps to safely transport feral cats to and from our Lurie Clinic for essential care. Beyond spay/neuter, our team regularly helps outdoor cats with medical needs, like infected eyes and broken bones.
Every additional trap expands the number of outdoor cats we can help. Please ship donations to: PAWS Chicago, 3516 W. 26th Street, Chicago, IL 60623.
Donate Now
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Volunteer of the Month: Pat Detrie
“Come to the Medical Center any Monday morning at 8 a.m. and I will be there! After a morning of walks, socializing, and sometimes just some TLC, you will know you are needed, and you are making a positive impact on an animal’s life.”
Pat Helps Pets
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Protect the Pets You Love
August is National Make-A-Will Month. It’s also the perfect time to become a PAWS Chicago Guardian Angel by including a planned gift to homeless pets. Planned contributions of any amount make a huge difference—every penny goes into a protected fund that ensures our lifesaving efforts for lifetimes to come.
To get started, call PAWS at 773-475-3320 or chat with your attorney or financial advisor. You can also create a will in 20 minutes or less at FreeWill.com. Sample legal language for your gift can be found by clicking the link below.
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The Marvelous Mrs. Mazzy
Mazzy was stuck at Chicago Animal Care and Control. Her back legs were in a cast, she couldn’t go on walks, and she couldn’t be adopted. She needed the kind of help only PAWS Chicago could give. Read about Mazzy’s marvelous transformation into a smiley, active, and happily adopted pup.
See Mazzy Now
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