Oct 26, 2021

PAWS Chicago’s Animal Health & Behavior Programs Are a Model in Animal Welfare

Consistently saving greater than 98% of the vulnerable population of animals who walk through our doors requires an army of medical and behavioral…

Oct 15, 2021

New Digs for Dexter

Dexter was originally adopted from PAWS in 2018. However, after two and a half happy years with his new family, they were heartbrokenly forced to give…

Oct 15, 2021

Sherlock and the Case of the Missing Home

49 overlooked dogs and cats at PAWS Chicago found their people during Clear the Shelters, a month-long adoption campaign that brings hundreds of…

Oct 15, 2021

Please welcome Susanna Homan, PAWS Chicago’s new Chief Executive Officer

Susanna is a 25-year veteran of Chicago’s media and marketing industries and has run popular and respected brands on both the creative and business…

Oct 15, 2021

The Aftermath of Hurricane Ida

On August 29, one of the strongest hurricanes ever to hit the U.S. made landfall in Louisiana. It’s destruction reverberated across the country. PAWS…

Oct 08, 2021

A Nationwide Event Helps Our Overlooked Pets

This year, Clear the Shelters took place August 23–September 19 and PAWS Chicago joined the campaign by waiving adoption fees for the overlooked dogs…

Oct 07, 2021

Monthly Giving Saves More Lives

Enrique was a stray puppy who got hit by a car. After being taken to Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC), he was diagnosed with a pelvic fracture.…

Sep 20, 2021

A Volunteer Falls in Love on the Job

Q&A with Brianna Allen 

Brianna Allen is a long-time PAWS advocate and volunteer. She met a cat named Rudy Rudy while working at our Lincoln Park…

Sep 14, 2021

Your Miles Made a Difference

We rallied team members, raised funds, and counted down the days. This past Saturday, the 21st Annual PAWS Chicago 5K finally happened! And it was…

Sep 14, 2021

Filling the Gaps in Vet Care

Whether a pet is sick, injured, or simply in need of resources, PAWS is constantly creating and expanding our veterinary programs and capabilities to…